BOSCH CM8S Saw
- Saw
- 2 inches
- 1440 watts
- Corded electric
A 37 pound, 1440 watt corded saw with a 4.5 star rating over 178 reviews, best suited to shop or benchtop use over portability.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.5★ across 178 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
178 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 265 saws we track - how the scorecard works · full saws data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The BOSCH CM8S is a corded electric saw running on 120 volts with a 1440 watt motor. At 37 pounds with a listed carbide attribute and 2 inch capacity, it reads as a heavier stationary-style saw rather than a light handheld tool.
A 1440 watt motor on 120 volt household power is a substantial draw, and paired with a 37 pound tool weight, this points toward a benchtop or stand-mounted saw rather than something meant to be carried job to job. The listing includes a carbide attribute, which on a saw most often refers to a carbide-tipped blade built to hold an edge longer than plain steel. A 2 inch capacity spec is included but not labeled as cut depth, width or material thickness, so its exact meaning is not confirmed here.
- 120 volt corded power
- 1440 watt motor
- 37 pound tool weight
- Carbide attribute listed
Who it's for
Fits users setting up a stationary or benchtop saw for repeated corded use in a shop or garage. Not built for portable, carry-to-the-job cutting given its weight.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 1440 watt motor for sustained cutting power
- Carbide-referenced spec for edge durability
- 4.5 stars across 178 reviews
- 37 pounds makes it a shop tool rather than portable
- The 2 inch capacity spec is not labeled by dimension
Performance notes
The 1440 watt motor on 120 volts is enough draw to sustain cutting speed under load, which fits a heavier stationary-style design over a lightweight handheld saw. A carbide attribute on the spec sheet most often points to a carbide-tipped blade, built to stay sharp longer than an uncoated steel edge.
Specifications
| Brand | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Model | CM8S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 37 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1440 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Carbide |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH CM8S SawThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 178 | 3.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS334B SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,477 | 4.7 / 5 |
| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Bosch CM8S
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the BOSCH CM8S saw portable?
At 37 pounds it is better suited to shop or benchtop use than carrying between job sites.
What is the BOSCH CM8S saw's motor power?
It runs a 1440 watt motor on 120 volts.
Does the BOSCH CM8S have a carbide blade?
The listing includes a carbide attribute, which on a saw typically points to a carbide-tipped blade.