Best Cordless Jigsaw UK

This cordless jigsaw sells really well on the UK market. and this one is sold as a "tool only" so without a battery and charger. A 2.5 Ah battery and charger pack for this costs around £75 if you don't already own one. This is the best overall choice for someone who enjoys DIY and wants to be able to use this type of jigsaw around the home and garden.

Key Features

• It has a speed trigger for variable speed which is really important if you plan on cutting different materials
• It has a blast function that clears sawdust allowing for clear sight of the cutting area
• It also has an LED work light, which can be really useful for clean cutting
• Has a lock-off switch to prevent accidental activation
• Also has a blade storage compartment with space for up to 6 saw blades
• It can be adjusted for mitre cuts up to 45 degrees
• Stroke length of 25 mm and stroke speed from 0-2400

This Bosch jigsaw uses a four stage orbital pendulum action, which allows for quicker sawing and improved handling round corners. It can cut up to 80mm in wood and 5mm in steel. It also has a work light and a dust blowing function.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £79.00 - 94% satisfaction based on 3,500+ buyer reviews

2. Best for Professionals - Makita DJV180Z 18 V Cordless jigsaw.

On any comparison I have made this is the best cordless jigsaw on the UK market which is the Makita DJV180Z 18 V Cordless jigsaw. I have used this many times and it simply stands out from the rest. This is sold as a "Tool Only", and a 2.0Ah battery and charger will cost around £120, if you don't already own them. This is the top choice for trades like carpenters, kitchen fitters, joiners and the general trades.

Key Features

• It is an 18V jigsaw
• This jigsaw has a tool-less blade change
• It can deliver 0-2600 strokes per minute with a stroke length of 26 mm
• It has an LED job light
• It can cut up to 10mm in steel and 135mm in wood
• It has 3 orbital settings, plus straight cutting
• It uses a variable speed dial that enables smooth and powerful cutting
• It can do bevel cuts up to 45 degrees left or right and a positive stop at 90 degrees for solid cutting performance

This is the biggest seller to professionals and the trades on the UK market. 91% of all online buyers gave this a full 5 star review.

The base is die cast base and made of heavy duty aluminium to increase durability and maximise the tool life.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £126.00 - 96% satisfaction based on 6,000+ buyer reviews

This cordless jigsaw also sells really well on the UK market, and gives first time users to cordless tools an excellent starter kit setup. This kit comes with the jigsaw, a 2.5Ah battery and charger for around £170. This battery and charger is compatible with ALL 18V ONE+ tools. There are now over 200 of those for the home and garden.

Key Features

• Uses a longer lasting brushless motor
• Variable speed allows you to achieve fast rough cuts or clean finished edges
• It has an adjustable aluminium base of up to 45 degrees that allows you to make angled cuts
• Has a lock-on switch to reduce fatigue
• Also has a tool less blade clamp for quick and easy changes
• Comes with a 3 year warranty
• Can be bought as a bare tool or with a battery and charger
• Stroke length 25mm and stroke speed between 1100-3000

The Ryobi R18JS-0 cordless jigsaw is a good choice for cutting straight and curved lines in a variety of materials such as wood, metal and plastic. It can cut up to 101mm in wood, and 6mm in steel. Uses a 4-stage pendulum action and has variable speed control.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £169.84 - 94% satisfaction based on 1,500+ buyer reviews

If you are working to a tight budget, then this model is one of the best options on the UK marketplace right now. This package comes with the jigsaw, a 2.0Ah battery and a charger for less than £60, and I couldn't find better value than that.

This affordable jigsaw caters to DIYers and occasional users, offering decent cutting power and user-friendly features. Its keyless blade change system and lightweight design make it convenient for quick tasks.

Key Features

• This is a 20V cordless jigsaw that comes with a 2.0AH battery, a 1 hour fast charger and carrying case
• It has an LED light to show up the workspace
• 2,400 strokes per minute with a 19mm stroke length
• Tool free blade changing and comes with 2 blades (1 wood and 1 metal)
• 4 orbital settings for various speeds when cutting different materials
• Can cut bevels up to 45° both right and left

I think you have to keep in mind the price point. This model just doesn't have the same quality as the others on the list, but you get what you pay for. This in my opinion will be OK for occasional use, but you will lose out on accuracy and precision.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £54.99 - 82% satisfaction based on 150+ buyer reviews

Dewalt make a few models of cordless jigsaws and this DCS334N-XJ 18V model sells really well on the UK market.

Key Features

• It also has a brushless motor which will ensure the saw lasts a great deal longer
• The handle has a trigger with separate lock off switch and easy access speed control wheel
• It has dual LEDs and a dust blower
• The saw has a tool free adjustable shoe and bevels to 47° in both directions
• Stroke length of 26 mm and stroke speed from 0-3200

This Dewalt jigsaw is at the top of the range and ideal for professionals and those who want to own the best tools for DIY. Cordless jigsaws do eat battery power so ideally should be used with higher 4-6 Ah batteries to get a longer performance.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £138.88 - 94% satisfaction based on 600+ buyer reviews

How Much do Cordless Jigsaws cost in the UK?

