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Makita MLT100N vs Metabo TS 254 M
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMakita MLT100NMetabo TS 254 M
- Blade Size
- 10 in / 260 mm
- 10 in / 254 mm
- Motor
- 15A / 1500W
- 1500W
- Max Rip Capacity
- 24.75 in / 629 mm
- 20.5 in / 520 mm
- Cut Depth (90°)
- 3.375 in / 93 mm
- 3.15 in / 80 mm
- Cut Depth (45°)
- 2.25 in / 63 mm
- 1.9 in / 48 mm
- Speed
- 4300
- 4200
- Weight
- 67 lbs / 34.8 kg
- 54 lbs / 24.4 kg
- Dust Port
- 2.5 in / 63 mm
- 4 in / 100 mm
- Fence Type
- T-style
- Double-clamping parallel
- Stand Included
- ✗
- ✗
- Price
- $599
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Which Should You Buy?
Makita MLT100N
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
Metabo TS 254 M
A strong European contender at a competitive price. The Metabo TS 254 M offers a solid 1500W motor with soft start, motor brake, and electronic overload protection — safety features often missing at this price point. The double-clamping parallel fence and included table extensions make it a capable workshop saw.
Pros
- + Motor brake stops blade in 3 seconds
- + Soft start and electronic overload protection
- + Double-clamping parallel fence with quick release
- + Table extensions and angle fence included
Cons
- − No stand included — table-mount only
- − 520mm rip capacity smaller than US jobsite saws
- − 4" dust port at rear only — no blade guard port
- − Noisier at 92 dB than some competitors