PORTER-CABLE PCE980 Saw
- Saw
- 7 inches
- 1300 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 80%
A heavy, stainless benchtop saw with a 7 inch capacity and 1300 watt motor, built to stay in one spot rather than travel.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.4★ across 1,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The PORTER-CABLE PCE980 is a corded 120 volt saw built around a 1300 watt motor spinning at 2850 RPM, with a stainless build and a 7 inch cutting capacity suited to benchtop use.
This is a stationary-style saw rather than a handheld one: the 32 pound weight and stainless construction point to a benchtop unit meant to sit put while material is fed through it. A 7 inch cutting capacity is on the larger side for a corded 120 volt tool, so the 1300 watt motor is doing real work rather than idling in reserve.
- 120 volt corded power source
- 2850 RPM blade speed
- 32 pound stainless housing
- 7 inch maximum cutting capacity
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants one fixed saw in a garage or workshop rather than a saw carried to a job site. The weight and stainless housing make it a poor fit for anyone who needs to move a saw between locations often.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 7 inch cutting capacity
- Stainless build resists corrosion
- 1300 watt motor for a corded saw
- 32 pounds, not portable
- No accessories listed in the data
Performance notes
The 1300 watt motor drives the blade at 2850 RPM, a moderate speed that favors control over raw cutting rate. Stainless construction resists corrosion better than painted steel, which matters if the saw sees water or humidity during use. At 32 pounds it sits solidly on a bench without much walking during a cut.
Specifications
| Brand | PORTER-CABLE |
|---|---|
| Model | PCE980 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 32 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 7 inches |
| Speed | 2850 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 1300 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTER-CABLE PCE980 SawThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,500 | 3.8 / 5 |
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| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the PORTER-CABLE PCE980
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What power does the PORTER-CABLE PCE980 run on?
It is a corded electric tool that runs on standard 120 volt household power, with a 1300 watt motor.
How fast does the blade spin?
The motor turns the blade at 2850 RPM.
Is the PCE980 portable?
At 32 pounds with a stainless housing, it is built to stay in one spot rather than be carried around a site.