Rank #1 in Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec by Spec
DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool, Tool Only
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DEWALT 18V XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool (DCS355N-XJ) is the bare, tool-only version of DEWALT's 18V XR multi-tool. It is listed at £75.99 and rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6,182 ratings. It takes the number 1 spot in this guide, and the reason is not that its numbers are the biggest — it is that most of them agree with each other. The listing gives 18 volts, 22,000 RPM and a brushless motor, and 22,000 RPM sits inside the band the corded tools here quote (22,000–23,000 RPM), not the 40,000 RPM one rival advertises from a 250W motor.
One row still does not fit. The power source field on this listing says AC, while the product name, the "18V XR" wording, the included components ("DCS355N XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool 18V Bare Unit") and the battery row all describe a cordless tool. It is also sold as the tool only: "Batteries included? No", with batteries listed as required. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 6,182 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 | £75.99 (tool only) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 6,182 ratings |
| Power source (as listed) | AC |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
| Speed | 22,000 RPM |
| Wattage | 300 watts |
| Weight (as listed) | 1.1 kg |
| Batteries included? | No — supplied as the DCS355N bare unit |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Early days but up to now brilliant paid more for the DEWALT but you get what you pay for, buy quality and buy once hopefully”
Verified purchase“A good buy useful tool combo at a good price ( if you already have DEWALT batteries”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec by Spec.
Questions people ask
Does the DEWALT DCS355N come with a battery?
No. The listing's battery row says "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" and "Batteries included? No", and the included components are given as the DCS355N XR Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool 18V Bare Unit. It is sold as the tool only.
What speed does the DEWALT DCS355N run at?
The listing states 22,000 RPM, and the tool has a variable speed trigger so you can adjust it to the job.
Is the DEWALT DCS355N corded or cordless?
The name, the 18V XR branding, the 18 volts row and the included components all describe a cordless bare unit. The power source row, however, says AC — the same listing contradicts itself on this point.
How much does the DEWALT DCS355N cost?
£75.99 for the tool only, so batteries and a charger are extra if you do not already own DEWALT 18V batteries.
What do owners say about the DEWALT DCS355N?
The listing shows 4.8 out of 5 from 6,182 ratings. Of the ratings shown in the breakdown, 86 are 5-star and 2 are 1-star.
Does the DEWALT DCS355N have a quick-change blade system?
Yes. The listing describes a Quick-Change accessory clamp that lets you swap blades and attachments without additional tools.
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