DeWalt DWE7491RS vs. Ryobi RTS12

Let’s take a look at these two table saws: the DeWalt DWE7491RS and the Ryobi RTS12. To get more details, read our full reviews of the DeWalt DWE7491RS and of the Ryobi RTS12.

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 table saws.

The DWE7491RS motor spins at 4800 rpm and the RTS12 motor spins at 5000 rpm. Don’t get too caught up in these numbers, since the manufacturers measure them under ideal conditions, and they don’t have a direct impact on the saw’s real-world ability to handle different material.

Blade Compatibility

Both products accept 10” diameter blades and have a 5/8” arbor. 10” is a very common diameter for table saw blades, which means it should be no problem to find a huge variety of blades for any purpose. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor won’t limit your options.

The DeWalt takes dado blades up to 13/16” thick. The Ryobi accepts dado blades up to 1/2” thick.

Size & Capacity

The DeWalt has 32 1/2” of rip capacity to the right side of the blade and has 22” of rip capacity to the left. The Ryobi has 12” of rip capacity to the right side of the blade and has 8” of rip capacity to the left. As a rule, more rip capacity is better, but it typically also means a larger, heavier saw. Think about what types of rip cuts you’ll be making and choose the right size saw for you.

Both saws can bevel their blades up to 45°. The DWE7491RS is able to cut up to 3 1/8” deep at a 90° angle and will cut up to 2 1/4” at 45°. The RTS12 can cut up to 3” deep at an angle of 90° and is able to cut up to 2 1/2” at a 45° angle.

The table on the DeWalt has a width of 26 3/8” and a depth of 21 7/8”. The table on the Ryobi has a width of 27.36” and a depth of 30 1/2”.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DeWalt:

For the Ryobi:

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. If you want more details, go to our full reviews of the DeWalt DWE7491RS and of the Ryobi RTS12. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE7491RS with other products

	DeWalt DWE7491RS	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	26 3/8” W × 21 7/8” D	27.36” W × 30 1/2” D
Miter Slot Dimensions	3/4” W × 3/8” D
No-load RPM	4800 rpm	5000 rpm
Rip Capacity (Right)	32 1/2”	12”
Rip Capacity (Left)	22”	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	13/16” (requires optional throat plate)	1/2” (with optional throat insert)
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dust Port Diameter	2 1/2”
Dimensions		14” (without stand) H
Weight	90 lbs (including stand)	51 lbs
Warranty	3 years
Pros	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	Powerful motor compared to similarly-priced saws Can accept dado blades with optional throat insert
Cons	Imprecise miter gauge (might be rectified by now) Secondary dust collection port can spew sawdust if not hooked up	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 blade Rolling stand Miter gauge Push stick Adjustment wrenches Blade guard Rip fence
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