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Quick takes on side-by-side spec battles.
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DEWALT DWS779
DEWALT DWS779 vs Hercules Miter Saw
The fact that DEWALT DWS779 has an anti vibration handle makes long projects way easier on the arms. Hercules does not have this so I imagine it gets tiring faster. Definitely going with DEWALT for comfort.
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DEWALT DWS779
DEWALT DWS709 vs DEWALT DWS779
The DWS779 is way lighter at just 46 pounds making it easier to carry around on job sites I'd go with that for portability.
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Makita XPH14Z
Makita XPH12Z vs Makita XPH14Z
I always thought battery capacity was key and here the XPH14Z really shines with a 5Ah battery where the XPH12Z doesn't even show a number so it wins for long work sessions.
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DEWALT DCF887B
DEWALT DCF845B vs DEWALT DCF887B
No extended warranty on the DCF845B makes me lean towards the DCF887B since having that extra coverage always feels safer