The best Metal circular saws, compared.
Top pick: Evolution R185CCS multi-material Best value: Evolution R185CCS multi-material – Lowest price among the 1600 W saws here, about £69.95, with 4.6 from 1,118 reviews for mixed renovation and thin metal. Updated October 2026.
A metal circular saw on amazon.co.uk is usually a 230 V handheld saw with a TCT blade sold for dry cutting mild steel, aluminium or mixed renovation materials. Sellers present it as producing fewer sparks than many abrasive grinder setups. That is a listing claim, not a weld-ready finish. Evolution fills this shelf: a dedicated steel model, multi-material saws and one track kit. Judge a listing by the metal it claims to cut, the blade diameter, whether a track is in the box, and a BS 1363 plug. The split is in the [metal circular saw buying guide](/hub/power-saws/metal-circular-saw/sub/metal-circular-saw-buying-guide). This comparison is not a chop saw and it is not a band saw. Floor chop saws, band saws and blade-only listings were left out. The materials row on the same listing says alloy steel, so those two lines do not agree. Mixed timber with occasional thin metal favours an multi-material blade.
A metal circular saw on amazon.co.uk is usually a 230 V handheld saw with a TCT blade sold for dry cutting mild steel, aluminium or mixed renovation materials.
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The Evolution R185CCS is listed at £69.95 with 4.6 from 1,118 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest sample in this comparison. It is a corded 1600 W, 185 mm saw whose bullets say the included TCT blade cuts steel, aluminium, wood with nails and plastic, with a stated depth of 0–64 mm and a 0–60° bevel. A UK reviewer says it cuts steel cleanly at a price they call excellent; another calls it bulky, with the motor on the left blocking the blade for a right-handed user. The included-components line says the saw is not compatible with tracks, so a track is not what this box contains: the title offers a parallel edge guide. Used or tatty packaging appears in reviews, and the review notes record motor or smoke on first use as a defect theme. It is the best value here for mixed renovation at £69.95, and a weak match if plate steel is the weekly job.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Timber-led DIY with occasional thin metal, nails or plastic, when you want the lowest price among the 1600 W saws here.
Less suitable: Weekly mild-steel plate, or sheet work that needs a guide track in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Evolution R185CCS meant for cutting metal?
The bullets say the TCT blade cuts steel, aluminium, wood with nails and plastic. It is a multi-material saw, not a dedicated mild-steel plate saw. Read the thickness line on amazon.co.uk before you treat it as a substitute for the S185CCSL.
Does the R185CCS include a guide track?
No. The included-components line says the saw is not compatible with tracks. The title offers a parallel edge guide. The 1,020 mm track in this comparison is a different ASIN, the R185CCSX.
What do the amazon.co.uk ratings show?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,118 reviews in the figures used here, the largest sample in this set. That star line is not a laboratory score.
At £116.00, the Evolution R185CCSX is the only saw here that ships with a three-piece 1,020 mm track, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.6 from 1,032 reviews. The 1600 W, 185 mm multi-material blade carries the same class of claim as the cheaper R185CCS: steel, aluminium, nailed wood and plastic, with a stated 0–64 mm depth and a 0–45° bevel. UK reviewers use it for straight timber and for wood with nails, and one says the track was accurate once it had been cut in, treating the saw as a lower-cost alternative to a plunge saw. The bullet that lists the track also says EU plug, so you should confirm a BS 1363 plug in the carton before first use. A buyer reports a used, resealed unit, and track comments are not all positive. The rail helps long straight cuts; it does not raise the steel thickness the blade can take.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Long straight cuts in sheet or boarded work, when the rail is worth about £46 more than the R185CCS.
Less suitable: Short steel offcuts if you already have a guide, or any order where an EU-plug line on the listing is a problem.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the track included with the R185CCSX?
Yes. This is the only saw in the set that ships with a three-piece 1,020 mm track, at about £116.00. The rail helps long straight cuts. It does not raise the mild-steel thickness the blade can take.
Does the R185CCSX ship with a UK plug?
The bullet that lists the track also states an EU plug. These are 230 V saws, and a UK buyer should confirm a BS 1363 plug in the carton before first use.
What do the amazon.co.uk ratings show?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,032 reviews in the figures used here. Review notes include straight timber cuts and a used, resealed unit. That is not a laboratory score.
The Evolution R185CCSX+ sits at £104.42 with 4.6 from 628 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a 1600 W, 185 mm track-compatible multi-material saw with a carry bag, a stated 0–64 mm depth, a 0–45° bevel and an electric brake the bullets say stops the blade in seconds. A UK reviewer cutting pallets says the blade handled ringshank nails, and another likes the bag. The title says track compatible, not track included, so the 1,020 mm rail that comes with the R185CCSX is a separate purchase. Guard sticking and plug confusion show up in the defect themes. One reviewer mentions a 4 metre lead, which describes their unit rather than a cable length printed in the specification. At close to the S185CCSL’s £105.00 you are paying for a bag and the option of a track, not for a 40-tooth mild-steel blade.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Mixed timber and thin metal when you want a bag now and the option to add a track later.
