Ranking of the best manual and electric tile cutters in 2022

Finishing work related to laying tiles and facing surfaces cannot be imagined without the use of special tools. A tile cutter acts as an indispensable assistant to a tiler. A wide range of these devices is presented on the market, which causes serious difficulties in deciding how to choose the required model.

Purpose and scope

A tile cutter is a type of construction tool that, by cutting or sawing, changes the shape of ceramic material, stone blanks or glass up to 1.5 centimeters thick.

Application methods

• cutting with a roller of the surface of the glaze of the tile fixed in the body of the device, followed by breaking off;
• cutting or sawing the entire workpiece;
• biting off the edges.

They are used to overcome obstacles (pipes, corners, ventilation openings, switches), as well as to perform operations:

• fit to size;
• cutting holes;
• straight or curly cuts;
• cutting under 45⁰;
• formation of depressions.

Classification and types

According to mobility, they are divided into:

• portable - used on weight or not fixed to work surfaces;
• stationary - used in production with installation in special countertops or by fixing it on the floor.

Devices are:

• manual (mechanical);
• electric.

They differ from each other in the principle of operation, as well as the presence of a motor.

Below we will consider the features characteristic of each type of device, the inherent advantages and disadvantages, and also highlight the popular models that are in demand among buyers of Yandex Market and E-catalog Internet services. The rating of quality products is based on applied methods, taking into account subjective opinion.

Manual (mechanical) devices

Tile cutters and pencils

The first variation of the tile cutting machine. Inexpensive models are simple, but require high accuracy and accuracy.

They are used as the simplest cutters of workpieces up to one centimeter thick, as well as for plucking the edges of the workpiece in the process of fitting the material to complex surfaces.

• noiselessness;
• lack of dust;
• ease of use in everyday life;
• compactness;
• low cost.

• very low performance;
• a large proportion of marriage, the appearance of kinks, chips.

TOP 3 best tile cutters

3rd place: Biber 55521

One of the simplest tile cutters exclusively for domestic use.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	carbide
Material	carbide
The weight	0.13 kg
Length	200 mm
Trademark	Biber (Germany)
Producing country	China

Cost: 90 - 210 rubles (without delivery).

• the smallest size;
• low price;
• ease of use (storage);
• carbide cutting component;
• the presence of a special breaker.

• not suitable for work with a large volume;
• not suitable for porcelain tiles.

2nd place: Matrix 87830

For manual cutting and chipping of glass or wall tiles with a strong tungsten carbide roller.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	video clip
Material	carbide grade VK-8, aluminum stop
The weight	0.245 kg
Length	200
Trademark	Matrix (Germany)
Producing country	China

Price: 157-360 rubles.

• reliability;
• high efficiency;
• long service life;
• reliable grip of plastic handles;
• aluminum stop.

• not suitable for work with a large volume;
• calluses are rubbed.

Video review of the tool:

1st place: Vira 810002

It can be considered as a standard of reliability and simplicity. The laconic model consists of a cutting head, a clamp, as well as two levers. Cutting is carried out according to the intended dimensions on the installed tile. Then it is broken off with mild steel scissors that do not damage the surface of the cladding. A great little handmade option for curly cuts as well as home use.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	video clip
The weight	0.2 kg
Length	200
Trademark	VIRA (Russia)
Producing country	China

Cost: 210 - 318 rubles.

• compactness;
• long service life;
• the convenience of plastic handles, firmly seated in the hand.

• not suitable for large volumes;
• it is impossible to process porcelain stoneware or a workpiece with increased thickness;
• handles quickly rub calluses.

Mechanical tile cutters

During operation, the roller scratches the marked line along which the fault is made. Differs in simplicity and convenience. Structurally includes elements:

• base or bed;
• round guides with a carriage;
• roller on the carriage;
• presser foot transverse.

Designed for cutting ceramic blanks no more than 40 cm, up to one and a half centimeters thick. The carriage with a handle increases the smoothness of the movement along the guides due to the use of bearings. In the manufacture of the cutting roller, a heavy-duty titanium alloy is used. Holes are made by special devices, which are an additional option for modern models.

Peculiarities:

• strict control of the condition of the guides and bed is necessary to prevent improper breaking of the material;
• the allowable load on the bed is indicated by the manufacturer on the body of the product;
• ease of replacement depends on the type of fastening of the roller; when using expander-type clamps, it often flies out of the groove; in the case of mechanical fixation, damage to the material when the roller slips is minimized.

• work without dust, noise;
• admissibility of use in bad weather on the street;
• low cost;
• the absence of serious injuries in violation of safety regulations;
• compactness with the possibility of quick transfer;
• independence from electricity or special requirements.

• the requirement of special training for high-quality cutting;
• the presence of restrictions on the size of the workpiece and types of material;
• additional processing of the section of the cut (if necessary).

