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The 10 Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws
Battery-powered demo saws ranked from live Amazon data — cut, prune, and tear out anywhere.
Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Nov 11, 2026. Rankings and prices are updated several times a week and can change as new data comes in. How we rank
A reciprocating saw (the tool everyone calls a Sawzall) pushes a long blade back and forth to rip through wood, metal, nail-embedded lumber, PVC, and tree branches. It's the demolition and rough-cut workhorse. Cordless models let you use it up a ladder, in a crawlspace, or out in the yard with no cord. Most of the best sell as a bare tool, so check whether a pick is a bare tool or a ready-to-use kit, and which battery platform it rides. Need maximum sustained power for the least money? See the corded list.
BLACK+DECKER BDCR20BBLACK+DECKER 20V MAX owners who want a low-cost name-brand saw.
RYOBI PCL515BBest BudgetRYOBI ONE+ owners who want the fastest stroke rate here.
Already own batteries?
Batteries only fit their own brand's platform, so the best tool for you is often the best
one that runs on the packs you already have. Here's our top-ranked pick on each platform on this page.
A tool-only model skips the cost of a battery and charger you don't need.
Tools sold as "compatible with" another brand's batteries aren't listed here. They're made by third parties, and the battery brand doesn't warrant them.
Where the deals are
The tools ranked here come from DEWALT, Milwaukee, SEESII, CRAFTSMAN, BLACK+DECKER, and RYOBI. Prices on these brands move week to
week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday.
Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's
number, not the one we captured on 2026-11-11. If your pick is over budget
right now, check back in a few days — DEWALT and Milwaukee rotate through sales and bundle
deals often.
The best cordless recip money can buy — brushless, compact, and brutally capable, with 10,800 reviews at 4.8 stars. A 1-1/8" stroke rips through nail-embedded lumber like a corded saw. Bare tool.
Best for: Remodelers on DEWALT 20V MAX who cut nail-embedded lumber regularly.
Skip it if: You prune a few branches a year; it's near $180 bare.
Type
Cordless
Battery
20V MAX
Speed
0-2,900 SPM
Stroke
1-1/8 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Brushless with a long 1-1/8" stroke
10,800 reviews at 4.8 stars
Compact for tight demo work
Cons
Near $180 for a bare tool
Overkill for occasional pruning
#2
DEWALT
DEWALT DCS369B 20V MAX ATOMIC Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
4.88,517 reviews
Score 91/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score55/100 → 8 pts
Has: a brushless motor, variable speed, tool-free adjustments. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), orbital action.
DEWALT's one-handed ATOMIC recip: brushless, 12.5 inches long and 3.13 lbs, 37% lighter than the DCS367. 8,517 reviews at 4.8 stars. The get-into-corners saw on the 20V platform.
Best for: One-handed cuts in corners and overhead on DEWALT 20V MAX.
Skip it if: You do heavy demolition; it's built for tight spots.
The pro's SAWZALL — Milwaukee invented the reciprocating saw, and the M18 FUEL is a brushless demolition monster with a huge 1-1/4" stroke. The pick if you're on the M18 platform.
Best for: Milwaukee M18 owners doing heavy demolition with a long 1-1/4 in stroke.
Skip it if: You don't own M18 batteries; only the DEWALT DCS367B costs more here.
Type
Cordless
Battery
18V M18
Speed
0-3,000 SPM
Stroke
1-1/4 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Brushless, aggressive 1-1/4" stroke
The original SAWZALL name, 4.7 stars
Milwaukee M18 platform
Cons
Tool only — no battery or charger
Second-priciest saw here, behind the DEWALT DCS367B
#4
DEWALT
DEWALT DCS387B 20V MAX Compact Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
4.84,540 reviews
Score 88/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score30/100 → 5 pts
Has: variable speed, tool-free adjustments. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), a brushless motor, orbital action.
The compact DEWALT that fits between studs and into tight spots, with a full 1-1/8" stroke and 4,500 reviews at 4.8 stars. Cheaper than the brushless XR if you don't need the last bit of runtime.
Best for: Tight spots between studs on DEWALT 20V MAX, for less than the brushless model.
Skip it if: You want brushless runtime.
