Product Price Voltage (V) Stroke Length (mm) No-Load Speed (strokes per minute (SPM)) Weight (lbs) Orbital Action Variable Speed Adjustable Footplate
CRAFTSMAN CMCS351B V20 RP 20-volt Variable Speed Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw
US
£109.64 20V 1-1/8 in 0-2300 SPM / 0-3200 SPM 5.9 lbs

This tool-only reciprocating saw has a brushless motor, two-speed control, a variable-speed trigger, tool-free blade release, and an LED work light. It suits DIY users and homeowners who already own CRAFTSMAN V20 batteries and need a compact saw for demolition, rough cuts, and pruning.

★ Ideal for

It is not specifically designed as the quietest reciprocating saw, but its brushless motor and variable-speed trigger allow more controlled lower-speed cutting than a single-speed model.

Makita DJR189 18V LXT Brushless Sub-Compact Recipro Saw
US
£214.12 18V 22 mm 0 - 3,100 spm 1.9 kg

The Makita DJR189 is a compact, lightweight 18V brushless reciprocating saw with a 22 mm stroke and variable speed up to 3,100 spm. Its counterweight mechanism reduces vibration, making it well suited to tradespeople, renovators, and users working in tight spaces.

★ Ideal for

It suits someone seeking a quieter reciprocating saw because its counterweight mechanism is designed to reduce vibration, although the available specifications do not establish that it is the quietest saw on the market.

Makita GRJ02 40V max XGT Brushless Recipro Saw
US
£238.40 40 V DC 1 1/4 in 0-3,000 SPM 10.7 lb with battery

The Makita GRJ02 is a high-power 40 V cordless reciprocating saw with a brushless motor, orbital action, AVT vibration reduction, and a 1 1/4 in stroke. Its adjustable shoe and variable speed control suit professional demolition, woodworking, metal cutting, and other demanding applications.

★ Ideal for

It is a strong candidate for a quiet reciprocating saw because its AVT counterbalance system reduces vibration and its variable speed control can limit operating noise, although its listed sound pressure level is 87 dB(A).