Best Reciprocating Saw
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The person typing “best reciprocating saw” wants a saw for cutting wood, pipe and metal, and needs to know whether a battery and charger come in the box before buying. The listings below do not rank the saws for cutting speed or durability. They state the power source, stroke length, speed and what is included. Three of the nine include a battery and a charger, three are tool only, and the other three are a corded saw, an electric saw that names no battery, and a saw that lists two batteries with no charger named.
Quick answer
- Battery and charger in the box: the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit, which its title says includes a 2.5Ah battery and charger. Two stored listings also include a battery and charger.
- Corded with a stated amp rating: the BOSCH RS428 at 14 amps and 8 pounds, with a 120 volt product rating.
- Tool only: the DEWALT DCS367B, the DEWALT FLEXVOLT DCS389B and the Milwaukee M18 Fuel. Buy these only if you already own that battery platform.
- Longest stated stroke: 1-1/8 inch on the two DEWALT saws. The BLACK+DECKER kit states 1 inch.
The listings side by side
The table uses only the figures each listing states in the text we read. “Not stated” means the text we read is silent on that item. The three stored listings keep their earlier dates, shown in the saw column.
| Saw | Power, as stated | Stroke | Speed | Battery and charger | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCS367B | Cordless, 20V MAX XR (title) | 1-1/8 in | Up to 2,900 SPM | Tool only (title) | 5 lb, tool only |
| Milwaukee M18 Fuel | Cordless, M18 (title) | Not stated | Not stated | Bare tool; no charger, no battery (title) | Not stated |
| BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit | Cordless, 20V MAX (title) | 1 in | Dual speed settings (no figure) | 2.5Ah battery and charger included (title) | Not stated |
| BOSCH RS428 | Corded, 120 volt | Not stated | Not stated | Not applicable; corded | 8 lb |
| 7Amp reciprocating saw (B0FT7QYQD5) | Electric, 850W, 7A motor | 1-1/10 in | 0-2800 RPM | Not stated | Not stated |
| SOARFLY 21V | Cordless, 21V (title) | Not stated | Up to 3500 strokes per minute | Two 21V 4.0Ah batteries (listing); charger not stated | Not stated |
| SEESII (stored, 2026-10-12) | Battery powered, 21 volts | Not stated | 3500 rpm | Two 4.0Ah batteries and fast charger | 3.48 kg |
| FULLYEA (stored, 2026-10-14) | Battery powered | 28 mm | 3500 SPM | Two 2.0Ah battery pack and quick charger | 2.51 kg |
| DEWALT DCS389B (stored, 2026-10-14) | Cordless, 60 volt FLEXVOLT | 1-1/8 in | 0-3000 spm | Tool only | 7.43 lb |
The saws, one by one
Each section gives the figures from that listing, then one skip rule tied to a figure or inclusion the listing states. Three sections rest on stored records from earlier scans, and each says so.
DEWALT DCS367B 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw, Tool Only
The DCS367B is the DEWALT 20V MAX XR saw in this set that is sold as a tool only. The listing gives a weight of 5 pounds for the tool only, a 14.5-inch length, a 1-1/8-inch stroke and a variable speed trigger that reaches up to 2,900 SPM. Its keyless 4-position blade clamp is described for quick blade changes, and the title names a pivoting head and an LED light. The battery and charger are not in the box.
- Power: cordless, 20V MAX XR (title)
- Motor: brushless (title)
- Stroke: 1-1/8 inch (listing)
- Speed: up to 2,900 SPM (listing)
- Length: 14.5 inches (listing)
- Weight: 5 pounds, tool only (listing)
- Included: tool only (title); warranty not stated in the text read
Skip if you do not already own a 20V MAX battery and charger, since the title says tool only.
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall, Bare Tool
The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall is a brushless cordless saw that its title says is sold with no charger and no battery. The listing describes a wear resistant lever actuated blade clamp for fast blade changes, a metal reinforced battery connection, and a built-in LED that lights the work surface while cutting. The text we read does not give a stroke length, a speed or a weight.
- Power: cordless, M18 (title)
- Motor: brushless (title)
- Included: bare tool; no charger, no battery (title)
- Blade clamp: lever actuated, wear resistant (listing)
- Light: built-in LED (listing)
- Stroke, speed, weight and warranty: not stated in the text read
Skip if you do not already own an M18 battery and charger, because neither is included.
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Brushless Reciprocating Saw Kit
This is the one kit in the set that puts a battery and charger in the box. The title names a 2.5Ah battery and charger and three blades for wood and metal. The listing gives a 1-inch stroke length, dual speed settings with a variable speed trigger, and up to 33 cuts per charge. It also lists tool-free blade changes, a battery state-of-charge indicator and a robust metal gearcase. The listing’s runtime figure is a count of cuts, not a power or speed rating.
- Power: cordless, 20V MAX (title)
- Battery and charger: 2.5Ah battery and charger included (title)
- Blades: three for wood and metal (title)
- Stroke: 1 inch (listing)
- Speed: dual speed settings and variable speed trigger, no figure stated (listing)
- Runtime: up to 33 cuts per charge (listing)
- Weight and warranty: not stated in the text read
Skip if you want a corded saw, because this kit runs on its battery.
