Which is better for cutting copper pipe?

The Bosch PS60. It is rated for copper and conduit, and its electronic brake helps you stop quickly on metal. The Metabo is aimed at wood.

Which is better for cutting wood?

The Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4. It is rated for wood up to 2 in and runs faster at 3,200 strokes per minute. The Bosch is not built for wood.

Do either include a battery?

No. Both are bare tools. The Bosch needs a Bosch 12V battery; the Metabo needs a Metabo HPT 18V or 36V battery.

Which is easier to use one-handed?

The Metabo. It is designed for one-handed use and has a low-vibration system. The Bosch is smaller and lighter but is not sold as a one-handed saw.

Is the Metabo worth stepping up to over the Bosch?

Only if you cut wood or want jigsaw-blade versatility. If your work is copper and conduit and you own Bosch 12V batteries, the Bosch is the better fit.

Both are bare tools from established brands, and life depends on the battery and blades you use. The Bosch's brake and lock-off add control; the Metabo's drop protection guards against knocks.

Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw vs Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw

The Bosch PS60 is a 12V bare-tool saw built for light metal work: copper pipe and conduit, with a 12.25 in cutting depth rating and an electronic brake. The Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 is an 18V one-handed saw for wood, cutting up to 2 in, and it also takes T-shank jigsaw blades. Neither includes a battery or charger, so the real cost depends on which battery platform you already own. Owners of 12V Bosch tools get a compact metal cutter; anyone cutting wood one-handed should take the Metabo.

Choose the Bosch PS60 if you already run Bosch 12V batteries and your work is copper pipe, conduit and other light metal cuts.
Choose the Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 if you cut wood one-handed and want a saw that also accepts jigsaw blades.

Prices

Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw: $85.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw: $109.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw is $24.99 cheaper than the Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw at the latest prices (Nov 9)

	Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw	Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw
Battery platform	12V Max, bare tool, no charger	18V, bare tool, also takes Metabo HPT 36V batteries
Strokes per minute	0-3,000, variable speed	3,200, variable speed
Weight	2.2 lb bare tool	2.9 lb bare tool
Length	11.0 in	13.8 in
Materials it is built for	Copper and conduit, 12.25 in cutting depth rating	Wood, 2 in cutting capacity
Blade types	Reciprocating blades, tool-free change	Reciprocating and T-shank jigsaw blades, tool-less change
Safety and control	Lock-off switch and electronic saw brake	Drop protection, low-vibration design
One-handed use	Compact body, but not marketed as one-handed	Designed for one-handed use

Spec	Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw	Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw
Weight	2.2lb	2.9 lbs (bare tool)
Material Compatibility	Copper, Conduit	Wood
Cutting Depth	12.25 in	8"
Cutting Material	Copper, Conduit	Wood
Safety Highlights	Lock-off switch (to help prevent accidental sta…	Drop protection
Power Source	Battery	Cordless Electric, Battery
Cordless	Yes	Yes
Voltage	12V Max	18V
Battery Included	No (Bare Tool)	No
Power Highlights	Bare Tool	Compatible with Metabo HPT 18V and 36V batteries
Electric Current	DC	18V
Saw Use	Cutting materials such as copper and conduit	Cutting

Spec	Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw	Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw
Blade Length	11 Inches	Will vary in size, Shorter (jig saw blades)
Blade Type	Reciprocating	Reciprocating
Blade Change System	Tool-free	Tool-less
Blade Included	Yes	Yes
Anti-Vibration System	Yes (Bumper design offers less vibration)	Yes, Low vibration
Battery chemistry	Lithium Ion	—
Length	11.0"	—
Height	5.0"	—
Width	2.3"	—

Bosch PS60 Cordless Reciprocating Saw vs Metabo HPT CR18DAQ4 18V Reciprocating Saw

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