Bosch JS470E
Score: 88/100
Craftsman CMCS600B
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Bosch JS470E is a professional-grade corded top-handle jigsaw featuring a powerful 7.0 A motor and high stroke rate for smooth curves. It offers precise control with variable speed and four orbital settings, though it lacks an integrated LED light. Best suited for finish carpenters and woodworkers needing precision in soft wood, aluminum, or mild steel.
The Craftsman V20 Cordless Jigsaw (CMCS600B) offers portable precision cutting with variable speeds up to 2,500 SPM and 3 orbital settings. It is a lightweight, affordable option for DIY homeowners and light professionals, though the sensitive trigger and fiddly bevel lever are notable drawbacks. It is best suited for curved or straight cuts in plywood and trim work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
3,100 SPMbest | 2,500 SPM | |
25.4 mmbest | 19.05 mm | |
120 Vbest | 20 V | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.67 kg | 2.16 kgbest |
45 degreesbest | 45 degreesbest | |
4 positionsbest | 3 positions | |
149.225 mmbest | — | |
1 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
Max Speed (SPM) (SPM) | 3100 SPM | 2500 SPM |
Stroke Length (mm) | 25.4 mm | 19.05 mm |
Orbital Action Positions (positions) | 4 positions | 3 positions |
Features(1) | ||
Blade Change System | Toolless | Tool-free |
Ergonomics & Build(1) | ||
Tool Weight (kg) | 2.67 kg | 2.16 kg |
Support & Reliability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Power & Battery(3) | ||
Voltage (V) | 120 V | 20 V |
Power Source | Corded | Cordless |
Motor Type | 7.0 Amp | Brushed |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Bosch JS470E for its power and precision, specifically highlighting the 7.0 A motor and high stroke rate for smooth curves in finish carpentry.
Everyday users report high satisfaction, averaging 4.4/5 ratings, with common praise for the ergonomic design and reliable power.
Professional reviewers highlight the CMCS650 brushless model as a significant upgrade, noting its speed and runtime, but consistently note that the bevel lever is fiddly and the tool lacks the vibration dampening of heavier competitors.
Everyday users praise the tool's surprising power for DIY projects and long battery life, but recurring complaints focus on the sensitive trigger and painful bevel adjuster mechanism.
“Surprisingly powerful for DIY-3 orbital settings make wood cuts fly without binding”
“Cuts plywood/metal like butter at full speed”
“Trigger too sensitive-hard to maintain slow speeds for detail work”
