How strongly 4 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- Exceptional cutting performance with 2-5/8" cut capacity
- Well-balanced ergonomic design despite 11.1 lb weight
- Electric brake stops blade immediately after trigger release
- Most expensive option on this list at $499-$630
- Heavier than most at 11.1 lbs
- High-capacity battery sold separately adds to total cost
“It makes sense to have 2 platforms. One cheaper (Ryobi) for less important and less used tools, and then one more expensive (Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee) for more common and more important tools.”r/Tools
What owners love
- Exceptional cutting performance with 2-5/8" cut capacity
- Well-balanced ergonomic design despite 11.1 lb weight
- Electric brake stops blade immediately after trigger release
- Up to 700 cuts per charge with 12.0Ah battery (sold separately)
The recurring gripe
- Most expensive option on this list at $499-$630
- Heavier than most at 11.1 lbs
- High-capacity battery sold separately adds to total cost
In owners’ own words
“It makes sense to have 2 platforms. One cheaper (Ryobi) for less important and less used tools, and then one more expensive (Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee) for more common and more important tools.”
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