Rank #5 in Best Jigsaw 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Wattage Numbers That Don't Add Up
RYOBI R18JS-0 18V ONE+ Jigsaw (Body Only)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The RYOBI 18V ONE+ Jigsaw, model R18JS-0, is fifth in this guide at £61.59, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,587 ratings. It is a cordless body-only tool: the listing says outright that it is sold without a battery or charger, and that it takes any battery in the 18V ONE+ system. One reviewer recommends fitting a 5Ah pack to get the full service out of it, which is the same buying decision the listing leaves to the reader.
The numbers that do not behave are the usual ones for this category. The wattage field reads 4500 Milliwatts — 4.5 watts — on a tool the same page calls an 18-volt, battery-powered machine. The specification table also says 1 lithium ion battery is required, on a page whose own bullets say the battery is excluded. And the dimensions field gives a height of 90.6cm for a tool it lists at 2.1kg. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing, not from any testing of our own.
How those 1,587 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 | £61.59 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,587 ratings |
| Wattage (as listed) | 4500 Milliwatts |
| Batteries required (as listed) | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required |
| Battery and charger | Not included — sold as a body only tool |
| Stroke length | 25mm; cutting capacity 101mm in wood, 6mm in steel |
| Blade speed | 1100–3000 s/min, 4 pendulum settings |
| Item dimensions (as listed) | 35.4L x 10.6W x 90.6H centimetres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I was very surprised ! This is a professional quality tool very powerful , make sure you buy one of the bigger 5ah batteries to get the full service”
Verified purchase“Looked forward to using jigsaw able to use free hand . But did expect to have the guide and locking screws included in the price as been collecting several Ryobi cordless tools for my son . As a surprise. Would like he'll in acquiring missing items. That you David?”
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+ Jigsaw come with a battery and charger?
No. The listing describes the R18JS-0 as a body only tool sold without a battery or charger, although the same listing's specification table says 1 lithium ion battery is required.
What does the wattage figure mean on this listing?
The wattage field reads 4500 Milliwatts, which is 4.5 watts, on a machine the same page describes as 18 volts and battery powered.
How thick a material will the RYOBI R18JS-0 cut?
Up to 101mm in wood and 6mm in steel, with a 25mm stroke length.
Can the blade speed be adjusted?
Yes. The listing quotes 1100 to 3000 strokes per minute, 4 pendulum adjustments and a keyless blade clamp.
What angle can the base be set to?
Up to 45 degrees of angled cuts, using the adjustable aluminium base.
What is included in the box?
The included components field names 1x wood blade and nothing else; one reviewer says he expected a guide and locking screws to be in the price.
Comments
Reader comments are not checked against the manufacturer's claims above.
No comments yet
Be the first to add something we missed — a price change, a spec that turned out wrong, or how one of these held up.
Leave a comment
No account needed. Own one of these? Tell other readers how it actually performed.