DeWalt DCS565 20V Brushless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Review

For simple and quick cuts, it's great to have a small and nimble saw. The ‪@dewalttv‬ DCS565 20V Brushless 6-1/2" circular saw definitely fits that build, and it brings a lot of power to the equation as well. While the max depth of cut is only 2-1/8", it's still plenty enough to cut through 2x lumber at a 45-degree bevel. You get a brushless motor that turns the 6-1/2" 18T blade 4,950 RPM and an electric brake brings the blade to a rapid stop in about a second. This DeWalt DCS565 20V Brushless 6-1/2" circular saw can be purchased for $199 for the bare tool, or you can get the kit for $299. We've found sell prices even cheaper.
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[@seephor]

Dewalt is killing it these days. Love the light weight. Perfect for cutting down sheet goods and other odds and ends. Best part is the blade is on the left where it should be

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Yes, this is a very handy saw. Thanks for watching.

[@hondaservicecenter]

Perfect for repairing an edge of a roof deck

[@hewlett260]

Best advice I can give for this saw, use the dust port attachment and replace the blade with a Diablo blade. The 18 tooth blade that came with mine lasted about a week. Also the 6ah and 8ah batteries give a noticable increase in power over the 5ah and will run damn near all day

[@Spain42]

What tooth blade do you recommend

[@jtvtech5622]

@@Spain42 I like 60T Diablo's. They pretty much sand the cut at the same time sort of speak.

[@raybod1775]

6 1/2” Dewalt has been my go to saw for about a year, much lighter than a 7 1/4”. The build quality is fine. It is well balanced even with a larger battery. The exit hole for dust collection is too small. The biggest downside is the smaller blades don’t last so long so buy up blades on sale if you can.

[@travisdoe4663]

If you have an angle grinder get a diamond disc for it, as long as you don't rip the teeth off you can touch the blades up in just a couple minutes and have them cutting like brand new.

[@pattithompsett9540]

A great demonstration. I just bought one and will be putting it to work

[@RepentB4TooLate]

Made in Mexico! Great quality, love it❤😊

[@melgross]

Very good review. I was thinking of getting one of these saws. This convinced me to do so. I recommend the 5 amp hour Powerstack battery. It’s very noticeably more powerful than my 5 amp hour batteries. I don’t have 6 AH batteries, but it’s not that far behind my 8s in power, though it doesn’t last as long.

[@jackhennessey4154]

I was a little worried about installing the blade after reading a couple of reviews. But it was amazingly easy. Took about 1 minute. Works great kzbin.infoUgkxjpBI8OOeUXib_iT7UomCrQ-uauwZJ62c . Cuts easily and is perfect for pocket cuts I needed to make for replacing some old deck boards.

[@pmchale525]

Lowes has the power stack two pack of batteries for $199.99. This saw (or about 5 other tools) is free when you purchase the two batteries.

[@deadmanrunning6670]

Lowes has some great deals. In the Fall, I bought a 1/2" cordless drill with 2 batteries and charger and carry bag in a bundle with this saw for $162

[@chileanc3276]

Have been swinging my carpenter hammers for 17 years. Used a lot of tools over the years. A lot. This little saw gets the job done but spend the funds and get the bigger battery. Change the blade to a diablo. Diablo makes the best blades.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Great info. Yes, if you're running this a lot, get a bigger battery. You're right, you can't go wrong with Diablo. We typically like to use the blade included with the saw, just in case it's really bad or even really good, and then we can mention this during the demo. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@melgross]

Yup. Totally agree. The new 5 amp hour Powerstack battery is great. Expensive, but the two pack isn’t bad. If DeWalt is right, and it lasts twice as long, it’s actually cheaper. But I’ll tell you, it packs quite a kick.

[@hondaservicecenter]

Just bought one today, came free with 2 powerstacks lol, but i did have a 4.0 battery at home i opted to slap on it, threw the powerstacks in the garage for the 1/4 inch inpact, the smaller batteries will now let me get into smaller spaces even the basic 20v 2.0 cant get me into, the saw rips, i do have to admit i didnt bother to read anything or look anywhere on the saw ans immediatly stripped the blade bolt because i was reverse thread 🫤😂 needless to say im a moron

[@travisdoe4663]

Have you tried the Milwaukee thin kerf blades yet? They actually cut better than the Diablos, they are harder to find.

