Rank #1 in Best Jigsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
DEWALT DCS335N-XJ 18V XR Brushless Body Grip Jigsaw (Bare Unit)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DEWALT DCS335N-XJ takes the top spot in this guide at £179.00, the highest price in the round-up, with 4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings. It is a body grip (barrel grip) 18V XR brushless jigsaw, sold as a bare unit: the included components field lists nothing but the tool itself. The listing gives its item weight as 2.1 kg, its blade speed as 3200 RPM, and a shoe bevel with detents at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°.
The finding on this particular sheet is a contradiction you can see without knowing anything about jigsaws. The name says "Bare Unit" and the box contains only the jigsaw, yet the spec table's battery field reads "1 Lithium Ion batteries required." — the same mismatch this guide flags elsewhere in the category, where a mains-powered tool is also described as needing a battery. The same table carries "Number of Teeth: 20" and "Blade Shape: Rectangular" for a jigsaw, plus "Specification Met: True", and the 772 ratings sit beside a star breakdown that adds up to 100 reviews (86 five-star, 8 four-star, 3 three-star, 3 one-star). Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any test we ran.
How those 772 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 | £179.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5, from 772 ratings |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 18 Volts |
| Speed | 3200 RPM (as listed) |
| Number of batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required (as listed) |
| Number of teeth | 20 (as listed) |
| Item weight | 2.1 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Thought I'd treat myself to a branded jigsaw as my "adli" one is naff, this on the other hand feels quality, yes it's far more expensive but you only live once. This is my first time using the "barrel" type jigsaw and it feels natural to use, it's much easier to control, doing tighter turns is a doddle, changing the blades is so easy too. I'm so glad I got this, it's my 2nd branded tool which is also a dewalt, it might sound daft but I feel more confident when using better tool.”
Verified purchase“Very pleased use it a lot little bit big in the hand but powerful and very controlled makes a perfect job with the right blades”
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
Does the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ come with a battery?
No. The product name calls it a Bare Unit and the included components are listed as '1 x DEWALT DCS335N XR Brushless Body Grip Jigsaw 18V Bare Unit'. The spec table in the same listing nevertheless says '1 Lithium Ion batteries required.'
What voltage does the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ run on?
The spec table lists 18 Volts, which matches the 18V XR in the DEWALT product name.
How fast does the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ cut?
The listing gives the speed as 3200 RPM. A jigsaw blade moves up and down rather than rotating, so that figure is quoted in the listing as RPM.
What bevel angles can the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ cut?
The all-metal keyless shoe bevel has detents at 0°, 15°, 30° and 45°, and the spec table lists a cutting angle of 45 Degrees.
How heavy is the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ?
The item weight field says 2.1 kg. The same listing names 'Lightweight' as one of its special features.
What is the DEWALT DCS335N-XJ rated?
4.7 out of 5 from 772 ratings. The star breakdown on the same listing totals 100 reviews: 86 five-star, 8 four-star, 3 three-star and 3 one-star.
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