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Bosch Professional GTS 635-216 Compact Table Saw
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bosch Professional GTS 635-216 is a corded compact site saw, third in our table saw guide at £428.95, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 186 ratings. Bosch presents it as a 1,600 W saw that cuts to 70 mm deep and rips to 635 mm wide, in a 22 kg body with an integrated slide carriage, a table widener and a table extension. The blade in the box is a 216 x 30 x 1.6 mm Optiline Wood blade with 54 teeth.
The listing disagrees with itself on the number that sells the tool. The title and all five bullet points say 1,600 W; the specification table further down the same page says 1.6 watts, which is that figure divided by 1,000. Two more entries sit awkwardly beside a 22 kg table saw: the dimensions are given as 21.6 x 3 x 0.2 cm, and a 240 V corded tool is listed as requiring one lithium-ion battery. The star breakdown adds up to 100 ratings against the 186 the listing states. Everything on this page is copied from the Amazon listing as it stands — none of it comes from a test bench of ours.
How those 186 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 | £428.95 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5, from 186 ratings |
| Motor power in the title and bullet points | 1,600 W |
| Wattage (as listed) | 1.6 watts |
| Speed (as listed) | 5,500 RPM |
| Max cutting height / rip capacity | 70 mm / 635 mm |
| Item weight | 22 kg |
| Item dimensions (as listed) | 21.6L x 3W x 0.2H centimetres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“A great site saw, light, easy to carry, even took it up a tight spiral staircase with ease, accurate enough for site work, I think too many people are crying about this saw because they're not using it for the intended purpose, it is a site saw, it's not meant to replace a proper table saw! For the price and for a professional carpenter and Joiner it is a bloody good saw!”
Verified purchase“I'm a DIY'er & I'm renovating my third house. I bought this table saw as I had to relay a new wooden floor downstairs, & fit a new kitchen. Perfect for the job, cuts cleanly and accurately. I bought this one to replace a worn out one. Really is up to Bosch standards.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Table Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Three Wattage Claims That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What motor power does the Bosch Professional GTS 635-216 have?
The title and the five bullet points say 1,600 W, quoted for a cutting height up to 70 mm and a rip capacity up to 635 mm. The specification table in the same listing gives the wattage as 1.6 watts, which is that figure divided by 1,000.
How heavy is the Bosch GTS 635-216?
22 kg, according to both the bullet points and the item weight in the specification table. Bosch lists ergonomic handles and protective onboard storage as part of the low-weight transport claim.
What blade comes with the Bosch Professional GTS 635-216?
One Optiline Wood circular saw blade, 216 x 30 x 1.6 mm, 22, listed under part number 2 608 838 410, with 54 teeth. The saw is supplied in a cardboard box.
What speed does the Bosch GTS 635-216 run at?
The specification table lists 5,500 RPM. The listing does not say which blade or which setting that figure was taken at.
What warranty does the Bosch Professional GTS 635-216 carry?
A two year manufacturer warranty, described as a limited warranty. The same specification table also states that one lithium-ion battery is required, for a tool listed as 240 volts corded electric.
What do the 186 ratings say?
The headline figure is 4.5 out of 5. The star breakdown below it adds up to 100 ratings: 72 at five stars, 19 at four, 4 at three, 1 at two and 4 at one.
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