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 rates 4.3 among corded portable band saws; the WEN 20V Max Cordless Band Saw 20496 rates 3.4 among cordless portable ones. The PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 costs $47.85 less ($159.99 vs $207.84).
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WEN 20V Max Cordless Band Saw 20496
#13 in Cordless portableFull review
A complete 5 in cordless kit with a published two-year warranty.
Amazon $207.84$207.84
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 | PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 | WEN 20V Max Cordless Band Saw 20496 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Price 25% | 71 $159.99 | 62 $207.84 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 5 in cutting capacity | 100 5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 80 10 A motor | 29 up to 400 sfpm |
| Features 30% | 100 variable speed, work light, bench base included | 30 variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 40 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| PowerSmart Portable Band Saw PS3051 | WEN 20V Max Cordless Band Saw 20496 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 5 in | 5 in |
| Blade speed | 0 to 435 sfpm | 150 to 400 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 10 A | 20 V battery |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | - |
| Bench base included | Yes | - |
| Weight | 15 lb | 12.6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |