Both the Rotorazer and the Rockwell Versacut are powerful, compact, and easy to use. Since the price is also comparable, it can be even more difficult to choose. Without picking the right one for the job, you will end up with shoddy work and lots of tear-outs. To avoid this, we have pitted Rotorazer vs Versacut against each other to find the winner.
Rotorazer or Versacut?
Features of Rotorazer and Versacut
Design and Material
Both the Rotorazer vs Versacut are similar in that they come in handheld sizes. The Rotorazer is lightweight, portable and a chainsaw that cuts straight or in any direction. There is a dust control system embedded in the power tool, is adjustable for depth plus it comes with three different blades for quick and easy switches. It is 7 saws in one and can cut through materials such as wood, ceramics, glass and metal.
The Versacut can also cut a variety of materials but it lacks the multi-functions the Rotorazer can offer.
Weight and Ease of Use
The Versacut is very light, but beats the Rotorazer in terms of weight, coming in at only 4 pounds to the Rotorazer’s near 7. While the Rotorazer has finger grooves, the Versacut has a slim grip handle, making it the best for one-handed use.
Motor Power: Rotorazer and Versacut
If power is all you need, then the Versacut is the one to choose. Our team enjoyed testing the very lightweight yet powerful design of the Versacut with its 4 amp motor. The Rotorazer is slightly heavier than the Versacut but only offers 3 amps.
Blade Size and Type
Both the Versacut vs Rotorazer includes 3 blades in your purchase: a diamond blade, a carbide blade, and an HSS or high-speed steel blade. The mini circular saw blades are also similar in size, and can all cut through wood, ceramics, stone, sheet metal and more.
(For blade sizes, you can also choose the excellent 7 1/4 blades for circular saws here)
Cutting Capacity
For cutting capacity, our team also suggests the Versacut. The motor is more powerful and mounted on the back to help balance the saw when in use, allowing for longer working hours with less fatigue. The ergonomic handle is easier to grip on the Versacut than on the Rotorazer and at 3500 RPM VS the 3400 RPM produced by the Rotorazer, the Versacut is the clear winner.
Cutting Depth: Rotorazer and Versacut
The cutting depth determines the thickness of the material these mini circular saws can work through. The Versacut allows for a 1-⅙ -inch cut depth while the Rotorazer only gives a ¾-inch cut depth. For someone looking for more versatility in the scale of the project, our team’s vote goes to Versacut.
Cutting Directions
Both saws are small versions of circular saws and can be used for overhead jobs as well and horizontally, vertically, diagonally and in almost any other direction you can think of. However, the Rotorazer is 7 saws in 1 and features a slightly smaller blade than the Versacut, which allows better navigation around corners.
(For corded options, here are the top corded circular saws we reviewed)
Dust Control: Rotorazer and Versacut
Our experts stress the importance of dust collection not only after the job but during as well. An effective dust control system will keep the cut path free of debris that may hinder your line of sight. Luckily, both the Rotorazer and the Versacut take this into consideration and incorporate a handy dust extraction feature.
Laser Guide: Rotorazer and Versacut
There is no competition in this section between the Versacut and the Rotorazer. This is because a laser guide only exists on the Versacut. The Rockwell Versacut has a laser to map out your cut line to improve accuracy, a handy feature not seen on the Rotorazer.
Price and Warranty
As mentioned before, the Rotorazer and the Versacut are both affordable mini circular saws within the same price range. However, there is a slight difference with the Rotorazer as the more expensive option. Another factor that will rank the Versacut even higher is the warranty [1]. The Rotorazer comes with a very standard 1-year service warranty while the Versacut offers a 2-year option.
Customer Support: Rotorazer and Versacut
The customer service offered on Amazon may be non-existent, but you can always reach out to the manufacturers via their webpage. The Rotorazer has seen poor reviews about unresponsive support on Amazon while there is less of this issue with the Versacut. Our team suggests registering an account on their website, emailing and calling in for assistance.
(For Versacut options, you can check our review of Rockwell Versacut here)
Overall Winner: Rockwell Versacut
After the 11-round showdown, a clear winner has come on top to claim the crown for the Versacut vs Rotorazer review. The Rockwell Versacut has proven to be a lighter yet more powerful model with extra features to increase user-friendliness such as a comfortable grip and a laser guide. On top of that, it is the more affordable option with a longer warranty.
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