RYOBI PCL515K1 Saw
- Saw
- 6 inches
- Battery
- High Speed Steel
A compact 18 volt cordless saw with a 6 inch cutting capacity and a high speed steel blade, worth a look for portable cutting jobs within that size range.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.4★ across 45 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
45 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon 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
RYOBI PCL515K1 is a battery powered saw built around an 18 volt platform, with a high speed steel cutting edge and a stated 6 inch cutting capacity. At about 4 pounds and roughly 15 by 3 by 5 inches, it is sized for one handed, portable use.
The listing groups this under Tools, Saws, and the specs back that up: a cordless power source, a stated cutting capacity, and a hardened steel blade material rather than a soft alloy. Buyers comparing it to corded saws should weigh the usual cordless tradeoff, portability against outlet dependence, since battery amp hour capacity is not listed here.
- 18 volt battery powered saw
- 6 inch stated cutting capacity
- High speed steel blade
- Compact 15 x 3 x 5 inch footprint
Who it's for
Suited to anyone who wants a cordless saw they can carry to a job site or move around a garage without a cord. Less suited to shops already committed to a different battery platform, since a matching battery is not confirmed as included.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cordless 18 volt operation for portable use
- High speed steel blade material
- Compact size at about 4 pounds
- Battery amp hour rating not listed
- 6 inch capacity limits it to smaller stock
Performance notes
Cutting capacity on a saw like this is set by the blade material and motor power together. High speed steel holds an edge longer than basic carbon steel, which matters most across repeated cuts rather than a single pass. Being battery powered, actual runtime depends on the battery pack paired with it, a figure not specified in this listing.
Specifications
| Brand | RYOBI |
|---|---|
| Model | PCL515K1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4 pounds |
| Dimensions | 15 × 3 × 5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
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|---|---|---|---|
| RYOBI PCL515K1 SawThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 45 | 3.8 / 5 |
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| 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 RYOBI PCL515K1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the RYOBI PCL515K1 use?
It runs on an 18 volt battery power source.
What is the cutting capacity of the RYOBI PCL515K1?
It is rated for cuts up to 6 inches.
How much does the RYOBI PCL515K1 weigh?
About 4 pounds, with dimensions of roughly 15 by 3 by 5 inches.