In the video we take an actual look at the differences between the Dewalt 779 & 780. I show the two saws side by side so that you can see the actual differences between these two saws.
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What are your thoughts between The DHS790 battery saw w/ cord option vs. DWS780?
Great Info & Video! Enjoy all your videos! The 779 at HomeDepot has the rear aluminum handle, the slide lock and the angle sliding stops like the 780. Only difference appears to be the XPS light & Switch. That's available in simple to install kit using 780 parts.
As for the light kit, it was extremely easy on the 779. The old kits had splicing but the new ones are easy.
Does having the aluminum fence add-ons throw off the pivot point? Or can you slide the fences back slightly to accommodate the added thickness?
I must have gotten lucky with my 779. It has all the features of the 780, except for the high fence and the light. I bought it maybe 5 years ago? I forget exactly when. It was one of very few tools i bought without a lot of research, or i probably would have purchased the 780 instead. At the time, i was just thrilled to be upgrading to a 12" saw that tilted both ways.
I disagree with you. I bought the 779 and added an after market light for the cut line. It was simple and easy to install and it is dead on accurate. Thanks for show casing the differences.
Literally one of the best straightforward comparison videos I’ve seen. Thank you.
Yes, this video is helpful! 100%. I am planning to buy myself first miter saw, but the million different models driving me crazy, especially when you don't know anything about it.
Currently lowes has the 779 at 599 and the 780 at 499. I have another located at a pawn place for 150 but its missing parts and someone has it layed away so im hoping to get it cause parts are cheap for what it needs
I started off with the 780! I bought the 779 thinking it was the same! Needless to say the 779 has set in storage because the light in the 780 is essential for me now doing trim work. My 780 just got stolen and I’m fighting not going to buy a new one!
You miss the main advantage and it stronger and longer lasting internals… thats the main difference…. a $70 light, metal knob and a few metal bits can't justify a 300$ extra
It way easy to operate without the light casted line.. and iflight is need for visual purpose just getaswung arm light..
If your not going to usethe saw heavily and frequently the dws779 is way more than sufficient.
Very informative. Thank you for your time, it helped me decide. FYI there are no two different manufacturers between the saws, one is just a newer model
Excuse me, does the dewalt 779 not have a light switch? How does the dark corner work? Thank you!
Nice review, I just got the 780, on sale 554$, still setting it up you answered a few questions,because of corse I not reading manual lol yet
Solid review, I have both of these miter saws in my cart. 780 it is! Thank you!
I purchased the 779 about 8 years ago and other than the light it has all of the features of the 780 that you said don’t come on the 779 🤷🏻♂️
SO WHY DID YOU NOT tell us where to get the high fence? I know that wasn't supposed to be part of this video, but that high fence is a "must have" for me. Where did the high fence come from?
Completely wrong about installing the XPS light yourself. I found it on-line for less than $100. It came with clear, simple instructions and took about 10 minutes to install. It's literally fool-proof and worth every penny.
For the extra money, I would expect a laser line. For the money, a couple stops and a light aren't worth it. I use one without those every day and it's never been an issue
Can buy the aftermarket steel twist handle for 20 bucks.
There is a light kit specifically made for the 779 and you don’t have to splice wires. In this case it appears that the light kit is worth it. Perhaps because this video is a year old and this premade kit wasn’t available is why he says the light kit isn’t worth it because perhaps back then it was a lot more work splicing wires. But, IMO the light is the biggest difference between the 779 and the 780. It isn’t worth it to me to spend an extra $200 just for the light kit to be pre installed in the 780. Save your money and get the 779 and install the light kit, especially if you’re a DIYer.
some online comparisons say the 780 weighs 20lbs lighter than the 779,can you weigh both of yours?
I feel like a I'm more a pro