[@BEEPbaMBOP46]

@@travisdoe4663CMT just made a bad ass demo blade

[@gregoryjohns9537]

I got mine as my 'free tool' with power stack battery purchase. Good enough to use at my 'off grid' farm. Dust port, not impressed, better than nothing when using indoors.

[@AcysLounge]

Thanks for video, helped me a lot, as I am also using mainly the 1,7ah power stacks, and need the saw for mostly smaller tasks!

[@ratarmy7588]

I picked up this saw not to long ago. The manual references using a rip fence for stability, but mine did not come with one. Is it not included or is mine missing a piece?

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

I loved the video brother. Great job putting that 'little' 'trim saw' through the paces. These smaller saws are growing in popularity with handy men, that are trying to get fit as much stuff in a single box as possible, to be able to tote less. Being able to use this little guy that's punching a bit above it's weight is a very good thing. If this little saw fits in a box with all or most of the rest of your stuff, that means less fatigue. If bad boy works as hard as you do on the jobsite, as it appears to in your videos (I Love That Push The Tools You Test to Their Max, and Then Hold Them There, and Let the Tool 'Fly or Die'.🤓😎) This could be part of the tool arsenal that the right person makes their 1st 6figures with. I'm sold on either this saw or the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 6.5" circular saw. The left blade is a preferred for me.🤠🤓😎

[@junkname9983]

I wonder if you had set the depth of cut correctly, the dust collection would have been better.

[@MatSmithLondon]

Righty loosey lefty tighty. Catchy, I'll remember that!

[@michaelhorn4540]

Dewalt has now rebranded them with the xr badge, im glad I got mine on sale for $149. It's still the same saw without the xr badging for much less

[@patrickbroaden9820]

Real Deal, Video....👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@mos8541]

The Makita XSH03 is my gold standard. I bought solely for overhead one hand on ladder use on fascia etc. I ended up using it for so much more. It's no MAG77 ,but then...what is.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I think you have grasped the use for these smaller saws, and they become even handier as you have them. You're right, when it's time for the MAG, it's time for the MAG and there's no small substitute. Thanks for watching.

[@rickyperkins232]

@@Shoptoolreviews how does it compare to the Flex Inline saw? I will get on or the other

[@jeffsnyder289]

Same...it's the best 6.5 cordless saw on the market & has been for years.

[@kevinkiernanoutdoors3413]

I cut 3/4 ply all the time . No problem.

[@bobroberts7269]

Dewalt should make a hoseless vacuum system

[@CL-nj3zs]

Dewalt needs to make an inline saw to compete with the Flex. No way I'm buying Flex.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That FLEX inline is a great little saw. Very handy and powerful. Thanks for watching.

[@bijan4727]

Hi I do the same thing but my blade has a little bit play and as a result my cuts do not come very straight. Do you have any ideas ?

[@TitanRaider23]

Paired with the Diablo, yes

[@timchemaly5800]

Which track guide can I use with this saw?

[@pedrochen631]

Hi, I read in review that DCS565 do not come with guide insert onnthe base plate. To bad for a improved model.

[@junkname9983]

what? that's not true

[@SAM-I-666]

Mate you can see the insert when he’s showing the base plate at the beginning

[@DKNY-yh9fp]

when can they made right hand version smaller blade except 7 1/2 in saw

[@SimonParker-hv6uu]

How does the magnet demonstrate its not magnesium ?

[@coolftp]

At 9:43 on the board - what is this? A black guard cutted?

[@jwthefencer]

Got mine home, took it out of the box, plugged a charged battery in and nothing, another battery and still nothing. Went to take it back and they were out of the saw, went back the next week, still no saws in stock, one more time, still nothing, so I set it off to the side on my porch, took it back again this time after about six months of sitting on the porch, they don't return anything after 90 days. So now I have a saw that still doesn't work and I have no idea where the receipt is. Just thought there may be a video on fix the problem, it's probably some kind of a connection issue, can you lead me to a video that may help out? Thanks

[@teamefra5305]

Can you run that saw with the 60v/20v 6 ah dewalt battery?

[@philipwatson6745]

Hi mate, can I ask you how you're holding that x2 in place as you do the rip cut (10:49) ?

[@clintlickner]

Would the dust extraction work better if the blade was adjusted for depth of cut; especially on sheet goods?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Maybe slightly, but not much. Thanks for watching.

