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DeWalt DCS7485 vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set

The DeWalt DCS7485 is a 54v xr flexvolt 210 mm cordless table saw. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

DeWalt DCS7485
DeWalt DCS7485 - image: DEWALT
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Festool DF 500 RQ-Set - image: Woodcraft

Specifications side by side

DeWalt DCS7485Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
Weight22kg3.60 kg (without accessories)
Cut depth at 90 deg65mm-
Rip capacity610mm-
Voltage54V-
Power consumption-420 W
No-load speed-25,500 rpm
Domino cutter diameters-4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm
Max routing depth-28 mm

Sources: DeWalt DCS7485, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the DCS7485 if...

A cordless table saw for sites without a mains supply. Used by carpenters and fitters for ripping and cross-cutting sheet material and timber.

Full DCS7485 specifications →

Buy or hire the DF 500 RQ-Set if...

The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.

Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the DeWalt DCS7485 and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?

The DeWalt DCS7485 is a 54V XR FLEXVOLT 210 mm cordless table saw; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.

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