Best Power Saws UK (2026) — Page 5

Pros

• Pendulum action speeds up cuts in wood and laminate
• Tool-free blade change saves time between jobs
• Supplied with a carrying case for storage and transport

Cons

• Corded design limits reach outdoors

Pros

• Compact and lightweight at just 1.7kg for easy handling
• 500W motor copes with everyday DIY wood and panel cutting
• Carrying case included for storage between jobs

Cons

• Less powerful than the PEL pendulum-action models

Pros

• Variable speed up to 2,600 SPM with 3 orbital settings for clean cuts
• Bevel cuts to 45 degrees left or right for angled joinery
• Body-only option works with any battery in the Makita 18V LXT range

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately

Pros

• 85mm cutting depth handles thick timber and worktops in one pass
• Corded professional motor gives consistent power on long jobs
• Robust build quality suited to daily trade use

Cons

• Corded design and heavier body than compact cordless saws

Pros

• XR Li-ion delivers fast cutting up to 3000 strokes per minute
• Keyless blade change for quick T-shank blade swaps
• Supplied with 2 x 5Ah batteries, charger and case

Cons

• Higher price than a bare-unit jigsaw

Pros

• Fuel brushless motor gives corded-level cutting power
• 165mm blade copes with common timber and sheet materials
• Carry bag included for site transport

Cons

• Body-only pricing on some bundles — check battery inclusion