Bosch 18V 5 In. Deep Cut Band Saw GCB18V-5N
A full-size cordless saw with a five-year warranty (tied with the Milwaukee M12), on the AMPShare battery system.
Amazon $399$399
The Bosch 18V 5 In. Deep Cut Band Saw GCB18V-5N rates 4.1 among cordless portable band saws; the MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base rates 3.6 among corded portable ones. The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base costs $39.01 less ($359.99 vs $399).
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MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base
For shops that want a base and wheels and are comfortable with a lesser-known brand.
Amazon $359.99$359.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless portable and corded portable), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Bosch 18V 5 In. Deep Cut Band Saw GCB18V-5N | MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 29 $399 | 20 $359.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 93 4.8 in cutting capacity | 70 4.7 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 50 blade speed not published (neutral score used) | 80 10 A motor |
| Features 30% | 100 brushless motor, variable speed, work light | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Bosch 18V 5 In. Deep Cut Band Saw GCB18V-5N | MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 4.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Blade speed | - | 60 to 420 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 18 V battery | 10 A |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | Yes |
| Bench base included | - | Yes |
| Weight | 14.2 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |