DeWalt DW715 vs DW716: Which Miter Saws are Better?

For anybody looking to make bevel cuts, you know that precision is essential. When you are handling small pieces of wood, cutting through the thickness and adding the finer details will require a quality bevel saw. Of all the brands, DeWalt has earned its excellent reputation.

There are two bevel saws we are going to compare today, the DeWalt DW715 vs DW716. We will consider their appearance, power and specific cutting capabilities. The value for money and what you get with the bevel saws is also important. You will be able to find a comparison chart for a quick recap and some pros and cons before our final decision.

There is actually only one similarity between the DeWalt DW715 and the DeWalt DW716. Let’s start with this feature.

What’s Included

With the DeWalt DW715 and the DeWalt DW716, you will receive a 12-inch carbide-tipped blade and a wrench. They also come with a dust bag and a vertical clamp.

There are quite a few specifications so the following side-by-side chart will review the DeWalt DW715 and the DeWalt DW716.

	DeWalt DW715	DeWalt DW716
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Size	26.77 x 21.85 x 18.9 inches	27.17 x 22.44 x 19.88 inches
Weight	42.8lbs	48.3lbs
Motor	15amp, 4000 RPM	15amp, 3800 RPM
Detent Plate	Stainless Steel miter detent plate, 14 positive detent stops	Stainless Steel miter detent plate, 11 positive detent stops
Sliding Fence	Tall sliding fence-supports 5 1/2-inch base vertically	Tall sliding fence- supports 6 1/2 -inch base vertically
Cross Cut Capacity	90º- 2×8”, 45º- 2×6”	90º- 2×8”, 45º- 2×8”
Bevel	Single bevel design, bevel left 48º and right 3º	Double bevel design, bevel left and right 0º- 48º
Crown Molding	5 ¼ inch nested	6 5/8 inch nested
What’s Included	12” Carbide tipped blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp	12” Carbide tipped blade, wrench, dust bag, vertical clamp
Warranty	1-year service contract, 3-year limited	1-year service contract, 3-year limited
Price	Check Price on Amazon	Check Price on Amazon[/su_button

With that in mind, we will now look at what the DeWalt DW715 and the DeWalt DW716 don’t have in common.

Putting the two bevel saws side by side you wouldn’t notice a huge difference in the appearance. Both are stainless steel with yellow and black features.

DeWalt DW715

Overall, the bevel saw is 26.77 x 21.85 x 18.9 inches, and it weighs 42.8 pounds.

DeWalt DW716

It is slightly larger at 27.17 x 22.44 x 19.88 inches. It also weighs a little more at 48.3 pounds.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW715

There is no question that the DeWalt bevel saws are powerful, and many wouldn’t notice that much of a difference.

DeWalt DW715

With the 15-amp motor, the bevel saw has an RPM (revolutions per minute) rating of up to 4000.

DeWalt DW716

The motor is the same 15 amps, but the RPM is a little less at up to 3800.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW716

This is an essential part of the bevel saw. It is how you will be able to measure the different miter angles. A detent plate will have markings to indicate common angles.

DeWalt DW715

This is a stainless-steel miter detent plate. There are 14 positive detent stops for the right measurements and accuracy.

DeWalt DW716

The detent plate is the same but instead of 14 positive detent stops, there are only 11.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW715

DeWalt has included tall sliding fences with both of these bevel saws.

DeWalt DW715

The sliding fence supports 5 ½ inch base vertically.

DeWalt DW716

With an extra inch, the sliding fence supports 6 ½ inch base vertically.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW716

Again, it’s the larger bevel saw that enables a larger cross-cut capacity.

DeWalt DW715

You can achieve a 2×8 inch dimensional lumber cross-cut at 90º and 2×6 inches at 45º.

DeWalt DW716

At both 45ºand 90º, you have a cross-cut capacity of 2×8 inches.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW716

It is the design of the bevel that really sets the two tools apart.

DeWalt DW715

This is a single bevel saw, so it will only cut one way. To the left, the bevel degrees range from 0-48º and to the right, 0-3º.

DeWalt DW716

With a double bevel, you can cut bevels in both directions. To the left and right, the bevel angle is from 0-48º.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW716

With the tall sliding fence, you also have more options for crown molding.

DeWalt DW715

For crown molding, you will be able to create cuts up to 5 ¼ inches.

DeWalt DW716

If you are looking for anything over 6 inches, this can cut up to 6 5/8 inches.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt DW716

There is a 1-year service contract and a 3-year limited warranty on both the bevel saws.

DeWalt DW715

It’s a well-priced tool at under $300.

DeWalt DW716

Prices vary greatly. You might be able to pick it up for $100 more or as much as double the price.

The Winner Is- The DeWalt

We will look at some pros and cons of the DeWalt DW715 and the DeWalt DW716 to help decide which is the better bevel saw.