Bosch circular saw buying guide
Updated: October 2026
You are in a UK garage with an 18 mm sheet on the trestles and an amazon.co.uk tab of Bosch circular saws that look almost interchangeable. This Bosch circular saw buying guide sorts the six listings by the depth the page actually states, then by what is in the box, then by whether any battery is green or blue. The [Bosch circular saw comparison](/hub/power-saws/bosch-circular-saw) is the table of prices and kit lines. This page is the order of those decisions, so a low sticker price does not get treated as a saw you can switch on tonight. The lead and the rail each have their own page once the kit is clear.
You are in a UK garage with an 18 mm sheet on the trestles and an amazon.co.uk tab of Bosch circular saws that look almost interchangeable.
You are in a UK garage with an 18 mm sheet on the trestles and an amazon.co.uk tab of Bosch circular saws that look almost interchangeable. This Bosch circular saw buying guide sorts the six listings by the depth the page actually states, then by what is in the box, then by whether any battery is green or blue. The Bosch circular saw comparison is the table of prices and kit lines. This page is the order of those decisions, so a low sticker price does not get treated as a saw you can switch on tonight. The lead and the rail each have their own page once the kit is clear.
Our top picks
| Badge | Product | Stated depth | In the box | Battery | Note | Price | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall |  Bosch Professional Bosch Professional cordless circular saw | 57 mm | L-BOXX, blade, parallel guide | Blue 18 V, not included | 9.0 | about £171 | View offer |
| Best value |  Bosch Bosch PKS 55 corded circular saw | 0–55 mm on Bosch page | 160 mm blade, parallel guide | Corded, 1,200 W | 8.1 | about £87 | View offer |
| Alternative |  Bosch Bosch UniversalCirc 18V-53 with 2.5 Ah | 53 mm | Blade, charger, parallel guide | PBA 18V 2.5 Ah included | 7.2 | about £119.99 | View offer |
On this page
Start with depth and with green or blue
Depth decides the shortlist before the price does. The EasyCirc bullets stop at 48 mm in wood. The UniversalCirc bullets and the rail-set title state 53 mm. The Professional bullets state 57 mm. A piece nearer 50 mm sits past the EasyCirc bullet and inside the UniversalCirc number.
The PKS 55 amazon rows leave depth blank. The Bosch DIY GB page lists 0–55 mm at 90 degrees for that model, and the figure stays attached to Bosch's page. Green Home & Garden saws take POWER FOR ALL 18 V packs. The blue Professional saw takes Professional 18 V packs, and Bosch's AMPShare notes say the two systems do not fit each other.
What each amazon.co.uk box actually contains
The amazon.co.uk prices are £84.88, £85, £87, £109.99, £119.99, and £171. The EasyCirc scope line is a cardboard box: no battery, charger, blade part number, or guide. The solo UniversalCirc at £85 lists a 160 mm Optiline Wood blade, part 2 608 641 171, a dust adapter, and a parallel guide, and no battery.
The PKS 55 at £87 is corded, 1,200 W, with a 160 mm blade and a parallel guide in the title. The rail-set at £109.99 states a two-piece guide rail and still no battery. Only the UniversalCirc at £119.99 includes a PBA 18V 2.5 Ah battery and an AL 18V-20 charger. The Professional body at £171 includes an L-BOXX, a blade, a dust adapter, and a parallel guide, and the listing says two lithium-ion batteries are required.
The corded PKS 55 beside the 18 V kits
The PKS 55 earns a look when the cut is long and the socket is in the same room. The cutting-angle field says 45 degrees, and 881 reviews sit at 4.6 stars. Reviewers describe worktops, doors, and decking, and a heavy saw. The listing weight is 5.61 kg, and there is no dust bag.
The UniversalCirc bullets claim 33 m of cutting in 19 mm chipboard from a 2.5 Ah charge, and the manual recommends batteries of 2.5 Ah or below. Reviews describe 2.0 Ah and 2.5 Ah packs dying on a long rip. The UniversalCirc listing prints no wattage, and the PKS 55 listing prints no decibels. If the lead is the problem, the rest sits on the cordless or corded Bosch circular saw page.
What to leave for the other pages
A parallel guide, the short plastic rail in the £109.99 title, and a trade rail for the blue saw are three different aids. The Bosch circular saw guide rail page keeps them apart. Setting the blade depth belongs on the how-to page, once the saw is chosen.
Match the depth to the thickest piece you will cut. Read the scope of supply before the price. Check the battery colour against the tools you already own. The Products Compared editorial team lined the six listings up on 15 October 2026. There is no lab cut behind that order. A purchase through our links can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Common questions
How deep do the Bosch saws in this set actually cut?
The EasyCirc bullets say wood up to 48 mm. The UniversalCirc bullets and the rail-set title say 53 mm. The Professional bullets say 57 mm. The PKS 55 amazon rows leave depth blank. Bosch's DIY GB page lists 0–55 mm at 90 degrees for that model, so the figure stays with Bosch's page. A 12 V saw on Bosch's catalogue is outside these six.
Which listing includes a battery and a charger?
Only the UniversalCirc at £119.99, ASIN B0C9JNTQ73, includes a PBA 18V 2.5 Ah battery and an AL 18V-20 charger. The EasyCirc scope line is a cardboard box. The £85 solo, the £109.99 rail set, and the £171 body leave the battery out. The PKS 55 is corded, so you need a socket nearby.
Will a green 18 V battery run the blue Professional saw?
A green pack leaves the blue saw off. Green tools here use POWER FOR ALL batteries. The blue saw uses Professional 18 V batteries. Bosch's AMPShare page says the systems are not compatible. A green drill battery does not make the £171 body ready to cut.
What does solo change about the £85 UniversalCirc?
Solo means the saw without a battery or a charger. The box still lists a 160 mm Optiline blade, a dust adapter, and a parallel guide. The 33 m claim in 19 mm chipboard is per 2.5 Ah charge, and this kit does not include that pack. You bring a green battery you already own.
Why is the EasyCirc at £84.88 a different purchase from the solo at £85?
The prices sit about a pound apart. The EasyCirc scope line is a cardboard box, with 48 mm in the bullets and no blade part number. The solo states 53 mm and names the Optiline blade, the dust adapter, and the parallel guide. The green housing makes them look alike. The scope line is what you unpack.
What should I add before comparing a body-only saw with the 2.5 Ah kit?
Add the battery and charger the listing leaves out. The £85 solo and the £119.99 kit are the same 53 mm saw, with and without a PBA 18V 2.5 Ah pack and an AL 18V-20 charger. The £171 body still needs Professional batteries, and the listing says two are required. The PKS 55 at £87 needs a socket instead.
Related pages
Sources
HSE, GOV.UK and Bosch UK pages listed below, plus the six amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison. Figures read on 15 October 2026.
- HSE, cutting and sanding wood (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- HSE, noise duties (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- HSE, work-equipment FAQ (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Bosch DIY GB circular saws (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Bosch Professional GKS 18V-57 G, 06016A2101 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- UniversalCirc 18V-53 technical data (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Bosch Professional AMPShare (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK, returns and refunds (retrieved 15 October 2026)