Rank #4 in Best Mitre Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Evolution R255SMS-DB+ 255mm Double Bevel Mitre Saw
- Rating
- 4.5
- Ratings
- 459
- Rank
- #4
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Evolution R255SMS-DB+ is a corded 2000W sliding mitre saw with a 255mm blade, a double bevel head and a Plus Pack that adds a wood blade, a multi-material blade, a top clamp, a front clamp and a dust bag. It sits at number 4 in this guide, priced at £266.83 with 4.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings.
What holds it back is a disagreement inside its own listing. The bullets sell the R255SMS-DB+ as a machine that cuts steel, aluminium, plastic and wood with embedded nails, while the specification table underneath lists 'Surface Recommendation: Wood'. The same table gives a single 'Cutting Angle: 45 Degrees' where the bullets describe mitre settings of 50° to 50° and a 45° to 45° bevel tilt left and right. Each figure is plausible on its own; the page just does not agree with itself, which is why no single number here settles the choice. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this saw — nothing here comes from testing of our own.
How those 459 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £266.83 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 459 ratings |
| Wattage | 2000 watts |
| Speed | 1900 RPM |
| Blade Length | 255 Millimetres |
| Surface Recommendation (as listed) | Wood |
| Cutting Angle (as listed) | 45 Degrees |
| Mitre angle range | 50° – 50° (stated in the bullets, not in the spec table) |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Mitre Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What does the Evolution R255SMS-DB+ Plus Pack include?
According to the listing, the Plus Pack adds a 255mm wood blade, a 255mm multi-material blade, a top clamp, a front clamp and a dust bag.
What materials can the Evolution R255SMS-DB+ cut?
The listing says the included tungsten carbide tipped blade cuts wood, steel, aluminium, wood with embedded nails, plastic and more. Note that the specification table on the same page lists the surface recommendation as wood.
How powerful is the motor?
The specification table lists 2000 watts, and the bullets describe a 2000W motor with an optimised gearbox and blade system.
What warranty comes with it?
A 'Best-In-Class' 3-year warranty, which the listing states is only valid if the saw is purchased in the UK.
What angles does it cover?
The bullets give 45° to 45° bevel tilt left and right and 50° to 50° mitre angles, along with a 300mm slide and laser guidance. The specification table, by contrast, lists only a 45 degree cutting angle.
What speed does the Evolution R255SMS-DB+ run at?
The specification table lists 1900 RPM; no other speed figure appears in the listing.
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