Track Saws
Makita DSP601ZJU vs Makita DSP600ZJ
Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict
Specs Comparison
- Voltage
- 2×18V (36V)
- 2×18V (36V)
- Blade Diameter
- 165 mm
- 165 mm
- Cutting Depth (90°)
- 56 mm
- 56 mm
- Cutting Depth (45°)
- 40 mm
- 40 mm
- No-Load Speed
- 2,500–6,300 rpm
- 2,500–6,300 rpm
- Bevel Range
- -1° to +48°
- -1° to +48°
- Weight
- 4.4 kg (without battery)
- 4.4 kg (without battery)
- Dust Extraction
- Vacuum port (35/43 mm) + AWS
- Vacuum port (35/43 mm)
- Guide Rail Incl.
- ✗
- ✗
- Cordless
- ✓
- ✓
- Case Included
- ✓
- ✓
- Price
- —
- $419
Prices as of 2026-05-04. Check store for current pricing.
Which Should You Buy?
Makita DSP601ZJU
The DSP601 is Makita's flagship cordless plunge saw — essentially the DSP600 with the addition of AWS (Auto-Start Wireless System) Bluetooth, which automatically triggers a compatible dust extractor when the saw starts. The 2×18V brushless motor with ADT (Automatic Torque Drive) adjusts cutting speed based on load. 56mm cutting depth is competitive and the MAKPAC case is included.
Pros
- + AWS Bluetooth auto-starts compatible dust extractors
- + ADT technology adjusts speed to load automatically
- + 56mm cutting depth at 90° — competitive with corded saws
- + MAKPAC systainer case included
Cons
- − Requires two 18V batteries — heavier than single-battery saws
- − 4.4 kg without batteries is on the heavier side
- − AWS only works with compatible Makita extractors
- − Guide rail not included — sold separately
Makita DSP600ZJ
The DSP600 is the same saw as the DSP601 — same motor, same cutting depth, same ADT technology — without the AWS Bluetooth module. If you don't need auto-start dust extraction, this is the smarter buy. The price difference buys you the same 56mm cutting depth, variable speed, and brushless efficiency. MAKPAC case included.
Pros
- + Identical performance to DSP601 at a lower price
- + ADT technology adjusts speed to load automatically
- + 56mm cutting depth at 90° — competitive with corded saws
- + MAKPAC systainer case included
Cons
- − No AWS Bluetooth — must start dust extractor manually
- − Requires two 18V batteries — heavier than single-battery saws
- − 4.4 kg without batteries is on the heavier side
- − Guide rail not included — sold separately