DEWALT DWS716 Saw
- Saw
- 12 inches
- 4500 watts
- Battery
- Better rated than 62%
- More reviewed than 57%
A capable 12 inch double bevel miter saw for anyone cutting crown molding or angled trim regularly, corded and mains powered despite one conflicting spec field.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.7★ across 459 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
459 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The DEWALT DWS716 is a 12 inch compound miter saw built for cutting molding, framing lumber and trim at up to a double bevel angle. It runs on 120 volt power and spins its blade at 3,800 RPM, with a machine weight of about 48 pounds.
DEWALT positions the DWS716 as a step up from single bevel saws, letting you tilt the blade both directions without flipping the stock. One spec field on this listing marks it battery powered, which conflicts with the 120 volt reading and the saw's known corded design, so treat the corded, mains powered reading as the reliable one.
- 12 inch double bevel compound miter saw
- 120 volt power
- 3,800 RPM no-load blade speed
- About 48 pounds
Who it's for
Trim carpenters, framers and serious DIYers who need double bevel cuts without repositioning material will get the most from this saw. Someone who only makes occasional straight crosscuts does not need the double bevel feature.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Double bevel head cuts both directions without flipping stock
- 12 inch blade capacity handles wide trim and lumber
- 3,800 RPM keeps cuts fast on typical wood stock
- 48 pounds is heavy to carry between job sites
- Listing has a conflicting power source field to verify
- No reviews on this listing to confirm real-world durability
Performance notes
The 3,800 RPM no-load speed and 12 inch blade capacity put it in line with other full-size compound miter saws, and the double bevel head means both left and right angled cuts are set without unclamping and flipping the workpiece. At 48 pounds it stays on a stand or bench rather than moving from job to job.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DWS716 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 48.28 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 12 inches |
| Speed | 3800 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 4500 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DWS716 SawThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 459 | 3.9 / 5 |
| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS391B SawDeWALT | 4.6 / 5 | 11,000 | 4.5 / 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 DeWalt DWS716
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the DEWALT DWS716 corded or cordless?
It runs on 120 volt power; despite one inconsistent field on this listing marking it battery powered, the voltage spec and the DWS716's known design point to corded.
What size blade does the DWS716 take?
A 12 inch blade, matching its listed cutting capacity.
Can it cut compound angles?
Yes, the double bevel head tilts both directions so you can set compound angles without flipping the material.