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

Hey Brother.! Thanks for such an informative video. I feel like ive used this saw already after watching your video 🤓. I have used DeWalt's brushed version of this saw, and the power difference between it and my old (dying and, and since died✝️)RYOBI 5 1/2" trim saw, which was also brushed, and blade-left (the righty's choice, though I'm mostly abidextrious.) to be fair. That was mostly the end of the similarities. The RYOBI could cut all the trim for say 1/2 of the typical 3b2b house, the DeWalt brushed 6.5 could easily do all the trim for same house, probably with 3Ah battery, which was what I had on my RYOBI saw. RYOBI makes a very good 6.5" saw, but they'd rather sell little 5.5" brushed that's 1/2 the cost to make in China. If it wasn't for all the cool stuff that RYOBI does make, I'd get rid of the whole battery platform, but their bradnailer, their finish nailer, their freaking staple gun, the hotglue(yes! It's very usable in wood working.😎), Just to name a few.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

That glue gun is so handy. We use that all the time. Never would before if we had to plug one in. Thanks for watching.

[@siimseiin]

What is 2 and an 8 inches?

[@sblspawn3004]

Great video, thank you so much! Please do the Dewalt Atomic DCS571B.

[@carguy4sp]

I purchased my DCS565 from Amazon but my saw does not say brusless anywhere on the tool or literature. How do I verify mine is brusless ? Dewalt website on this bare tool gives all specs except motor. I fell the wool slowly creeping down over my eyes.

[@armandoreasonda3824]

Check if there is XR mark,

[@render8]

The blade guard blocks the dust port during the cut, also the opening for dust extraction is too small and blocked by the aluminum housing... It's terrible actually, the port should be located forward of the blade. The hose would be a little more cumbersome to deal with but if dust extraction is important, you'll just have to deal with it, but at least it would work.

[@gregoryjohns9537]

I was very disappointed with the dust port. I use it when cutting indoors but 'almost' not worth the trouble.

[@darrinsparks8119]

We use the crap out of that little saw. Awesome saw

[@AcysLounge]

Did you check the 90° right angle of the saw? Got mine new, but right angle is not right. But, if I turn the setting screw to adjust that, nothing is happening, cause the motor cover is already touching the bottom plate. So as I see that, the only option is filing down the bottom plate so then I will be able to adjust the right angle to right position.

[@truttzi]

Why would the battery AH make any difference? The power is still 20v, its just the capacity thats different. A 4ah battery will last twice as long as a 2ah - its as simple as that!

[@bread-gz3rl]

More cells= higher discharge ability

[@Lmzip2]

Deeper power draw with the bigger batteries. They create more power out of the tool. It is more noticeable on tougher cuts.

[@moparkr]

my opinion, the ridgid 6 1/2 saw a couple videos back looked a little more impressive. i think the ridgid was a 2 or 2.5 battery and didnt sound like to was bogging down quite as much. price seems a bit high as well, if its $300 with 1 batt and charger. i would go with the ridgid, i might be a little biased with my crib death dewalt drill though.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

The Ridgid is a great little saw as well. I would say they're very comparable. First, I'd buy either, depending on which batteries that you already may have. If you already have the DeWalt 20V, then buy the DeWalt, if you already have the Ridgid 18V batteries, then buy the Ridgid. And price, of course, check and see which one you can find on sale. Thanks for watching.

[@capone_rd_809]

Great video, would love to see the saw ran with the new power stack 5AH

[@Dirt_Worm]

@shop tool reviews Would you choose this saw or the Ridgid subcompact 6.5?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Very comparable. Price and batteries. If you already have either batteries, you'll be happy with either saw. Thanks for watching.

[@1ELiMusic]

Compare this to the new ryobi one

[@Shoptoolreviews]

I think this DeWalt is a tick better. However, both are impressive for the size. Thanks for watching.

[@rogertyler3237]

The Onlything With Dewalt Their Aluminum Frame Will Never Hold Up Ryobi's Steel Frame. But My Ryobi 51/2 Inch Isn't Heavy At All With The Steel Frame.

