Power saws
Power saws here are the powered cutters you plug in or run from a battery, and the handsaws you pull or push yourself. The cards cover circular saws, jigsaws, mitre saws, table saws, reciprocating saws, chainsaws, bandsaws and handsaws, plus stands, guide rails and frames where that listing is a different product from the saw.
Each comparison uses amazon.co.uk listings for a UK workshop, garage or garden. What the box includes, which battery family a bare tool needs, and the stated depth of cut stay on the comparison page. Products Compared did not run a lab test. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Power saws
Bosch circular saw
Depth, kit and the battery
Six amazon.co.uk Bosch circular saws from £84.88 to £171. Green POWER FOR ALL and blue Professional 18 V batteries do not fit each other. The top pick is the Bosch Professional body at £171.
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Cordless reciprocating saw
Stroke, kit and the battery
Twelve cordless reciprocating saws, from bare 18 V tools to 20 V and 21 V kits. The Bosch Keo is a garden saw, not a demolition sabre saw. The top pick is the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo at about £49.99.
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DeWalt cordless circular saw
Bare body, depth and voltage
Three bare DeWalt cordless circular saws from £139.95 to £211.99, sold without a battery or a charger. The top pick is the DCS565NT-XJ at £176.89. The DCS512 voltage field says 12 V.
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Jigsaw
Curves, depth and the blade lock
Jigsaws for curves and short trims, from about £21.24 to about £149.99. The top pick is the Bosch PST 700 E at about £44.99, rated 4.7 from 5,673 reviews. Not the saw for ripping a full sheet.
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Scroll saw
Throat, blades and fretwork
Seven scroll saws from about £89.99 to £227.99 for fretwork and thin parts. The top pick is the Dremel MS20 at about £99.95, rated 4.5 from 1,040 reviews. Watts here only run from 70 W to 150 W.
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Sliding mitre saw
Slide, voltage and trim
Seven sliding mitre saws from £110.00 to £199.98 for skirting and trim. The top pick is the Evolution R185SMS+ at £129.98. The title and the voltage field both say 230 V.
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Stihl chainsaw
Bar, power and the box
Ten chainsaw listings from about £49.99 to about £188.99. The only STIHL cutter kept is the GTA 26 set. The top pick is the Seesii M8 Boost, an 8 inch battery saw at about £59.99.
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Table saw
Fence, depth and voltage
Ten table saws from about £88.99 to about £588.45. The top pick is the Einhell TC-TS 2025/2 U at about £126, rated 4.3 from 4,675 reviews. None of the corded saws is a 110 V site saw.
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Wire saw
Cable, chain or diamond
Hand wire saws: short cables, a pocket chain and one diamond wire. Most cables cost about £3.39 to £5.99. The top pick for reachable branches is the Skyocean 36 inch pocket chain at about £17.99.
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Wood saw
Pitch, length and stroke
Twelve wood saws from about £5.30 to about £34.49, plus one corded powered handsaw. The top pick is the Spear & Jackson Predator B9822, a 560 mm saw at 8 points, at £10.79.
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Worx circular saw
Battery in the box and depth
Five Worx circular saws from £99 to £160.75. The top pick is the WORX WX530.9 ExacTrack at £101.99, rated 4.7 from 321 reviews, with no battery in the box.
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Bandsaw
Curves and short rips in small timber
Seven amazon.co.uk bandsaws from about £99.99 to £248.99. The KATSU 100555 is the top pick for an 80 mm wood cut; the 100552 is best value with four reviews.
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Body saw
Air saw for thin sheet metal
Five amazon.co.uk body saws, £20.46 to £48.99. The Draper 70833 is the top pick for a 1.2 mm steel claim; the Bluespot 07948 is best value on air figures.
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Bosch cordless jigsaw
18 V body for curves and cut-outs
Compare nine Bosch cordless jigsaws on amazon.co.uk from about £57.99 to £207.12. Top pick: UniversalSaw Amazon Edition. Best value: the EasySaw 18V-70 body.
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Bosch cordless reciprocating saw
Body only, matched to the pack you own
Five body-only Bosch cordless reciprocating saws on amazon.co.uk, about £69.98 to £201.95. The GSA 18V-28 is the top pick; the bare GSA 18V-24 is best value.
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Bosch jigsaw
Green and blue bodies for curves
Compare ten Bosch jigsaws on amazon.co.uk, from about £44.99 to £207.12. The top pick is the GST 18V-125 S. Best value is the complete corded PST 700 E.
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Bosch professional jigsaw
Blue saw for curves and short cuts
Compare eight Bosch Professional jigsaws on amazon.co.uk from about £106.99 to £223.32. The top pick is the GST 18V-125 S. Best value is the corded GST 90 BE.
