There are so many varieties of jigsaws that the question of which one is best suited to your needs can be stupid.
Do I need a wired or wireless tool? Is it easy to change blades? What power will be optimal? These are just three of a million questions that can be asked when choosing the best electric jigsaws of 2020 for price / quality.
We have tried to make it as easy as possible for you to choose a jigsaw for your home and garden and have compiled a rating of jigsaws in 2020 for price and quality. It is based on ratings made by users of Yandex.Market, as well as reviews on various specialized sites.
Which jigsaw is best to choose for home
Stroke frequency adjustment
This is an indicator of the number of up-and-down cycles that the tool completes per minute.
Although this adjustment is not always necessary for woodworking, it will be useful if a jigsaw is used to cut metals, where slower speeds provide better cutting. Also, reducing the speed will be useful when performing complex curly cuts.
Engine power
The higher the power, the greater the cutting ability of a jigsaw. For simple homework, a device with a power of 500 watts is quite enough. But the stock, as they say, does not pull a pocket.
Cut depth
This indicator depends on the material with which you have to work. The standard cut depth for wood and plastic is 70 mm, when working with metal - 6 mm, when working with aluminum - 10 mm. Some jigsaws may have a slightly deeper cut, but this is not always good, because the deeper the action, the greater the likelihood of bending and breaking the blade.
Wired or wireless jigsaw
Wireless models are not as powerful as their wired counterparts. And if you buy a jigsaw for frequent use and complex work, then the wired model is best suited because it can easily handle all cutting operations.
If you belong to those craftsmen who prefer to always have a spare tool, then a cordless jigsaw will be a good choice.
Comfort-enhancing features
These include: the presence of a backlight for the cut and the laser pointer, a protective screen, the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner for quick collection of garbage remaining after cutting, keyless replacement of the file, the angle of the jigsaw base at an angle to the surface (up to 45 degrees). All these options increase the cost of the tool, but make the work faster and easier.
And now let's move on from the theory to the existing versions of the “for home for the family” jigsaws.
Top 10 best jigsaws in 2020
10. DeWALT DW331K
Price - 11 609 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 701 W
- speed 3100 strokes / min
- swing motion
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 2.8 kg
Do not let the deceptively lightweight construction of this jigsaw fool you. It is assembled with high quality, which DeWalt is famous for, and is quite powerful, in addition, it has the ability to tilt the sole in both directions by 45 degrees.
The rubberized handle lies in the hand like a glove, and users praise the DW331K for the most convenient quick file change system. It is enough to bend the lock so that the old file falls out, and after you insert a new one, it will fix itself. Working with such a jigsaw is a pleasure if it were not for its “biting” price.
pros: minimal vibration, even cut, soft start, which increases the accuracy of cutting.
Minuses: there is no illumination of the working area, it is expensive.
9. BOSCH AdvancedCut 50
It costs 9,640 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power is 500 W
- Modification 0 603 3C8 120
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 1.6 kg
The AdvancedCut 50 model is a strong middling among other jigsaws in terms of power and weight. But her equipment is solid and rich. It includes: protection against chips, two limiters for cutting depth (21 and 35 mm), a case, a saw blade and a protective cover for it, as well as a cover for removing dust and an adapter for the guide rail.
Thanks to the anti-vibration system, the jigsaw is sawing gently and at the same time evenly, and the reliable steel sole can be tilted by 45 °. If you need a good, durable jigsaw for your home or garage, it’s better to choose a better option than the BOSCH AdvancedCut 50. But for professional work, its power is not enough.
pros: smooth cut, convenient change of files, enters the tree like a knife in oil, even without strong pressure.
Minuses: low cutting speed.
8. BLACK + DECKER KS801SEK
The average price is 4,109 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 550 W
- speed 1500 - 3000 strokes / min
- swing motion
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
If you need an inexpensive jigsaw for your home, then it is in front of you. The power of this model is more than enough for everyday tasks: sawing chipboard, scrap metal roofing, etc.
KS801SEK includes all the features that you will be looking for in a jigsaw, including a 45-degree tilt of the sole and the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner.
pros: convenient switching of stroke frequency modes, quick-detachable mount for any files.
Minuses: a short wire (1 meter), the file stops slowly, after completion of work it still “jumps” in the context of a couple of seconds, you cannot separately adjust the speed and the swingarm.
7. PATRIOT LS 650 2018
Sold for 2 769 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 570 W
- speed 800 - 3000 strokes / min
- swing motion
- Modification 190 30 1710
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 1.9 kg
Surprisingly, such a budget model has a backlight, which is absent in many more expensive jigsaws.
And the PATRIOT tool boasts the presence of 5 steps of the pendulum stroke, a convenient rubberized handle, the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner and even cut. A great option for home, cottage and garage.
pros: convenient and reliable fastening of the file, low noise and vibration, low price with good quality tools.