BOSCH RS428 14 Amp Reciprocating Saw
The Bosch RS428 is the corded saw in this set. The listing gives 14 amps of power, a weight of 8 pounds, and a product voltage of 120. It describes an anti-vibration handle and a counterbalance system that the listing says reduce vibration to a minimum. The text we read does not state a stroke length, a speed or whether a blade is included.
- Power: corded; product voltage 120 (listing)
- Motor: 14 amps (listing)
- Weight: 8 pounds (listing)
- Vibration: counterbalance and anti-vibration handle (listing)
- Stroke, speed and included items: not stated in the text read
Skip if you need to work away from an outlet, since the listing is for a corded saw.
7Amp Reciprocating Saw With 360-Degree Handle
This electric saw is listed with an 850W, 7-amp motor, a 0-2800 RPM speed range and a 1-1/10-inch stroke. The features list two 6TPI woodworking blades, two 24TPI metal blades and one stainless steel blade, and the title says five blades are included. The listing describes a quick-release blade lock and a trigger switch on the handle. The text we read does not name a brand or a battery.
- Power: electric (listing)
- Motor: 850W, 7A (listing)
- Speed: 0-2800 RPM (listing)
- Stroke: 1-1/10 inch (listing)
- Blades: two 6TPI woodworking, two 24TPI metal, one stainless steel (listing)
- Brand, weight and warranty: not stated in the text read
Skip if you want a battery-powered saw, because this listing describes an electric saw and names no battery.
SOARFLY 21V Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw
The SOARFLY saw is a 21V cordless model with a brushless motor. The listing says it delivers up to 3500 strokes per minute and comes with two 21V 4.0Ah batteries. The title says eight blades are included, and the listing describes them as carbon steel and alloy. The text we read does not name a charger, so do not assume one is in the box.
- Power: cordless, 21V (title)
- Motor: brushless (title and listing)
- Speed: up to 3500 strokes per minute (listing)
- Batteries: two 21V 4.0Ah (listing)
- Blades: eight (title)
- Charger, weight and warranty: not stated in the text read
Skip if you need a stated charger or weight before you buy, since neither appears in the text we read.
SEESII Cordless Reciprocating Saw, Stored Record
This saw comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12, and we reuse that record without re-reading the listing. It gives a 21-volt battery saw with a brushless motor and a 3500 rpm speed. The stored record lists two 4.0Ah batteries, a fast charger and six blades, and a weight of 3.48 kg. It gives an 8-inch blade length and a limited warranty type.
- Power: battery powered, 21 volts (stored)
- Motor: brushless (stored)
- Speed: 3500 rpm (stored)
- Batteries and charger: two 4.0Ah batteries and fast charger included (stored)
- Blades: six (stored)
- Weight: 3.48 kg (stored); blade length 8 inches (stored)
Skip if you need a stated stroke length, because the stored record does not give one.
FULLYEA Cordless Reciprocating Saw, Stored Record
This saw comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-14. The stored bullets give a 28 mm stroke, a keyless blade change, an LED light and four blades. The record lists a two-pack of 2.0Ah batteries and a quick charger, and a weight of 2.51 kg.
- Power: battery powered (stored)
- Speed: 3500 SPM (stored)
- Stroke: 28 mm (stored bullet)
- Batteries and charger: two 2.0Ah battery pack and quick charger included (stored)
- Blades: four (stored)
- Weight: 2.51 kg (stored)
Skip if you want 4.0Ah batteries, because the stored listing names 2.0Ah cells.
DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Reciprocating Saw, Tool Only
This saw comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-14. Its title says tool only, and the stored record gives a 60-volt rating, a brushless motor, a speed range of 0 to 3000 spm and a 1-1/8-inch stroke. The record gives a weight of 7.43 pounds and includes one blade.
- Power: cordless, 60 volt FLEXVOLT (stored)
- Motor: brushless (stored)
- Speed: 0-3000 spm (stored)
- Stroke: 1-1/8 inch (stored)
- Weight: 7.43 pounds (stored); blade length 8 inches (stored)
- Included: tool only, one blade (stored)
Skip if you do not already own a FLEXVOLT battery, because the saw is tool only.
How we chose
We searched Amazon for “best reciprocating saw” on 2026-10-22 and read six listings from the results. We added three stored records from earlier scans, dated 2026-10-12 and 2026-10-14, and we state those dates in each section. We left out pneumatic air saws, blade packs and saw parts, because they are different products from the saw this keyword describes. We chose from the listing text alone, not from price, popularity or sales labels.
The set covers corded, cordless and tool-only saws, so each section names its power source first. Where two listings give figures in different units, such as watts and amps, we show both and do not convert one into the other.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a battery is in the box for the DCS367B or the DCS389B. Both titles say tool only.
- Assuming a charger comes with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel. Its title says no charger and no battery.
- Assuming the SOARFLY saw includes a charger. Its listing names two batteries and no charger.
- Comparing the 14-amp Bosch with the 850W, 7-amp saw as if the units matched. The listings state different units.
