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Best OverallA cordless DeWalt saw that runs from the maker battery system, with no cord to drag around. Power and weight figures in the listing look odd and battery inclusion is not stated.
Popular PickA cordless DEWALT saw with a published speed and a mid weight. The listing gives no stroke length or battery detail, and its capacity figure matches its length, so confirm cutting capacity before ordering.
A light cordless saw for trimming and cutting jobs around the house and yard, powered by a RYOBI battery pack. The listing does not say whether a battery or blade is included.
A tool-only cordless reciprocating saw with a recipro blade in the box. Power has to come from separate batteries.
A SEESII saw with strong recent purchase volume but no published spec sheet here; check the full listing for power source and blade details before buying.
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DEWALT DCS369B ATOMIC 20V MAX One-Handed Reciprocating SawModel DCS369BDEWALT DCS367B 20V MAX XR Compact Reciprocating SawModel DCS367BRYOBI PCL515B ONE+ 18V Reciprocating SawModel PCL515BMakita XRJ04Z 18V LXT Cordless Recipro SawModel XRJ04ZThese 4 reciprocating saws are the most searched brands and models among the established products in this category (monthly searches for each brand and model); on a tie, the one with more owner ratings ranks first. Product data comes from public Amazon listings (updated 2 days ago). We do not test products ourselves.
DeWalt, Makita, RYOBI, SEESII lead this category among the 4 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Reciprocating saws cut with a straight blade moving back and forth, and they are demolition and rough cutting tools for cutting through walls, pipes, nails, branches and old framing. They are not built for fine cuts; a jigsaw or circular saw is the better choice for clean lines. The first decision is how much heavy cutting you do, because compact one handed saws suit occasional pruning and plumbing, while full size saws cut faster through thick material.
Power and stroke are the next questions. Longer stroke length and higher stroke rate remove material faster, and an orbital action speeds up cuts in wood at the cost of a rougher edge. Among the 5 products that list item weight, most fall between 2.1 and 7.9 pounds, and 5.4 pounds is typical. Lighter saws are easier to use overhead and in tight spaces. Cordless saws dominate this category, and the battery platform you already own often decides the brand.
Vibration and blade changes matter in use. Anti vibration features make long demolition jobs less tiring, a tool free blade clamp makes changes quick, and an adjustable shoe helps use more of the blade's teeth.
Before buying, check the stroke length, the speed range, whether the saw has orbital action, the weight, and whether a battery, charger and blades are included. Use the right blade for each material, hold the shoe firmly against the work, and wear eye and hearing protection.
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