One fence, deck or pallet run
You can stay on a lead and you want a corded 710 W saw, plus a better blade than the free one. The DEKOPRO at about £34.99 states a 20 mm stroke and up to 2,800 SPM, at 4.4 from 153 reviews. A BS 1363 plug is not named.
Reciprocating saw comparison 2026
The best reciprocating saws, compared.
Top pick: Draper 57483 710 W Best value: DEKOPRO 710 W corded saw – Score 63 at about £34.99, with a 20 mm stroke and 4.4 from 153 reviews. Updated October 2026.
A reciprocating saw, called a sabre saw in many UK catalogues, drives a straight blade in a short push-pull stroke. You are choosing a tool for wood, thin metal, PVC and garden limbs, not a finish cut and not a chainsaw. Judge a listing by the stated stroke, whether a battery or a UK plug is actually specified, which blades are in the box, and how many reviews sit behind the stars. HSE’s indicative vibration for this tool class is 7–27 m/s², with an initial value of 18 m/s². How stroke, blades and listing conflicts sit in order is in the [reciprocating saw buying guide](/hub/saw-accessories/reciprocating-saw/sub/reciprocating-saw-buying-guide). In this amazon.co.uk batch it is the tool for wood, thin metal, PVC and garden limbs. A powered handsaw and a drill attachment were taken out of the set.
A reciprocating saw, called a sabre saw in many UK catalogues, drives a straight blade in a short push-pull stroke. You are choosing a tool for wood, thin metal, PVC and garden limbs, not a finish cut and not a chainsaw.
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Which reciprocating saw fits?
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Our view
Draper 57483 is the £34.90 corded 710 W saw, with a 20 mm stroke and a variable speed that the listing never states in strokes per minute. It is 4.6 from 108 amazon.co.uk reviews, and it is the only saw here that states a BS plug and a 3 m cable. One UK review says the cable was about 2 m. The special-features field says Brushless, which this comparison does not treat as settled on a corded 710 W saw. Wood and metal blades are included, though the count is not stated, and a case is not. Reviews in this batch group the supplied blades with the ones that bend on posts or green wood. The footplate angle is adjustable. It is the plug-and-price option if you want the cable story in writing and you will replace a bent starter blade.
Pros
- £34.90, the lowest price in this set
- The only listing that states a BS plug
- 4.6 from 108 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 20 mm stroke and an adjustable-angle footplate
Cons
- No strokes-per-minute figure
- Brushless sits on the special-features field and is not settled
- One review says the cable was about 2 m, not 3 m
- Supplied blades are grouped with ones that bend
Best for: A mains saw near a UK socket when you want a stated BS plug at £34.90 and a 20 mm stroke.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a stated speed, a case, or a brushless motor you can take as fact.
Specifications
- Model
- Draper 57483 710 W
- Brand
- Draper
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(108)
- Power
- 710 W corded
- Stroke
- 20 mm
- Speed
- Variable
- Blades
- Wood and metal
- Supply
- BS plug stated
- Weight
- 2.52 kg
- Shoe
- Adjustable
- Case
- No
Common questions
Does the listing include a UK plug?
Yes. Draper states a 3 m cable with a BS plug. One UK review says the cable was about 2 m.
Is it brushless?
The special-features field says Brushless. The short bullets do not describe a brushless motor. Treat that word as an unresolved listing field.
Does it come with a case?
The included list is the saw, wood and metal blades, and the cable. A case is not stated.
Our view
Enventor’s corded saw is listed at £41.69 as 850 W with a 28 mm stroke and up to 2,800 SPM, and the listing claims 150 mm in wood. The star line is 4.6 from 16 reviews, so the rating is high and the sample is small. The kit is a hard case and eight blades: four 240 mm 5 TPI wood blades, two 150 mm 6 TPI wood blades, and two 150 mm 18 TPI metal blades. The handle is stated to turn 90° left or right. At 4.2 kg it is the heaviest corded saw in this set. Model DF7002 also appears on the Extbtfor listing, at a different price, weight, and kit, so the two are not one product. Voltage is not stated. The longer stroke and the case are what you are paying for, on a review count that is too small to settle reliability.
