WEN BA4555 Saw
- Saw
- 5 inches
- 540 watts
- Corded electric
A compact 540 watt corded saw with a 5 inch capacity, built for smaller stock sizes in a home workshop or garage setting.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
3.9★ across 119 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
119 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.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 265 saws we track - how the scorecard works · full saws data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Compact and corded, the WEN BA4555 pairs a 540 watt motor with a 260 RPM speed and a 5 inch capacity, all built into a small 7 by 5 by 4 inch body made with metal and steel components.
The compact footprint and low RPM point to a saw designed for controlled cutting rather than high-speed ripping, and the 5 inch capacity defines the largest stock it can handle. WEN is a budget-friendly brand common in home workshops and hobby garages. Match the 5 inch capacity to your material before buying, since the material spec here likely describes the tool's own build rather than what it cuts.
- 540 watt motor
- 260 RPM speed
- 5 inch capacity
- Corded electric power
Who it's for
Fits a home workshop or garage where a compact, corded saw handles smaller stock up to the listed capacity. Not intended for large-scale production cutting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 7 by 5 by 4 inch footprint
- 540 watt motor for corded power
- Metal and steel construction
- Low 260 RPM limits cutting speed
- 5 inch capacity caps stock size
Performance notes
A 540 watt motor at 260 RPM favors controlled, steady cuts over raw speed, which fits a compact benchtop or handheld tool more than a high-output shop machine. The 5 inch capacity sets the practical ceiling on stock size, so larger material will exceed what the saw is built to handle.
Specifications
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Model | BA4555 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 inches |
| Speed | 260 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 540 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal,Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEN BA4555 SawThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 119 | 3.4 / 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 WEN BA4555
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the WEN BA4555 corded or battery powered?
It runs on corded electric power.
What is the maximum cutting capacity?
The listed capacity is 5 inches.
How big is the saw itself?
It measures about 7 inches long, 5 inches wide and 4 inches high.