With a price slightly lower than the cheapest Makita, it is a bit difficult for someone to prefer it. However, I chose it and I have to say that from the first moment you understand that it is a good choice. Quality materials, a large convenient handle for the hand that does not press the button, cutting what you expect both in curves and straight lines.... stable in cutting since its plate is sturdy, which for me was very important from the beginning. I will also put it on a bench with a guide and then I will have a complete opinion on its full capabilities. The 24-tooth blade provided is a typical solution. For greater accuracy, something better will be needed, depending on the application and certainly with more teeth. There is power, there is ergonomics, there is quality, so it needs a good blade to show all these. For an amateur, it is a gem. Very good tool, we still need to see its durability over time. It is easily recommended, it is a good circular saw that needs a higher quality blade in order to show everything it can do.