MakitaXSH06Z 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 7-1/4” Circular Saw, Tool Only

I have only had this long enough to do a couple of quick test cuts, but I'm very impressed. My now 30 year old Milwaukee saw with a cord will not longer be used.. This seems to weight about the same as my old one, and that is with batteries.. The speed of the blade getting up to speed, and the cut speed are so much better than anything I've ever used. If it lasts like most of my Makita products, I'll be very happy.

Great saw, cuts quickly and smooth with two 5ah batteries.

Great saw

As a 20+ year carpenter, these tools have came a long way. This thing is a beast. No more cutting cords, which i was famous for.

The circular saw arrived in a plain cardboard box that was in another larger cardboard box. The inner cardboard box was not a typical Makita labeled box. Just plain cardboard like it was bulk packaging. The only indication it was meant to be in this box is a flimsy cardboard support with a cutout for the saw guard which immediately collapsed once this boxed was shipped, I'm sure. This left the tool to roll around feely inside the box all the way to my house. At one point, the tool poked a hole through the inner box, which is most likely the reason Amazon put it in a bigger box, since typically they ship in the manufacturers packaging alone. There was also no paperwork in the box. No typical quick start or safety guide, which is strange to me. The tool passed the shipping test. It works perfectly and I can't see anything bent. This goes to show the quality and durability of Makita, but I would much rather see the tool arrive properly supported in the box. Better yet, in a manufacturer's labeled box. Otherwise, I would've given it 5 stars overall. Hopefully it will perform a long time like the rest of my Makita tools.

Very reliable little saw and a handy tool I should've bought years ago for cutting up anything. I used it for cutting up concrete blocks for a retaining wall. I do wish I would have gone with the more expensive model that has the option to connect to a shopvac because it got quite dusty (be sure to use PPE). If I need to cut a lot of concrete in the future I'll like invest in the model that can support the shopvac and then purely use this one for wood.

The great ergonomics of this soft start saw makes it a pleasure to use. Compared to the less expensive ones both corded and cordless that I've used in the past, this thing is night and day. Smooth, precise and powerful. I'm actually looking forward to excuses to get out my circular saw now. This is the 1st hand held circular saw in 40 years that I absolutely enjoy using. Much quieter as well!

I finally dumped my last Dewalt battery tool and completed my switch to Makita. Really impressed with this saw! Power is way better than the Dewalt (admittedly it was previous gen batteries, so I'm sure DW has improved as well) with literally zero bogging cutting through multiple 2x4's and ripping 1/2" plywood sheets. Power is comparable to my corded saw but, of course, this is so much easier to use. The saw is well-built, adjustments are tight, everything just works and works well. Recommended.