When deciding which one is better to buy a tile cutter, attention is drawn to:

• base (frame), characterized by massiveness with anti-slip coating, as well as the presence of fasteners at the installation site;
• carriage with smooth running along the guides;
• free rotation of the roller;
• sufficient length for any size;
• the presence of a goniometer and fixture of workpieces at different angles to the movement of the roller.

TOP 3 best portable mechanical tile cutters

3rd place: Vira 810004

 

For cutting ceramic materials up to 6 mm with a roller.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	video clip
Length, mm	400
Depth, mm	6
roller Ø, mm	15
Dimensions, mm	540x145x95
Diagonal, mm	280
The weight	1.6 kg
Remote ruler	No
circular cutter	No
Trademark	Vira (Russia)
Producing country	China

Price: 1020 - 1300 rubles.

• durable body material;
• good price-quality ratio;
• availability of places for fixed mounting.

• The handle is very thin.

2nd place: RUBI Star-51

Mechanical tool for cutting workpieces up to 510 mm thick no more than 12 mm, such as floor and facing tiles, porcelain stoneware. Visibility of marking and fault is provided by a system of parallel guides. High reliability is achieved by reinforcing plastic racks with additional stiffeners.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	winning video
Length	510
cutter Ø	6
Material thickness	12
The weight	3.7 kg
Diagonal	360
Trademark	RUBI (Spain)

Cost: 5720 - 7300 rubles.

• small weight and size values;
• ease of use;
• diagonal cut;
• excellent assembly;
• long service life.

1st place: MTX 87688

Monorail cutting mechanism for large size tiles or for floor tiles. Light weight is ensured by the frame made of aluminum alloy. The special rail coating guarantees a good grip between the rail and the ball mechanism.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	carbide roller
Length	600
Depth	16
Ø outer roller	22
Ø inner roller	10.5
Roller thickness	2
Dimensions	850x220x155
The weight	6.92 kg
Trademark	MTH (Russia)
Producing country	China

Price: 3130 - 4000 rubles.

• long service life;
• the rail is covered by a carrier carriage on both sides, which moves by means of a mechanism on ball bearings;
• adjustment of the clamping girth of the rail with a special bolt;
• the handle moves easily;
• no slippage of the carriage;
• good stability of the handle;
• budget models have an excellent price-quality ratio.

• specific roller;
• aluminum frame deflection;
• difficulties with a diagonal cut;
• small play of the roller;
• line inaccuracy.

Video review of the tile cutter:

Electric tile cutters

TOP 3 best portable tile cutters

Used for one-time orders. In appearance, an electric tile cutter resembles a grinder or a circular saw. In this case, a disc with diamond sputtering technology is used.

• tool mobility;
• the ability to hold with one hand;
• installation of dust removal nozzles;
• ease of fitting the material when processing slopes;
• depth and inclination adjustment is set by a protective cover or limiters.

• Inconvenience when facing works of large volumes.

3rd place: DeWALT DWC410

For sawing glass, artificial stone, ceramics, paving slabs, granite. During operation, the cutting element is cooled, which reduces dust formation. The spindle is locked by pressing the quick tool change button. Mandatory use of safety glasses.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	110
Power	1300 W
Rotation frequency	13000 rpm
Ø landing	20
Depth	34
Angle cut	Yes
Dimensions (LxWxH)	252x240x166
The weight	3.0 kg
Voltage	220 V
Water cooling	fed to the cutting area
Trademark	DeWalt (USA)
Producing country	China

Cost: from 11200 rubles.

• wet or dry cutting;
• fixing the inclusion during prolonged operation;
• saw regulation up to 45⁰;
• tilt and depth adjustment without additional tools;
• equipped with a special nozzle for directing water;
• easy access to brushes;
• Soft grip handle for increased comfort.

• specific disk size;
• adjusting screws rust from moisture;
• plastic water supply does not always withstand pressure.

Video review of the tool:

2nd place: Bort BHK-110-S

For dry cutting concrete, stone, tiles and similar materials. Used as a furrower. Due to the emphasis on the surface, work without fatigue is possible. The complete set with an adapter ring allows the use of cutting elements of different diameters.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	110/115
Power	1200 W
Rotation frequency	12000 rpm
Ø landing	20/22,2
Drank:
under 90⁰	35
under 45⁰	23
Dimensions	350x210x190
The weight	3.2 kg
Voltage	220 V
Trademark	Bort (Germany)
Producing country	China

Price: 2100 - 3050 rubles.

• compact small model;
• convenient to work with one hand;
• the cutting site is well observed;
• suitable for any material.

• lack of a diamond disc in the configuration;
• gets very hot;
• clockwise rotation.

