shorter than that of the Bosch; however, the footprint from the front of the base to the rear of the extended slide is about the same as on the DeWalt in this best miter saw evaluation.
The compound miter saw is used for making accurate cross-cuts on wood and soft plastic. In Maker Lab we have a Craftsman 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw and a DeWalt 12" Compound Miter Saw ...