PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051
A well-equipped budget saw with a base for both handheld and bench cutting.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 is the better band saw overall, rated 4.3 to 3.7. The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 leads on price and features. The Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 wins on power. The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 costs $159.01 less ($159.99 vs $319).
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Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20
The standard deep-cut saw for trades that cut steel daily.
Amazon $319$319
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 for price ($159.99 vs $319) and features (variable speed, work light, bench base included vs variable speed, work light).
- Choose the Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 for power (11 A motor vs 10 A motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded portable band saw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 | Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Price 25% | 71 $159.99 | 28 $319 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 5 in cutting capacity | 100 5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 100 11 A motor |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 70 variable speed, work light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 | Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 5 in | 5 in |
| Blade speed | 0 to 435 sfpm | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 11 A |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | Yes |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 15 lb | 14.5 lb |