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Portable and Compact Power Saws

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23 portable and compact power saws from Xywgbms, DEWALT, Makita and more. Most cost $109 to $438, and half cost less than $167.

Top brands: DEWALT (8)

DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless design for jobsite freedom
+12V MAX platform for a compact body
+One-handed operation for tight spaces
−Tool only, battery and charger not included
No current price. Check it at the store.
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V, Under 7 A

+Compact body for working in tight spaces
+Kit includes 2 Ah battery and charger
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
−Smaller 2 Ah battery gives shorter runtime
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
Bosch

Reciprocating, Corded, 7 to 12 A

+Variable speed control for different cutting tasks
+Compact corded design for easier handling
+Portable build for carrying to job sites
−Corded design limits movement to outlet reach
No current price. Check it at the store.
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+One-handed design for tight or overhead cuts
+Compact, portable body for jobsite use
−Tool only, batteries and charger are not included
No current price. Check it at the store.
Bosch

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless design with no cord to manage
+Compact 12V pocket size for tight spaces
+Portable build for carrying to job sites
−12V system offers less power than larger cordless saws
$139.00-18%List: $169.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Bosch

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Lightweight and compact body for portable use
+0.83 inch stroke length for aggressive cutting
+3,050 strokes per minute cutting speed
−Bare tool needs a separate battery and charger
No current price. Check it at the store.
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Corded, 7 to 12 A

+Compact body for working in tight spaces
+12 amp motor for steady cutting power
+Portable design for cutting on site
−Corded power limits where it can be used
$173.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+18V cordless power for demanding cutting jobs
+Portable design for carrying to job sites
+Kit includes everything needed to start sawing
$159.99-6%Was: $169.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
FLEX

Reciprocating, Cordless, 24V to 40V

+One-handed reciprocating saw design for tight cuts
+Cordless 24V to 40V platform for untethered cutting
+Brushless motor design for the tool
−Tool only, battery and charger not included
$144.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:38 PST - Details
Ryobi

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for the HP model line
+Compact one-handed design for tight spaces
+Cordless operation with no cord to limit movement
−Tool only, battery not included
$108.95-5%Was: $115.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Compact body for working in tight spaces
+Variable speed trigger for controlled cuts
+LED light illuminates the cut line
−Requires separate battery and charger purchase
$123.39
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for a longer-lasting drive
+Compact body for tight spaces
+Cordless design for working away from outlets
−Bare tool only, so batteries and charger are not included
$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Compact one-handed design for tight cuts
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Tool only, batteries and charger must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Sub-compact body for tight working spaces
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Tool only, batteries and charger must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+One-handed design for tight or overhead cuts
+Compact, portable body for jobsite use
−Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
No price recorded yet.
Skil

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Compact design for tight spaces
+Bare tool, no battery included
−Bare tool requires separate battery purchase
No price recorded yet.
RidgidSpec score 9.5

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Subcompact one-handed design for tight spaces
+Brushless motor for a longer-lasting drive system
+Kit includes a 2.0 Ah battery
−Smaller battery capacity than larger 18V kits
No price recorded yet.
Bosch Professional

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless reciprocating saw with 12V power
+Compact design for tight spaces and portability
+Sold as a bare tool without battery
−Reciprocating type is less suited to straight, precise cuts
$438.07
as of 11/04/2026 22:05 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Compact, portable reciprocating saw design
+Cordless operation for use away from outlets
+Runs on 12V battery platform
−Sold bare, no batteries or charger included
$825.60
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V, Under 7 A

+Compact, portable cordless design
+Motor draws under 7 amps
+Cordless operation with 18V or 20V batteries
$319.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
Skil

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless operation with no cord to manage
+Runs on 18V or 20V batteries
+Portable design for work on the go
No price recorded yet.
Metabo HPT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+One-handed operation for tight spaces
+Cordless for working away from outlets
+LED light included
No price recorded yet.
Greenworks

Reciprocating, Cordless, 24V to 40V

+Brushless motor: only 30 of 192 here have one
$89.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerSpec scorePrice
ReciprocatingCordlessn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordedn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordlessn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$139.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:05 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordedn/a$173.00
as of 11/04/2026 22:34 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$144.00
as of 11/04/2026 19:38 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$108.95
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details

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