DeWalt DW745 vs. Ryobi RTS12

We’ll take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DW745 and the Ryobi RTS12. To get more details, check out our full reviews of the DeWalt DW745 and of the Ryobi RTS12.

NOTE: The DeWalt has been discontinued. You might consider looking into similar products. Some similar products to the DeWalt DW745 include the Metabo HPT C10RJS, DeWalt DWE7491RS, and SawStop JSS-120A60.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

Both saws are corded, run on 120 V, and draw 15 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support either of the products.

The DW745 has a motor that spins at 3850 rpm and the RTS12 has a motor that spins at 5000 rpm. But you shouldn’t get too caught up in the RPM numbers, since the manufacturers test them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a meaningful correlation with the saw’s real-world ability to handle various types of material.

Blade Compatibility

Both table saws take 10” diameter blades and have a 5/8” arbor. Ten inches is a very popular size for table saw blades, meaning it should be no problem to find a huge variety of blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size arbor gives you a variety of options.

The Ryobi accepts dado blades up to 1/2” thick. The DW745 can’t handle dado blades. If you’re a woodworker, this might be a major shortcoming. If you anticipate wanting to use dado blades, consider loooking at a different model.

Size & Capacity

The DeWalt can rip up to 20” of material on the right of the blade and has 12” of rip capacity on the left side. The Ryobi has 12” of rip capacity on the right and has 8” of rip capacity on the left side of the blade. As a rule, a larger rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger, heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

Both saws can bevel the blade up to 45°. The DW745 will cut up to 3 1/8” at a 90° angle and is able to cut up to 2 1/4” deep at an angle of 45°. The RTS12 can cut up to 3” at 90° and will cut up to 2 1/2” deep at a 45° angle.

The table on the DeWalt is 22” wide and 22” deep. The table on the Ryobi is 27.36” wide and 30 1/2” deep.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DW745:

For the Ryobi:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. To get more details, check out our full reviews of the DeWalt DW745 and of the Ryobi RTS12. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DW745 with other products

	DeWalt DW745	Ryobi RTS12
Brand	DeWalt	Ryobi
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Power - HP		3 hp
Table Dimensions	22” W × 22” D	27.36” W × 30 1/2” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	3850 rpm	5000 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	20”	12”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	8”
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Maximum Bevel	45°	45°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	3 1/8”	3”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	2 1/4”	2 1/2”
Maximum Dado Width		1/2” (with optional throat insert)
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”
Dimensions		14” (without stand) H
Weight	45 lbs	51 lbs
Pros	Very compact Fence ruler is precise once calibrated Precise and easy-to-adjust rip fence	Powerful motor compared to similarly-priced saws Can accept dado blades with optional throat insert
Cons	Mediocre miter gauge Blade height adjustment mechanism may be prone to binding Loud motor Can’t accept dado blade	Stand is not very sturdy, so use caution when operating Only one miter slot limits flexibility and use of jigs and sleds
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth carbide blade Miter gauge Push stick Blade guard Rip fence
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