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Makita 2705 vs SawStop CTS-120A60
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMakita 2705SawStop CTS-120A60
- Blade Size
- 10 in / 254 mm
- 10 in / 254 mm
- Motor
- 15A / 1800W
- 15A / 1800W
- Max Rip Capacity
- 24.75 in / 629 mm
- 24.5 in / 622 mm
- Cut Depth (90°)
- 3.375 in / 86 mm
- 3.125 in / 79 mm
- Cut Depth (45°)
- 2.25 in / 57 mm
- 2.19 in / 56 mm
- Speed
- 4800
- 4000
- Weight
- 67 lbs / 30.4 kg
- 68 lbs / 30.8 kg
- Dust Port
- 2.5 in / 63 mm
- 1.5 in / 38 mm
- Fence Type
- T-style
- Rack & Pinion
- Stand Included
- ✗
- ✗
- Price
- $599
- $899
Which Should You Buy?
Makita 2705
Built like a tank. The Makita 2705 is heavier but more rigid than jobsite saws, making it ideal for a permanent shop setup. Excellent cut quality.
Pros
- + Extremely rigid cast aluminum table
- + Very smooth, precise cuts
- + Electric brake stops blade in seconds
- + Wide miter gauge slots
Cons
- − No stand included
- − Heavy — not truly portable
- − Fence could be improved
- − Higher price for features offered
SawStop CTS-120A60
The safest table saw you can buy. SawStop's flesh-detection system stops the blade in milliseconds on contact. Premium build quality justifies the premium price.
Pros
- + Flesh-detection safety system — truly life-saving
- + Excellent build quality and precision
- + Compact and relatively portable
- + Quiet operation
Cons
- − Expensive — nearly double the price of competitors
- − Replacement cartridge costs ~$100 after activation
- − Smaller rip capacity than DeWALT
- − No stand included