Less suitable: You need the rail in the box today, or you cut mild-steel plate often enough to want the S185 blade.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the R185CCSX+ include the guide track?
No. The title says track compatible, not track included. The 1,020 mm rail that ships with the R185CCSX is a separate purchase. This box names a carry bag and a claimed electric brake.
Does the R185CCSX+ ship with a UK plug?
It is a 230 V corded saw. Plug confusion appears in the review notes, so open the carton and confirm a BS 1363 plug before first use. A 4 metre lead mentioned by one reviewer describes that unit, not a cable length in the specification.
What do the amazon.co.uk ratings show?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 628 reviews in the figures used here. A reviewer cutting pallets says the blade handled ringshank nails. That is not a laboratory score.
Across 54 amazon.co.uk reviews, the Evolution S185CCSL is the steel-first saw in this set: corded, 1600 watts, with a 185 mm blade listed at £105.00. A UK reviewer cutting 5 mm plate says it goes through easily and leaves a clean edge, and tells you to wear ear protection because it is loud. Another buyer uses it on 2–3 mm sheet for light-duty steel and also on plywood, which is a crossover the listing does not lead with. The bullets state a depth up to 64 mm, a 0–45° bevel, a parallel edge guide and a 40-tooth mild-steel TCT blade, while the materials row on the same capture says alloy steel, so those two lines do not agree. Depth-scale readability is the criticism that repeats in a thin file. Fifty-four reviews is a small sample beside the R185 listings above 600. It is the top pick here when mild steel is regular work, not because the star line is the highest.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Regular mild-steel plate, box section or site steel, when you want a dedicated blade rather than a timber-first saw.
Less suitable: Mostly timber with the odd nail, or long sheet rips that need a track in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Evolution S185CCSL meant for cutting metal?
Yes. The listing presents it as a dedicated mild-steel circular saw with a 40-tooth mild-steel TCT blade. A UK review describes 5 mm plate. Read the bullets for the thickness limit. Do not treat a wood depth figure as a steel capacity.
Does the S185CCSL ship with a UK plug?
It is a 230 V corded saw, so you should find a BS 1363 plug. UK reviews on this shelf sometimes mention EU plugs or adapters. Open the carton and check before first use.
What do the amazon.co.uk ratings show?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 54 reviews in the figures used here. That is a thin file beside the R185 listings, and it is not a laboratory score.
The Enventor mini is the £49.99 compact in this set, with 4.2 from 335 amazon.co.uk reviews, a 705 W motor and a stated 3,500 rpm. The title caps depth at 42.8 mm at 90° and 28 mm at 45°, and the six 115 mm blades split into 24-tooth carbide, 60-tooth HSS for wood and soft metal, and diamond for tile. UK reviewers use it for timber and for plunging a kitchen worktop, and one praises the dust hose. A later review says the hex bolt would not release, so the blade could not be changed. Review notes also record motor or smoke on first use and a sticking guard. The diameter field on the card is empty; the 115 mm figure is in the bullets. It is a light-duty compact within those soft-metal claims, not a stand-in for the 1600 W saws on mild-steel plate.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Tight spaces and light soft-metal, plastic or timber cuts that stay inside the stated 42.8 mm depth.
Less suitable: Mild-steel plate, box section, or any cut you would otherwise give to the S185CCSL.
Specifications
Common questions
Can the Enventor mini cut mild-steel plate?
The listing claim is soft metal, not a mild-steel plate specification. It is 705 W, with a stated 42.8 mm depth at 90° and 115 mm blades in the bullets, including 60-tooth HSS for wood and soft metal. It is not a stand-in for the S185CCSL.
Does the Enventor ship with a UK plug?
It is a 230 V corded compact. UK reviews on this shelf sometimes mention EU plugs or adapters. The bullets state a 2 m cable. Open the carton and check for a BS 1363 plug before first use.
What do the amazon.co.uk ratings show?
amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 335 reviews in the figures used here. One review could not free the blade bolt. That star line is not a laboratory score.
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk listings for these five metal circular saws, captured on 20 October 2026, plus the review themes on those listings. This comparison did not lab-test the saws. HSE noise figures are context, not a product score. Weights sum to 100. The top pick is the Evolution S185CCSL, on a dedicated mild-steel blade. Best value is the Evolution R185CCS, the lowest price among the 1600 W saws here. The lowest sticker does not win that second award.