Pros
- 28 mm stroke on an 850 W listing
- Hard case and eight blades, including 240 mm 5 TPI
- Handle stated to turn 90° each way
- Listing claims 150 mm in wood
Cons
- 4.6 from only 16 reviews
- 4.2 kg, the heaviest corded saw here
- Same model number as the Extbtfor, with a different kit
- Voltage not stated
Best for: A corded cut where you want a stated 28 mm stroke, a hard case, and coarse 240 mm blades, and you can live with 16 reviews.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants a large review sample, a lighter saw, or a named mains voltage.
Specifications
- Model
- Enventor 850 W 28 mm
- Brand
- Enventor
- Price
- ∼£42
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(16)
- Power
- 850 W corded
- Stroke
- 28 mm
- Speed
- Up to 2,800 SPM
- Blades
- 8 blades
- Supply
- Mains
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- Shoe
- Adjustable
- Case
- Hard case
Common questions
How many blades and is there a case?
The listing includes four 240 mm 5 TPI wood blades, two 150 mm 6 TPI wood blades, two 150 mm 18 TPI metal blades, and a hard plastic case.
Does the handle turn?
Yes. The listing says the handle rotates 90° left or right, 180° in total.
Is model DF7002 the same as the Extbtfor saw?
Both listings use DF7002. They are different brands, prices, weights, and kits, so they are not treated as one product.
Our view
Stanley Fatmax V20 is the £110 kit, an 18 V saw with a stated 0–3,000 SPM and a weight of 4.6 kg. The star line is 4.6 from 10 reviews. It is the only listing here that names a platform, and the bullets say the pack fits other Stanley V20 tools, not DeWalt or Makita. The title says one 2.0 Ah battery and a 2 A charger; the included-components line says two 2.0 Ah batteries and a 1.25 A charger. Blades are not on that components line, and one review says the kit had no blades. The listing does say the saw accepts T and U blades, which the other nine do not state. Stroke length is not stated. Buy it only if you already want V20 batteries and you have checked which charger and how many packs this ASIN actually ships.
Pros
- The only named platform here: Stanley V20 18 V
- 0–3,000 SPM stated
- Accepts T and U blades, which the other listings do not state
- 4.6 from 10 reviews
Cons
- Title and components disagree on battery count and charger amps
- One review says the kit had no blades
- £110 and 4.6 kg
- Stroke is not stated, and DeWalt or Makita fit is not claimed
Best for: A Stanley V20 owner who checks whether this ASIN ships one battery or two before paying £110.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs blades in the box, a stated stroke, or a battery that fits DeWalt or Makita.
Specifications
- Model
- Stanley Fatmax V20 18 V
- Brand
- Stanley
- Price
- ∼£110
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(10)
- Power
- 18 V cordless
- Speed
- 0–3,000 SPM
- Blades
- Not listed
- Supply
- 1 or 2 × 2.0 Ah
- Weight
- 4.6 kg
- Case
- Kit box
Common questions
How many batteries are included?
The title says one 2.0 Ah battery and a 2 A charger. The included-components line says two 2.0 Ah batteries and a 1.25 A charger. The listing disagrees with itself.
Will it take another brand’s battery?
The listing says the 18 V pack fits other Stanley V20 tools. It does not say DeWalt or Makita.
Are blades included?
Blades are not on the included-components line. One review says the kit had no blades. The listing does say the saw accepts T and U blades.
Our view
Rivlox is a £35.89 cordless kit that claims 21 V and two 2,000 mAh batteries, with an LED and a safety lock. The star line is 4.6 from seven reviews, and only three of those reviews are written out in the extract. The title says 3,500 SPM and a bullet says 0–3,300 SPM. Stroke length is not stated. The listing says eight blades, a highlight line says nine, and one of the three UK reviews says the blades were not in the box. The page asks whether the saw takes DeWalt batteries and the bullets never say yes. A short run is mentioned in that small review set, which is not a timed test. It is a cheap second-battery claim with too few reviews, and too many lines that disagree, for you to treat the 4.6 as a settled result.
