Black+Decker BDCCS20C vs. DeWalt DWE575SB

We’ll take a look at these two circular saws: the Black+Decker BDCCS20C and the DeWalt DWE575SB.

Features & Benefits

For more information, read more in our roundup of the best compact circular saws and the best full-size circular saws.

Power & Motor

The DWE575SB is corded, requires 120 V, and draws 15 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The BDCCS20C is cordless and runs on 20 V batteries.

The DWE575SB has a motor that spins at 5200 rpm. You shouldn’t get too caught up in the RPM numbers, since the manufacturers test them under ideal conditions, meaning they don’t have a meaningful correlation with the saw’s real-world capacity to handle various types of material.

Both circular saws have a direct-drive motor. Direct-drive motors are usually lighter than other styles, but their side mounting makes the saw a little harder to control.

Blades & Capacity

Both products have a 5/8” arbor. The BDCCS20C accepts 5 1/2” diameter blades. The DWE575SB takes 7 1/4” diameter saw blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor provides a lot of choices.

The BDCCS20C can bevel the blade up to 45°, can cut up to 1 11/16” at 90°, and will cut up to 1 3/8” deep at a 45° angle. The DWE575SB can bevel up to 57°, is able to cut up to 2 9/16” at an angle of 90°, and can cut up to 2” deep at 45°.

When beveling the saw, most circular saws will have positive stops at common angles such as 45° and 90°. This ensures you are making precise cuts. Some saws have additional stops at other angles.

The DeWalt has stops at 22.5°, 45°.

The Black+Decker has the blade on the left side of the unit. The DeWalt has the blade on the right side of the body. Right-handers sometimes find it easier to see and control blades mounted to the left, while left-handers might find the same true for right-mounted blades.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Black+Decker:

For the DWE575SB:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Black+Decker BDCCS20C with other products

	Black+Decker BDCCS20C	DeWalt DWE575SB
Brand	Black+Decker	DeWalt
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	20 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	15 A
No-load RPM		5200 rpm
Blade Diameter	5 1/2”	7 1/4”
Maximum Bevel	45°	57°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	1 11/16”	2 9/16”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	1 3/8”	2”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8” (round)
Weight	7.6 lbs	8.8 lbs
Blade - Side	left	right
Drive Mechanism	direct-drive	direct-drive
Stops		22.5°, 45°
Motor Type		brushed
Pros	Two-handled design for safe operation Depth of cut can handle 2x4s	Electric brake to stop the blade Lighter than many other models Dust blower effective at removing dust
Cons	Motor can struggle on thicker material	Brake does not stop blade immediately No safety switch
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