Bosch
Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw
$179Cheaper
Best Jigsaws · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw is cheaper at $179. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bosch
$179Cheaper
DeWalt
$239
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw is the cheaper at $179.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179 | $239 |
| Brand | Bosch | DeWalt |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 7.0 A | 20 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3100 | 3200 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1 in | 1 in |
| Orbital settings | 4 | 4 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | No | Yes |
Sources — Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20). DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published hands-on prose for this exact model, naming the JS470E its Best for the Money jigsaw. It praises Pro-grade heritage, a 3100 SPM top speed on par with rivals, and comfortable ergonomics at a budget price. No lab-measured figures were reported for this unit; other coverage came from non-whitelisted blogs, excluded. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Pro-grade performance and Bosch's jigsaw heritage for the price; 3100 SPM top speed on par with rivals; Comfortable, well-balanced ergonomics.
One whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on review of this exact model (DCS334B top-handle) and scored it 9.7/10. They praise its control, low vibration, ergonomics, brushless motor, tool-free bevel/keyless blade change, and an attractive bare-tool price for those already on the 20V Max platform. They flag a lower stroke rate than rivals (3200 vs 3500 SPM), missing conveniences (dust port, lock-on button), and a slightly high kit price. No lab-measured benchmarks were reported for the consensus, and no other whitelisted source corroborates. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent control, low vibration, and ergonomics; Competitive bare-tool price for those on the 20V Max platform; Tool-free bevel adjustment and all-metal keyless blade changes.
Flagged: Stroke rate (3200 SPM) lower than competitors; Missing convenience features: dust port and lock-on button; Kit price is a little high.