Best Budget & Cheap Miter Saws Under $200 – Top Reviews of 2022

Miter saws are a vital tool if you need to make any angled cuts. They make it very easy to make the necessary cuts for picture frames, window casings, and crown molding.

However, unless you so these sorts of projects a lot, it doesn’t make much sense to spend a ton of money on a miter saw. Still, no one wants to spend money on a saw that hardly works either. We carefully compared each saw’s price with its benefits and features until we found the best inexpensive machines. All the information you’ll need to make the best buying decision will be included in this guide.

To help you pick the best budget miter saw for you, we at SawAdvisor put together this collection of the budget miter saw under 200 dollars.

Comparison of Our Fav Picks

5 Best Budget Miter Saws under $200

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#1 Evolution RAGE3 Miter Saw – Best Overall

Even though this sliding compound miter saw is inexpensive, it still performed all the jobs we threw at it quite well. This isn’t going to beat more expensive models by any means. But, for such a low price, it is surprisingly high-quality. It cut through metal as easily as wood and was able to handle a variety of different materials. The lock mechanic was effective and easy to use. Plus, it didn’t require a large amount of adjustment to make each cut accurately. The blade and material were easily positioned where we wanted them to be.

We particularly loved that it came was a 10-inch blade. This prevented us from having to spend more money on a separate blade. The carbide blade is also quite nice, though it isn’t necessarily as good as some more expensive options. The 15-amp motor was a nice surprise for such a cheap machine. This machine performed effectively and reliably. It is a quality tool that you can expect to get the job done when you need it to.

The only real complaint we had was that the dust bag really wasn’t worth much. It didn’t do much to keep our workspace clean and we found ourselves stopping a lot to clean up. Of course, it also doesn’t come with fancy gadgets some of the more expensive saws do.

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#2 Makita LS1040 Miter Saw

This saw almost as good as our number one pick. It has a powerful, 15-amp motor that is quite surprising for such an inexpensive machine. The motor is direct drive, so you don’t have to worry about belts slipping or needing to be replaced. The performance was quite good, especially for a budget saw.

We also loved how cleanly this saw cut. There was no ripping or fracturing along the edges. Instead, the cut was clean throughout the whole range. This saw is also decently portable. It isn’t as heavy as some other options and is easy enough for one person to move around.

This saw does not include many of the features more expensive saws include. However, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Fewer features mean fewer things to break. Still, this is one of the best miter saw under 200 Dollars.

Furthermore, the turntable also did not lock into place very well. It jiggled quite a bit. While this did not mess up the accuracy of the cuts for us, it definitely could.

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3. Homecraft H26-260L Miter Saw – Best Value

With this saw, you get what you pay for. The Homecraft H26-260L is a highly portable machine. It is lightweight and easy for one person to transport from room to room. You can easily back it up whenever you’re done, eliminating the need for a dedicated workspace. If you’re a home DIYer with a few projects to check off your list, this saw might be a great option.

However, that’s about where the awesome features of this saw stop. It only has a 14-amp motor. This means it isn’t going to be able to cut through heavier materials and will likely wear down faster than other options. Though our testing, we discovered that this saw can really only cut through wood. Once you move beyond that, it begins to have trouble making it through. It leaves a lot of burns. So much so that we were worried about handling the metal afterward.

The dust collection bag also doesn’t catch must dust at all. We had to do a lot of cleans up afterward to keep our workspace from becoming a fire hazard.

Despite these bad features though, this saw is a good option if you just need to make some quick angled & precise cuts in the wood.

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4. Hitachi C10FCG Budget Miter Saw

If you need a REALLY cheap saw, this is your best bet. The 15 Amp motor generates a no-load speed of up to 5,000 RPM and still costs far less than many of the other saws we mentioned with basic functionality. It can cut anything as long as its wood. Out of the box, the machine did look quite flimsy and we were worried that is would shatter upon use. Surprisingly, it did hold up, however. Still, we have heard many reports of this saw breaking very easily. So, just because it didn’t happen to us, doesn’t mean it won’t happen to you. This is the budget saw of budget saws, and it really shows.

Still, there were some features we liked in this saw. Firstly, it does not vibrate much at all, which was really surprising due to the flimsy construction. It also comes with quite a few different add-ons, such as a material cage extender and base clamp. The base angle adjuster was also surprisingly solidly built, though the angles were off on ours by quite a bit.

With that said, we were very disappointed with the laser that came with this saw. At first, we were very excited that this machine came with a laser at all. However, as we started using it, we realized that the laser was very dim. We had to cup our hands around it to see anything. Our advice would be to purchase a cheap aftermarket laser if you really want one.

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#5 WEN 70716 Miter Saw

This saw landed at the bottom of the list – and for good reason. It is one of the cheaper options on the list, but we still wouldn’t recommend it. You get what you paid for with this machine, and that is not necessarily a good thing. This saw is made with a combination of heavy metal and thin plastic.

We were disappointed that the material chosen to craft the saw was not better selected. The accuracy is also not perfect, but it could be far worse, especially for the price. If you don’t need ultra-precise work, this saw might be of use. However, if you need very accurate cuts, this is not the saw for you.

We were also disappointed with the blade that came with this saw. It is very low-quality and is not good at cutting anything but very soft then. Even then, the cuts were not clean and required a great deal of sanding. If you choose this saw, we highly recommend choosing a different blade.

Still, this saw isn’t all bad. It does cut decently well and is very inexpensive. If you’re a homeowner with a few DIY projects to finish up, this one might be a good choice. However, we still recommend choosing one of the higher-rankings if you possibly can.

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Conclusion

If you are just looking for a budget saw, our reviews of budget miter saws are a great place to start. They’ll take you through the ends and outs of purchasing a saw and help you choose the best option for your needs and budget. Not everyone needs an expensive saw, and there is no reason for purchasing a more expensive saw than you need. There are plenty of budget options out there that provide great value.