Makita
Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw
$199
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Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless 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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Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw
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Which is better: the Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless 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 | Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw | Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199 Bare tool, battery not included | $69 |
| Brand | Makita | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V | 18 V |
| Strokes per min max | 2600 | 3000 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1 in | 1 in |
| Orbital settings | 3 | 4 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | No | No |
Sources — Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw: makitatools.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 Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw and Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Strokes per min max: Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw 2600 vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw 3000
- Orbital settings: Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw 3 vs Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw 4
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw
One whitelisted hands-on reviewer covers this exact model. Pro Tool Reviews used all three Makita 18V jigsaws, including the brushed XVJ03 (XVJ03Z bare tool), which the reviewer owns. Praised were Makita's usual excellent build, the comfortable D-handle, bright LED and strong dust blower, and the brushed motor's superior slow-speed control that yielded more accurate cuts than the brushless siblings. Downsides flagged: a splitter guard that pops out (the reviewer abandoned it) and shorter runtime than the brushless models. No lab measurements were taken. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Excellent Makita build quality across the lineup; Brushed motor delivers more control and accurate cuts at very slow speeds; Comfortable D-handle, bright LED light, and strong dust blower keep the cut line visible.
Flagged: Splitter guard pops out easily and gets abandoned; Shorter runtime than the brushless siblings because of the brushed motor.
Ryobi P5231 18V ONE+ Cordless Orbital Jig Saw
No sourced tester review yet.