Pros
- £35.89 with two 2,000 mAh batteries claimed
- LED and a safety lock stated
- Tool-free blade change stated
Cons
- 4.6 from seven reviews, with three written out
- Title says 3,500 SPM and a bullet says 0–3,300
- One review says the blades were not in the box
- DeWalt fit is asked and not answered, and stroke is not stated
Best for: A low-cost cordless try only after you confirm the blades and both batteries are in this box.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a stated stroke, a DeWalt battery fit, or more than seven reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Rivlox 21 V cordless saw
- Brand
- Rivlox
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(7)
- Power
- 21 V cordless
- Speed
- 3,500 vs 3,300
- Blades
- 8 claimed
- Supply
- 2 × 2,000 mAh
- Weight
- 2.86 kg
Common questions
Does it accept DeWalt batteries?
The listing asks that question. The bullets do not say yes. Fit with DeWalt is not stated.
What speed does it claim?
The title says 3,500 SPM. A bullet says 0–3,300 SPM. Stroke length is not stated.
Are blades included?
The listing says eight blades, and a highlight line says nine. One of the three UK reviews says the blades were not in the box.
Our view
XIAZIR’s 21 V brushless kit is £79.99 and carries 4.4 from 1,752 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest sample here. The listing states two 4,000 mAh batteries, up to 3,500 SPM, and eight blades, plus glasses and gloves. Stroke and cutting depth are not stated. The item-weight field says 1.2 kg and does not say whether a battery was on the scale, so that figure is not comparable with the Stanley’s 4.6 kg. Reviews describe garden pruning and pallet work, and they also describe vibration, a battery that fades, and a saw that stops and will not restart for hours. The listing’s 60–90 minutes and the noise line have no measured baseline in this comparison. One review says one pack runs shorter than the other. It is the cordless record you can actually read, provided you ignore the untested runtime line and buy a blade for the cut you have.
Pros
- 4.4 from 1,752 reviews, the largest sample in this set
- Two 4,000 mAh batteries and a brushless claim
- Up to 3,500 SPM and eight blades claimed
- Reviews cover pruning and pallet work
Cons
- Stroke and cutting depth are not stated
- Reviews describe batteries that fade and a saw that will not restart for hours
- The 1.2 kg field may not include a battery
- 60–90 minutes and the noise line are untested listing claims
Best for: Cordless pruning or pallet work away from a socket when you want the largest review file and two stated 4,000 mAh packs.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a stated stroke, a weighed kit, or a runtime this comparison has not measured.
Specifications
- Model
- XIAZIR 21 V brushless kit
- Brand
- XIAZIR
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,752)
- Power
- 21 V cordless
- Speed
- Up to 3,500 SPM
- Blades
- 8 claimed
- Supply
- 2 × 4,000 mAh
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
Common questions
How long does the listing say the batteries last?
The listing claims a 1.5 hour charge and 60–90 minutes of cutting. Reviews also say batteries fade in storage and that one pack runs shorter than the other.
What is the stated weight?
The item-weight field says 1.2 kg. The listing does not say whether that includes a battery.
Does it state a stroke length?
No. It states up to 3,500 SPM, a brushless motor, and eight blades. Stroke and cutting depth are not stated.
Our view
WORKPRO’s 710 W corded saw is the closest paper twin to the DEKOPRO: 20 mm stroke, up to 2,800 SPM, and listing claims of 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal, at 2.1 kg and £43.99. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 542 reviews, the deepest corded sample in this set. The box lists two 8 TPI wood blades, two 24 TPI metal blades, and a hex key, and no case. Several UK reviews say the blade falls out of the clamp, including with other new blades, and one says the saw ejects the blade if it jams. Reviewers also say a moving branch stops the cut. The voltage field says 220 V and does not name a BS plug, and the blade-length field says 152 cm, which does not match blades described only by TPI. Treat the clamp as something you test with the power off, and plan on a separate coarse blade if the free ones bend.
