Rank #8 in Best Circular Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Page Price Isn't What You Pay
DeWalt DCS565N-XJ 18V XR 165mm Brushless Saw
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Ranked #8 in our guide to the best circular saws, the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ is an 18V XR 165mm circular saw sold as a bare unit — no battery or charger in the box. It costs £134.95 and holds a 4.7-star rating from 191 Amazon reviews. Key features from the listing include a brushless motor, 50-degree bevel adjustment, a dust blower, an LED work light, and a cast aluminium base.
The spec sheet, however, lists '1 Lithium Ion batteries required' even though the product is described as a bare unit and the included components are 'x1 DCS565N XR Brushless Circular Saw 18V Bare Unit'. The wattage is given as 750W — one of the inconsistent 18V ratings across the DeWalt saws in this guide. As with everything on this page, these details come straight from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we have done.
How those 191 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £134.95 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 (191 reviews) |
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Wattage | 750 watts |
| Speed | 4950 RPM |
| Blade Length | 165 Millimetres |
| Cutting Angle | 50 Degrees |
| Number of Batteries (as listed) | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Excellent does the job”
Verified purchase“Amazing value for money”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Circular Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Page Price Isn't What You Pay.
Questions people ask
What is included with the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ?
The listing says it includes x1 DCS565N XR Brushless Circular Saw 18V Bare Unit. No battery or charger is included.
Does the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ come with a battery?
According to the product title, it is a bare unit. However, the specification field 'Number of Batteries' states '1 Lithium Ion batteries required.' This is contradictory.
What is the blade size of the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ?
It takes a 165mm blade.
What is the bevel capacity of the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ?
It has variable adjustment of the bevel angle up to 50 degrees.
What is the wattage of the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ?
The listing states 750 watts.
What is the warranty on the DEWALT DCS565N-XJ?
The listing lists 'No warranty' as the warranty type.
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