Best Lightweight Cordless Jigsaw: DEWALT DCS334B Wins

The best lightweight cordless jigsaw here is the DEWALT DCS334B, a top-handle brushless tool that weighs 4.2 lb bare and runs to 3,200 SPM with variable-speed control on both the trigger and a dial. If you want the same motor in a barrel-grip body, the DEWALT DCS335B is the pick at 4.76 lb, and the deciding factor between them is not the specification sheet, it is the way you hold a jigsaw when you cut.

How the shortlist was cut

Six jigsaws made this comparison. Five are marketed as cordless and one is corded, kept in the set so you can see what a plug-in tool costs you in weight and cable, not because it satisfies the cordless requirement in the primary keyword.

Three named reasons cut the wider pool before these six survived:

1. No published weight figure. A shortlist headed lightweight cordless jigsaw needs a real number, in pounds, taken from the listing. Anything vague was out.
2. Compact-class only. Full-size 18V and 20V jigsaws routinely top 5.5 lb bare. The heaviest survivor here is 4.89 lb, and every cordless entry is under 5 lb.
3. A useful spread of grips and price positions. Top handle, barrel grip and 2-in-1 hybrid all appear. Two premium picks, one mid, two entry-level and one whose price is not published.

That last point matters: the six picks split cleanly across the buyer profiles below, so the best lightweight cordless jigsaw for a trim carpenter is not the best lightweight cordless jigsaw for a weekend DIYer, and the table shows why.

Best lightweight cordless jigsaw at a glance

Top-handle or barrel grip: which suits a lightweight cut?

Most jigsaw guides compare blade speed. That is not what decides it in the compact class. Grip style is.

A top-handle jigsaw puts your palm above the blade, so the tool balances on the shoe and steers with your wrist. It is what most people picture when they hear the word jigsaw, and it is the shape both the DCS334B and the SEESII JS01 use.

A barrel-grip jigsaw removes the top loop. Your hand wraps the motor housing directly, sitting lower and closer to the workpiece. Trim carpenters like it for scrolling, because the pivot is almost at the cut line. The DCS335B is the barrel-grip pick in this set.

Two rules that flip the recommendation:

• If you cut mostly overhead or one-handed, top handle wins on wrist fatigue. Pick the DCS334B.
• If you scroll tight radii on a bench, barrel grip wins on control. Pick the DCS335B.

The 2-in-1 WORX WX550L is a third shape entirely. Its pivoting head lets it work as a jigsaw or a reciprocating saw, and it is best for beginners who do not want to buy two tools. It is not the sharpest jigsaw of the six, and it should not pretend to be.

What the weight figure actually tells you

A published weight is a bare-tool weight. Add a battery and the number changes.

Of the four cordless entries here, only two publish a bare-tool weight: the DEWALT DCS334B at 4.2 lb and the DEWALT DCS335B at 4.76 lb. The WORX WX550L publishes 4.6 lb, and the WORX feature copy claims 4.2 lb with the battery, which is unusually low for a 20V tool and is the manufacturer's claim, not a measured figure. The SEESII JS01 and the Makita XVJ04Z do not publish a weight in the listing.

That gap is why a weight-first shortlist cannot lean on the SEESII or the Makita alone. Both are compact-class tools with brushless motors, and both look competitive against the DEWALT pair on paper, but the pounds-per-cut number is not there to compare. If wrist fatigue is the reason you searched for the best lightweight cordless jigsaw, the DEWALT figures are the ones you can trust before you unbox anything.

The corded DEKOPRO, at 4.89 lb, is the heaviest in the set, but no battery is added on top of that.

1. DEWALT 20V MAX XR Jig Saw (DCS334B) — Best overall

A 4.2 lb top-handle brushless jigsaw with a 3,200 SPM ceiling and an LED, and the lightest published cordless weight in this set.

Best for: one-handed scroll work and overhead cuts where mass tires the wrist Skip it if: you need a barrel-grip body for tight scrolling control

The DCS334B is the lightest published cordless entry here, at 4.2 lb bare, and it is the pick that decides the best lightweight cordless jigsaw question on the numbers alone. The body measures 6.38 x 8.25 x 1.75 in, which is genuinely compact for a 20V tool, and the top-handle layout keeps the balance point over the shoe. DEWALT says the brushless motor extends run time against its older DCS331. The variable-speed trigger pairs with a dial, so you can cap the top speed for thin veneer and still stab the trigger for a fast plunge in framing lumber. LED lighting, an all-metal keyless T-shank blade change, and a 3,200 SPM ceiling round out the case. It is bare-tool only, which is exactly what you want if you already run 20V MAX batteries. Against the runner-up SEESII, it is lighter on paper and shorter in every dimension the listings publish. Against the barrel-grip DCS335B, it trades a little scrolling finesse for a lower total mass.

