DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin) vs Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which circular saws to buy in Australia.

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DeWalt DCS578B FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4 inch brushless circular saw in yellow and black

DeWalt

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

60V MAX Brushless184mm Blade5800 RPM

#1 DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm brushless circular saw skin in red and black

Milwaukee

Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

18V FUEL Brushless184mm BladePOWERSTATE Motor

#2 Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

Price & Rating

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

A$540.18

★ 4.7 / 5 · 1,380 reviews

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Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

A$429

★ 5 / 5 · 4 reviews

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Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin) is A$111.18 cheaper.

Scores

Cutting

DeWalt
10
Milwaukee
9

Build

DeWalt
9
Milwaukee
9.5

Battery

DeWalt
8.5
Milwaukee
9

Pros & Cons

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

Pros

  • + FlexVolt batteries cross-power 18V XR tools - no separate ecosystem
  • + Up to 47% more power than the DCS575 it replaces
  • + Electronic brake stops blade in under a second
  • + 67mm depth at 90° handles 4x2 in a single pass

Cons

  • − US-import on Amazon AU - warranty varies from DeWalt AU retail
  • − Skin only - FlexVolt battery and charger separate (typically A$249+ for a 6.0Ah)
  • − Heavier than 18V XR equivalent (DCS570)

Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

Pros

  • + Current Gen 3 FUEL - replaces the discontinued FCS66-0
  • + POWERSTATE brushless delivers corded-equivalent power
  • + 184mm blade rips 66mm structural timber in a single pass
  • + FORGE high-output battery support for longer runtime

Cons

  • − Sidewinder balance trails a rear-handle on long rips
  • − Skin only - M18 battery and charger separate
  • − Premium price for the current-gen FUEL

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

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Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

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Our Verdict

Choose DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin) if …

  • ✓You value cutting (scores 10/10)

Choose Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin) if …

  • ✓You value build (scores 9.5/10)
  • ✓You value battery (scores 9/10)
  • ✓You want a lower price (A$429)

Overall average score: DeWalt 9.2/10 vs Milwaukee 9.2/10. Both products score equally overall.

DeWalt FlexVolt 60V MAX 7-1/4" Brushless Circular Saw DCS578B (Skin)

A$540.18

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Milwaukee M18FCS66G30 18V FUEL 184mm (7") Brushless Circular Saw (Skin)

A$429

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