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
The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base rates 3.6 among corded portable band saws; the Makita 18V LXT Portable Band Saw XBP02Z rates 3.0 among cordless portable ones. The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base costs $69.29 less ($359.99 vs $429.28).
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Makita 18V LXT Portable Band Saw XBP02Z
#15 in Cordless portableFull review
For Makita LXT owners who want a full-size cordless cut with a speed dial.
Amazon $429.28$429.28
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded portable and cordless 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 | MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | Makita 18V LXT Portable Band Saw XBP02Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 20 $359.99 | 25 $429.28 |
| Capacity 20% | 70 4.7 in cutting capacity | 92 4.8 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 66 up to 530 sfpm |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 30 variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | Makita 18V LXT Portable Band Saw XBP02Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 4.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Blade speed | 60 to 420 sfpm | 275 to 530 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 18 V battery |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | - |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 14 lb | 15 lb |