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Best cordless jigsaws

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  • Best overall

    DeWalt DCS335N: body grip with 4 position pendulum

    Four pendulum positions let you choose between fast and clean cuts.

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  • Best value

    Metabo STA 18 LTX 150 BL: low blade guide, metaBOX

    Low lying saw blade guidance is listed for precise cuts.

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  • Most features

    Bosch GST 18V-155 BC: bow handle with blade guidance

    The listing says the blade guidance prevents bending even in small curves.

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A jigsaw is the tool for curves, worktop cut outs for sinks and hobs, notching skirting and trimming laminate. Cordless models now match mains saws for most of that work, and with no cable to catch on the edge of a worktop they are easier to guide. Several things decide how clean and accurate the cut is. Blade support close to the base stops the blade wandering in thick timber. Orbital or pendulum action speeds up rough cuts and can be switched off for clean ones. A dust blower or extraction port keeps the cutting line visible. Handle style is personal: body or barrel grips put your hand lower and closer to the work, while top or D handles feel familiar to most DIY users. This guide compares 18 V brushless jigsaws on those points using each listing's own details. Most are sold as bare tools, so battery platform matters too.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · DEWALT

DeWalt DCS335N: body grip with 4 position pendulum

A brushless DeWalt 18 V XR body grip jigsaw with four pendulum settings, a dust blower and an all metal bevel shoe. It suits joiners and kitchen fitters who cut from awkward angles.

In its favour

  • Four pendulum positions let you choose between fast and clean cuts.
  • An all metal keyless shoe bevel has detents at 0, 15, 30 and 45 degrees.
  • A dust blower and removable shoe cover protect the line and the work surface.

Good to know

  • Sold as a bare unit with no battery, charger or blades listed.
  • The listed weight of 2.1 kg is among the heaviest here.
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Listing title: DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Body Grip Jigsaw Bare Unit, DCS335N-XJ

No. 2 · Bosch Professional

Bosch GST 18V-155 BC: bow handle with blade guidance

Bosch's top handle 18 V brushless jigsaw with blade guidance that resists bending in tight curves and a drop control feature. A strong choice for precise cuts in any position.

In its favour

  • The listing says the blade guidance prevents bending even in small curves.
  • A large blade ejection lever and drop control feature are listed.
  • Two precision wood blades, an anti-splinter guard and extraction parts are included.

Good to know

  • The listing does not state the number of orbital settings.
  • No battery or charger is included with the saw.
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Listing title: Bosch PRO Cordless Jigsaw GST 18V-155 BC

No. 3 · metabo

Metabo STA 18 LTX 150 BL: low blade guide, metaBOX

A brushless Metabo 18 V jigsaw with low lying blade guidance, tool free blade change with ejection and a chip blowing function, supplied in a metaBOX case.

In its favour

  • Low lying saw blade guidance is listed for precise cuts.
  • Metabo Quick allows tool free blade changes with automatic ejection.
  • Three blades, guard plates, an extraction nozzle and a metaBOX 145 L case are included.

Good to know

  • The listing does not state the number of orbital settings.
  • No battery or charger is included with the case.
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Listing title: Metabo STA 18 LTX 150 BL (601502840) Cordless Jigsaw 18V + metaBOX 145...

No. 4 · Bosch Professional

Bosch GST 18V-125 B: 4 stage orbital and speed selection

A lighter Bosch Professional 18 V brushless jigsaw with four stage orbital action and speed selection. It suits curved and cross cuts in a range of materials.

In its favour

  • Four stage orbital action lets you trade speed for a cleaner edge.
  • Speed selection is listed for matching the stroke rate to the material.
  • A blade, splinter guard and dust extraction set come in the box.

Good to know

  • The listing does not describe blade support or a dust blower.
  • Bare tool, so you need Bosch 18 V batteries and a charger.
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Listing title: Bosch PRO Cordless Jigsaw GST 18V-125 B

No. 5 · HIKOKI

HiKOKI CJ18DB: 135 mm capacity barrel grip, LED light

A HiKOKI 18 V barrel grip jigsaw with 135 mm cutting capacity, three step orbital action and an aluminium base. Good for thick timber and users who like a low grip.

In its favour

  • The listing gives 135 mm cutting capacity for deep cuts in timber.
  • A robust aluminium baseplate bevels 45 degrees left and right.
  • Tool free blade change, an LED light and a speed dial are listed.

Good to know

  • Supplied in a carton box without battery or charger.
  • The listing does not say whether the motor is brushless.
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Listing title: CJ18DBW4Z 18V Cordless Barrel Grip Jigsaw - 135 mm Cutting Capacity fo...

No. 6 · Milwaukee

Milwaukee M18FBJS: Fuel body grip with dust blower

Milwaukee's M18 Fuel brushless body grip jigsaw with a dust blower to keep the line clear. A sensible addition for anyone already running M18 batteries.

In its favour

  • A brushless Fuel motor runs on the large M18 battery range.
  • The dust blower keeps the cutting line clear and visible.
  • Body grip design keeps your hand low and close to the work.

Good to know

  • The listing gives very few details on orbital action or blade support.
  • Body only, with no battery, charger or blades.
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Listing title: Milwaukee M18FBJS-0X 18V Brushless Fuel Body Grip Jigsaw Body Only 493...

No. 7 · Festool

Festool PSBC 420 Carvex: cordless D handle pendulum

The D handle version of Festool's Carvex cordless pendulum jigsaw, which Festool says performs close to a mains tool. A premium choice for furniture and fitted joinery work.

In its favour

  • The listing describes performance similar to a mains powered jigsaw.
  • The D handle suits users who prefer a top grip for control.
  • A listed weight of 1.87 kg is light for a full size jigsaw.

Good to know

  • The listing is brief and gives no orbital, speed or dust figures.
  • Basic version with no battery, charger or blades listed.
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Listing title: Festool 576530 Cordless Pendulum Jigsaw PSBC 420 EB-Basic CARVEX, 200....

No. 8 · Festool

Festool PSC 420 Carvex: light pendulum jigsaw

Festool's Carvex cordless pendulum jigsaw in its standard grip version, the lightest saw in this guide. It is made for handling at any radius in fine joinery.

In its favour

  • The listing says it is built for good handling at any radius.
  • A listed weight of 1.78 kg is the lightest of the jigsaws here.
  • The listing states the tool is made in Germany.

Good to know

  • Very few specifications are given in the listing.
  • Basic version, so batteries and a charger must be bought separately.
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Listing title: Festool Cordless Pendulum Jigsaw PSC 420 EB-Basic CARVEX

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