Rank #5 in Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026: 10 Ranked, Spec by Spec
WORX WX696.9 20V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool, Body Only
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WORX WX696.9 is a cordless oscillating multi-tool, and it takes fifth place in this guide. It is the cheapest way into the WORX PowerShare battery system of the models here, with one catch stated plainly on the listing: £65.99 buys the tool body only, and the battery and charger are sold separately. The item highlight says so, and the box contents are five blades, a sanding pad and 30 sheets of sanding paper.
The finding on this one is a voltage that changes depending on which line of the page you read. The title says 20V. The product type field on the same listing reads "WORX 18V(20V Max) Sonicrafter Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool". That is one tool described with two different numbers in the same advert, and 20V is the marketing figure rather than the nominal pack voltage. The speed claims, by contrast, do line up: the bullet promises a switch between 5,000 and 18,000/min, and the spec fields give a minimum speed of 5,000 RPM and a maximum rotational speed of 18,000 RPM - though an oscillating tool swings its blade rather than rotating it, so RPM is the listing's wording, not ours. Weight is given as 1.2 kg, while a separate unit count field reads 1000.0 gram. The rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 393 ratings, and the star breakdown shown on the page adds up to 100 ratings (81 of them five stars) against that headline figure of 393. It ranks 11th in Amazon's Oscillating Tools category. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this tool and not from testing of our own.
How those 393 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 | £65.99 (tool only) |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 393 ratings |
| Voltage, as written in the title | 20V |
| Voltage, as written in the product type field | 18V (20V Max) (as listed) |
| Speed range | 5,000 to 18,000 per minute (listed as RPM) |
| Item weight | 1.2 kg |
| Unit count | 1000.0 gram (as listed) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11 in Oscillating Tools (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Most of my tools are now Worx, doesn't have the quick blade change function so a little faffing about with the Allen key.Like the idea having tools and several batteries that can be simply swapped around. Used this loads since I've had it nice feels sturdy and cuts nice and precise”
Verified purchase“Incredibly powerful with 6 full settings and halves between. Helped edge all my skirting board and great little sander too. Couldn't find better for the price. Noisy but that's to be expected with a multitool”
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 WORX WX696.9 come with a battery?
No. The listing calls it a body-only tool, the item highlight states that battery and charger are sold separately, and the included components are five blades, a sanding pad and 30 sheets of sanding paper.
Is this a 20V or an 18V tool?
Both numbers appear on the same listing. The title says 20V, while the product type field reads WORX 18V(20V Max) Sonicrafter Cordless Oscillating Multi-tool.
What speed does the WORX WX696.9 run at?
The bullet says you can switch between 5,000 and 18,000/min. The spec fields list a minimum speed of 5,000 RPM and a maximum rotational speed of 18,000 RPM.
What can it be used for?
The listing says it can cut, sand, scrape, remove grout and polish, and saw thin metals, masonry and siding, among other applications.
Do I have to use WORX blades on it?
No. The Universal Fit System is described as making the tool compatible with blades from most major brands.
What warranty is offered?
The manufacturer warranty description states three years when registered online.
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