New mitre saw needed. Usual Dewalt vs Bosch question

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I have ~£600 to spend on a mitre saw. Three that jump out:

Bosch GCM 8 SDE: https://www.campbellmillertools.co....ouble-bevel-sliding-mitre-saw-240v-0601b19270

Bosch GCM 350 254: https://www.campbellmillertools.co....uble-bevel-sliding-mitre-saw-1800w-0601b22670

Dewalt 727: https://www.howetools.co.uk/dewalt-...t3Fzqh4dSCtMA6iB1r-YI9_pZqj4WyFIaArQDEALw_wcB

The Bosch 350-254 is obviously a bit above budget and quite a bit larger and heavier. That said, I could be persuaded if the concensus is that it is worth it.

I currently have a basic sliding mitre with ~70mm cut depth and 285mm length/ (reach, range? whatever it's called). It's a very old Metabo KGS216 M and is okay, but bevelled cuts have always 'wandered' as the rails just aren't rigid enough.

All of these new options (especially the Bosch's), have greater length of cut and the 350-254 has almost 12" blade like capacity. Obvs the smaller Bosch and the Dewalt have less depth of cut at 70mm and 77mm respectively. Odd that the Dewalt is only 77mm given the 10" blade but apparently it's true.

Whilst maximum depth and length of cut would be nice, I think what I really need is better accuracy of cut (especially bevelled over) and better ergonomics/useability.

Any thoughts on whether there is a winner among these?

Ta.
 
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Festool not on list?
The trade show is in June at NEC I think where you could try them out if you can wait.
I can't add much though. We have a Bosch at work and it's brilliant.
 
Not sure either Festool (60 or 120) is really in budget.

The Festool Kapex 60 is about £850 but just doesn't have the depth or length of cut. The 120 model looks great but it is almost £1.5k!!!

Think I need ot stick to the 'mid' price options.
 
Yeah. I know what you're saying.
I'll look at which one we have in workshop tomorrow for interest. It's been brilliant
 
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