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Bosch professional mitre saw
Corded or 18 V cross-cut saw
Six corded and 18 V Bosch Professional mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, about £209.49 to £627.87. The GCM 800 SJ is the top pick; the GCM305-216S is best value.
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Bosch reciprocating saw
Straight blade for rough cuts
Six Bosch reciprocating saws on amazon.co.uk from 20 October 2026, about £69.98 to £201.95. The GSA 18V-28 is the top pick; the corded PSA 700 E is best value.
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Circular saw
Handheld round blade and a shoe
Ten circular saws on amazon.co.uk, about £36.99 to £211.99. The Evolution track kit is the top pick, and the complete GALAX PRO corded saw is best value.
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Circular saw with guide rail
What the guide in the box actually is
Five circular saw kits on amazon.co.uk from £36.99 to £116. The Evolution 1,020 mm track is the top pick; the DEKOPRO 165 mm fence is best value for edge cuts.
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Cordless circular saw
Battery saw for timber and sheet
Compare nine cordless circular saws on amazon.co.uk from about £47.99 to £179.99. Top pick: the Bosch 06016A2101. Best value: the Dong Cheng 4.0 Ah kit.
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Cordless jigsaw
Narrow blade, body or kit
Compare 11 cordless jigsaws on amazon.co.uk from about £28.64 to £223.32. Top pick: the Ryobi R18JS-0 body. Best value: Einhell TC-JS 18/70 with a battery.
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Cordless mitre saw
Body only, away from a socket
Five body-only cordless mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, about £109.49 to £333.99. The DeWalt DCS365 is the top pick; the Einhell 18 V chop saw is best value.
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DeWalt jigsaw
Bare 18 V, body grip or top handle
Compare three DeWalt jigsaws on amazon.co.uk from £164.84 to £221.41. Top pick: the DCS335N-XJ body grip. Best value: the DCS334B bare listing, no battery.
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DeWalt mitre saw
Sliding cross-cut, corded or bare 18 V
Three DeWalt mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, from about £269.90 to £333.99. The corded DWS774-GB is the top pick and the best value; the DCS365 is tool only.
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Einhell circular saw
Handheld, mostly bare 18 V bodies
Compare eight Einhell circular saws on amazon.co.uk, about £61.81 to £216.63. The TP-CS 18/165 is the top pick and the corded TC-CS 1410 is best value.
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Einhell mitre saw
Corded chop saw or cordless cross-cut
Compare seven Einhell mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, about £63 to £281.99. The TC-SM 216 is the top pick; the TC-MS 2112 is best value for narrow timber.
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Einhell table saw
Blade through the table, fence for the rip
Four Einhell table saws on amazon.co.uk, about £99.95 to £347.67. The TC-TS 2025/2 U is the top pick; the TC-TS 8 I is best value for light bench cuts.
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Fine saw
Fine-tooth handsaw, not a power saw
Ten fine saws on amazon.co.uk, about £6.50 to £29.99. The OX Pro is the top pick for trim and plastic; the Draper 80874 is best value for second-fix work.
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Fiskars saw
Bow saw, pruning saw or folding pull saw
Eight Fiskars hand saws on amazon.co.uk, about £20.35 to £76.72. The SW31 bow saw is the top pick for damp logs; the 15 inch PowerTooth saw is best value.
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Folding japanese saw
Pull saw that locks and folds
Compare five folding Japanese saws on amazon.co.uk, from about £6.59 to £29.99. The top pick is the SUIZAN 120 mm. Best value is the HAISHANG at £9.99.
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Folding saw
Blade locks open for the cut
Nine folding saws on amazon.co.uk, about £6.99 to £44.99. The GRÜNTEK 180 mm folder is the top pick for shrubs; the GTIWUNG is best value for light cuts.
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Frame saw
Thin blade held in a frame
Ten frame saws on amazon.co.uk, about £9.99 to £22.99. The Eclipse coping saw is the top pick for timber; the Eclipse PS51 piercing frame is best value.
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Fret saw set
Thin blade sold with spare blades
Compare seven fret saw sets on amazon.co.uk from £7.25 to £23.39. Top pick: Avit at £13.84. Best value: Hilka at £9.32 after a short pack was replaced.
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Fretsaw
Deep throat for curves in thin sheet
Four amazon.co.uk fretsaws, £13.75 to £99.95. The Dremel MS20 is the top pick for light repeated shapes; the Bahco 302 is best value at a 300 mm throat.
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Hacksaw
Frame and a thin blade for metal
Twelve hacksaws on amazon.co.uk from about £4.98 to £24.65. The Stanley pistol grip is the top pick, and the AIRAJ frame with ten blades is best value.
