Rank #3 in Best Reciprocating Saw 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Spec Table Lies
Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo Cordless Saw, 18V
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo is a bare 18 V cordless reciprocating saw at £49.99: no battery pack, no charger, just the tool and a wood blade. It sits third in this guide. It is the only saw here that is built to run on batteries you may already own, provided those batteries are from Einhell's Power X-Change family, and with 7,635 ratings averaging 4.5 out of 5 it is the most-reviewed tool in the round-up.
Both of its speed figures come from the same listing, and they cannot both be right. The spec table reads 4,500 RPM; the item highlight in that same entry reads up to 2,600 strokes/min. On a reciprocating saw the second kind of figure is the one that tells you how fast the blade moves, and 4,500 RPM would be a rotary-tool speed, not a sawing speed. The table also lists a 22 mm "Blade Length" — 22 mm is the stroke measurement carried in the product name, not the length of the blade, and the included blade is listed as a saw blade for wood. Elsewhere the table says "1 Lithium Ion batteries required" directly above a supply note stating the pack and charger are not included. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 7,635 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £49.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 7,635 ratings |
| Speed (spec table) | 4,500 RPM (as listed) |
| Speed (item highlight) | Up to 2,600 strokes/min |
| Blade Length (as listed) | 22 Millimetres — the stroke figure from the product name |
| Power source | Battery powered, 18 V lithium ion; no battery pack or charger supplied |
| Number of Batteries (as listed) | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required (as listed) |
| Item weight and dimensions | 1.59 kg; 16.3L x 3.1W x 6.5H centimetres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Easily my favourite tool. Used it to cut through very heavy MDF and a solid laminate kitchen worktop and wardrobes when renovating my house. It has gone through everything like butter and haven't even had to change the blade after several hours of use. Highly recommended.”
Verified purchase“Good quality tool - exceptional value for money. I have 4ah and 2ah batteries and get decent battery life with both. Supplied blade isnt fantastic but there are plenty of quality products available.”
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
Is a battery included with the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo?
No. The listing states supply without battery pack and battery charger, and describes the tool as a way to extend existing Power X-Change devices using compatible system batteries.
What speed does the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo run at?
The listing gives two different answers. The spec table says 4,500 RPM, while the item highlight in the same listing says up to 2,600 strokes/min. We report both because the same page carries both.
How long is the blade on the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo?
The spec table lists "Blade Length: 22 Millimetres", but 22 mm is the stroke measurement from the product name rather than a blade length. The included component is listed as a saw blade for wood, and blade changes are described as tool-free.
What can the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo cut?
The item highlight claims 10 cm cutting depth in wood and names wood, plastic and metal. The spec table's surface recommendation says wood.
How heavy is the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo?
The listing gives 1.59 kg, with item dimensions of 16.3L x 3.1W x 6.5H centimetres.
Do owners rate the Einhell TE-AP 18/22 Li Solo highly?
It carries 7,635 ratings averaging 4.5 out of 5. The star breakdown shown on the listing covers 100 of those ratings, of which 75 are five-star — a sample, not the full 7,635.
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