The 10 Best Drywall Saws

If your profession involves extensive drywall work, you’ll like the sound of this — the Makita XDS01Z (around $186) can cut nearly 1,000 feet of half-inch drywall on a single charge. Its blade depth is adjustable, and it has a nifty integrated dust port.

Even if you’re relatively new to cutting drywall, a handle with a solid, nonslip grip and a blade with long, sharp teeth will have you wielding the WilFiks Pro (appx. $12) like a seasoned veteran once you've got the hang of it. It’ll slice through wood and plastic, too.

You have to be careful with the Milwaukee 2527-20 (around $73) — it’s too fast at full throttle for some applications, so make sure you employ a little bit of finesse when that’s the case. A useful vent on the top blows away dust and debris to help keep your workspace clean.

Power and speed are the name of the game with the QLT By Marshalltown SGDA32 (about $10), which is better equipped for heavy-duty sawing jobs than detailed trimming that requires a lot of precision. It saws effectively in both directions.

Some people lack the patience that manual hand tools sometimes require, which is why the DeWalt DC550B (appx. $84) provides the power to get jobs done in a hurry. It comes with two quality bits, which you can alternate between based on the material you’re cutting.

The Stanley 15-556 (around $6) may not look like much, but since you’re cutting drywall, not auditioning for a handyman reality TV show, who cares? The blade is rigid, the handle is comfortable, and it’s tough enough to withstand regular use.

For a compact tool, the Shark Rockeater (appx. $10) doesn’t require too much exertion, as it slices through drywall quickly at a variety of angles. Its razor-like teeth have two edges, allowing the blade to cut both while you push and while you pull.

Although it’s a step up in size and power from a hand saw, the Ryobi P515 (appx. $55) isn’t much more difficult to maneuver thanks to its lightweight design and rubber grip. The variable speed trigger makes it simple to tailor your approach to the job you're focused on.

The super sharp tip on the GreatNeck 4932 (around $7) is ideal for smoothly plunging it into the middle of a slab of drywall, at which point you can cut in whatever direction you choose. From making small holes to minor trimming tasks, it’s straightforward and effective.

As long as you don’t consider it a long-term investment, the DeWalt Combo (about $18) and its versatility should satisfy most users. One blade features sharp teeth for cutting, while the other has a coarse surface for making rounded or beveled edges.