Pros
- 4.4 from 542 reviews, the deepest corded sample here
- 20 mm stroke, 2.1 kg, and claims of 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal
- Two 8 TPI wood blades and two 24 TPI metal blades
Cons
- Several reviews say the blade falls out, including with new blades
- One review says a jam ejects the blade
- Voltage field says 220 V and no BS plug is named
- Blade-length field says 152 cm
Best for: A corded fence or pallet job when you want the largest corded review file and you will tug the blade before every cut.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a clamp that reviews do not describe as letting go, or a named BS plug.
Specifications
- Model
- WORKPRO 710 W corded saw
- Brand
- WORKPRO
- Price
- ∼£44
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(542)
- Power
- 710 W corded
- Stroke
- 20 mm
- Speed
- Up to 2,800 SPM
- Blades
- 8 TPI and 24 TPI
- Supply
- 220 V listed
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Shoe
- Adjustable
- Case
- No
Common questions
What is in the box?
One corded saw, two 8 TPI wood blades, two 24 TPI metal blades, and a hex key. A case is not included.
What voltage does the listing state?
The voltage field says 220 V. A BS plug is not named. The blade-length field says 152 cm, which conflicts with blades described only by TPI.
Do reviewers say the blade stays in?
Several UK reviews say the blade falls out, including with other new blades, and one says the saw ejects the blade if it jams.
Our view
At £34.99 the DEKOPRO is a 710 W corded saw with a 20 mm stroke and a stated speed of up to 2,800 strokes per minute. Across 153 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.4, and on 15 October 2026 it was rank 1 in Reciprocating Saws, which is a sales rank rather than a cut test. The listing claims 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal, and the box is two wood blades, two metal blades, and a hex key, with no case. Reviewers describe the supplied blades as flimsy, and the clamp is mentioned as a place where a blade can fall out, so tug the blade before you start. One review says the motor ran hot after a short cut. The bullets say it is for 230–240 V UK homes, but a BS 1363 plug is not named, so check the plug in the box. It is a light mains saw for fence boards and pallets if you stay near a socket and fit a better blade for anything thicker than the free ones.
Pros
- 20 mm stroke and up to 2,800 SPM at 710 W for £34.99
- Listing claims 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal
- 4.4 from 153 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Two wood blades, two metal blades, and a hex key
Cons
- Reviews mention a blade falling out of the clamp
- Supplied blades described as flimsy
- A BS 1363 plug is not named
- One review of a motor that ran hot after a short cut
Best for: A corded cut on fence boards, pallets, or thin sheet when you want a stated 20 mm stroke at £34.99 and can check the plug.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a named BS plug, a carry case, or a clamp that reviews do not mention walking out.
Specifications
- Model
- DEKOPRO 710 W corded saw
- Brand
- DEKOPRO
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(153)
- Power
- 710 W corded
- Stroke
- 20 mm
- Speed
- Up to 2,800 SPM
- Blades
- 2 wood, 2 metal
- Supply
- 240 V mains
- Weight
- 2.58 kg
- Shoe
- Adjustable
- Case
- No
Common questions
Is this saw cordless?
No. The listing says corded electric, 710 W and 240 V, and the bullets say it is for 230–240 V UK homes. A BS 1363 plug is not named.
What blades are in the box?
The listing includes two wood blades, two metal blades, and a hex key. It does not include a carry case.
What stroke and depth does it state?
20 mm stroke, up to 2,800 SPM, 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal. Those depths are the listing’s claims.
