Makita
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
$173
Released 2016
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Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B is cheaper at $139. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bosch
Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B
$139Cheaper
Released 2016
Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z or Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B?
The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B is the cheaper at $139. The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z |  Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $173 | $139 |
| Brand | Makita | Bosch |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V | 18 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3000 | 3050 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1.25 in | 0.83 in |
| Orbital action | No | No |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 8.2 | 4.4 |
| Release | 2016 | 2016 |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z and Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Strokes per min max: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 3000 vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 3050
- Stroke length (in): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 1.25 in vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 0.83 in
- Brushless: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z true vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B false
- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 8.2 vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 4.4