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Handsaw
Open blade and no motor
Seven handsaws on amazon.co.uk, about £6.50 to £28.95. The Bahco 550 mm panel saw is the top pick, and the Draper 350 mm second-fix saw is best value.
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Japanese saw
Pull stroke and a narrow kerf
Compare 12 Japanese saws on amazon.co.uk, about £6.45 to £45. The Temple Tool ryoba is the top pick; the WORKPRO 200 mm saw is best value. No lab test.
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Makita circular saw
Bare bodies on different pack ranges
Three genuine Makita circular saws on amazon.co.uk, about £99.95 to £214.99, all body only. The LXT DSS610Z is the top pick and the CXT HS301DZ is best value.
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Makita cordless reciprocating saw
Third-party bodies for Makita 18 V packs
Compare ten third-party recip saws that name Makita 18 V packs, about £31.90 to £62.99 on amazon.co.uk. OHAISFELA is the top pick; Builrand is best value.
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Makita cordless saw
Mixed search, not one factory range
Compare 11 Makita cordless saw listings on amazon.co.uk, about £39.99 to £119. The DSS610Z is the top pick for LXT packs; the CISSIYOG body is best value.
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Makita jigsaw
Genuine corded tools and compatible bodies
Makita jigsaw listings on amazon.co.uk, twelve rows from about £25.49 to £73.00. The top pick is the genuine M4301. Best value is the bare Fexrror body.
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Makita mitre saw
Supply, cross-cut, and whether it slides
Four Makita mitre saws listed on amazon.co.uk, from about £328.45 to £409.00. The 110 V LS0815FLN/1 is the top pick; the 240 V LH1040/2 is best value.
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Makita reciprocating saw
Mixed shelf, not one factory line
Compare 12 Makita reciprocating saw listings on amazon.co.uk, about £31.90 to £69.99. OHAISFELA is the top pick; the Builrand bare tool is best value.
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Metabo circular saw
Corded body or a rail set
Five Metabo circular saws on amazon.co.uk, from about £147.99 to £613.79. The corded KS 55 FS body is the top pick and the FS 160 rail set is best value.
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Metabo jigsaw
18 V bare unit or a mains saw
Compare seven Metabo jigsaws on amazon.co.uk, from about £58.97 to £377.29. The top pick is the STA 18 LTX 150 BL. Best value is the bare STB 18 L 90.
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Metabo mitre saw
Sliding saw or a compact chop saw
Six Metabo mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, from about £129.82 to about £312.88. The sliding KGS 254 M is the top pick; the KS 216 M at £139.00 is best value.
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Metal band saw
Continuous blade for tube and bar
Five metal band saws on amazon.co.uk from £99.99 to £548.99. The Milwaukee M18 FBS127 is the top pick, and the ONEMANA portable is best value for light cuts.
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Metal circular saw
Handheld saw sold for dry metal cuts
Five metal circular saws on amazon.co.uk from about £49.99 to £116. The Evolution S185CCSL is the top pick for mild steel, and the R185CCS is best value.
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Mini circular saw
Small blade for sheet and light cuts
Ten mini circular saws on amazon.co.uk, about £36.54 to £129.99. The Enventor 115 mm is the top pick, and the HYCHIKA corded saw is best value for stated depth.
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Mitre saw
Blade down onto a turntable
Compare nine mitre saws on amazon.co.uk, about £63 to £189.99. The Evolution R210SMS+ is the top pick; the fixed R210CMS is best value for narrow trim.
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Mitre saw stand
Frame and support, not the saw
Mitre saw stand comparison of seven amazon.co.uk listings, about £69.99 to £239.99. The BORA PM-4000 is the top pick; the Evolution EVOMS1 is best value.
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Mobile sawmill
Frame for planking, saw not in the box
Nine amazon.co.uk mobile sawmills from about £24.49 to £252.27. The zozen 14–36 inch frame is the top pick, and the £69.99 Zozen frame is the best value.
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Plunge saw
Blade stays up until you press it in
Four plunge saws on amazon.co.uk from £67.99 to £890.19. The Einhell bare 18 V body is the top pick for finished sheet cuts; the Draper rail kit is best value.
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Ryoba saw
Rip and crosscut on one pull plate
Compare 11 ryoba saws on amazon.co.uk, from about £16.99 to £45.00. The SUIZAN 240 mm saw is the top pick; the JORGENSEN is best value. No laboratory test.
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Silky saw
Pull-stroke pruning saw
Compare five Silky pruning saws on amazon.co.uk, about £28.26 to £80.99. The Zubat 270-33 is the top pick; the Gomboy 240 mm is best value. No lab test.
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