Our view
Extbtfor’s 850 W saw is £62.99, with a 28 mm stroke, a stated 0–2,800 SPM, and 230 V on the listing. The star line is 4.3 from 19 reviews. It shares model DF7002 with the cheaper Enventor, but the weight here is 2.95 kg and the kit is not the same. The package line and the included-components line disagree on whether you get one carbon brush or two, and on how the 225 mm stainless blade sits beside the wood and metal blades. A case is not in the package list. Reviews in this batch include bent supplied blades, and one review describes a saw that died after days or weeks, which is a single report rather than a rate. The bullets do not state a rotating handle, even though a cutting-angle field says 360 degrees. At this price you are paying more than the Enventor for a thinner review file and a box list that fights itself.
Pros
- 28 mm stroke, 0–2,800 SPM, and 230 V stated
- 2.95 kg, lighter than the Enventor DF7002 listing
- Wood, metal, and a 225 mm stainless blade are named
Cons
- £62.99 with 4.3 from 19 reviews
- Brush count disagrees: one line says one, another says two
- Supplied blades bend in reviews, and one saw is said to have died early
- No case, and a rotating handle is not in the bullets
Best for: A 28 mm corded saw only if you have checked the brush count and the 225 mm blade on this ASIN before you pay £62.99.
Less suitable: Anyone who can use the Enventor’s case and eight blades at £41.69, or who wants more than 19 reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Extbtfor 850 W 28 mm
- Brand
- Extbtfor
- Price
- ∼£63
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(19)
- Power
- 850 W corded
- Stroke
- 28 mm
- Speed
- 0–2,800 SPM
- Blades
- Wood, metal, 225 mm
- Supply
- 230 V mains
- Weight
- 2.95 kg
- Case
- No
Common questions
Does it include a case?
A question on the listing asks about a case. The package list does not include one.
How many carbon brushes are listed?
The package line says one carbon brush. The included-components line says two. Both lines include wood blades, metal blades, and a 225 mm stainless blade.
Does the handle angle change?
The listing asks the question. The bullets do not state a 90° or 180° turn. Cutting-angle field says 360 degrees without explaining the handle.
Our view
EZUVITA lists an 850 W corded saw at £50.99 with a 28 mm stroke, a six-speed dial, and up to 2,800 SPM. amazon.co.uk shows 4.0 from 25 reviews. The kit adds a bag, spare carbon brushes, two 240 mm pruning blades, two 152 mm wood blades, and two 152 mm bi-metal metal blades. The listing says the handle turns 90° each way and the pivoting shoe moves without a tool. Reviews do not agree: some say the shoe moves, and one says it jammed. A separate review says the saw failed after a few cuts, so the dial and the pruning blades are not a reliability claim. No wood or metal depth in millimetres is stated, and neither is the voltage. Use it when you want those pruning blades in the box and you can accept a split report on the shoe.
Pros
- 28 mm stroke and a six-speed dial
- Two 240 mm pruning blades in the box
- Carry bag and spare carbon brushes
- Handle stated to turn 90° each way
Cons
- 4.0 from 25 reviews
- Reviews disagree on whether the shoe moves
- One review says it failed after a few cuts
- No cutting depth and no voltage stated
Best for: Garden limbs when you want 240 mm pruning blades and a 28 mm stroke in the same corded kit.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs reviews to agree on the shoe, or a depth figure in millimetres.
Specifications
- Model
- EZUVITA 850 W with dial
- Brand
- EZUVITA
- Price
- ∼£51
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(25)
- Power
- 850 W corded
- Stroke
- 28 mm
- Speed
- 2,800 SPM, dial
- Blades
- 6 blades
- Supply
- Mains
- Weight
- 3.28 kg
- Shoe
- Pivoting
- Case
- Bag
Common questions
What comes in the kit?
The listing includes the saw, two 240 mm pruning blades, two 152 mm wood blades, two 152 mm bi-metal metal blades, a carry bag, and two carbon brushes.
Can the handle and shoe be adjusted?
The listing says the handle turns 90° each way and the pivoting shoe adjusts without a tool. Reviews disagree: some say the shoe moves, one says it jammed.
