The Ryobi WS722 is a seven-inch corded wet tabletop tile saw. It is a model to compare for supported tile-cutting work, not evidence that every Ryobi saw handles every backsplash, stone slab or large-format floor tile.
This review focuses on choosing the tool. We have not tested edge chipping, fence accuracy or cutting speed. The setup and ownership section below covers the water and cleanup plan.
Tabletop format changes the work
The WS722 manufacturer page identifies a 4.8-amp saw, locking rip guide and table settings for 22.5- and 45-degree bevel cuts. Confirm the blade, guide and accessories in the selected package rather than assuming a stand or upgraded blade is included.
On a tabletop saw, supporting and guiding the tile matters. Check the actual tile size, thickness and shape of every required cut against the manual. A tile can be too awkward to guide safely even when its thickness is within the blade’s capacity.
Do you need a wet saw?
A suitable manual score-and-snap cutter may handle straight cuts in compatible ceramic or porcelain tile. Porcelain is not automatically a reason to buy a motorized saw. Conversely, a manual cutter may not handle the notch or edge detail a particular layout requires.
List the cuts before shopping: straight edges, diagonals, bevels, narrow strips and cutouts. For a larger or demanding project, compare a sliding wet saw, another approved cutting system or rental equipment with adequate support. Do not decide only from the overall square footage being tiled.
Match the blade and finish
Use the specified blade dimensions and a blade approved for the material. Glass, natural stone and porcelain can need different blade choices and techniques. Make a sample cut on spare material before accepting a visible edge.
A saw suitable for one ceramic tile may chip another material or finish. Include spare material and trial cuts in the project plan, and stop if the cut requires force or the setup cannot hold the piece safely.
Setup, water and cleanup
Place the saw on the stable support its instructions specify, with room to feed tile, handle offcuts and contain water without blocking the walking route. Use the supply protection the manual prescribes; a utility sink does not make the surrounding counter a suitable powered wet-work area. Keep the required water level or delivery in operation, and do not continue dry because a cut seems short. OSHA’s stationary masonry saw guidance explains water-based dust control, but wet cutting is not a promise of zero silica exposure. Do not let residue dry into dust that is swept or blown around. Clean the machine with power disconnected as the manual directs, keep rinse water off electrical parts, and dispose of slurry according to the material and local requirements rather than down household drains.
Buy or rent
Compare the complete saw-and-blade package, support equipment, consumables and storage against rental days, delivery and blade charges. If there is no safe place for wet cutting, hiring the cutting work may be more sensible than buying a small saw. We have not measured cleanup time or ownership costs.
Verdict
Consider the WS722 when its documented cutting arrangement fits the tile and you have a stable wet-work area. Compare rental when a one-off project needs a larger support system. Buy only after the cut list, blade and manual agree; storage and cleanup matter, but cannot rescue an undersized or unsuitable cutting setup.