Buying checklist
- Power source: read whether the listing says cordless, corded, or only electric. The 7-amp saw names electric and no battery.
- Battery and charger: check whether the title says tool only, bare tool, or kit. Three titles say tool only or bare tool, and the Milwaukee title adds no charger and no battery.
- Stroke length: compare the figure in inches with the figure in millimeters, since the FULLYEA record gives 28 mm and the others give inches.
- Speed: compare SPM with RPM only after you check the unit, because the listings use both.
- Weight: check whether the figure is for the tool alone. The DCS367B states 5 pounds for the tool only.
- Blades: count the blades in the box and the material each one is for. The listings name wood, metal and stainless steel blades.
What we could not verify
- Weight. Five of the nine listings give one: the DCS367B, the Bosch, the two stored records with a weight, and the DCS389B. The Milwaukee, the BLACK+DECKER kit, the 7-amp saw and the SOARFLY do not state one in the text we read.
- Stroke length for four saws: the Milwaukee, the Bosch, the SOARFLY and the SEESII.
- Warranty terms. None of the nine texts states a warranty term. The stored SEESII record names only a limited warranty type.
- Current listings for the three stored saws. Those records were checked on 2026-10-12 and 2026-10-14, and we did not re-read them today.
- The full Milwaukee and Bosch feature lists. The text we read for each is short, and a detail we did not record may be on the live page.
What the sources do not say
- Which saw cuts faster or cleaner in wood, pipe or metal. The listings state strokes and speeds and do not compare results.
- Whether a battery from one brand fits another brand’s saw. Each listing names its own battery platform, and this post does not assume any cross-brand fit.
- How long a battery lasts in real cutting. The BLACK+DECKER listing gives up to 33 cuts per charge but does not say what material or blade that count covers.
- How the 850W rating of the 7-amp saw compares with the 14 amps of the Bosch. The listings do not give a common measure.
FAQ
Is a battery included with the DEWALT DCS367B?
No. The title says Tool Only, and the listing describes the saw as a battery saw. Confirm you own a 20V MAX battery and charger before you buy. If you are already buying into a DEWALT battery system for yard work, see our battery roundup for DeWalt leaf blowers.
Which reciprocating saw comes with a battery and charger?
The BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX kit includes a 2.5Ah battery and charger, according to its title. The stored SEESII record lists two 4.0Ah batteries and a fast charger, and the stored FULLYEA record lists a two-pack of 2.0Ah batteries and a quick charger. The SOARFLY listing includes two 4.0Ah batteries, but the charger is not stated in the text we read.
Is the corded Bosch a better choice than the cordless saws?
The listings do not say which is better. The Bosch states 14 amps, 8 pounds and a 120 volt product rating, and it needs an outlet. The cordless saws state a battery platform, and the kits name the battery and charger they include. Choose by the power source you can use on the job.
What stroke length should I look for?
The two DEWALT saws state 1-1/8 inches, the BLACK+DECKER kit states 1 inch, the 7-amp saw states 1-1/10 inches, and the FULLYEA stored record states 28 mm. For pruning with a cordless tool on the same yard job, see our roundup of cordless hedge trimmers with an extension pole.
Do the stored records reflect current listings?
Not necessarily. The SEESII record was checked on 2026-10-12, and the FULLYEA and DEWALT DCS389B records were checked on 2026-10-14. We reuse them with those dates and did not re-read them on 2026-10-22, so check the live listing before you buy.
Does the 7-amp saw include blades?
Yes. The title says five saw blades, and the features list two 6TPI woodworking blades, two 24TPI metal blades and one stainless steel blade. The listing does not say whether a case is included.
Bottom line
Match the platform first: buy the saw whose listing names the battery you already own, or buy a kit whose listing says the battery and charger are included.
Sources
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw Cordless, Brushless, Compact,Variable Speed, Pivoting Head, LED Light, Tool Only (DCS367B) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M69K91R
- Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw – No Charger, No Battery, Bare Tool Only (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WG2HC81
- BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit with 2.5Ah Battery and Charger, Includes Three Blades for Wood and Metal (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXGB1PYP
- BOSCH RS428 14 Amp Reciprocating Saw, Blue (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XPD6M2
- 7Amp Reciprocating Saw, 360° Handle 6 Variable Speed 5 Saw Blades (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT7QYQD5
- Cordless Reciprocating Saw 21V Brushless Motor with 2×4.0Ah Batteries, 3500 SPM High-Speed Cutting, 8 Premium Blades for Wood, Metal, PVC Pipe, Lightweight & Professional Power Tool (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9RXPMVT
- SEESII Reciprocating Saw Cordless with 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries and 6 Saw Blades (stored record, opened 2026-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPW3VYX5
- FULLYEA Reciprocating Saw Cordless, 3500SPM Variable Speed, 2×2.0Ah Battery (stored record, opened 2026-10-14) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPFQKHNH
- DEWALT FLEXVOLT 60V MAX* Reciprocating Saw, Cordless, Tool Only (DCS389B) (stored record, opened 2026-10-14) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086M6KKKX
