As a festool fan.... I have to give credit where credit is due, this saw is leaps above the festool HK55. The flexible rail, the plunge action and the fact that it can cut 2 by material at a 45 all the way through. Rightfully so this saw also costs a bit more than the HK55. Currently however I'm too invested in the festool ecosystem to change now. I'm very matchy matchy and once I choose a brand, I stick with it. Sorry Mafell... My best friend however loves red and black so maybe I can get him into it.... then I can borrow it. lol