Is there a stated cutting depth?
No. Stroke is 28 mm and speed is up to 2,800 SPM. A wood or metal depth in millimetres is not stated.
Our view
ABNBO lists a 20 V brushless cordless saw at £47.49, with a speed field of 2,700 and a stated weight of 2.35 kg. amazon.co.uk shows 3.9 from 36 reviews, the lowest star line in this set. The bullets say two 20 V 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger, while the battery-count field says two 12 V batteries, and the wattage field says 40 W. Stroke is not stated. The included-components line says three wood and three metal blades; one review says those six blades were not supplied, and others call the blades poor. Reviews split between garden work on apple trees and a saw that shed pieces. Those contradictions sit on the listing itself, so the brushless word is not enough for you to settle what is in the box.
Pros
- Title and bullets describe a 20 V brushless saw
- Bullets claim two 20 V 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger
- 36 reviews, enough to show a split rather than a single line
Cons
- 3.9 from 36 reviews, the lowest star line here
- Wattage field says 40 W and the battery-count field says 12 V
- One review says six blades were not supplied, and others call them poor
- Reviews include pieces falling off, and stroke is not stated
Best for: A cordless garden cut only if the seller confirms 20 V packs, not the 12 V and 40 W fields.
Less suitable: Anyone who wants one voltage story, a stated stroke, or blades the reviews do not call poor.
Specifications
- Model
- ABNBO 20 V brushless saw
- Brand
- ABNBO
- Price
- ∼£47
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(36)
- Power
- 20 V cordless
- Speed
- 2,700 SPM
- Blades
- 6 claimed
- Supply
- 2 × 2.0 Ah
- Weight
- 2.35 kg
Common questions
Is the motor 40 W?
The wattage field says 40 W. The title and bullets describe a 20 V brushless saw. Use the 20 V description and treat 40 W as a conflicting field.
What batteries does the listing specify?
The bullets say two 20 V 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger. The battery-count field says two 12 V batteries. Those lines disagree.
Are six blades included?
The included-components line says three wood and three metal blades. One review says six blades were not supplied, and others call the blades poor.
How we compared
Ten amazon.co.uk listings were scored on 15 October 2026. The figure is editorial, from 0 to 100. It is not the star rating multiplied by 20, and it is not a laboratory cut. Stars, review volume, stated spec, and price and kit are the four positive parts. Deductions cover a thin review sample, a blade that leaves the clamp, flimsy starter blades, an early failure, a shoe the reviews disagree on, a battery that fades, and a field that fights the bullets. XIAZIR and DEKOPRO both score 63. The top pick is XIAZIR because 1,752 reviews beat 153. The best value is DEKOPRO at about £34.99.
1
Stars
32%Amazon stars divided by 5, multiplied by 30, and rounded half up. A 4.6 becomes 28 points. A 4.4 becomes 26. A 3.9 becomes 23. The weight here is that part scaled so the four positive parts sum to 100.
2
Review volume
23%1,000 or more reviews take 22 points on the sheet. The bands then step through 400, 100, 30, 20 and 10 reviews. Under 10 reviews score 0 on volume. Fewer than 30 reviews also draw a separate deduction.
3
Stated spec
29%Points for a stated stroke, one speed figure, a stated cutting depth, blades named with a count or TPI, and a BS plug or cells whose amp-hours match the bullets. A field that fights the bullets subtracts inside this block. The block cannot go below 0.
4
Price and kit
16%Shelf price on 15 October 2026, plus a case or bag, two batteries whose count agrees, a named Stanley V20 claim, or a handle turn the bullets state. The kit block is capped. A low price does not cancel a missing stroke or a conflicting field.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Reciprocating saw buying guide
Decide whether you can stay on a lead before you compare the shelf price. A corded 710 W saw and a cordless kit are not the same purchase. Read the stroke, the blades in the box, and the review count beside the stars. Prices below are the ten amazon.co.uk listings captured on 15 October 2026, not a market average. We did not run a lab test.
