DeWalt DWS520KT 1300W 165mm Plunge Saw with TSTAK Case (Corded) vs Einhell Professional TP-PS 18/165 Li BL 18V Brushless Plunge Saw (Skin)

Pros

• + True plunge saw with a riving knife and a rail-locking anti-kickback function, which none of the sub-A$350 picks offer
• + 1300 W with variable speed from 1,750 to 4,200 rpm and full-wave electronics, so it holds speed in 33 mm benchtop laminate
• + 48-tooth precision blade included, with 55 mm depth at 90 degrees on the rail and bevel to 47 degrees
• + Enclosed guard with Airlock adaptor gives about 90 percent extraction, and it ships in a TSTAK case

Cons

• − No guide rail in the box, and DeWalt's rail profile is its own, so add a DWS5022 rail from a local dealer before it cuts anything straight
• − Global Store import from Amazon UK with a UK plug: needs a rated adaptor or an electrician's plug swap, and no DeWalt Australia warranty
• − 5.1 kg is not light, and at A$759.21 it costs more than double the Einhell cordless for a corded tool

Pros

• + True plunge saw with a brushless motor, 56 mm depth at 90 degrees and a 56-tooth blade that leaves a clean edge on melamine
• + 4.7 stars from 180 ratings is the strongest review pattern in this category
• + Soft start, motor brake and restart protection, plus a swivelling 36 mm dust port for a standard extractor hose
• + 4.23 kg bare and no plug issue at all, since 18V Power X-Change packs are the same worldwide

Cons

• − Skin only with no battery, charger or rail, and Einhell's rail profile is its own, so nothing you already own from Festool or Makita fits
• − No riving knife, so keep the anti-kickback habits sharp on long rips in tension-prone timber
• − Global Store import from Amazon UK: the 10-year motor guarantee is a UK offer, and Australian support is Amazon returns only