Type
Cordless
Battery
20V MAX
Speed
0-2,900 SPM
Stroke
1-1/8 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Compact body, full 1-1/8" stroke
4,500 reviews at 4.8 stars
Tool-free blade change
Cons
Tool only — no battery or charger
Not brushless
#5
Best Overall
SEESII
SEESII Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit (2 x 4.0Ah)
4.4797 reviews
Score 88/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score88/100 → 44 pts
Number of reviews (counted 1.0x, newer listing) 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score60/100 → 9 pts
Has: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), variable speed, tool-free adjustments. Missing: a brushless motor, orbital action.
A loaded budget kit — two 4.0Ah batteries, charger, and blades for about $63. No brand pedigree, but a lot of runtime and everything you need to start cutting out of the box.
Best for: A kit with two 4.0Ah batteries for long cutting sessions for about $63.
Skip it if: You want batteries that run other brand-name tools.
Type
Cordless
Battery
21V
Speed
0-3,000 SPM
Stroke
—
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Two 4.0Ah batteries and charger included
Tool-free blade change, variable speed
Ready to use, no platform needed
Cons
Off-brand batteries, no ecosystem
Not brushless
#6
DEWALT
DEWALT DCS380B 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
4.78,605 reviews
Score 87/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score94/100 → 47 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score30/100 → 5 pts
Has: variable speed, tool-free adjustments. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), a brushless motor, orbital action.
Amazon's #1 seller in power reciprocating saws: DEWALT's standard 20V MAX recip with a 1-1/8 in stroke, a 4-position blade clamp, and a 3-year warranty, at $129 sold by Amazon. It's a bare tool, so it makes the most sense if you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery.
Best for: DEWALT 20V MAX owners who want a full-size demo and pruning saw.
Skip it if: You own no DEWALT batteries; it ships without a battery or charger.
Type
Cordless
Battery
20V MAX
Speed
0-3,000 SPM
Stroke
1-1/8 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
8,605 reviews at 4.7 stars
1-1/8 in stroke, longer than the compact saws here
4-position blade clamp for flush cuts, tool-free blade change
3-year limited warranty, sold by Amazon
Cons
Tool only: no battery or charger
The listing doesn't claim a brushless motor in its title or feature list
#7
Milwaukee
Milwaukee 2719-20 M18 FUEL HACKZALL (tool only)
4.86,603 reviews
Score 87/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score96/100 → 48 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score25/100 → 4 pts
Has: a brushless motor. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), variable speed, tool-free adjustments, orbital action.
A one-handed brushless recip saw for M18 owners: shorter and lighter than a full SAWZALL, with a 7/8 in stroke and a pivoting shoe. Rated 4.8 stars on 6,603 reviews. Good for cutting overhead, in cabinets, and between studs.
Best for: Milwaukee M18 owners who want a one-handed saw for tight spots and overhead cuts.
Skip it if: You want a full-size demo saw or don't own M18 batteries.
Type
Cordless
Battery
18V M18
Speed
—
Stroke
7/8 in
Blade change
—
Pros
One-handed design, 1.8 kg per the listing
POWERSTATE brushless motor
4.8 stars on 6,603 reviews
Pivoting shoe for steadier cuts
Cons
Tool only: no battery or charger
Sold by a third-party seller (JBTools), not Amazon
A full 1-1/8" stroke on the CRAFTSMAN V20 platform, with a variable-speed trigger and tool-free blade change. Solid 4.7-star name-brand pick if you're already in V20.
Best for: CRAFTSMAN V20 owners who want a full 1-1/8 in stroke.
Skip it if: You want brushless or need a battery included.
Type
Cordless
Battery
20V
Speed
0-3,000 SPM
Stroke
1-1/8 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Long 1-1/8" stroke for a mid-price saw
4.7 stars, tool-free blade change
CRAFTSMAN V20 platform
Cons
Tool only — no battery or charger
Not brushless
#9
BLACK+DECKER
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT 7/8" Reciprocating Saw (tool only)
4.64,100 reviews
Score 86/100
Why this score
Star rating 50% of score92/100 → 46 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
Features 15% of score30/100 → 5 pts
Has: variable speed, tool-free adjustments. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), a brushless motor, orbital action.
A name-brand saw at $76.99: the bare-tool version of the popular BLACK+DECKER recip. Grab it if you already own 20V POWERCONNECT batteries. 4,100 reviews and tool-free blade change.
Best for: BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX owners who want a low-cost name-brand saw.
Skip it if: You need a battery; the SEESII kit ships with two.
