RYOBI P553 Saw
- Saw
- 7.2 inches
- 1200 watts
- Battery
A cordless 7.25 inch circular saw for RYOBI ONE+ battery owners doing framing or plywood cuts around the house and yard.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.5★ across 110 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
110 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 RYOBI P553 is a battery powered circular saw built around an 18 volt platform, weighing about 19 pounds and spinning a 7.25 inch blade at 3600 RPM. It targets ONE+ system owners who want a cordless saw for framing and general cuts without a cord in the way.
This is a cordless circular saw rather than a jobsite table saw, so its usefulness depends heavily on whether you already own RYOBI 18V ONE+ batteries, since none is confirmed included here. The 7.25 inch blade size matches standard framing blades, and the listed high speed steel spec likely describes the stock blade rather than the saw body. At 3600 RPM it sits in typical circular saw territory for rip and crosscuts in dimensional lumber.
- 18 volt battery powered motor
- 7.25 inch blade, 3600 RPM
- 19 pound tool weight
- High speed steel blade material
Who it's for
Suited to homeowners and light duty tradespeople already invested in the RYOBI 18V ONE+ battery system who need a portable saw for deck boards, plywood, and framing lumber. Less suited to anyone needing all day heavy ripping, where a corded or higher voltage saw holds up longer.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cordless with no cord to manage on a jobsite
- Standard 7.25 inch blade compatible with common replacement blades
- Compact enough at 19 pounds for one handed cuts
- Battery and charger availability not confirmed in this listing
- No stated depth or bevel adjustment detail
Performance notes
Speed is fixed at 3600 RPM with no stated variable speed control, and motor output is listed at 1200 watts. Cut capacity follows directly from the 7.25 inch blade, which at 90 degrees typically cuts a bit over 2 inches deep, standard for this blade size.
Specifications
| Brand | RYOBI |
|---|---|
| Model | P553 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 19 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7.2 inches |
| Speed | 3600 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1200 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| RYOBI P553 SawThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 110 | 3.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the RYOBI P553
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What blade size does the RYOBI P553 use?
It uses a 7.25 inch blade, the standard size for framing and general purpose circular saw cuts.
Is the RYOBI P553 corded or cordless?
It's battery powered, running on an 18 volt platform.
How much does the RYOBI P553 weigh?
About 19 pounds as listed, typical for a cordless circular saw of this size.