Rank #4 in Best Jigsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
RYOBI RJS18BL-0 18V ONE+ Brushless Jigsaw (Body Only)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
At number 4 in our guide to jigsaws, the RYOBI 18V ONE+ Brushless Jigsaw is the cordless option that arrives without the thing that makes it cordless. The product name says 'Battery & Charger Excluded' and the specification agrees, listing the power source as 'Battery Powered'. The £139.99 buys the bare tool. If you already own Ryobi ONE+ batteries that is the whole point; if you don't, the 18 V battery and charger are a separate purchase that this listing never prices.
The specification sheet repeats the number 18 in two unrelated places — '18 Volts' for the battery platform and 'Number of Teeth: 18', which is a blade measurement on a tool the listing also describes as coming with 'Attachments' and a '1.0 count' of items. It carries two different model identifiers as well: the model number field reads 5133006499, while the item highlight names RJS18BL-0. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this jigsaw; we have not tested it ourselves.
How those 64 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £139.99 (bare tool — battery and charger excluded) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5, from 64 ratings |
| Power source | Battery Powered; 18 V ONE+ battery not included (as listed) |
| Speed | 3200 RPM |
| Item weight | 1.9 kg |
| Number of teeth | 18 (as listed) |
| Blade shape | Rectangular (as listed) |
| Model number | 5133006499, though the item highlight names RJS18BL-0 (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“So far so good. Though I've only used it to cut 1cm thick MDF.It did however make a very clean cut. I assume & believe it would be able to cut through much harder grain wood.Only 1 saw bit included though.”
Verified purchase“I have always used a mains-powered jigsaw, thinking that a cordless jigsaw couldn't possibly match it for power. I can only say that this Ryobi brushless jigsaw is absolutely brilliant. I don't know if the version with brushes might be less powerful but I am more than happy with this version. Moreover, the convenience and time saved by being cordless has surprised me and every DIY job is now more enjoyable.”
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 RYOBI 18V ONE+ brushless jigsaw come with a battery?
No. The product name states that battery and charger are excluded, and the power source is listed as 'Battery Powered', so the £139.99 buys the tool on its own.
Is the RYOBI jigsaw brushless?
Yes. 'Brushless' appears under Other Special Features and the item highlight repeats it as 'Brushless motor'. It describes the motor type, not a power output — this listing gives no wattage figure at all.
How fast does it cut?
The listing states 3200 RPM with a four-stage pendulum action and one-handed speed control. There is no wattage number because it runs from an 18 V battery rather than the mains.
What is in the box?
The listing says 'Attachments' under included components and '1.0 count' under unit count, with 1 item. It does not name the attachments; one reviewer notes that only one saw blade was included.
What does the 45 degree cutting angle refer to?
The specification lists a cutting angle of 45 degrees, which matches the bullet describing tool-free adjustment of the cutting bevel. The listing does not say whether that is the limit in one direction or both.
Which model number is this jigsaw?
The listing carries two: the model number field says 5133006499, while the item highlight refers to RJS18BL-0. Both appear on the same Amazon page for this product.
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