Pros:

• Lightest published bare-tool weight in this shortlist at 4.2 lb
• Brushless motor with 3,200 SPM top speed
• Variable-speed trigger paired with a dial
• All-metal keyless T-shank blade change
• LED work light

Cons:

• Bare tool, so a battery and charger add to the total buy
• Top handle is not ideal for tight scrolling
• Premium price position for a single-battery-platform tool

2. SEESII Cordless Jigsaw (JS01) — Runner-up

A kitted top-handle cordless jigsaw shipped with two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger and nine blades, backed by a 3-year warranty.

Best for: buyers who want batteries and blades in the box Skip it if: you already own a DEWALT or Makita battery platform

The SEESII JS01 is the runner-up because it removes the accessory maths. Every other cordless pick here is bare-tool, which means a battery, a charger and a blade set on top of the sticker. The JS01 arrives with two 21V 2.0Ah packs, a charger and nine blades in the box, and SEESII lists a 3-year warranty with lifetime after-sales service. That is the longest published warranty in the shortlist. The motor is rated by SEESII at 0–2,800 SPM, controlled by trigger pressure, with bevel cuts from 0 to 45 degrees and a thumb-push quick-release for blade changes. It is the mid-price pick in this set, sitting between the two entry-level options and the two premium DEWALTs. Weight is not published, so it cannot beat the DCS334B on that number, only on total cost of ownership. Against the DEKOPRO corded, it trades a hair of top-end speed for the freedom of a battery.

Pros:

• Two 21V 2.0Ah batteries and a charger included
• 3-year warranty is the longest published in this set
• Nine-blade kit for varied materials
• Tool-less thumb-push blade change
• Bevel-cut base from 0 to 45 degrees

Cons:

• No published bare-tool weight
• Battery platform does not cross-fit other brands
• Speed and warranty terms are the manufacturer's claim, not independently verified

3. DEWALT 20V MAX Jig Saw (DCS335B) — Best premium

The barrel-grip sibling of the DCS334B: 4.76 lb bare, 3,200 SPM, brushless, and the pick for anyone who scrolls.

Best for: finish carpenters who prefer palming the motor over a top handle Skip it if: you cut plywood on a bench and want a pistol grip

The DCS335B is the most expensive pick here, and it earns the premium slot by being the only barrel-grip jigsaw in the shortlist. Bare-tool weight is 4.76 lb, which is a little more than the top-handle DCS334B and still well below a full-size 18V. The body runs 8.19 x 11.5 x 3.75 in, longer along the motor axis because there is no top loop. The motor spec sheet matches the DCS334B, so you get the same 3,200 SPM ceiling, brushless efficiency, LED and keyless T-shank blade change. What differs is the way you steer it. A barrel-grip jigsaw pivots almost at the cut line, which is why cabinet and finish carpenters reach for one when they scroll curves in hardwood. Against the DCS334B, you pay for a shape, not a specification. Against the SEESII, you get a lighter published body and a proven battery platform but nothing in the box.

Pros:

• Only barrel-grip pick in this shortlist
• Brushless motor with 3,200 SPM top speed
• All-metal keyless T-shank blade change
• LED work light
• Compact 8.19 x 11.5 x 3.75 in body for a barrel-grip

Cons:

• The most expensive pick here
• 4.76 lb bare, heavier than the DCS334B
• Bare tool with no battery, charger or blades included

4. Makita XVJ04Z 18V LXT Brushless — Best for heavy use

A brushless 18V LXT jigsaw with a soft-start no-load mode and a 3-year limited warranty, aimed at trade users already on Makita batteries.

Best for: trade users on a Makita 18V LXT battery platform Skip it if: you want a compact tool for a toolbag

The Makita XVJ04Z is the heavy-use pick because of the platform it runs on and the way the motor is tuned, not because it is the smallest in the set. Makita says the brushless motor delivers 0–3,000 SPM, with three orbital settings plus straight, an LED, a large two-finger trigger and a lock-on button. The soft no-load mode ramps the blade up as it touches the material, which is a feature that matters most on a jobsite where you plunge into a workpiece you cannot mark cleanly. The listing publishes a 3-year limited warranty, matching the SEESII on paper, and its dimensions run 14.4 x 17.7 x 5.31 in, which are packaged dimensions rather than tool dimensions, so read them accordingly. No bare-tool weight is published. If you are already on Makita 18V LXT, this is the jigsaw that fits the belt of tools you own. If you are not, the platform buy-in is the real cost.

