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Evolution Power Tools R255SMS vs Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Evolution Power Tools R255SMS | Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 255 mm | 160 mm |
| No-load speed | 2500 rpm | 2000-5800 rpm |
| Weight | 15.3 kg | 4.80 kg |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Evolution Power Tools R255SMS figures and full Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus figures.
Choose the R255SMS if...
The R255SMS is Evolution's flagship mitre saw, bought by fabricators, fencing and multi-trade contractors who need to cut steel box section as well as timber without swapping blades. Its lower price versus premium mitre saws makes it a common choice on tool hire counters serving mixed-material jobs.
Full specifications →Choose the TS 55 FEBQ-Plus if...
The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Evolution Power Tools R255SMS and the Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus?
Evolution Power Tools R255SMS: The R255SMS is Evolution's flagship mitre saw, bought by fabricators, fencing and multi-trade contractors who need to cut steel box section as well as timber without swapping blades. Its lower price versus premium mitre saws makes it a common choice on tool hire counters serving mixed-material jobs. Festool TS 55 FEBQ-Plus: The TS 55 is Festool's core plunge saw, bought by joiners and shopfitters who want straight, splinter-free cuts when used with its guide rail system and connected extraction. It anchors the wider Festool track saw system that buyers expand with rails and accessories over time.
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