Best cordless reciprocating saws for home and DIY use
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 4, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 Sawzall. For home and DIY work it's the one to beat — brushless power that chews through lumber, pipe and demolition without bogging, and the best owner feedback of the group (4.8 from nearly 3,000 ratings). It's the heaviest here, so it's a two-handed tool for bigger jobs.
Who the others suit:
- DeWalt 20V MAX XR kit — the all-rounder if you want one battery platform for a whole garage of tools.
- DeWalt DCS367B compact (tool only) — tight spaces, cutting in place, one-handed work.
- Ryobi ONE+ PCL515 — the light-duty, budget-friendly starter for occasional jobs.
- Flex 24V FX2271 — strong cutting capacity if you're already on Flex batteries.
- Makita 36V LXT — the premium choice for heavy, sustained cutting.
- WORX 20V — lightest and easiest to handle for pruning and quick cuts.
Skip the no-name budget saws: for DIY they cost more in frustration than they save.
The picks
- #1
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 Sawzall Reciprocating Saw
- Material Compatibility: Metal, Wood
- Cutting Material: Metal, Wood
- Weight: 7.4 lbs
- Power Source: Cordless Electric, Battery
- Cordless: Yes
- Voltage: 18 V
