Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws
RankMyTool tracks 4 cordless reciprocating saws — demo saws for remodels, pruning, and tear-out work — from 4 brands, priced $99 to $279 bare. Our top-rated pick is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall 2821, and the budget pick is the Ryobi ONE+ HP PBLRS01 Reciprocating Saw at $99. Compare them all below.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall 2821
The Gen 2 M18 Fuel Sawzall, Milwaukee's mainstream cordless recip saw since late 2020. Marketed as the fastest-cutting saw in its class and lighter than the generation it replaced. The 2822 Super Sawzall sits above it for all-day demolition with orbital action.
DeWalt's FlexVolt Advantage recip saw: it runs on any 20V Max battery but unlocks up to 50% more power when you snap on a FlexVolt pack. Tool Connect chip support adds jobsite asset tracking for fleets.
Ryobi's brushless ONE+ HP recip saw — the highest stroke rate in this comparison at 3,200 SPM and the lightest tool in it at 5 lbs, for roughly half the price of the pro flagships. Runs on the same ONE+ batteries as 300+ other Ryobi tools.
Makita's full-size 40V XGT recip saw, rated for 145 cuts in 2x10 SPF per 4.0Ah charge. Two speed ranges, an electric brake, and Makita's crank-balanced drivetrain aimed at all-day demolition.