Overview of the device on the video:

1st place: ELITECH PE 450

For laying tiles at home. The compact model differs in simplicity in management, convenience at storage or transportation. The presence of support legs increases the stability of the product, and also prevents slipping during operation.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	115
Power	450 W
Rotation frequency	2950 rpm
Ø landing	22.2
Drank:
under 45⁰	16
under 90⁰	23
Angle cut	Yes
Desktop	310x360-440
The weight	3.9 kg
Voltage	220 V
Motor location	bottom
Water cooling	pallet
Trademark	ELITECH (Russia)
Producing country	China

Cost: 3655 - 4570 rubles.

• precise angle setting is provided by a parallel stop with a protractor;
• compact body;
• desktop tilt up to 45⁰;
• the presence of a pallet with water ensures the absence of dust;
• the switch automatically turns off the device when the voltage drops;
• work table made of plastic;
• blanks can be of any length;
• is placed on the table.

• very noisy;
• inconvenient draining of dirt;
• a lot of plastic.

TOP 3 best battery models

3rd place: Makita CC301DWAE

For cutting hard workpieces. It can perform wet cutting as it is equipped with a wide-mouthed water container. Ergonomic design works without fatigue. The function of blowing the cutting line increases the accuracy of the cut.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	85
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Battery capacity	2 Ah
Rotation frequency	1600 rpm
Ø landing	15
Drank:
under 90⁰	25.5
under 45⁰	16.5
Keyless tool change	No
The presence of backlight	No
Water cooling	there is
Dimensions	313x170x125
The weight	1.9 kg
Number of batteries	2
Battery voltage	10.8V
Trademark	Makita (Japan)
Producing country	China

Price: 10729 - 15600 rubles.

• reliable protective cover;
• anti-corrosion nickel-plated base;
• batteries have no self-discharge and no memory effect;
• comfortable rubber grip.

• the cut by hand is uneven;
• water pressure is weak;
• slow drinking.

2nd place: RYOBI LTS180M

For cutting ceramics, stone, as well as granite up to 2.2 centimeters thick. The capacity of the container is ½ liter of coolant. The cleanliness and accuracy of the cut is guaranteed by high speeds. The functionality provides for simple control from the handle of the device. The length is not limited.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	102
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Rotation frequency	5000 rpm
Ø landing	16
Drank:
under 90⁰	22
under 45⁰	16
Vertical stroke of the carriage	No
Angle cut	there is
Water cooling	supply to the working area
Motor location	top
The weight	2.6 kg
Battery voltage	18 V
Performance from 1.5 Ah	cut 6 m tiles 9 mm
Performance from 2.0 Ah	cut 8 m
Performance from 2.5 Ah	cut 11 m
Performance from 4.0 Ah	cut 20 m
Performance from 5.0 Ah	cut 25 m
Trademark	Ryobi (Japan)
Producing country	China

Cost: 4900 - 5950 rubles.

• easy adjustment with large buttons on a steel sole;
• easy disk replacement is ensured by a spindle lock;
• vibration reduction and increased comfort due to the elastic coating of the body;
• built-in key holder;
• modern design.

• complete set without charger, as well as batteries;
• low battery power.

Video review:

1st place: Makita CC301DZ

The model is equipped with a coolant container with a wide neck. Lightweight design works tirelessly. The tool is easily guided over the surface with the help of a special sole. The risk of injury is reduced by the use of a protective cover.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	85
Battery capacity	2 Ah
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Rotation frequency	1600 rpm
Ø landing	15
Drank:
under 90⁰	25.5
under 45⁰	16.5
The presence of backlight	No
Keyless tool change	No
Water cooling	there is
Electronic speed control	No
motor type	brush
The weight	1.9 kg
Battery voltage	10.8V
Dimensions	313x170x125 mm
Trademark	Makita (Japan)
Producing country	China

Cost: 5750 - 8400 rubles.

• reliable protective cover;
• with water cooling;
• ease of use;
• protection against accidental start;
• comfortable rubberized handle.

• the water inlet is clogged with dust and dirt;
• The package does not include charger and battery.

Stationary Models

In appearance, they resemble machine tools with motors and diamond discs. In the process of work, a complete cutting of any tiles is performed. Adjustment is carried out both inclination and angle.

Water cooling is required to prevent damage from splitting.

Then it is necessary to equip the unit with an additional water container, which is also used for:

• processing of the cutting strip in order to prevent cracking when overheated;
• dust removal to prevent abrasive particles from entering the atmosphere that can fill the space of the room with thick fog.

An increase in the power of the used engines affects the increase in the qualitative values ​​of the hardness of the material being processed.

Disk feed happens:

• Lower. The cutting mechanism is located under the working plane, and the sawing element is buried inside the container with an exit to the surface of three to five centimeters. The cutting angle of the side is set by an automatic lift;
• Upper. The marked workpiece is laid out on the working plane, the hole of which is aligned with the marks. During the process, the feed is from above, and sawing is performed from the butt.

