Best Band Saws for Metal in 2027

The DEWALT DCS374B leads our Best Score at 70. It is a portable deep cut band saw with 5 in of cutting capacity, tied for the most among the handheld saws in our top five. That covers most pipe, conduit, unistrut and threaded rod an electrician, plumber or fabricator meets on site.

Its brushless motor runs on DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, so there is no cord to drag around a job. Variable speed lets you slow the blade for harder metals. An LED work light with a 20 second delay lights the cut, and an integrated hang hook lets you hang the saw without damaging the front handle or base.

A tool-less blade changing lever loosens blade tension for quick swaps. At 16.98 lb it is heavier than the mid-size DEWALT, the price of the bigger capacity. It is sold as a bare tool, so you need a battery and charger.

Second with a Best Score of 65, the DOVAMAN B120 is a corded portable band saw powered by a 10A pure copper motor. Like the DEWALT, it cuts up to 5 in deep, and it never runs out of battery during long cutting sessions.

Its 6 variable speeds run from 2.3 to 7.9 FT/s, so you can slow down for steel and speed up for softer materials. The 2-in-1 design is its main selling point: use it handheld for flexible cutting, or mount it to the included base for stable benchtop cutting. A 45 degree bevel adds angled cuts.

It comes with 2 blades, tied for the most on this page, so you can start cutting right away. An ergonomic non-slip handle and a built-in blade guard improve comfort and safety. Weight is not listed in our data, and it is not a brand-name tool, so buy from a seller with clear returns.

The VEVOR 5-Inch portable band saw ranks third with a Best Score of 64. It has a 1100W 10 amp pure copper motor and a cutting capacity of 4.7 in x 4.7 in for rectangular stock and 5 in for round stock without the base.

Cutting speed runs from 137.8 to 472.4 ft/min, which gives you room to slow down for harder metals. It ships with a removable alloy steel base that swivels from 0 to 45 degrees, so it can work as a small benchtop saw for repeat cuts. Capacity is smaller when mounted on the base.

An ergonomic soft grip back handle and an adjustable blade guard help control. At 28.66 lb it is the heaviest of the portable saws in our top five, so it suits the bench more than overhead work. It is a good value way to get both a handheld and benchtop metal saw.

Fourth with a Best Score of 64, the QD-KYOHO 14 in band saw is the largest saw in our top five. It cuts up to 13 in high with a 13-5/8 in throat, tied for the deepest cut on this page and the widest. The cast iron table measures 21-1/2 × 15-3/4 in and tilts to 45 degrees.

Be clear about what it is for. QD-KYOHO lists it as a woodworking band saw, with two speeds of 1445 FPM for hardwoods and 2950 FPM for softwoods. Metal generally needs a much slower blade than wood, so it is not a good choice for steel.

It ranks here because of its capacity and table, and it can be useful for plastics or very thin non-ferrous stock with the right blade. A 120V 14-amp motor drives a 111 in blade. If metal is your main material, choose one of the portable saws above instead.

The DEWALT DCS378B completes our top five with a Best Score of 63. It is a mid-size cordless band saw with 3-3/8 in cutting capacity, enough for most conduit, small pipe, threaded rod and strut channel.

At 11.02 lb it is much lighter than the deep cut DEWALT, which makes overhead and one-handed cuts easier. DEWALT rates the brushless motor at 535 MWO at 570 SFPM for demanding commercial work. Variable speed and an LED work light help with control and visibility.

An integrated blade guard helps protect from blade contact and keeps the saw cleaner for longer blade life. It is Tool Connect chip ready, with the DCE042 chip sold separately, for crews that track tools on site. It is a bare tool, so add a DEWALT 20V MAX battery. If you already own DEWALT 20V packs, it is one of the easiest saws here to add to your kit.