Minuses: An uncomfortable protective shield in front, but it can be removed.
6. Hanskonner HJS0811LPE
The average cost is 4,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power is 800 W
- speed 500 - 3000 strokes / min
- swing motion
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 3 kg
Hanskonner does not have as much jigsaw selection as other manufacturers, but this manufacturer emphasizes that quality is more important than quantity.
The HJS0811LPE is a versatile jigsaw that provides optimum cutting results with a number of useful features, such as LED backlighting for the work area, 45-degree tilt of the sole, the ability to connect a vacuum cleaner and a four-stage swingarm.
In reviews, users praise this model for power, molded outsole and high-quality assembly.
pros: a long 4-meter cord, a comfortable rubberized handle.
Minuses: heavy.
5. AEG PST 500 X
In stores, it costs from 5 563 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 450 W
- speed 3680 strokes / min
- swing motion
- keyless fastening of a file
- weight 1.6 kg
To ensure optimal results, AEG has taken care to reduce the time you spend on small steps with a jigsaw, such as changing blades. This model is equipped with a convenient quick-clamp fastening of the file, so changing it is a matter of a few seconds.
A long 4-meter PST 500 X network cable will allow you to do without an extension cord, and the illumination and airflow of the cutting location will provide maximum comfort in work.
pros: There is a 45-degree tilt of the sole, compact, comfortable in the hand, easy to guide and guide.
Minuses: low power, no speed control, heats up during operation.
4. Bort BPS-18LI-Q
Can be purchased for 7 377 rubles.
Specifications:
- cordless jigsaw
- speed 3000 strokes / min
- swing motion
- Modification 93720384
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
There are not so many options for high-quality cordless jigsaws in the Russian market, and the Bort BPS-18LI-Q is among the top ten options.
It has a good rating on Yandex.Market, users like cutting accuracy, ease and ease of use, as well as good build quality. Choose the material that matches the speed settings and get the perfect result every time.
pros: slight vibration, charges quickly, works for about half an hour on a single charge.
Minuses: It is hardly suitable for serious work - there will not be enough power.
3. BOSCH EasyCut 12
It is offered at a price of 8 550 rubles.
Specifications:
- cordless jigsaw
- speed 4100 strokes / min
- Modification 06033C9020
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 1 kg
If you are considering what kind of cordless jigsaw to buy for small homework, pay attention to this model. It is lightweight, compact, does not slip in the hand thanks to the rubberized handle and is equipped with an anti-vibration system.
EasyCut 12 easily cuts dry and wet wood, provides a neat and thin cut, and can also replace a reciprocating saw. Moreover, the canvas that comes with the kit is of high quality, which distinguishes this jigsaw from many “colleagues” that are similar in price.
Please note that the Easy Series tools are not designed for professional and heavy work. But for small carpentry work, they will fit perfectly.
pros: with such a tool it is convenient to crawl into the most inconvenient places during repair, excellent build quality.
Minuses: the battery runs out quickly, so it is advisable to buy a second one, the selection of files is small and they are expensive.
2. Metabo STE 100 QUICK
It costs an average of 7,689 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 710 W
- speed 1000 - 3100 strokes / min
- swing motion
- Modification 601100500
- keyless fastening of a file
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 2 kg
Metabo power tools are renowned for their reliability, longevity and a rich selection of options. And the STE 100 QUICK is no exception.
One of the best electric jigsaws of 2020 has a long 4-meter cord, its molded sole can tilt 45 °, and among the useful features can be noted maintaining a constant stroke frequency. This function allows you to avoid uneven cuts when performing very delicate work.
Features are standard for most semi-professional electric jigsaws, such as connecting a vacuum cleaner and quick-clamp attachment of files.
pros: minimal vibration during operation, does not overheat, quick and easy blade replacement.
Minuses: case included, although convenient, but flimsy, made of plastic.
1. Makita 4329X1
In Russian retail, it costs from 4,039 rubles.
Specifications:
- manual jigsaw
- power 450 W
- speed 500 - 3100 strokes / min
- swing motion
- stroke frequency adjustment
- weight 1.9 kg
“Five out of five points!” - unanimously awarded Yandex.Market users of this model. Why, then, was the 4329X1 who led the selection of the best jigsaws in terms of price and quality?
It is easy to find spare parts for it, the quality of the Makita brand is time-tested, the cut is smooth, fast and not too dusty. The quality of materials and workmanship is high, and the molded outsole can tilt 45 degrees. The cord is not too long - only 2 meters, so you may need an extension cord during operation.
pros: 5 files included, slight vibration, the handle rests comfortably in the hand.
Minuses: noisy, no case included.