The pick if you're already on RYOBI ONE+. A 3,400-SPM saw with a 1-inch stroke and tool-free blade change, sold as a bare tool. Add a ONE+ battery and go.
Best for: RYOBI ONE+ owners who want the fastest stroke rate here.
Skip it if: You want to buy from Amazon with a full warranty; it's a third-party listing.
Type
Cordless
Battery
18V ONE+
Speed
0-3,400 SPM
Stroke
1 in
Blade change
Tool-free
Pros
Fastest stroke rate here at 3,400 SPM
1-inch stroke, tool-free blade change
Huge RYOBI ONE+ platform
Cons
Tool only — no battery or charger
Not brushless
Amazon listing is a third-party seller with a 30-day warranty; check the price elsewhere too
How we rank
Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted
50% on its star rating,
35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more
confidence the rating is real), and 15% on the features that
matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is the top-scoring
pick with at least 4.0 stars and 30 reviews (a ready-to-use kit wins a close call);
Best Budget is the top score at or under $60 that costs less than
Best Overall; and Money No Object is the one to buy if price is no object.
The features score is built from a complete kit (30%), a brushless motor (25%), variable speed (15%), tool-free adjustments (15%), orbital action (15%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 200 or more reviews gets full marks. A listing under two years old with at least 30 reviews has its count scaled up for the shorter time it has had to collect them, never more than double. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.
What changed
We re-check every listing on this page on a rotation. The most recent changes:
Prices, ratings and review counts re-checked on 10 of 11 listings. Biggest price moves: the DEWALT DCS380B rose from $99 to $129; the Milwaukee 2719-20 dropped from $148.94 to $134.99.
Badges now follow the scores instead of hand picks. Best Overall is now the SEESII Recip Kit (was the DEWALT DCS380B). Best Budget is now the RYOBI PCL515B (was the BLACK+DECKER BDCR20B).
All 10 picks kept. New tool to avoid: the Olmlmo RS03 kit, whose listing gives two different wattages, weights and blade materials; the previous avoid pick no longer has a seller. The RYOBI PCL515B dropped from $65.99 to $60.
Buyer's guide
What's a reciprocating saw for?
It pushes a blade back and forth to make fast, rough cuts through almost anything — wood, metal, PVC, drywall, and nail-embedded lumber — plus pruning branches. It's the demolition and remodeling saw; not for fine, straight cuts (that's a circular saw).
Bare tool or kit?
A bare tool ships with no battery or charger — great if you own the brand's packs, useless out of the box if you don't. A kit includes a battery, charger, and often blades. Each pick above says which.
Does stroke length matter?
Yes. A longer stroke (around 1-1/8 to 1-1/4 inch) uses more of the blade and cuts faster and more aggressively — better for demolition. Shorter strokes (7/8 inch) are gentler and easier one-handed, fine for pruning and light cuts.
Brushless or brushed?
Brushless motors run cooler, last longer, and hold power under load — worth it for heavy demolition. For occasional pruning and the odd cut, a brushed saw like the BLACK+DECKER BDCR20B is plenty.
Which battery platform?
Buy on the same platform as tools you already own (DEWALT 20V MAX, Milwaukee M18, RYOBI ONE+, CRAFTSMAN V20). If you own nothing yet, a self-contained kit like the SEESII avoids the platform lock-in.
Tools to avoid
Not everything in the search results deserves your money.
This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.
✕ Avoid
Olmlmo
Olmlmo 21V Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit with 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries and 8 Blades (RS03)
4.4193 reviews$59.99
A cheap kit whose own listing can't agree on what you're buying: the bullets and the spec table give different wattage, weight and blade material. Buy a saw whose specs you can trust.
Why we'd skip it
Power: the bullets claim a 500W brushless motor; the spec table says 200 watts.
Weight: the bullets say it weighs only 3 lbs; the spec table lists 7.59 pounds.
Blades: the kit list says 8 carbide saw blades, but the spec table gives the blade material as aluminum oxide, which is an abrasive, not a saw-blade material.
Speed is quoted as 3,200 rpm, a rotary-tool unit; reciprocating saws are rated in strokes per minute, so it can't be compared with the saws above.
The RYOBI PCL515B and BLACK+DECKER BDCR20B above are bare tools, but their listings agree with themselves, and both run on battery platforms with large tool lineups.
