Here’s a viewer question I received recently and thought I’d answer it here on the website and possibly see if you guys can throw your opinions on the matter with your comments and suggestions.
Tito V. writes with this question:
I’d like your opinion. I’m really starting to like the DHS790AT2, especially for a $100 less! The problem is that I bought the DWS780 a while back. So, I’m probably looking at a $400 upgrade (after selling the 780). Is it worth it? Gracias, suerte!
First of all Tito, thanks for reaching out with this question and glad I could help out in some way with your decision. Tito’s dilemma is that he currently has the DWS780 miter saw and is considering “upgrading” to the Dewalt Flexvolt DHS790 miter saw – particularly the DHS790AT2 kit with all the bells and whistles. I purchased the Dewalt Flexvolt miter saw and in the same kit with everything and I am very pleased with my purchase. It’s everything I expected a full size 12″ cordless sliding miter saw to be and surprisingly has performance similar or identical to corded miter saws. I’m not going to get into details on that saw, if you want to know my full thoughts and opinions on that model along with full specs, product testing, and comparisons, you can check out my full video review by clicking here.
I have a hard time suggesting you to replace your DWS780 for the DHS790 because the Flexvolt is basically the same miter saw as the DWS780 but takes batteries. I feel you’d be trading in one saw for basically the same saw. This is because they both offer the same performance or very close and have all the same cutting capacities, and features. The only feature the Flexvolt has over the DWS790 is that you have the option to run the miter saw off of batteries or on corded power with the AC adapter.
The only way I’d suggest you make the switch is if you plan on running the Flexvolt saw on batteries more often than not, otherwise I’d suggest you stick to the DWS780 because they’re both basically the same saw.
Had you not already been an owner of the DWS780 I would have an easy time recommending the Dewalt Flexvolt DHS790AT2 because it’s a great option to consider for anyone looking into a 12″ sliding miter saw, corded or not.
Would I make the switch if I were in your position? Actually I did, as I upgraded from both my Dewalt DW716 which is also a 12″ miter saw although not a slider, and the Dewalt 20V cordless miter saw which is also a great little saw for what it is but I wanted a full size cordless sliding miter saw that could do it all, so I made the switch to the Flexvolt.
But here’s the BUT, In my upgrade I was also considering purchasing the DW780 from Dewalt because it was their flagship model with a 12″ blade, was a slider, and has cutting capacities that are hard to beat. I would have been happy with that decision but luckily for me the Flexvolt model came out and you guys know I’m a big fan of cordless power tools because I hate the hassles of cords. In my world all power tools would be cordless and the way things are going, it seems this will be a reality sooner than later. But let’s say I had purchased the DWS780 I’d have a hard time justifying the switch to the Flexvolt model because in my opinion it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade. Also because it’s hard to sell power tools without taking a huge loss and the Flexvolt model isn’t cheap. It can go all the way up to $800 USD for the kit with all the bells and whistles.
But luckily the Flexvolt model is currently $100 off by clicking on the link here so it does make the decision a bit easier if anyone is considering the DSH790.
So what do you guys think? Should Tito sell his DWS780 and get the DHS790 or should he stay where he is and keep the DWS780? Let us know in the comments section down below.
- Flexible – power of corded. Freedom of cordless. The world’s first battery that automatically changes voltage when you change tools
- Runtime; Up to 289 Cross Cuts in 3-1/4″ baseboard molding
- Powerful 120V Brushless motor provides longer runtime compared to Brushed motors
- CUTLINE blade positioning system; adjustment free cutline indicator
- 120V AC adapter; corded or cordless power delivers ultimate flexibility
If TITO is a contractor or D I Y warrior who have a lot of work outside without a 120Volt outlet i really think it s worth the money.