What is a reciprocating saw?
A reciprocating saw, a sabre saw in UK catalogues, drives a straight blade in a short push-pull stroke. In this amazon.co.uk batch it is the tool for wood, thin metal, PVC and garden limbs. It is not a finish saw, and it is not a chainsaw. A Scorpion powered handsaw and a drill attachment were taken out of the set. Shoppers here are choosing corded saws at about £35 to £63 or cordless kits at about £36 to £110.
Best for
- A householder with one fence, deck or pallet run who can stay on a lead
- A gardener away from a socket who will stop before felling
Not ideal for
- Felling, a limb you cannot control, or any cut near overhead lines
- Anyone who needs a DeWalt or Makita battery fit, which these listings do not show
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Trusting the included blade
Reviews often call the free blades flimsy, and several corded saws are grouped with blades that bend on posts or green wood. Fit a coarse wood blade or a pruning blade for branches, and 18 TPI or 24 TPI where you are cutting metal. Tug the blade before you start if reviews say the clamp lets go.
- 2
Reading the stars without the count
A 4.6 from seven reviews is not a stronger result than 4.4 from 542. WORKPRO is 4.4 from 542. XIAZIR is 4.4 from 1,752. Rivlox is 4.6 from seven, and Enventor is 4.6 from 16. Keep the count beside the stars.
- 3
Treating a conflicting field as settled
Do not settle Draper’s Brushless field, ABNBO’s 40 W line, WORKPRO’s 152 cm blade field, or Stanley’s battery count. Stanley’s title says one 2.0 Ah battery and a 2 A charger. The components line says two 2.0 Ah batteries and a 1.25 A charger. Do not guess that a battery is DeWalt or Makita.
What to weigh up
Power source, stroke and depth
HighPower source is the first decision. A corded 710 W or 850 W saw suits a cut you can keep on a lead. A cordless kit suits a cut away from a socket. In this set the corded 710 W saws are DEKOPRO, Draper and WORKPRO, all with a 20 mm stroke. The corded 850 W saws are Enventor, EZUVITA and Extbtfor, all with a 28 mm stroke. The cordless listings do not state a stroke. Only Stanley Fatmax V20 claims a battery platform, and only with Stanley V20. No listing here shows a DeWalt or Makita fit.
Blades, stars and listing conflicts
HighBlades and the review file come after the stroke. Coarse wood or a pruning blade is for branches. Where a metal blade is listed, 18 TPI or 24 TPI is the figure to look for. Reviews often call the free blades flimsy, so plan a better blade than the starter ones. UK sellers describe a universal half-inch shank for most sabre blades. Stanley alone says its saw takes T and U blades. Blades are not on Stanley’s included-components line, and one review says the kit had no blades.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Garden cuts away from a socket
You want a cordless kit and a coarse blade, and you should stop before felling. The XIAZIR at about £79.99 states two 4,000 mAh batteries and up to 3,500 SPM, at 4.4 from 1,752 reviews. Stroke is not stated.
Stanley V20 already owned
You already want Stanley V20 batteries. This is the only platform match in the set, at about £110, with 0–3,000 SPM and 4.6 from 10 reviews. The title and the components line disagree on whether one battery or two are in the box.
Common questions about reciprocating saws
Which reciprocating saw is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the XIAZIR 21 V brushless kit at about £79.99. It ties the DEKOPRO on an editorial score of 63, and 1,752 amazon.co.uk reviews break the tie against 153. The listing states two 4,000 mAh batteries and up to 3,500 strokes per minute. Stroke and cutting depth are not stated. Reviews also describe batteries that fade and a saw that will not restart. The 60–90 minute line is an untested listing claim.
Which reciprocating saw is the best value?