Peculiarities:

• when supplied from above, water is injected by a pump;
• when supplied from below, the liquid enters through the container, the smaller it is, the more often it is necessary to add or change water;
• you can install a laser marker in the direction of the disc;
• Curly cutting is performed exclusively by test models, which are represented by the best manufacturers.Complex curves are usually plucked with pliers and then polished with a diamond disc.

• a small percentage of marriage;
• the type and size of the material does not affect cutting, natural stone or porcelain stoneware can be processed;
• the cut does not require additional processing;
• small labor costs;
• availability of cutting under 45⁰;
• minimum dependence on the human factor;
• the possibility of increasing the depth of the slot depending on the disk;
• simplicity and convenience.

• large weight and size values;
• high price;
• great power consumption.

TOP 3 best electric stone and tile cutting machines

3rd place: Helmut FS230H

Professional tool for cutting into parts of workpieces of large size. The popularity of models is determined by the compactness during transportation or storage, which is provided by folding supports. The strong basis significantly reduces vibrations. The service life is increased due to the built-in cooling system. Safety during operation is ensured by closing the disc with a protective cover.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	230
Power	1200 W
Cutting length	920
Rotation frequency	2950 rpm
Ø landing	25.4
Drank:
under 90⁰	45
under 45⁰	40
Angle cut	Yes
Vertical stroke of the carriage	Yes
Water cooling	injection into the cutting zone
Desktop	960x400
The weight	55 kg
Motor placement	top
Voltage	220 V
Trademark	Helmut (Germany)
Producing country	China

Average price: 26900 rubles.

• convenience at work;
• the possibility of folding supports;
• powerful engine;
• comfortable handles for transportation;
• saw block tilt up to 45⁰.

• not identified.

Video review of the machine:

 

2nd place: Wester PLR900

For large volumes of cutting tiles and stone. Cooling fins of a powerful engine improve heat transfer, which increases the resource of continuous operation.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	200 mm
Power	800 W
Cutting length	900
Rotation frequency	3000 rpm
Ø landing	25.4
Drank:
under 90⁰	36
under 45⁰	29
Angle cut	Yes
Water cooling	injection into the cutting zone
Desktop	790x394
The weight	32 kg
Motor placement	top
Voltage	220 V
Trademark	Wester (Russia)
Producing country	China

Average price: 15600 rubles.

• the accuracy of cutting at the right angle is ensured by the inclination of the drive and the tire, together with the equipment with a graduated scale, a protractor, and a ruler;
• metal rollers ensure the movement of the disk and drive along the tire for the reliability of the entire assembly;
• uninterrupted fluid supply is carried out by a built-in pump;
• a solid frame guide of the reinforced hose does not allow it to get into the cutting zone;
• additional stability is provided by the installed pads on the supports, which protect the floor from scratches;
• protection of control buttons from dust and moisture is guaranteed by the use of silicone pads;
• refraction of the power cable is excluded by the installed wire amplifier;
• the mass of the machine is reduced due to the use of aluminum with anti-corrosion properties;
• angle adjustment;
• wet cutting.

• not identified.

1st place: ELITECH PE 800/62R

For use in everyday life and construction. High performance is provided by the built-in cooling system.Processes all types of tiles, porcelain stoneware, and is also suitable for cutting bricks. The residual current device increases the safety of machine operation.

Characteristics:

Parameter	Meaning
cutting component	diamond disc
Diameter	200
Power	800 W
Length	620
Rotation frequency	2950 rpm
Ø landing	25.4mm
Drank:
under 90⁰	36
under 45⁰	30
Angle cut	Yes
Vertical stroke of the carriage	Yes
Water cooling	injection into the cutting zone
Desktop	700x400
The weight	41 kg
Motor placement	top
Voltage	220 V
Trademark	Eliteh (Russia)
Producing country	China

Cost: 12300 - 20100 rubles.

• high performance;
• rolling bearings on a high-precision guide;
• installation on the floor or on the table;
• equipment with a protective shutdown device;
• ease of storage or transportation due to folding legs;
• the guide tilts up to 45⁰ with the possibility of quick fixation;
• rubber coating of the desktop to avoid slipping tiles when cutting;
• good value for money.

• splashing water during work;
• loud noise;
• clogging the desktop with fragments of tiles.

Video review of the machine:

Thus, the choice of a suitable veneer processing device is influenced by the nature of the work. In the case of professional masonry, it is advisable to purchase high-performance models - the costs will quickly pay off. For occasional building orders, a small electrical device will do just fine. With home repairs, a manual budget option will do just fine.

The answer to the question of which company is better to buy a tile cutter also depends on the purpose of use.However, it should be remembered that it is better to buy goods from well-known manufacturers, and ignore the products of unknown companies. Selection criteria should be based on a thorough analysis of the technical characteristics and capabilities of a particular device, and not just - how much the vending model costs.