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Metabo TS 254 M vs SawStop CTS-120A60
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
SpecificationsMetabo TS 254 MSawStop CTS-120A60
- Blade Size
- 10 in / 254 mm
- 10 in / 254 mm
- Motor
- 1500W
- 15A / 1800W
- Max Rip Capacity
- 20.5 in / 520 mm
- 24.5 in / 622 mm
- Cut Depth (90°)
- 3.15 in / 80 mm
- 3.125 in / 79 mm
- Cut Depth (45°)
- 1.9 in / 48 mm
- 2.19 in / 56 mm
- Speed
- 4200
- 4000
- Weight
- 54 lbs / 24.4 kg
- 68 lbs / 30.8 kg
- Dust Port
- 4 in / 100 mm
- 1.5 in / 38 mm
- Fence Type
- Double-clamping parallel
- Rack & Pinion
- Stand Included
- ✗
- ✗
- Price
- —
- $899
Which Should You Buy?
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
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