18V Best by platform
18V cordless mitre saws
Cutting width is what matters. For skirting and battens a compact one will do; for wide boards or flooring you need a sliding saw. My pick: the Ryobi R18MS216, a 216 mm sliding saw on a single battery.
Reviewed on 5 November 2026 · Data from the official spec sheets, linked on each model · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A mitre saw makes accurate straight and angled cuts: skirting boards, frames, flooring, timber structures.
Cordless ones are power-hungry. Use them with 4 Ah batteries or bigger.
What to look for before you buy
- Cutting width at 90°: think about the widest board you’ll cut.
- Sliding (with rails for the head) if you cut boards wider than 12-15 cm.
- Blade: 165-190 mm is compact; 210-216 mm is for serious work.
- Weight: a cordless sliding saw weighs around 14-16 kg.
Makita DLS600Z
Compact and light, for battens, skirting and mouldings. Too small for wide boards.
| Blade | 165 mm |
|---|---|
| Cut at 90° | 46 × 92 mm |
| Mitre | 52° each side |
| Bevel | 46° each side |
| Weight | 6.3-6.6 kg with battery |
| Motor | Brushless |
Official spec sheet for the Makita DLS600Z · Sold without battery or charger
| Blade | 184 mm |
|---|---|
| Sliding | Yes |
| Mitre | 48° each side |
| Speed | 3,750 rpm |
| Motor | Brushed |
Official spec sheet for the DeWalt DCS365N · Sold without battery or charger
Bosch Professional GCM 18V-216 D
The most capable on the list, with an articulated arm and a 305 mm cut. Heavy and expensive: for serious work.
| Blade | 216 mm |
|---|---|
| Cut at 90° | 70 × 305 mm |
| Mitre | 48° each side |
| Bevel | 47° each side |
| Weight | 16.2 kg |
| Motor | Brushless |
Official spec sheet for the Bosch Professional GCM 18V-216 D · Sold without battery or charger
Einhell TE-MS 18/210 Li
The cheapest, for occasional batten cuts. Not a sliding saw.
| Blade | 210 mm |
|---|---|
| Cut at 90° | 120 × 60 mm |
| Mitre | 47° each side |
| Bevel | 0-45° left |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
| Motor | Brushed |
Official spec sheet for the Einhell TE-MS 18/210 Li · Sold without battery or charger
Ryobi ONE+My pick
Ryobi R18MS216
A 216 mm sliding saw on a single 18V battery: it cuts 27 cm boards for a lot less than the Bosch.
| Blade | 216 mm |
|---|---|
| Cut at 90° | 70 × 270 mm |
| Mitre | 50° each side |
| Bevel | 45° each side |
| Weight | 14.4 kg without battery |
Official spec sheet for the Ryobi R18MS216 · Sold without battery or charger
The pros and cons summarise opinions that come up again and again in the reviews and forums linked in the sources. I haven’t tested these tools in person.
What about Milwaukee?
I don’t include it with an Amazon link: its extended guarantee only covers purchases from an authorised distributor. If you already have M18 batteries, look for this model with the official dealer locator.
My pick
Ryobi R18MS216 if you want a cordless sliding mitre saw for home. On another platform: Bosch GCM 18V-216 D for serious work, Makita DLS600 or Einhell for small cuts.
Sources
- Makita DLS600Z: official spec sheet
- DeWalt DCS365N: official spec sheet
- Bosch Professional GCM 18V-216 D: official spec sheet
- Einhell TE-MS 18/210 Li: official spec sheet
- Ryobi R18MS216: official spec sheet
Specs checked on the manufacturers’ websites on 5 November 2026. I don’t publish prices because they change every day.
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