Evolution S355CPSL vs. the Evolution S380: Who Wins?

Check out our head to head comparison video below

Many customers have asked us, what are the main differences between the Evolution  S355CPSL  and the Evolution S380 Chop Saw?  Both are great saws and very popular, our industrial users tend to lean towards the s380cps due to its heavy duty aluminum base, while weekend warriors and home buyers go with the s355cpsl.   Here is a deeper dive into both saws, the specs, and the pros and cons of buying each saw. 

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1. The Evolution S380CPS

The Evolution S380CPS is a beast of a saw is one of the most popular chop saws on the market right now and we can see the popularity as we have sold hundreds of these since it's debut with very few complaints.   We just love the starting price point of this saw because you are getting professional quality cutting for a sub $500 price tag and that's what the Evolution brand brings to the table.  They really do not mess with product quality with a lower price point. 

The Pros	Cons
✅ The base is superb leading to a very stable saw with limited movement ✅ 45 degree cuts are great with the locking pin ✅ Saw cuts through metal very easily with very little burr ✅ Carry handle makes it a bit more portable than other saws in the same class	❌ Metal chip collection isn't great but this is better than most

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2. The Evolution S355CPSL

S355 is a more affordable version of the S380CPS but the major difference is that this one is only compatible with the 14" blade and the S380CPS can take both 14" and 15" metal cutting blades.  Professionals in welding and metal fabrication all use this saw because of the accuracy it provides when cutting.  It's perfect to cut sheet metal, tube, and for pipe cutting as well. This saw is perfect for someone with a budget in mind and we think it's a great bang for your buck just like the S380CPS. 

The Pros	Cons
✅ Perfect cuts and smooth finish ✅ Very limited debris and dust ✅  A monster at 45 degree cutting ✅ No need to worry about sparks and fires compared to other saws in class	❌ Clamping isn't as solid as the S380CPS

Winner:  The S380CPS

With a bigger blade capacity and more versatile cutting, we think the S380CPS is a better buy than the S355CPSL but from what we see in terms of customer inquiries we think both are equal in popularity and there isn't a wrong answer.  If you have a budget in mind and want to spend a little less the S355CPSL is a great choice.  Check out the specifications head to head below for more information.

Specification Comparison:

14", 66 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade (included)	14", 66 Tooth Carbide Tipped Blade (included)
High Power 15A Motor	High Power 15A Motor
Square Tube at 90° - 4-3/4" x 4-3/4"	Square Tube at 90° - 5" x 5"
Square Tube at 45° - 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"	Square Tube at 45° - 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Rectangle Tube at 90° - 3-3/4" x 7-1/8"	Rectangle Tube at 90° - 3-3/4" x 7-7/8"
Rectangle Tube at 45° - 3-1/8" x 4-3/8"	Rectangle Tube at 45° - 3-1/8" x 4-3/8"
Round Tube at 90° - 5-1/8"	Round Tube at 90° - 5-7/8"
Round Tube at 45° - 4-1/8"	Round Tube at 45° - 5"
Mild Steel Plate - 1/4" Thick	Mild Steel Plate - 1/2" Thick
0° - 45° Max Miter	0° - 45° Max Miter
Weight: 51 lbs	Weight: 52.5 lbs
3 Year Limited Warranty	3 Year Limited Warranty
10ft Rubber Cable	10ft Rubber Cable
Pressed Steel Base	Heavy Duty Cast Aluminium Base With Wear Plate
Cast Iron Fence & Vice	Cast Iron Fence & Vice
Chip Deflector	High Capacity Chip Collection Tray
V-Block Adaptor Included	V-Block Adaptor Included
3 Position Rear Fence	3 Position Rear Fence
Built In Carry Handle	Built In Carry Handle
Head Lock Down Pin	Head Lock Down Pin
Angle Markings On Fence	Angle Markings On Fence & Base
Fence Locking Lever	Fence Locking Lever
Quick-Release Clamp	Quick-Release Clamp
Sight Shield	Sight Shield
Bench Mounting Holes In Base	Bench Mounting Holes In Base
Ambidextrous, Ergonomic Trigger	Ambidextrous, Ergonomic Trigger
On-board Tool Storage	On-board Tool Storage
Heavy Duty Square Thread Bar	Heavy Duty Square Thread Bar
	15" Blade Capacity
	45° Locking Pin
	Oilite Bushes

Evolution Saw Blades Compatible with the Two Saws:

Evolution blades come in several diameters and styles. Evolution saw blades cut a variety of material such as: Evolution Steel blade, Evolution Stainless Steel blade, Evolution Aluminum blade and Evolution Thin Steel. Evolution’s 14 metal cutting blade is one of the most popular blades on the market for chop saw blade.

Evolution 14bladest

The evolution 14bladest is for cutting mild steel. These metal cutting blades use dry cut technology and creates very little heat and few burrs.

Evolution 14bladess

The evolution 14bladess is for cutting stainless steel. Evolution stainless steel metal cutting blades use dry cut technology and creates very little heat and few burrs.

Evolution 14bladeal

The evolution 14bladeal is for cutting aluminum. Evolution aluminum cutting blades use dry cut technology and creates very little heat and few burrs.

Evolution 14bladets

The evolution 14bladets is for cutting thin steel. Evolution thin steel cutting blades use dry cut technology and creates very little heat and few burrs.

Evolution Rage355blade

The evolution rage355blade is a multipurpose blade made for the RAGE2 saw, this dry cutting blade can be used to cut Steel, Aluminium and Wood (even wood with nails) .

*** Evolution 14” blades can be used on a variety of competitors saws: EVOSAW380, S380CPS, S355CPSL, RAGE2, DeWalt DW872, Jancy MCCS14, Milwaukee 6190-20, MK Morse CSM14MB, Ridgid 614, Steelmax S14