WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396
The budget pick for a home shop that cuts pipe and bar stock a few times a year.
Amazon $129.19$129.19
The WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 is the better band saw overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 leads on price. The Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 wins on features and power. The WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 costs $189.81 less ($129.19 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 WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 for price ($129.19 vs $319).
- Choose the Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 for features (variable speed, work light vs variable speed) and 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 | WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 | Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Price 25% | 84 $129.19 | 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% | 35 variable speed | 70 variable speed, work light |
| Warranty 10% | 40 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WEN 10-Amp Portable Band Saw 94396 | Milwaukee Deep Cut Variable Speed Band Saw 6232-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 5 in | 5 in |
| Blade speed | 60 to 420 sfpm | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 11 A |
| Features | ||
| Work light | - | Yes |
| Weight | 14.5 lb | 14.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |