Bosch
Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw
$179
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Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw is cheaper at $69. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw or Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw is the cheaper at $69.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw | Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179 | $69 |
| Brand | Bosch | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | corded | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 7.0 A | 18 V |
| 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). Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw: homedepot.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw and Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw corded vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw cordless
- Amps or voltage: Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw 7.0 A vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw 18 V
- Strokes per min max: Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw 3100 vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw 3000
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Bosch JS470E Top-Handle Jig Saw
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.
Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw
No sourced tester review yet.