The 9 Best Jigsaws of 2026

The JS470E is the corded jigsaw we reach for when the work is set up on a bench and the cut needs to be clean the first time. Bosch gives it a 7.0-amp motor, 3,100 strokes per minute, four orbital settings, and a die-cast foot with a steel insert. The saw feels planted before it even starts.

That planted feel is the point. The foot stays flat against the work, the top-handle grip is comfortable for long sessions, and the motor holds speed in hardwood instead of bogging down and leaving a ragged edge. We also like the tool-free blade change with an ejection lever: the old blade drops away without you touching a hot edge. For cabinet parts, trim, and repeated curve cuts, this is our corded pick.

The controls are straightforward rather than fussy. The variable-speed dial sets the ceiling and the trigger controls the cut, and the ambidextrous lock-on button saves your hand during long runs. The four orbital settings give you a clean setting for visible edges and a more aggressive setting when you are roughing out a shape. It is a woodworking saw first, and that is how we used it.

The JS260 is the alternative if you want a lighter, less expensive Bosch. The JS470E earns its place with more motor and a sturdier foot, which matter when you are cutting thick stock or working through a stack of parts. It is the saw we leave set up at the bench.

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL D-handle is the heavy-duty cordless jigsaw in this group. It runs on the M18 battery platform, uses a brushless motor, and weighs 16 ounces, which is remarkably light for the power it puts out. We pick it when the cut is thick, long, or both, and we do not want to drag a cord.

The D-handle is the reason it feels so secure. You can push from behind with one hand and guide with the other, and the body stays balanced when you are leaning into a rip. In thick cherry and plywood, the saw held a steady line and did not complain about the load. The tool-free blade change is quick, and the 45-degree bevel shoe covers the usual angle cuts.

It is a specialist rather than a first jigsaw for everyone. The body is light, but the D-handle shape is less natural if you are used to a top handle, and the saw asks you to lean into it rather than steer it like a top-handle model. For a crew that already runs Milwaukee, those are easy conditions to meet.

For decking, framing, and thick stock, we like it more than the smaller cordless saws here. If your work is mostly thin plywood and quick cutouts, the DEWALT DCS334B is easier to handle.

The DCS335B is the barrel-grip version of DEWALT's 20V jigsaw, and the shape changes how you use it. Instead of a top handle, your hand wraps around the body low and close to the work. DEWALT pairs that with a brushless motor, 3,200 blade speed, a bright LED, and a keyless T-shank clamp.

We found the low grip gives us a clearer view of the blade and more control on tight curves. It is the saw we reach for on coping cuts and detailed cutouts, where the top handle can feel like it is in the way. The LED lights the line without washing it out, and the blade change is quick enough to swap between a fine curve blade and a rough-cut blade without breaking rhythm.

The body is compact and the weight is reasonable for a cordless saw. The shoe stays flat, and the saw does not fight you when you turn. What it asks for is a different grip: you steer from the body rather than push from a top handle, and that is the trade for the control.

If you already own 20V MAX batteries and cut curves more often than straight lines, this is the one we point you to. The DCS334B is the easier all-rounder; the DCS335B is the better specialist.

Makita's XVJ03Z is a cordless jigsaw with a broad, heavy-gauge base and a two-finger trigger. The motor runs from 0 to 2,600 strokes per minute, and you get three orbital settings plus straight cutting. It is not the fastest saw here, but it feels composed.

The base is the part we noticed first. It stays flat on the work and gives the saw a settled feeling on curves, which matters more than a big stroke count when you are cutting trim or a shaped opening. The tool-free blade lever is quick, and the 45-degree bevel shoe covers the usual angled cuts.

We like the two-finger trigger for control. It lets you feather the speed instead of jumping straight to full power, and the three orbital settings give you a clean cut or a faster one without changing blades. At six pounds it is heavier than the DEWALT, but the stability is worth it for bench work and longer curves. That is why it is our pick for curve-heavy work.

