Rank #6 in Best Jigsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
Bosch PST 800 PEL Corded Jigsaw, 530 W, in Case
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bosch PST 800 PEL is a corded jigsaw with a 530 W motor, supplied in a plastic case for £59.00. It takes the number 6 spot in this guide with a 4.7 rating from 2,657 Amazon reviews — a strong score, and one of the higher review counts in the round-up.
What makes this listing worth reading closely is the same fault that runs through the category: the spec table does not agree with itself. Power source is listed as "Corded" and voltage as 230 Volts, which is mains voltage. In the same table, the listing states "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" and puts "Brushless" under other special features. A tool that runs from a 230 V mains cable and a lithium-ion battery is one or the other, not both — and a jigsaw that needs a battery is not the corded model described at the top of its own ficha. The cutting claims are more concrete: straight and curved cuts up to 80 mm in many materials, a 45-degree cutting angle and a 2 kg body. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product, not from any test of ours.
How those 2,657 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £59.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 2,657 ratings |
| Power source | Corded (as listed) |
| Wattage | 530 watts |
| Voltage | 230 Volts (as listed) |
| Batteries required | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (as listed) |
| Other special features | Brushless (as listed) |
| Maximum cut | Straight and curved cuts up to 80 mm in many materials |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Got this to cut laminate flooring and MDF boards as we are doing some DIY renovations around the house. Borrowed a cheap one off my friend initially but decided to buy my own and this Bosch jigsaw cuts like butter compared to the cheap one I borrowed. The clear plastic guide is extra handy on keeping my lines straight though it does get covered in saw dust quickly as I don't have the vacuum attachment. Got a pack of Bosch jigsaw blades with this and it has made the DIY job easier!”
Verified purchase“Nice.Smooth, straight cutting and quieter than my old generic brand jigsaw.Did about 3metres of cutting on soft alloy aluminium (3mm thickness). Butter.The alignment guide is spot on”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Jigsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Is the Bosch PST 800 PEL corded or battery-powered?
The listing gives Power source as "Corded" and Voltage as 230 Volts, and in the same table says "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" — the two entries do not match.
How much power does the Bosch PST 800 PEL have?
The listing states 530 watts.
What can the Bosch PST 800 PEL cut?
According to the listing, straight and curved cuts up to 80 mm in many materials, with a 45-degree cutting angle.
What comes in the box with the Bosch PST 800 PEL?
The listing lists one saw blade T 144 D, an anti-splinter guard, CutControl, a saw blade storage compartment, a transparent protective cover and a plastic case.
Does the Bosch PST 800 PEL have a brushless motor?
The listing puts "Brushless" under other special features, while also describing the tool as corded at 230 Volts.
How is the Bosch PST 800 PEL rated by buyers?
4.7 out of 5 from 2,657 ratings on the Amazon listing.
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