[@MrNfury8]

Very Very nice video,well done you , 👌 🍒 🇦🇺

[@scottbionicnerf8727]

I came back to this video because I'm trying to decide between this 61/2" Circular Saw and the new, or, 'newly-packaged' saw with SKIL's newer 5Ah battery and charger, which makes jumping to a new platform much easier to stomach. The new SKIL 5Ah battery is supposed to be their latest and greatest, newer battery tech, vastly improved performance. I guess you could say, 'I'm gonna add another battery platform to my arsenal,😎and I have DeWalt's box in my hands🤓, and I'm reading the SKIL's box🧐, trying to be sure I'm not making a mistake.🤨😕🤔 So 'When, Can We Expect The Video of The SKIL 6.5" Circular Saw.?'🤓🤠😎 Come on, I want more tool porn... But, then, DeWalt's got their pouch-cell batteries, along FLEX, and Milwaukee... Does SKIL have plans for moving to a pouch-cell battery design as others already have.🤔 Is it prudent to get the seemly capable SKIL 6.5 over the DeWalt's newish revamped, beautiful, brushless counterpart..!?

[@travisdoe4663]

If Anybody's curious, I've had one of these for a few months now and run it almost exclusively off knock off batteries with no problems.

[@michaela3330]

That plate is magnesium buddy

[@Joel_E]

Agreed. From the Home Depot page on the DCS565B: "This saw is equipped with a Magnesium shoe."

[@skyemac8]

Chinesium

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You guys got us on that one. Sorry about that. I guess we should read from time to time. Thanks for watching and for commenting. We never stop learning.

[@jbboozer6726]

Thanks for testing the 1.7 power pack. You proved it on the impacts, and now the saw, it's equal to the 5ah 😎 I may be getting the current THD deal with "free" battery 2 return, thanks for the review! This looks like a tool that won't leave the diy wanting

[@Sandbridgeman1]

Get a cordless saw and add a hose.. kinda defeats the cordless thing

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Exactly how I feel about it.

[@ZeGermanHam]

I've owned this saw since April 2021. It's okay. I like the size and power very much. However, it doesn't feel as quality as I'd expect from a "premium" brand. To be honest, a number of DeWalt products I've owned in the past few years have felt a little cheap in hand, so this is not an isolated example of that. Out of the box, my DCS565 couldn't achieve a perfect 90-degrees because the top side of the shoe was contacting the underside of the motor housing. So I had to file a small amount of material from the top of the shoe to provide enough clearance to get the blade exactly at 90-degrees. The bevel degree indicator is also extremely difficult to read on my saw due to the very faint number stamping. DeWalt really cheaped out there. I also don't like that the dust extractor attachment is some silly proprietary DeWalt nonsense and not just a regular vacuum hose connector. But as Tim demonstrated, tape will fix that issue. It's a capable little beast, but I'm going to keep an eye out for Milwaukee's next 6.5" circ saw.

[@ZeGermanHam]

@fartpoobox ohyeah It's DeWalt's "newest" 6.5" circular saw, but it was released in late 2020, so it has been out for a while.

[@loucifer4205]

Don't buy Milwaukee it's owned by China and they are the biggest threat to our freedom

[@samuelorchard9059]

Put the new 6 1/2 Ridgid up against it.

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Very close on performance. Thanks for watching.

[@ericlou3405]

Do you all think this is a good investment??

[@wyattsdad8561]

The brushed version cuts faster

[@Shoptoolreviews]

Not that we've seen. Which model are you talking about? Thanks for watching.

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@Shoptoolreviews the 391 type 3. Has 5150 rpm. There is even a vid on here that shows it

[@loucifer4205]

Yep, it does cut faster there's a video of this the brushed version and Milwaukee the Milwaukee was the slowest followed by the brushless dewalt and the brushed was the fastest I think tool Rev

[@andsun9817]

Can use to 8.0ah battery?

[@ZeGermanHam]

It can use any DeWalt 20V battery, including FlexVolt.

[@SuperPhoReal]

Yes. It’ll benefit more from the 6 or 8amp battery because it utilize the 21700 cells. Slim 3 and 4amp will suffices too, same cells.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

More blade-left saws! So confusing why vendors won't make more of them.

[@Andrew-bu8io]

Can't stand a plastic blade guard.

[@timlist4173]

Too bad they don't make a right handed version.

[@BrianWiseman-h9j]

Buy anything but dewalt. I made a $600 error. Don’t buy dewalt

[@warrenlowe676]

This saw is low key ass