With all the power of an electric saw but no cords, these saws rip, cross-cut, and make angled cuts in wood sheets and boards anywhere you need. They’re best for long cuts and for wood that’s too wide for a miter or chop saw. Shortly after you release the trigger, a brake stops the blade so you can quickly reposition your workpiece for the next cut. Their brushless motor optimizes battery usage, so these saws run longer on a single charge. It also enhances longevity—they run cool and have few moving parts that require maintenance.

Some saws include rechargeable batteries. For other saws, batteries and chargers are sold separately.

Makita saws maintain consistent cutting speed through dense wood areas such as knots and changes in grain. These saws sense the blade speed and increase speed and torque when met with the resistance of dense material. This keeps the saw from stalling out, so you can make smooth cuts with minimal strain on the motor.

Saws with a dust blower clear away sawdust to keep your cut line visible. Saws that cannot be sold outside the United States are restricted due to product regulations.