A well-equipped budget saw with a base for both handheld and bench cutting.
Amazon $159.99The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 is the better band saw overall, rated 4.3 to 3.6. The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 leads on features and capacity. The VEVOR 5 In. Corded Portable Band Saw wins on price. The VEVOR 5 In. Corded Portable Band Saw costs $40.09 less ($119.90 vs $159.99).
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 for features (variable speed, work light, bench base included vs variable speed) and capacity (5 in cutting capacity vs 4.7 in cutting capacity).
- Choose the VEVOR 5 In. Corded Portable Band Saw for price ($119.90 vs $159.99).
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 | VEVOR 5 In. Corded Portable Band Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 71 $159.99 | 89 $119.90 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 5 in cutting capacity | 70 4.7 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 80 10 A motor |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 35 variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 | VEVOR 5 In. Corded Portable Band Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 5 in | 4.7 in |
| Blade speed | 0 to 435 sfpm | 138 to 472 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 10 A |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | - |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 15 lb | 15.8 lb |
