Best Cordless Jigsaws Under $150 (2026)

A brushless motor drives the blade without carbon brushes, so it wastes less energy as heat and stretches a battery further. The listing states longer runtime compared with the older DCS331, and a top speed of 3,200 strokes per minute cuts quickly through plywood and pine. A compact body gives good control on tight curves, and a bright LED lights up the line in dim garages.

The tradeoff is the bare tool listing. You pay for the saw alone, so it works out only if you already own 20V MAX batteries. Against the RYOBI ONE+ HP, the DEWALT offers a more refined feel and a broader pro platform, while the RYOBI's claim of 36 percent faster cutting appeals to homeowners. The CRAFTSMAN includes a battery but tops out at 2,500 strokes per minute.

Ownership: blade choice matters more than the saw. A fine-tooth blade gives clean veneer cuts, while a coarse blade rips pine fast. Keep the roller guide clean and lubricated, and replace worn blades promptly. A useful trick with any of these saws is to drill a relief hole at inside corners, which lets the blade turn without binding and stops the shoe from lifting off the work mid-cut.

A four-position orbital action tilts the blade forward on the upstroke, so higher settings cut faster in softwood and lower settings give cleaner cuts in plywood and laminate. The listing claims up to 36 percent faster cutting and 78 percent longer runtime compared with brushed models, figures that depend on the comparison saw and the battery. An easy-release lever swaps blades without tools.

The saw is a bare tool, and the cost of ownership is the ONE+ battery. If you already own packs, it is a bargain. Next to the DEWALT DCS334B, it gives up a little refinement but offers the same brushless efficiency and four orbital steps. The CRAFTSMAN offers only three orbital steps.

Ownership: use the lowest orbital setting for cabinet-grade cuts and the highest for rough pine. Keep the blade guide free of dust, and watch for blade wander in thick stock. ONE+ batteries are widely available and inexpensive, which keeps long-term costs low. Because the platform is shared with many other ONE+ tools, one set of batteries can serve the drill, the sander and this saw, which is how the real cost per tool drops over time.

The CMCS600D1 ships complete with a battery and charger, which is its main advantage over the bare tools in this roundup. A variable-speed trigger runs from 0 to 2,500 strokes per minute, and three orbital settings let you trade speed for finish. The beveling shoe tilts to 45 degrees for angled cuts in trim and shelving.

The tradeoff is performance. The 2,500 SPM top speed is lower than the DEWALT's 3,200 and the Greenworks' 3,000, and the motor is brushed in this listing, so runtime is shorter. Compared with the RYOBI, you gain a battery in the box but give up brushless efficiency. For occasional projects such as shelves, craft curves and holiday decorations, it is a complete and low-fuss option.

Ownership: a kit lets you start immediately, but the V20 battery family is narrower than DEWALT or RYOBI. Keep the shoe tight, and replace blades as soon as cuts wander. Check the bevel lock before angled cuts. Cutting a straight line is harder than it looks with a jigsaw, so clamp a straightedge to the work if you need a rip longer than a foot, since the blade tends to drift toward the softer grain.

A 1 inch stroke length means the blade travels farther on each cycle, which clears sawdust and cuts thicker stock faster than a short-stroke saw. Combined with 3,000 strokes per minute and a brushless motor, it is a capable cutter in the sub-$150 category. The tool-free blade clamp and LED light round out the features.

The real distinction is the kit: a 4.0Ah battery that doubles as a USB power bank adds value beyond the saw. Compared with the DEWALT DCS334B, the Greenworks gives you a battery in the box but a smaller platform. Compared with the CRAFTSMAN CMCS600D1, it adds brushless efficiency and a longer stroke.

Ownership: Greenworks batteries work across the 24V line, which covers outdoor tools as well. Do not leave the battery in a hot car, and clean the blade clamp regularly. Pick coarse blades for rough cuts to take advantage of the stroke. The Greenworks battery is large enough that a full charge can run a long afternoon of shelf and trim cuts, and the USB port means it also charges a phone on a job site.

A 7/8 inch stroke is shorter than the Greenworks' 1 inch, but the variable speed from 800 to 3,000 strokes per minute gives a wide range for different materials. A tool-free clamp swaps blades quickly, and the LED keeps the cut line visible. At the lowest relative price in this roundup, it is aimed at occasional users.

The tradeoff is brand depth. The platform is smaller and parts are less available, and the listing does not state a brushless motor. Compared with the CRAFTSMAN, it offers a faster top speed but no stated orbital settings. For craft projects and simple home cuts, it is a sensible entry.

Ownership: spare batteries may be harder to find, so buy two if you cut often. Keep blades sharp and store the battery partly charged. Check that the clamp holds a blade firmly, since a loose blade wanders and breaks. Check blade length against the stroke: a blade shorter than the stroke plus the thickness of the stock will clip the shoe, so buy blades matched to the saw.