Pros:

• Brushless motor with 0–3,000 SPM claim
• Soft no-load starting mode
• Three orbital settings plus straight cutting
• 3-year limited warranty
• Two-finger trigger with lock-on button

Cons:

• No published bare-tool weight
• Price is not published in the listing
• Locked to the Makita 18V LXT battery platform
• Slowest published sales position in this shortlist

5. WORX 2-in-1 Cordless Saw (WX550L) — Best for beginners

A pivoting-head hybrid that switches between jigsaw and reciprocating modes, published at 4.6 lb bare, on the WORX 20V PowerShare platform.

Best for: DIYers who want a jigsaw and reciprocating saw in one body Skip it if: you need a dedicated jigsaw with a flat shoe

The WORX WX550L is the beginner pick because it collapses two saws into one purchase, and because WORX PowerShare batteries fan out across a wide 20V, 40V and 80V tool range. Bare weight is listed at 4.6 lb, and WORX claims 4.2 lb with the battery attached, which reads low and should be treated as a manufacturer's figure. The pivoting head is the trick. Rotate it and the tool becomes a compact reciprocating saw for demolition and pipe work. Rotate it back and it cuts curves like a jigsaw. Four blades are included for varied materials. The trade-offs are honest. It is not a scroll-cut specialist, the shoe is smaller than a dedicated jigsaw's, and the warranty published is 30 days manufacturer limited, which is the shortest in the shortlist. Two sellers list it, which is more than any other pick here. For a first cordless saw at an entry price, it earns its slot.

Pros:

• Two saw modes in one 4.6 lb body
• WORX PowerShare cross-fits 20V, 40V and 80V tools
• Four blades included for varied materials
• Entry price position
• Two sellers stock it

Cons:

• 30-day manufacturer limited warranty is the shortest here
• Not a dedicated scroll-cutting jigsaw
• Bare-tool weight claim with battery is the manufacturer's figure

6. DEKOPRO Corded Jig Saw — Best budget pick

A corded jigsaw with six variable speeds, four orbital settings and a 45-degree bevel, at the cheapest position in this shortlist.

Best for: bench work near an outlet where run time does not matter Skip it if: you asked for cordless and mean it

The DEKOPRO is the cheapest of the six and the only corded tool in the shortlist. It is here as a reality check on the modifier in the primary keyword, because a corded tool is not a cordless one. If you have committed to cordless, walk past this pick. If you are cutting at a bench near a socket and price is the real constraint, the specification list on paper is not thin. DEKOPRO says the motor tops out at 3,000 SPM, with six variable-speed settings, four orbital positions, a tool-less blade clamp and a bevel base to plus or minus 45 degrees. Weight is 4.89 lb, the highest in the shortlist, though there is no battery to add on top. The kit ships with a wood blade, a parallel-guide ruler, a dust-blower adapter and an Allen wrench. It is the slowest-selling of the group and the shortest-lived on a battery platform argument, but its ceiling on a wall socket is fine for a starter tool.

Pros:

• Cheapest pick in this shortlist
• Four orbital settings and 45-degree bevel base
• Tool-less blade clamp
• Kit includes parallel guide, dust adapter and blade
• No battery cost to add on top

Cons:

• Corded, so it does not satisfy the cordless requirement
• Heaviest tool in the shortlist at 4.89 lb
• Speed and orbital claims are the manufacturer's

How does the DCS334B compare with the Makita XVJ04Z?

Two brushless top-handle cordless jigsaws, and the question of which one to buy usually comes down to the platform you already own. The DCS334B publishes a 4.2 lb bare weight, a 3,200 SPM top speed and a 6.38 x 8.25 x 1.75 in body. The XVJ04Z publishes a 0–3,000 SPM range from Makita and a 3-year limited warranty, but no bare-tool weight and no published price position.

Three named differences flip the call:

• Platform: if your 18V batteries say Makita on them, buy the Makita. If they say 20V MAX, buy the DEWALT. The rest is noise.
• Weight certainty: DEWALT publishes the pounds. Makita does not. For a shortlist headed by weight, that gap matters.
• Warranty: Makita publishes 3 years. DEWALT's warranty terms are not stated in the listing supplied.

If you are starting from zero, the DCS334B is easier to justify because you can see the weight, the speed and the body dimensions before you commit. If you have been on Makita for a decade, the XVJ04Z lets you skip a fresh battery buy.