Amazon evidence
30%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, then review count. A file of about 1,000 reviews carries more weight than 4.4 from 54 reviews.
Listing fit
35%A dedicated mild-steel blade, a stated depth, 1600 W against a 705 W compact, whether a track is actually in the box, and a BS 1363 problem such as an EU-plug line. A label that says guide track does not count if the box says the saw is not track compatible.
Review outcome
20%Named jobs, such as 5 mm plate, ringshank nails or a worktop plunge, add weight. A seized blade bolt, smoke, a used carton or a guard complaint deducts. A 54-review file cannot score like 1,000 reviews.
Value
15%Shelf price in GBP against what the listing can honestly cut. The lowest sticker does not win when the metal claim is only soft metal.
Match the metal and the thickness before you chase the lowest sticker. These five amazon.co.uk listings are not one saw. The top pick is the Evolution S185CCSL when mild steel is regular work. Best value is the Evolution R185CCS for timber-led jobs and occasional thin metal, not the £49.99 compact. A track in the box helps long straight cuts. It does not raise steel capacity. Star ratings do not prove a weld-ready edge, and this page is not a workshop test.
A metal circular saw, on the amazon.co.uk shelf this page uses, is a 230 V handheld circular saw with a TCT blade marketed for dry cutting mild steel, aluminium or mixed renovation materials. Sellers present it as a cooler, lower-spark alternative to many abrasive grinder setups. That is a product claim, not a promise of a weld-ready edge. You still deburr critical work. This comparison is not a chop saw and it is not a band saw. Floor chop saws, band saws and blade-only listings were left out.
A wood-only circular saw is not a mild-steel saw. Match the manufacturer capacity line for plate and box section. Do not read a timber depth figure as a steel thickness. In this set the dedicated blade is the S185CCSL. The Enventor claim is soft metal.
The 1,020 mm track on the R185CCSX changes the setup for sheet. It does not let the blade take thicker steel. The R185CCS box says the saw is not track compatible. A title that says track compatible, on the R185CCSX+, is not a rail in the carton.
HSE lists circular sawing of metal at roughly 95–105 dB(A). Plan ear defenders. Do not clear swarf while the blade is spinning, and do not freehand a short offcut. Clamp the work. Confirm a BS 1363 plug before first use.
Start with the metal, not the brand. Daily mild steel plate or box section favours a dedicated steel saw. The Evolution S185CCSL is that row: 185 mm, 1600 W, a 40-tooth mild-steel TCT blade in the bullets, a stated depth up to 64 mm, a 0–45° bevel and a parallel edge guide, at about £105.00. A UK review names 5 mm plate and says the saw is loud. The materials row says alloy steel, so the two lines do not agree, and 54 reviews is a small sample.
A straight-cut aid is worth paying for only when the cut is long. The R185CCSX is the only saw here with a three-piece 1,020 mm track in the box, at about £116.00, with 4.6 from 1,032 reviews. UK reviewers use it for straight timber and nailed wood. Track fit is a repeated criticism, and one buyer reported a used, resealed unit. The R185CCS contents line says the saw is not compatible with tracks.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You cut mild steel plate or box section often enough that a timber-first blade is the wrong default. The Evolution S185CCSL at about £105.00 is the dedicated 185 mm steel saw, 1600 W, with a 40-tooth mild-steel blade and 4.4 from 54 reviews. A UK review names 5 mm plate. The file is thin, and there is no track in the box.
Most of your cuts are timber, with the odd nail, thin metal or plastic. The Evolution R185CCS at about £69.95 is the 1600 W multi-material saw with 4.6 from 1,118 reviews. The bullets name steel, aluminium, nailed wood and plastic. The contents line says it is not track compatible.
You want a rail in the parcel for long straight cuts in sheet or boarded work. The Evolution R185CCSX at about £116.00 includes a three-piece 1,020 mm track and has 4.6 from 1,032 reviews. The track does not raise the steel thickness. The track bullet states an EU plug, so check for a BS 1363 plug.
The top pick is the Evolution S185CCSL at about £105.00. It scored 82, with a 40-tooth mild-steel blade, a stated depth up to 64 mm, and a UK review that names a clean cut in 5 mm plate. The file is only 54 reviews, and the materials row says alloy steel while the bullets say TCT. Best value is the Evolution R185CCS at about £69.95, scored 80, with 4.6 from 1,118 reviews. It is the lowest price among the 1600 W saws here, and the box says it is not track compatible. The £49.99 Enventor is cheaper, and its claim is soft metal at 705 W, not that steel plate job.
Evolution R185CCS multi-material
Lowest price among the 1600 W saws here, about £69.95, with 4.6 from 1,118 reviews for mixed renovation and thin metal.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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