The best value is the DEKOPRO 710 W corded saw at about £34.99. It scores 63, the same as the XIAZIR, with a 20 mm stroke, up to 2,800 SPM, and 4.4 from 153 reviews. The listing claims 115 mm in wood and 4 mm in metal. Reviews call the free blades flimsy, and a blade can fall out of the clamp. A BS 1363 plug is not named. Draper is about £34.90, nine pence less, and scores 53.
How much does a reciprocating saw cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these ten amazon.co.uk listings, captured on 15 October 2026, corded saws run from about £34.90 to about £62.99. Cordless kits that claim cells run from about £35.89 to about £79.99. The Stanley Fatmax V20 kit is about £110. A rule of thumb in other UK articles is that body-only trade saws often start above £70 before a battery. That figure is not a price in this table.
What should you check before you buy a reciprocating saw?
Start with the power source. A corded 710 W or 850 W saw suits a cut near a socket. A cordless kit suits a cut away from one. Only the Stanley Fatmax claims a platform, and only Stanley V20. Then read the stroke: 20 mm or 28 mm on the corded models here, and not stated on the cordless listings. Check the blades in the box, the review count beside the stars, and any field that fights the bullets.
Should you buy a corded or a cordless reciprocating saw?
Use a corded saw if you can stay on a lead. DEKOPRO, Draper and WORKPRO are 710 W with a 20 mm stroke. Enventor, EZUVITA and Extbtfor are 850 W with a 28 mm stroke. Use a cordless kit if the cut is away from a socket. UK mains are nominally 230 V and domestic plugs are BS 1363. Only Draper states a BS plug. Outdoors, use an RCD and one outdoor extension lead, fully unwound, not daisy-chained.
Will these cordless saws take DeWalt or Makita batteries?
No cordless saw in this set is shown to take DeWalt or Makita batteries. Rivlox’s page asks about DeWalt and the bullets do not say yes. Stanley says the 18 V pack fits other Stanley V20 tools, not another brand. ABNBO’s bullets say two 20 V 2.0 Ah batteries, while a field says two 12 V batteries and the wattage field says 40 W. Do not treat those conflicts as settled.
What safety rules apply to a reciprocating saw?
Unplug the saw or remove the battery before you change a blade. Use both hands, keep the shoe on the work, and stop if the blade jams. A one-off household cut is not the employer vibration duty. Work use still sits under PUWER 1998, set out in the PUWER and abrasive wheels note. HSE’s indicative figure for this tool class is 7–27 m/s², initial value 18 m/s². None of these ten listings prints its own measured vibration.
When should you call a professional instead of using this saw?
Call a professional near overhead lines, for a limb you cannot control, for felling, for a damaged cable or a clamp that will not hold, and for paid work that may need a vibration assessment. Do not cut a loose branch one-handed. A reciprocating saw here is for shrubs and small limbs you can control. A Stihl petrol chainsaw is a different comparison, and it is not a sabre blade for a loose branch.
Our verdict
The top pick is the XIAZIR 21 V brushless kit at about £79.99. It shares an editorial score of 63 with the DEKOPRO, and 1,752 amazon.co.uk reviews break the tie. Stroke is not stated, and reviews describe batteries that fade. The best value is the DEKOPRO 710 W corded saw at about £34.99: a 20 mm stroke, up to 2,800 SPM, and 4.4 from 153 reviews. Draper is about £34.90 and scores 53, because the listing gives no strokes-per-minute figure and a brushless field on a corded saw. These labels mean top pick and best value inside this amazon.co.uk set. They do not mean a lab test.
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DEKOPRO 710 W corded saw
Score 63 at about £34.99, with a 20 mm stroke and 4.4 from 153 reviews.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to reciprocating saws
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
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Sources
Public UK sources and the ten amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison. Listings captured 15 October 2026. Page updated October 2026.
- HSE, hand-arm vibration assessment (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- HSE, vibration calculator guide (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- HSE RR1182, reciprocating saw vibration measurements (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- BS EN 62841-2-11:2016+A11:2024 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Electrical Safety First, garden safety (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Frank Key, reciprocating saw hire sheet (retrieved 15.10.2026)
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