Bosch
Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw
$179
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
$179
Metabo HPT
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179 | — |
| Brand | Bosch | Metabo HPT |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 7.0 A | 5.8 A |
| Strokes per min max | 3100 | 3000 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1 in | 1 in |
| Orbital settings | 4 | 4 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | No | No |
Sources — Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT CJ110MV Variable Speed Jig Saw: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 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.
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