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DeWalt DCS570B vs Milwaukee 2746-20: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the DeWalt DCS570B: 80% of 15 owners recommend it, vs 74% of 19 for the Milwaukee 2746-20.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

DeWalt DCS570B

80%of 15 owners recommend
80% recommend · 0% neutral · 20% don't
Owners praise
  • Has serious power for a cordless saw, with owners saying it rips through plywood and even bites into steel, and can stand in for a corded sidewinder
  • Full 7-1/4" blade gives real depth of cut and corded-like performance for framing and deck work
  • Integrated electric brake is a valued safety feature that sets it apart from some cheaper 6-1/2" options
Owners complain about
  • Some heavy users would rather step up to the 60V FlexVolt for more power on demanding work
  • The right-side blade and high handle position make it hard for some to track a straight cut
  • At least one owner ran into a baseplate/squareness issue that points to a possible damaged unit out of the box
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Milwaukee 2746-20

74%of 19 owners recommend
74% recommend · 5% neutral · 21% don't
Owners praise
  • Reliable, jam-free nailing
  • Cordless, no compressor or fuel cells
  • Worth the money
Owners complain about
  • Misfires needing warranty repair
  • Heavier than air nailers
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Which should you buy?

Get the DeWalt DCS570B if
  • ✓Carpenters and framers using a saw daily
  • ✓DIYers wanting a capable first cordless circular saw
  • ✓Users cutting plywood and framing lumber
  • ✓Left-handed users who prefer a blade-right saw
Skip it if
  • Buyers wanting maximum power who can get a 60V FlexVolt
  • Users who dislike the right-side blade or high handle for straight cuts
Get the Milwaukee 2746-20 if
  • ✓Trim carpenters wanting cordless, compressor-free nailing
  • ✓Daily jobsite use on trim and jamb work
  • ✓DIYers upgrading from pneumatic or fuel-cell nailers
Skip it if
  • Those needing the lightest possible nailer
  • Budget shoppers deterred by the higher price

What DeWalt DCS570B owners say

“bought one”
— @thomasmcelhinney3696 on YouTube
“Would highly recommend!”
— @tracywehringer5270 on YouTube
“I've had nothing but problems with mine”
— @stevesilverstone1015 on YouTube

What Milwaukee 2746-20 owners say

“The gun performed fantastically throughout the entire project with no jams of misfires.”
— @ericcaira7338 on YouTube
“Not one issue with this gun. Love it worth every penny.”
— @scottmoore7417 on YouTube
“Mine does it too. But if I put a shim under the red safety so it pushes it in farther it fires.”
— ExtraYogurtcloset771 on Reddit

DeWalt DCS570B vs Milwaukee 2746-20: frequently asked questions

Is the DeWalt DCS570B or the Milwaukee 2746-20 better?

Real owners lean toward the DeWalt DCS570B: 80% of 15 owners recommend it, vs 74% of 19 for the Milwaukee 2746-20.

Who should get the DeWalt DCS570B?

Owners point the DeWalt DCS570B at carpenters and framers using a saw daily, and dIYers wanting a capable first cordless circular saw.

Who should get the Milwaukee 2746-20?

Owners point the Milwaukee 2746-20 at trim carpenters wanting cordless, compressor-free nailing, and daily jobsite use on trim and jamb work.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the DeWalt DCS570B is some heavy users would rather step up to the 60V FlexVolt for more power on demanding work. For the Milwaukee 2746-20, it's misfires needing warranty repair.