Best Jigsaw (2026): 4 Picks Compared

A curved cut in a plywood shelf, a sink opening in a workbench top, a notch around a pipe: these are the jobs that call for a jigsaw, and the best jigsaw is the saw that follows the line you marked without fighting you. This guide compares the saws by speed, power, orbital settings, bevel cutting and what comes in the box, so you can match the saw to the cutting you do most.

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Picks for the garage

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	BOSCH JS260 120-Volt Top-Handle Jigsaw,Blue,6.0	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	6.7-Amp Jig Saw Corded: Electric Jigsaw Tool Power	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Jig Saw Corded: DEKOPRO Electric Jigsaw Tool Power	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Milwaukee M18 FUEL D-Handle 10T Metal Blade Jigsaw	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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BOSCH JS260 120-Volt Top-Handle Jigsaw,Blue,6.0

Bosch·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A 120-Volt, 6.0 Amp top-handle jigsaw with up to 3,100 strokes per minute, a variable speed dial and accelerator trigger, a toolless blade-change system, 4 orbital-action settings and a 1 year warranty.

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Pros

• 6.0 Amp motor with up to 3,100 strokes per minute
• Variable speed dial and accelerator trigger
• Toolless blade-change system for T-Shank blades
• 4 orbital-action settings, always-on dust blower and heavy-gauge steel footplate

Cons

• No bevel angle is stated
• Does not accept U-Shank blades
• 6.87 pounds, heavier than the Milwaukee at 5.42 pounds
• No blades are listed in the box

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6.7-Amp Jig Saw Corded: Electric Jigsaw Tool Power

DEKOPRO·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A corded 6.7-Amp jigsaw with up to 3000 SPM, 6 variable speeds, 4 orbital settings, an LED light and ±45° bevel cutting, with 6 wood blades, 2 metal blades and 2 plastic blades in the box.

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Pros

• 6.7-Amp motor reaching up to 3000 SPM
• 6 variable speeds and 4 orbital settings
• LED light and dust blower keep the cut line visible
• 6 wood blades, 2 metal blades and 2 plastic blades in the box

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• Corded, so it needs an outlet near the work
• Metal capacity is stated at 6mm
• Uses carbon brushes, with 2 spares in the box

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Jig Saw Corded: DEKOPRO Electric Jigsaw Tool Power

DEKOPRO·9.4/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A corded jigsaw with max 3,000 SPM, 6 variable speeds, 4 orbital settings, ±45° bevel cutting and a tool-less blade clamp, with a parallel guide and a dust-blowing port adapter.

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Pros

• Max 3,000 SPM with 6 variable speeds
• 4 orbital settings for soft and hard materials
• ±45° bevel cutting with a metal base plate at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°
• Tool-less blade clamp for fast blade changes

Cons

• No warranty term is stated
• Only 1 wood blade in the box
• Corded, so it needs an outlet near the work
• The vacuum hose is not included

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL D-Handle 10T Metal Blade Jigsaw

Milwaukee·9.4/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

A cordless M18 FUEL D-handle jigsaw with a brushless motor, a 10T metal blade and an ergonomic D-handle grip, compatible with all M18 batteries.

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Pros

• Brushless motor for runtime and durability
• Cordless on the M18 battery system
• D-handle grip for control on intricate cuts
• 10T metal blade included

Cons

• No battery is listed in the box, so M18 batteries are needed
• Only suits owners of M18 batteries
• Only a 10T metal blade is listed in the box
• 19.45 inches long as listed

Compared on paper

These numbers are the tool makers’ rated figures, as their listings print them on 14 November 2026.

How the points were given

Each jigsaw is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on our How We Pick page. None of the listings states a UL, ETL or CSA listing, so no safety score is given, and only the Bosch listing states a warranty term.

We map each tool’s weighted total onto a 9.2 minimum and 9.8 maximum in a straight line, so the point order and score order match.

What the listings tell you

The listings state speed ranges from 3,000 SPM to 3,100 SPM, and the Milwaukee listing states no speed range. Orbital settings run to 4 on the DEKOPRO and Bosch saws, and bevel cutting to ±45° is stated for the DEKOPRO saws only. Only the Bosch listing states a warranty term, a 1 year warranty.

Buying guide: choosing the best jigsaw

Speed and power

The DEKOPRO corded saw states max 3,000 SPM with 6 variable speeds, the DEKOPRO 6.7-Amp states up to 3000 SPM with 6 variable speeds, and the Bosch states up to 3,100 SPM at 6.0 Amp and 120-Volt. The Milwaukee states no speed range, so compare it on its brushless motor and M18 batteries instead.

Orbital settings and bevel

Orbital settings change how aggressively the blade cuts: higher settings suit softer materials and faster cutting, and lower settings suit harder materials and slower cutting, as the DEKOPRO listings state. The DEKOPRO saws offer 4 orbital settings and bevel cutting to ±45° at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°. The Bosch offers 4 orbital-action settings with no bevel angle stated.

Blades and the box

Check what blades come with the saw. The DEKOPRO 6.7-Amp kit holds 6 wood blades, 2 metal blades and 2 plastic blades, while the DEKOPRO corded kit holds 1 replaceable wood blade. The Milwaukee comes with a 10T metal blade, and the Bosch takes T-Shank blades and does not accept U-Shank blades.

Corded or cordless

Corded saws run as long as the outlet is near, and the DEKOPRO saws and the Bosch are corded, with the Bosch rated at 120-Volt. The Milwaukee is cordless on the M18 system, so it suits work away from an outlet when M18 batteries are charged.

Garage Fit Check

• Corded saws need an outlet near the bench: the Bosch is rated 120-Volt, and the DEKOPRO saws are corded.
• The Milwaukee runs on M18 batteries, so keep charged M18 batteries on hand.
• Check the saw against bench space: the DEKOPRO corded saw measures 9.25 inches x 3.54 inches x 11.2 inches, and the Milwaukee measures 12.64 inches x 11.1 inches x 19.45 inches.
• The DEKOPRO corded saw includes a parallel guide ruler and a dust-blowing port adapter; the vacuum hose is not included.

FAQ: garage tools

How does a jigsaw work?

A jigsaw drives a blade in a fast up-and-down stroke while you guide the saw along a marked line. Variable speed lets you match the stroke rate to the blade and the material, and orbital settings add a forward swing to the stroke for faster cutting in softer materials.

How to use a jigsaw?

Mark the cut line, fit the right blade, set the speed and orbital setting for the material, and guide the saw along the line while the dust blower keeps the line visible. Use the parallel guide for straight cuts, and set the bevel for angled cuts where the saw states a bevel range.

Can a jigsaw cut metal?

Yes, with a metal blade. The DEKOPRO 6.7-Amp kit includes 2 metal blades and rates metal capacity at 6mm, and the Milwaukee comes with a 10T metal blade. The Bosch takes T-Shank blades, so fit a metal-cutting T-Shank blade for metal work.

What blades come in the box?

The DEKOPRO 6.7-Amp kit holds 6 wood blades, 2 metal blades and 2 plastic blades. The DEKOPRO corded kit holds 1 replaceable wood blade. The Milwaukee comes with a 10T metal blade, and the Bosch takes T-Shank blades and does not accept U-Shank blades.

Should you choose corded or cordless?

Choose corded for bench work near an outlet: the DEKOPRO saws and the Bosch are corded, and the Bosch is rated 120-Volt. Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL for work away from an outlet, with M18 batteries on hand.

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