Rank #2 in Best Reciprocating Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Spec Table Lies
Bosch AdvancedRecip 18 Cordless Saw, Bare Unit
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bosch AdvancedRecip 18 is a bare cordless reciprocating saw in Bosch's 18 volt system. For £83.99 you get the saw, one saw blade and a cardboard box — the title says "Without Battery", and the scope of supply backs that up. It takes second place in this guide on the strength of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,948 ratings, which is the kind of volume that usually means the tool does what buyers expect.
The finding in this listing is in the spec table. Bosch gives the speed as 3.1 RPM. A reciprocating saw does not turn at 3.1 revolutions per minute, and it is not measured in revolutions per minute at all — the figure has lost a zero and is using the wrong unit. It is the only speed number on the page, so there is nothing in the listing to check it against. The table also says "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" next to a title that says the opposite, and lists a blade length of 23 millimetres and a cutting angle of 90 degrees with no adjustable shoe mentioned anywhere. Everything below comes from the Amazon listing as it is written, not from a test of our own.
How those 1,948 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £83.99 (saw only, no battery or charger) |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, from 1,948 ratings |
| Power source | Battery Powered, 18 Volts |
| Speed (as listed) | 3.1 RPM |
| Batteries (as listed) | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required |
| Item weight (as listed) | 2.16 kg |
| Included components | AdvancedRecip 18 saw, 1 x S 3456 XF saw blade, cardboard box |
| Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Quite heavy especially with a large 4 amp battery, but very effective with proper blades. I cut up a stubborn pallet, went through the nails easily. I've bought many Bosch 18v tools and this is one of the best. Highly recommended.”
Verified purchase“Very useful saw for cutting up appropriately sized branches and pallets for my wood stove. Easy to pop the blade in and remove. Feels sturdily made, not too heavy to use for an older lady, and good battery life.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Reciprocating Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Spec Table Lies.
Questions people ask
Does the Bosch AdvancedRecip 18 come with a battery?
No. The product name says "Without Battery" and the scope of supply lists only the saw, one S 3456 XF saw blade and a cardboard box. The spec table separately says "1 Lithium Ion batteries required", which describes what the tool needs to run rather than what arrives in the box.
What speed does the AdvancedRecip 18 run at?
The only speed figure in the Bosch listing is 3.1 RPM, in the spec table. That is the wrong unit for a reciprocating saw and implausibly low for any saw, so treat it as an error rather than a specification.
What can the Bosch AdvancedRecip 18 cut?
The bullet points claim deep cuts in wood, and also list steel, plastic, chipboard, rubber and plasterboard. They describe it as an ideal choice for cutting branches, beams, or flush cuts next to walls. The spec table's surface recommendation says wood.
Do you need tools to change the blade?
No. Keyless blade change is listed as a special feature of the AdvancedRecip 18.
What is in the box?
One AdvancedRecip 18 saw, one S 3456 XF saw blade (part 2 609 256 714) and cardboard packaging. No battery and no charger appear in the scope of supply.
How heavy is it?
The spec table gives 2.16 kg, which is the bare tool. Buyers who mention weight describe it going up once a large battery is fitted.
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