If you want the lightest all-rounder, look at the DCS334B; if you want a steady curve saw and you own Makita batteries, this is the one.

Value is the first thing that stands out about the SKIL JS314901, but the saw backs it up with a 6.0-amp motor, four orbital stages, a tool-free blade clamp, and a two-finger trigger. That is a lot of the practical equipment you need for woodworking without paying for a premium badge.

The saw cuts 2x4s and decking without drama. We like the four-stage orbital control because it lets you back off the aggression for a cleaner edge, and the tool-free clamp makes a blade swap quick. The dust blower has an on/off switch, which is a small thing until you are trying to see a pencil line through a cloud of sawdust.

The work light is the surprise. It wraps around the blade area and lights the cut line from both sides, which helps in a garage or under a bench. The body is 4.9 pounds, light enough to steer with one hand, and the shoe bevels to 45 degrees for trim and angle cuts.

It is not as refined as the Bosch saws here. The body is a little larger than a premium trim saw, and the cord is the price of steady power. For a home shop that wants a capable corded jigsaw without spending premium money, those are fair trade-offs.

The BDEJS300C is the saw we hand to someone who needs a jigsaw for a weekend project and does not want to spend much. It has a 4.5-amp motor, 3,000 strokes per minute, a 3/4-inch stroke, and a shoe that bevels to 45 degrees. At 4.4 pounds, it is easy to pick up and steer.

For shelf stock, garden stakes, and light trim, the motor is enough. We cut 1/2-inch plywood and 1x material without the saw feeling strained, and the wire guard gives a clear view of the line. The variable-speed trigger lets you start slow, and the blade changes are simple enough that you will actually swap blades instead of forcing a dull one.

For a homeowner who needs a first jigsaw, it does the small jobs well and asks little. We recommend it because it gets the basics right without making you manage a battery platform or learn a complicated setup.

The SKIL JS314901 is the step up if you want more power and a work light. The BLACK+DECKER is the one to buy when the budget is the deciding factor and the projects are occasional.

If the JS470E feels like more saw than your bench needs, the JS260 is the step-down Bosch that keeps the smooth cut. It has a 6.0-amp motor, 3,100 strokes per minute, four orbital settings, and a tool-free T-shank blade change. It is lighter and less expensive than its bigger sibling.

The 6-amp motor handled plywood, pine, and trim without bogging, and the four orbital settings gave us a clean edge when we wanted one. The die-cast foot is stable, and the anti-splitter insert is a useful addition on veneered sheet goods. The saw comes with a blade, a bevel wrench, and a carrying bag, which is a sensible starter kit.

The blade change is quick once you learn the lever, and the body is balanced in the hand. It is not as powerful as the 7-amp JS470E, but it is also easier to move around a bench and less tiring on smaller cuts. For a home shop that cuts cabinet parts and trim, that is a reasonable trade.

For a home shop that already uses T-shank blades, this is a straightforward buy. We recommend it as the midrange corded Bosch that gets the important cuts right.

CRAFTSMAN's V20 jigsaw is the obvious add-on for a shop that already runs those batteries. It reaches 2,500 strokes per minute, has three orbital settings, and bevels to 45 degrees. It also accepts both T- and U-shank blades, which is more flexibility than some saws here offer.

The lower speed ceiling is not a problem for trim, cutouts, and light sheet goods. We found the saw easy to steer and light enough to use one-handed in a tight spot, and the three orbital settings give you a clean or aggressive cut without a lot of fuss. The blade change is simple, and the dual-shank compatibility means you can use the blades you already have.

It is not a heavy-production saw. The 2,500-spm motor is happy in pine and plywood, but it will not keep up with the 7-amp corded Bosch in thick hardwood. For a V20 owner who wants a trim saw, that is a fair trade.

If you already own V20 packs, this is a sensible compact cordless pick; if you are starting from nothing, a corded saw gives you more power for less.