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 Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 is cheaper at $39.50. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ryobi
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519
$39.50Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z or Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519?
The Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 is the cheaper at $39.50. The Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 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 |  Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $173 | $39.50 |
| Brand | Makita | Ryobi |
| Released | 2016 | — |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V | 18 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3000 | 3400 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1.25 in | 1.0 in |
| Orbital action | No | — |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
| Weight (lb) | 8.2 | 3.75 |
| Release | 2016 | — |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20). Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-11-05).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z and Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519?
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 Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 3400
- Stroke length (in): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 1.25 in vs Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 1.0 in
- Brushless: Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z true vs Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 false
- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 8.2 vs Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw P519 3.75