DeWalt DWE7480 vs. DeWalt DWE7491RS

Let’s compare these two DeWalt table saws: the DeWalt DWE7480 and the DeWalt DWE7491RS. To get more detailed information, read our full reviews of the DeWalt DWE7480 and of the DeWalt DWE7491RS.

NOTE: The DWE7480 has been discontinued. You may want to consider alternatives.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

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

Both products have motors that spin at 4800 rpm. 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 saws accept 10” diameter blades and have a 5/8” arbor. Ten inches is a very common size for table saw blades, which means you’ll be able to find a huge variety of blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor won’t limit your options.

The DWE7491RS takes dado blades up to 13/16” thick. The DWE7480 can’t handle dado blades. For woodworkers, this might be a major deficiency. If you’ll want to use dado blades, consider loooking at a different model.

Size & Capacity

The DWE7480 can rip up to 24 1/2” of wood on the right of the blade and has 12” of rip capacity on the left side of the blade. The DWE7491RS has 32 1/2” of rip capacity on the right and has 22” of rip capacity on the left side. Generally speaking, more rip capacity is better, but it often also means a larger and heavier saw. Think about how big of rip cuts you’ll be making to help choose the right size saw for you.

Both table saws can bevel up to 45°, can cut up to 3 1/8” deep at an angle of 90°, and are able to cut up to 2 1/4” at a 45° angle.

The table on the DWE7480 is 23 1/2” wide and 23 3/4” deep. The table on the DWE7491RS is 26 3/8” wide and 21 7/8” deep.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DWE7480:

For the DWE7491RS:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. For more details, check out our full reviews of the DeWalt DWE7480 and of the DeWalt DWE7491RS. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7480 with other products

	DeWalt DWE7480	DeWalt DWE7491RS
Brand	DeWalt	DeWalt
Power Type	corded	corded
Power - Voltage	120 V	120 V
Power - Amps	15 A	15 A
Table Dimensions	23 1/2” W × 23 3/4” D	26 3/8” W × 21 7/8” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	4800 rpm	4800 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	24 1/2”	32 1/2”
Rip Capacity (Left)	12”	22”
Blade Diameter	10”	10”
Maximum Bevel	45°	45°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	3 1/8”	3 1/8”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	2 1/4”	2 1/4”
Maximum Dado Width		13/16” (requires optional throat plate)
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/4”	2 1/2”
Weight	45 lbs (without optional stand)	90 lbs (including stand)
Warranty		3 years
Pros	Compact size and light weight Respectable 24 1/2” rip capacity Precise rack-and-pinion fence	32 1/2” rip capacity is very large for the category Stand is stable and easy to operate High-quality rack-and-pinion fence is quite precise Power loss reset prevents turning back on accidentally following power loss
Cons	Small table Mediocre miter gauge No included stand Can’t accept dado sets	Imprecise miter gauge (might be rectified by now) Secondary dust collection port can spew sawdust if not hooked up
Included Accessories	10” 24-tooth blade Site-Pro modular guard system Miter gauge Rip fence	10” 24-tooth blade Rolling stand Miter gauge Push stick Adjustment wrenches Blade guard Rip fence
Other Notes	Discontinued
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