Best Track Saws in 2027

The Skil 5280-01 leads our ranking, but it is a handheld circular saw, not a track saw. The listing mentions no plunge action and no track compatibility. If you want splinter-free plunge cuts on sheet goods, this is the wrong tool type. It fits a buyer who wants a corded saw for general straight cuts.

Power is strong for a corded saw. The motor is rated 15 A, which ties for the highest amp rating on the page. No-load speed is 5300 rpm. A higher speed helps the blade move through wood quickly, though speed alone does not control splintering. Blade choice and a steady guide matter more for clean edges.

It weighs 8.7 lb. Max depth at 90° is 2.4375 in, and the bevel reaches 51°. Depth and bevel suit common board cuts. A laser guide and dust blower help you follow the line. The listing shows no electric brake.

The DEWALT DWE575SB ranks second on our spec score. It is a pivoting circular saw, so it does not plunge into the material or ride a track. For splinter-free sheet goods work, that limits it. For straight cuts freehand or along a clamped straightedge, it is a stronger fit.

Its electric brake stops the blade after you release the trigger. That saves time between cuts and lowers the chance of a spinning blade drifting off the line. The 15 A motor spins at 5200 rpm with no load. Weight is 8.8 lb, and the listing calls it among the lightest in its class.

Depth of cut at 90° is 2.5625 in, which ties for the deepest of the five saws reviewed here. The bevel goes to 57°, the widest of those five. The listing shows no laser guide and no dust blower. Those missing extras are minor for most straight cuts.

At 6.95 lb, the Skil 5080-01 is the lightest of the five saws reviewed here. Less weight means less strain when you hold a saw steady for a long cut. Weight is the main reason to pick it. It is still a handheld circular saw with no plunge action listed, so it will not replace a track saw for sheet goods.

The motor is 13 A, lower than the 15 A motors in the DEWALT and the other Skil. No-load speed is 5300 rpm, the same as the 5280-01. That may leave less reserve in thick hardwood. The listing says it has more power than the SKIL 5380.

Depth at 90° is 2.4375 in and the bevel reaches 51°, with positive stops. Depth and bevel match the other Skil. A dust blower keeps the cut line clear. It lists no laser guide and no electric brake. The maker does not publish a warranty length in this data.

The Evolution S185CCSL is a metal cutting saw. It ranks fourth on our spec score. The listing describes mild steel, metal roofing and fabrication work. It does not fit a search for a track saw that makes splinter-free cuts in sheet goods and hardwood. Buyers who cut wood should look at the other saws in this lineup.

Specs reflect that job. No-load speed is 3700 rpm, the lowest of the five saws reviewed here. The motor is 15 A. The listing says the 40-tooth TCT blade gives cool, burr-free cuts in steel. Treat these figures as a steel spec, not a wood one.

Weight is 11.4 lb, the heaviest of the five reviewed. That extra weight is harder to hold steady along a guide. Max depth at 90° is 2.5 in. The bevel stops at 45°. It has a warranty of 3 yr, which ties for the longest among the models that list one.

The Craftsman CMCS551B runs on V20 batteries, so no cord gets in the way of a long cut. The listing says the battery pack is sold separately and recommends a 4.0ah or higher pack. Check that you already own V20 batteries. It is still a handheld saw with no plunge action listed. It does not work as a true track saw.

The listing credits a brushless motor and says it gives up to 75% more power and more runtime. The maker does not publish motor amps, so you cannot compare it with the corded saws on that spec. No-load speed is 5000 rpm. A bright LED lights the cut line and work surface.

Weight is 9.24 lb. Max depth at 90° is 2.5625 in, which ties for the deepest of the five reviewed. The bevel reaches 56°, with positive stops at 22.5° and 45°. The warranty is 3 yr, which ties for the longest among models that list one.