Rank #5 in Best Mitre Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
Makita DLS714Z 36V (2 x 18V) 190mm Brushless Mitre Saw
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Makita DLS714Z is at number 5 in this guide: a 190mm slide compound mitre saw with a brushless motor, listed at £599.95 and rated 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings. It is sold as a bare tool — the title says batteries and charger are not included — and two entries in its own specification table are hard to read straight: a Wattage of "1 watts" and a Blade Shape of "Triangular" on a saw whose blade length is given as 190 Millimetres.
Then there is the voltage. The product name calls it "Twin 18V" while the table says 36 Volts, so the 36V figure is two 18V batteries run together, not a single 36V pack — the same pattern the guide flags on other saws here. The star breakdown does not line up with the headline count either: the bars total 100 ratings (89 five-star, 5 four-star, 6 two-star, which averages out to the 4.8 shown), while the listing states 70 ratings. Every figure on this page is read from the Amazon listing as written; we have not measured or tested the saw ourselves.
How those 70 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £599.95 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings |
| Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Wattage (as listed) | 1 watts |
| Blade Shape (as listed) | Triangular |
| Blade Length | 190 Millimetres |
| Speed | 5700 RPM |
| Item Weight | 11.9 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Light, accurate, easy to use.”
Verified purchase“This saw is a game changer when working out of a van. Some sites have power some sites don't. Now I always do and don't get caught out.No genny needed, no 110v cables and heavy transformer. Just have to remember to charge the batteries.P.s. best get the most ah battery you can get, I use 5ah. They all last long but a 2ah just doesnt have the juice to drive it as well a larger battery. There is a 6ah by makita I believe? but I haven't found that on Amazon.”
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
Does the Makita DLS714Z come with batteries and a charger?
No. The title says batteries and charger are not included, and Included Components lists only a hex wrench, holder set, the DLS714Z, a TCT saw blade, a triangular rule, a vertical vice and a bag.
Is the Makita DLS714Z a 36V saw?
The table gives Voltage as 36 Volts, but the product name describes it as Twin 18V, so the 36V comes from two 18V batteries rather than one 36V battery.
What wattage does the Makita DLS714Z draw?
The specification table states 1 watts, and that is the only wattage figure in the listing.
What blade does the Makita DLS714Z take?
The listing gives Blade Length as 190 Millimetres and the name calls it a 190mm slide compound mitre saw. The same table lists Blade Shape as Triangular, and Included Components mentions a TCT saw blade.
How fast does the Makita DLS714Z spin?
The specification table lists 5700 RPM, with an LED indicator panel showing battery fuel and automatic speed control.
What warranty does the Makita DLS714Z carry?
Warranty Type says Limited Warranty while Manufacturer Warranty Description says "No warranty." The listing contains both.
What are the cutting ranges on the Makita DLS714Z?
The bevel range is given as 45 degrees left and 5 degrees right, and the mitre range as 47 degrees left and 57 degrees right.
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