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 WEN Metal Band Saw with Stand BA4664 rates 3.4 among stationary ones. The MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base costs $149.45 less ($359.99 vs $509.44).
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WEN Metal Band Saw with Stand BA4664
#6 in StationaryFull review
A WEN entry-level horizontal/vertical saw for a small shop.
Amazon $509.44$509.44
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded portable and stationary), 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 | WEN Metal Band Saw with Stand BA4664 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 20 $359.99 | 94 $509.44 |
| Capacity 20% | 70 4.7 in cutting capacity | 12 4.5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 55 mitering vise or head, vertical mode, automatic shut-off |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 40 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| MAXXT 5 In. Portable Band Saw with Aluminum Base | WEN Metal Band Saw with Stand BA4664 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 4.7 in | 4.5 in round, 6 in wide |
| Blade speed | 60 to 420 sfpm | 80 to 200 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Miter | - | Up to 45° |
| Vertical mode | - | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 4.6 A |
| Automatic shut-off | - | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | - |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 14 lb | 118 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |