Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Reciprocating Saw vs Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw

The Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 is the better one-handed saw for most shoppers. It weighs 2.9 lbs bare, has a low-vibration system, and accepts both recip and t-shank jigsaw blades, which the Ryobi cannot. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP is close on speed at 3,000 SPM and has a pivoting non-marring shoe plus a 3-year warranty, but it is heavier at 3.8 lbs and limited to recip blades. Owners of the Metabo rate it highly; the Ryobi's edge is the huge ONE+ battery system if you already own Ryobi packs.

• Choose the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP if you already own Ryobi ONE+ batteries and want a light-duty one-hander with a pivoting shoe and a 3-year warranty.
• Choose the Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 if you want the lightest, lowest-vibration one-handed saw and the option to run jigsaw blades for finer cuts.