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Best Makita jigsaw

Updated: 21 October 2026

You want one saw for the job in front of you, not twelve rows. On amazon.co.uk, best Makita jigsaw brings up genuine corded tools and bodies that only fit Makita batteries. This page names a pick for a normal UK socket, a pick if you already own 18 V packs, a cheap body when the stakes are low, and the 110 V Makita if the site lead is already 110 V. The [Makita jigsaw comparison](/hub/power-saws/makita-jigsaw) is the full table from 20 October 2026. Peter F. scored listings and UK review counts. There was no lab test. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Best here means best for a stated job.

You want one saw for the job in front of you, not twelve rows. On amazon.co.uk, best Makita jigsaw brings up genuine corded tools and bodies that only fit Makita batteries.

Our top picks

Fexrror Fexrror

Best overall

Fexrror Fexrror
5.5/10about £25.49
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Makita Makita M4301

Rank 2

Makita Makita M4301
8.8/10about £42.99
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KIESBOHR KIESBOHR CSJ001

Rank 3

KIESBOHR KIESBOHR CSJ001
7.1/10about £69.99
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On this page
  1. 1.How we pick without a lab
  2. 2.Best complete corded saw for most homes
  3. 3.Best copy if you already own LXT packs
  4. 4.Best tool if the site is 110 V
  5. 5.Who should not buy from this table

How we pick without a lab

Scores use amazon.co.uk stars, how many people left them, whether the tool is a real Makita, and a simple value band. The M4301 lands highest and is the top pick. The £25.49 Fexrror is best value because it is a copy under £35, not because two five-star reviews make it the finest saw. We did not cut oak or laminate with these tools. Makita UK’s DJV182, with 135 mm wood depth and 7.0 m/s² in boards, sits outside the table. The order of checks is in the Makita jigsaw buying guide.

Best complete corded saw for most homes

For a kitchen or garage on a normal 13 A socket, the best Makita jigsaw in this set is the M4301, B01F2F5EPS, at £42.99. It is a genuine Makita, 230 V, 450 W and 1.9 kg, with three orbital settings plus straight cutting, a 45° bevel each way, and a dust port. The review line is 4.6 from 456. One review says pendulum mode tears edges, and another reports about 1 mm of wander until the holder was realigned. There is no quick-release clamp. If you have no Makita batteries and the job is shelves or a curve in 18 mm sheet, stop here.
Fexrror Fexrror

Testsieger

Fexrror Fexrror
5.5/10about £25.49
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Best copy if you already own LXT packs

If BL1830 or BL1850B packs are already charged, the copy with the only serious UK file is the KIESBOHR CSJ001, B0DCZF59FJ, at £69.99. It is 4.4 from 168 reviews. The title states a 26 mm stroke and two blades, and the bullets exclude G-series batteries. It is not a Makita. Ignore the attribute row’s 72 W. The Fexrror at £25.49, with 5.0 from two reviews, is the low-stakes trial for pallet wood you can redo. Use the KIESBOHR when the cut-out is awkward to replace.

Best tool if the site is 110 V

The Makita 4329/1, B004MNDUDA, at £73.00 is the only genuine saw here built for 110 V. Bullets list 450 W, three orbital settings plus straight cutting, bayonet blades up to 1.7 mm thick, and 65 mm in wood and 6 mm in steel. Reviews are 4.0 from 13 people. One buyer did not receive a carry case the advert had suggested. The dimension row of 155.9 cm long is nonsense. Buy it when the site supply is already 110 V. Do not buy it for a house.

Who should not buy from this table

Leave if you need the DJV182 figures Makita UK publishes: 135 mm in wood, a 26 mm stroke, and 7.0 m/s² in boards. Leave for structural timber, suspected asbestos, or quartz and stone. Leave if you need Makita’s guide-rail adapter and anti-splinter guard. The Makita jigsaw vs compatible page compares the three tiers. Thin five-star listings are not picks. Cutting sequence is on how to use a Makita jigsaw.

Common questions

What is the best overall jigsaw in this set?
The M4301, at £42.99 with 4.6 from 456 reviews. It is a complete 230 V Makita with orbital settings and a dust port. It is the top pick for a household socket, not for someone who needs the DJV182’s depth and vibration figure. Pendulum mode tears edges, and the clamp is not the tool-free type the copies advertise. If those limits clash with the job, it is no longer the right row.
What if I already have Makita batteries?
The KIESBOHR CSJ001 at £69.99, with 4.4 from 168 reviews, a stated 26 mm stroke, and a note that G-series packs do not fit. You still carry third-party risk. The £25.49 Fexrror is the cheaper trial, on two reviews only. If you would rather not cycle a pack for a short cut, the corded M4301 remains available and simply ignores the batteries on the shelf.
Should I ignore the £25 copy?
Ignore it as a best overall saw. Do not ignore it as best value when you already own a compatible pack, the timber is scrap, and a ruined edge would not matter. Two five-star reviews and a high sales rank do not show the clamp after a dozen blade changes. For laminate or a worktop face, use the M4301 or at least the KIESBOHR’s larger file.
Is the M4301 still best if I do not own LXT packs?
Yes, in this set. Without a battery the cordless prices are incomplete. A bare body at £39.99 plus a new pack and charger is no longer a saving against £42.99 for a saw you can plug in. The 4329/1 is genuine too, and it is the wrong voltage for that socket. The M4301’s weakness remains the basic blade and a torn edge if you leave pendulum mode on.
What is the best genuine Makita here for site work?
The 4329/1 at £73.00, if you already run 110 V. It states 65 mm in wood and 6 mm in steel and uses bayonet blades. Thirteen reviews and a missing-case complaint mean you are trusting the brand line more than the feedback. It is not a substitute for a DJV182 on an 18 V site kit, and it must not go into a 230 V household socket.

Related pages

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Sources

Public UK sources named for this comparison. Prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk listing figures captured on 20 October 2026. No laboratory cut.

  1. Makita UK — DJV182 (retrieved 21.10.2026)
  2. HSE — wood dust (retrieved 21.10.2026)
  3. HSE — hand-arm vibration regulations (retrieved 21.10.2026)
  4. Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 21.10.2026)
  5. BSI — BS EN 62841-2-11 (retrieved 21.10.2026)
  6. amazon.co.uk — Makita jigsaw listings (retrieved 21.10.2026)