DeWalt built this DCS565B around a brushless motor, which means more runtime per charge and a longer life for the tool compared to brushed circular saws. At 6.3 lbs, it's light enough to handle overhead cuts and long stretches of ripping without wearing out your arm, but it still delivers real cutting power at up to 4950 RPM.
The left-side blade location gives right-handed users a clear line of sight to the cut, and the keyless blade change means you can swap blades without hunting for a wrench. With a 50-degree bevel capacity and depth adjustment dialed in, it handles angled cuts in framing, sheet goods, and general carpentry. An electric brake stops the blade quickly once you release the trigger, and the spindle lock makes blade changes a one-person job.
This is a tool-only listing, so you'll need a 20V MAX battery and charger to run it. It's a solid pick for framers, remodelers, and DIYers already invested in the DeWalt 20V MAX platform who want a dependable, cordless 6-1/2" saw for everyday jobsite cutting.
- 6-1/2" blade diameter, 5/8" arbor
- Max cutting depth: 2-1/8" at 90°, 1-5/8" at 45°
- Brushless motor, up to 4950 RPM
- 50° bevel capacity with depth adjustment
- Keyless blade change, electric brake, spindle lock
- Tool weight: 6.3 lbs; UL Listed; tool only, battery not included