Einhell TE-CS 190/1: The quietest, by a distance

98.4 dB(A) of sound power, when every other saw that publishes the figure exceeds 100: the TE-CS 190/1 is the quietest saw in the comparison, with 48 mm of cut at 45° and guide rail compatibility. It is also one of the heaviest, at 5 kg.

What its figures are worth

Cutting depth at 90° 30 %66 mm · 5/10
Price per mm of cut 25 %2 USD per mm · 8/10
Sound power LwA 20 %98.4 dB(A) · 10/10
Weight 15 %5 kg · 5.5/10
Cutting depth at 45° 10 %48 mm · 8.5/10

Every criterion in the scale could be calculated. Weighting: Cutting depth at 90° 30 %, Price per mm of cut 25 %, Sound power LwA 20 %, Weight 15 %, Cutting depth at 45° 10 %.

Choose it if

Sawing next to an occupied house or indoors.
Bevel cuts in 45 mm boards.
A guide rail for sheet cutting.

Skip it if

Weight: 5.0 kg according to the manual.
Vibration published per handle, with no material stated.

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Cutting a plank with the Einhell TE-CS 190/1 in a garden.

Published specifications

Retrieved from einhell.fr. Quoted from the page: « Page : "Diamètre de la lame de scie 1 190 mm / Diamètre du raccord d'aspiration 35 mm / Diamètre du support de lame de scie 30 mm / Poids du produit 4.67 kg / Profondeur de coupe avec une inclinaison de 45° 48 mm / Profondeur de coupe avec une inclinaison de 90° 66 mm / Puissance 1500 W / Régime max. à vide 6000 min^-1" ; "L'outil est compatible avec les rails de guidage Einhell." Notice : "Poids : 5,0 kg" ; "Niveau de pression acoustique LpA 87,4 dB(A) / Imprécision KpA 3 dB / Niveau de puissance acoustique LWA 98,4 dB(A)" ; "Poignée ... ah = 3,79 m/s2 / Insécurité K = 1,5 m/s2 / Poignée supplémentaire ... ah = 2,95 m/s2" ; "modifier à présent l'angle de coupe jusqu'à 45°". »
Specification	Stated value
Cutting depth at 90°	66 mm
Cutting depth at 45°	48 mm
Blade diameter	190 mm
Input power	1,500 W
No-load speed	6,000 tr/min
Sound power LwA	98.4 dB(A)
Vibration	3.79 m/s²
Weight	5 kg
Guide rail compatible	yes
Extraction port	yes

Before the first cut

Kickback is the main risk. It happens when the blade pinches in the kerf. Support the work on both sides so the kerf cannot close, keep the riving knife fitted, and never stand in line with the blade.
The lower guard must spring back on its own. Never wedge it open.
Unplug before changing the blade or adjusting the depth.
Hearing and eye protection. Every saw here that publishes its noise exceeds 95 dB(A) of sound power, and the kerf throws dust back at the user.
A mask for MDF and sheet material, whose fine dust irritates, and extraction connected where possible.

What the maker shows

Frequently asked questions

Where does this machine's score come from?

It is calculated, not awarded. Five measurable criteria are weighted, and each value is mapped onto a scale relative to the other machines in the comparison. For this machine, 100% of the scale could be applied: criteria the maker does not publish drop out rather than being replaced by an estimate.

What cutting depth do I need for framing?

A common rafter or joist is 63 mm thick: every saw in this comparison cuts it at 90° in one pass. For bevel cuts in 45 mm timber, check depth at 45°: it runs from 42 to 50 mm in this panel. For beams, you need a larger saw or two passes.

Do I need a guide rail?

For dead straight cuts in OSB or plywood sheets, a rail changes everything: the cut follows a straight edge rather than your hand. Several saws here accept one; each page says whether the maker states it.