What the listings do not tell you about run time

Every bare-tool listing here is silent on the one number a cordless buyer cares about most: cuts per charge. That is not evasion, that is physics. Run time is a product of the battery you attach, the material you cut, the blade you fit and the speed you hold, and no manufacturer publishes a single honest figure for it.

What you can infer from the data:

• Brushless motors extend run time against brushed equivalents. Four of the six picks are brushless: both DEWALTs, the Makita, and by SEESII's description the JS01. DEWALT states the DCS334B and DCS335B extend run time against the older brushed DCS331.
• Bigger batteries cut longer. The SEESII ships with 2.0Ah packs, which is a modest capacity. On the DEWALT and Makita platforms, 5.0Ah and larger packs are widely available and add both cut count and weight.
• Speed control saves charge. Both DEWALTs and the SEESII publish variable-speed control. Running a jigsaw wide open in thin plywood wastes charge and burns blades.

If run time is your deciding constraint, choose the platform first and the tool second, then size the battery to the job.

The verdict

The best lightweight cordless jigsaw here is the DEWALT DCS334B. It is the only pick with a published bare-tool weight under 4.5 lb, it runs a brushless motor to 3,200 SPM with variable-speed trigger and dial control, and its 6.38 x 8.25 x 1.75 in body is genuinely compact for a top-handle 20V tool. If you cut curves overhead or one-handed, that combination is what stops your wrist quitting before the job does.

Two conditions flip the recommendation cleanly. If you scroll tight radii on a bench, the barrel-grip DCS335B is the right buy: same motor spec, 4.76 lb bare, and a shape that puts the pivot at the cut line. If you already own Makita 18V LXT batteries, the XVJ04Z is the answer, because platform gravity beats a specification-sheet win almost every time.

The runner-up SEESII JS01 stays on the shortlist because it is the only pick that ships with two batteries, a charger, nine blades and a 3-year warranty in one buy. Its exact advantage is total cost of ownership, not weight, and that is a genuine reason to prefer it if you are starting a battery platform from scratch.

FAQ

What weight counts as a lightweight cordless jigsaw?

Weight counts as lightweight when a compact-class jigsaw comes in under about 5 lb bare, before a battery is attached. In this shortlist the DEWALT DCS334B sits at 4.2 lb, the WORX WX550L at 4.6 lb and the DEWALT DCS335B at 4.76 lb. A 5.0Ah battery typically adds around 1.5 lb, so the tool-only figure matters most.

Is a cordless jigsaw worth it over a corded one?

A cordless jigsaw is worth it when you cut away from a socket, overhead, or on a ladder, and when you already run a battery platform that makes the bare-tool price the whole cost. If you cut only at a bench near a plug and you have never owned the brand's batteries, a corded tool like the DEKOPRO does the same job with no ongoing platform lock-in.

Does the DEWALT DCS334B fit a barrel-grip use case?

The DEWALT DCS334B does not fit a barrel-grip use case, because it is a top-handle tool. Your palm sits above the blade, not around the motor. For barrel-grip work, where the pivot sits almost at the cut line and finish carpenters scroll tight curves, the DEWALT DCS335B is the sibling to buy. Both share the 3,200 SPM brushless motor.

DCS334B or SEESII JS01: which cordless jigsaw wins?

DCS334B or SEESII JS01 splits on what you are buying. The DCS334B wins on published bare weight, at 4.2 lb, and on a proven 20V MAX battery family. The SEESII JS01 wins on what ships in the box: two 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, nine blades and a 3-year warranty. Choose the DEWALT if you own the batteries, the SEESII if you do not.

What is the biggest lightweight cordless jigsaw pitfall to avoid?

The biggest lightweight cordless jigsaw pitfall is buying on bare-tool weight alone and forgetting the battery. A 4.2 lb bare tool with a large-format 5.0Ah battery can land close to 5.7 lb in the hand, which is heavier than some full-size jigsaws. Match battery size to the job, use smaller packs for overhead work, and keep the big packs for benchwork.

The move from here is short. If you know your battery brand, pick the tool that matches it and stop shopping. If you do not, the DEWALT DCS334B is the default because it publishes the numbers a lightweight buyer actually needs, in a body compact enough to belong in a small toolbag, from a battery platform that stretches across drills, drivers and saws you will buy later. Weight in the hand is what tires a wrist, blade speed is what finishes the cut, and a 4.2 lb top-handle brushless jigsaw at 3,200 SPM handles both without asking you to compromise on either.

Last updated: September 26, 2026. Product availability re-checked.

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