The average cost of a cordless jigsaw varies from £70-£100. On top of that you have to then get a battery and charger which costs on average another £100. So, if you don't own any cordless tools, then your first one is going to be expensive. Once you have it though, then buying other cordless tools from the same brand is going to be cheaper.

Battery Platforms -  A BIG Decision

If you have looked at cordless power tools, you will understand the importance of batteries. The bottom line is that a cordless jigsaw, like any power tool, is only as good as the battery and charger it comes with. This should be a big decision for many people, but easily overlooked by many UK buyers. Allow me to explain.

Tool Only/Bare Tools

Most cordless jigsaws are sold as "tool only" or "bare tool." That means they you are buying the tool but it doesn't come with a battery or a charger. Clearly you need to buy the actual jigsaw, along with a battery and a charger so as it can be used.

All tool brands want you to buy their range of cordless tools. To achieve this they make all their cordless tools such as drills, circular saws, sanders, planers etc operate off the same type of battery and charger. It makes sense for the brands.

For example, let's assume you own a Dewalt 18V battery and charger for your cordless drill/driver, then buying a tool only cordless jigsaw makes sense as you only have to buy the cordless jigsaw and use your existing battery and charger.

This is really a question of deciding which brand of power tools you want to, or are willing to invest in. That makes this a very important decision.

Which brands make cordless jigsaws for the UK market?

There are lots of brands. The bigger and more expensive brands include Dewalt, Makita, Ryobi and Bosch. These will not be cheap but they are all very high quality with good customer service, good warranties and easy to buy blades for and spares should you ever need them.

There are also cheaper brands such as Black & Decker, Blue Ridge, Evolution, JCB, Ingco and Einhell who sit in the mid-range of price points. These are also good quality jigsaws with good customer service and available blades and spares. They are not the highest quality but good enough for home use.

At the lower end of the market you will find brands like Jellas, Dewinner, Enventor and Posenpro. These will be the cheapest but you will struggle to find websites for these companies or contact information. Some of these jigsaws still get good enough reviews. If you don't plan on doing a lot of work with your jigsaw then these are certainly worth a closer look.

Jigsaw Motor Power

These come in different battery sizes. A pretty ignorant but effective rule of thumb is, the higher the voltage the better. With the better and much improved Lithium-Ion batteries, anything 18 Volts or above works really well to drive the motor.

Blade Changing

Initially when buying any type of jigsaw, you may not think of how the blade is changed. Trust me on this, it can be really annoying, if you get the wrong type. Most good cordless jigsaws will use some form of quick release blade.

In other words you can quickly change a blade without the use of tools. Some jigsaws hold the blade in place using a clamp that is then tightened by a screw. Some use an Allen key. My advice is to avoid those. The screw driving one gives trouble over time as the head of the screw can start to fragment. It also wastes time when you simply want to get a job done.

Make sure it is a tool free operation is my strong advice.

Variable Speeds on a Jigsaw

When cutting materials like wood, plastic or metals being able to control the speed of the strokes per minute(spm), can be an important consideration. The huge majority of cordless and indeed corded jigsaws have a maximum speed of around 3,000 spm.

That really is more than enough for almost all sawing tasks. Ideally though you want a jigsaw with a range of speeds. Somewhere between 4-8 speed settings is ideal. That allows you to cut through different types of material without either burning them, or putting too much load on your blade.

LED Work Space Lighting

In the past I thought this was more of a nice to have for my jigsaw. Now I would not buy one that doesn't have it. It makes a huge difference when it comes to being able to easily see the line that you are cutting along.

Bevel Cuts

Most UK users buy a jigsaw to do some pretty basic cuts. One cut that might be worth your consideration is a bevel cut. That is a cut where you can tilt the base of the jigsaw to a particular angle, and make a cut at that angle. They are used mainly in woodworking for table edges and for some cupboards and drawers.

If that is important to you, it is worth checking that your jigsaw has that feature.

Weight and Fatigue

Cordless jigsaws will always be heavier than their corded counterparts. That is simply because they have the additional weight of the battery. Many buyers say this is a good thing as the weight of the saw, keeps it steadier and you can make a better cut. While there is some merit in that, you just don't want the jigsaw to be too heavy.

A heavy saw can be tough on the hands and arms. Over time that can cause user fatigue. Ideally, somewhere between 3.5-5 Kg is the ideal weight. Some of the very cheap cordless jigsaws weigh a ton, and I would avoid those.

Dust Blower

Keeping the cutting line clear is also really important. If you have used a jigsaw that has a dust blower, and one that hasn't, you instantly notice a big difference. If you plan on using this tool on a regular basis, then make sure this is on the list of features.