Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Reciprocating Saws (2026)
The cheapest reciprocating saws is 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B at $36. Best by the numbers — 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B (lowest price), M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 (newest). This page compares 11 reciprocating saws across 7 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
11 reciprocating saws compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B at $36 (Current retail bare tool (~$35.99 on blackanddecker.com); kit BDCR20C ~$59).
- Typical price: from $36, median $159, up to $299 — across 11 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: power source, amps or voltage, strokes per min max, stroke length in, orbital action, tool less blade change.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B ($36)
- Newest: M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 (2020-11)
- Lightest: ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 (3.75 weight lb)
Comparison
| # | Reciprocating Saw | Price | power source | amps or voltage | strokes per min max | stroke length in | orbital action | tool less blade change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B | $36 | cordless | 20 V | 3000 | 0.875 in | — | true | blackanddecker.com |
| 2 | ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 | $79 | cordless | 18 V | 3400 | 1.0 in | — | true | ryobitools.com |
| 3 | 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST | $99 | corded | 11 A | 2800 | 1.125 in | true | true | metabo-hpt.com |
| 4 | 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B | $139 | cordless | 18 V | 3050 | 0.83 in | false | true | boschtools.com |
| 5 | M18 HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw 2625-20 | $149 | cordless | 18 V | 3000 | 0.75 in | false | true | milwaukeetool.com |
| 6 | 12 Amp Reciprocating Saw DWE305 | $159 | corded | 12 A | 2900 | 1.125 in | — | true | dewalt.com |
| 7 | 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z | $173 | cordless | 18 V | 3000 | 1.25 in | false | true | makitatools.com |
| 8 | Super Sawzall Reciprocating Saw 6538-21 | $229 | corded | 15 A | 2800 | 1.25 in | true | true | toolnut.com |
| 9 | M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 | $249 | cordless | 18 V | 3000 | 1.25 in | false | true | milwaukeetool.com |
| 10 | AVT Recipro Saw JR3070CT | $274 | corded | 15 A | 2800 | 1.25 in | true | true | makitatools.com |
| 11 | FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B | $299 | cordless | 60 V | 3000 | 1.125 in | false | true | dewalt.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
Popular comparisons
- M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 vs FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B
- M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 vs 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
- FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B vs 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest reciprocating saws?
20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B is the cheapest at $36 (Current retail bare tool (~$35.99 on blackanddecker.com); kit BDCR20C ~$59), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does reciprocating saws cost?
Across the 11 reciprocating saws with a published price, the median is $159, ranging from $36 to $299, as of 2026-06-20.
Which reciprocating saws is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B ($36). Newest: M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 (2020-11). Lightest: ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 (3.75 weight lb).
How many reciprocating saws are compared here?
11 reciprocating saws across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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How we compiled this
Products are the 11-12 most-searched corded and cordless reciprocating saw models in the US market, spanning full-size Sawzalls, compact one-handed HackZalls, and professional corded models from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, Metabo HPT, and Black+Decker. Specs re-verified against official manufacturer product pages (milwaukeetool.com, dewalt.com, makitatools.com, boschtools.com, ryobitools.com, metabo-hpt.com, blackanddecker.com), manufacturer press releases, and corroborated via professional review outlets (Pro Tool Reviews) and major distributors (Ohio Power Tool, ToolNut, Acme Tools). ADVERSARIAL CORRECTIONS: (1) Three 'brushless' claims were fabricated and set to false after primary-source checks — Bosch GSA18V-083B (brushed; brushless variant is GSA18V-125N), Ryobi P519 (brushed; brushless variant is P517), and Milwaukee HackZall 2625-20 (brushed; brushless variant is M18 FUEL 2719-20). (2) The DeWalt DWE305 source URL in the draft (legacy /products/power-tools/... path) returned HTTP 404 and was replaced with the live dewalt.com /en-us/product/ URL. (3) The Metabo HPT CR13VST source URL path was corrected to the canonical /power-tools/saws/product/ path. The prompt model 'Metabo HPT CR13VBST' does not exist; verified model is CR13VST (11A). Weight values are bare-tool unless the tool ships with battery (Makita XRJ05Z weight is with battery, per official page). Prices are published US figures (MSRP where available; current retail otherwise). accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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