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Oscillating multi-tools

Oscillating multi-tools side by side, mostly from Amazon’s Best Sellers list, plus models we added by name. The section below says how we chose each one. Every figure links to where we found it.

Compare 2 to 4 of these oscillating multi-tools side by side

The specs

Specs are from each model’s Amazon listing, checked Oct 25, 2026. Listing text can come from the maker, a seller or Amazon, and can be wrong or out of date. We didn’t check it against the maker’s manual. Scroll sideways on a small screen. Rows added Oct 31, 2026 use the maker’s page or manual, or the Home Depot listing, as each cell shows. Where that source didn’t state a spec, we filled the cell on Oct 31, 2026 from the maker’s page, spec sheet or manual, or else a major store’s listing or a review; each cell’s source says which, and “Not published by maker” means we found no maker figure. Release columns use the maker's page and the sources shown.
ModelTypeMotorSpeedOscillation angleWeightPriceShopper rating
DEWALT DCS356B (20V MAX XR)Cordless, brushless (tool only)Brushless, 20V[2]3 speeds: 0-13,000, 0-17,000 and 0-20,000 OPM[2]3.2° (Pro Tool Reviews)[29]2.33 lb (tool only, Pro Tool Reviews); Home Depot lists 2.625 lb[30]$99.95 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[2]4.8 out of 5 from 14,492 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[2]
Makita XMT03Z (18V LXT)Cordless (tool only)18V LXT[3]6,000-20,000 OPM, variable dial[3]3.2° (Makita claim)[3]4 lb[3]$129.00 at Amazon (sold by CoastalTool, a third-party seller; Amazon.com’s own price is shown only in the cart), checked Oct 31, 2026[31]4.8 out of 5 from 5,433 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[3]
Hammerhead HAMT022Corded2.2 A[4]Up to 20,000 OPM, variable dial[4]2.8° (±1.4°)[32]Not published by maker[40]$34.94 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[4]4.5 out of 5 from 2,450 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[4]
WORKPRO W124744AECorded, 17-piece kit3.0 A[5]7 speeds, 15,000-23,000 (listed as RPM)[5]3°[5]5.2 lb[5]$59.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[5]4.7 out of 5 from 948 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[5]
AVID POWER 2.0 A Oscillating ToolCorded2.0 A[6]Up to 22,000 OPM[6]3°[6]2.2 lb[6]$37.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[6]4.4 out of 5 from 334 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[6]
AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating ToolCordless, battery and charger included20V, 2.0 Ah battery[7]6 speeds, 8,000-18,000 OPM[7]2.8°[7]2.7 lb[7]$62.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[7]4.5 out of 5 from 4,005 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[7]
Milwaukee 2626-20 (M18)Cordless (tool only)18V M18[8]12 speeds, 11,000-18,000 OPM[8]3.4°[33]2.65 lb (tool only, Toolup); Amazon lists 2.9 lb[34]$129.95 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[8]4.7 out of 5 from 5,674 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[8]
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Oscillating Multi-Tool (DCS359B)Cordless, brushless (tool only)[35]Brushless, 20V MAX[36]4 speed modes, about 8,000–20,000 OPM[37]4.2° (DeWalt claim)[10]3.35 lb (Amazon listing)[38]$249 tool only; $299 DCS359E1 kit with battery and charger (store prices reported by ToolGuyd), checked Oct 31, 2026[15]No shopper ratings yet at Amazon, checked Oct 31, 2026[39]
Milwaukee 2836-20 (M18 FUEL)Cordless, brushless (tool only)[18]M18 FUEL POWERSTATE brushless, 18V[18]10,000–20,000 OPM[19]4.2°[18]Not published by maker[19]$249.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]4.7 out of 5 from 4,526 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[17]
Milwaukee 2426-20 (M12)Cordless, compact 12V (tool only)[21]M12, 12V[22]5,000–20,000 OPM[22]Not published by maker[22]Not published by maker[22]$79.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]4.3 out of 5 from 1,708 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]
DEWALT DCS354B (ATOMIC 20V MAX)Cordless, brushless, compact (tool only)[24]Brushless, ATOMIC 20V MAX[24]0–18,000 OPM[24]Not published by maker[24]2.63 lb (tool only)[24]$169.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[23]4.7 out of 5 from 14,521 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[23]
Makita TM3010CX1Corded, with accessories and hard case[26]3 A[26]6,000–20,000 OPM, variable dial[26]3.2°[26]3.7 lb[26]$209.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]4.6 out of 5 from 201 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]
RIDGID R28700Corded, with blades, sanding pad and bag[28]4 A[28]Up to 20,000 OPM, variable trigger[28]Not published by maker[28]Not published by maker[28]$59.97 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]3.7 out of 5 from 271 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Prices are what Amazon showed on Oct 25, 2026, for comparison only. They change often and may differ by store, region and option. We don’t sell these oscillating multi-tools, and the links aren’t paid or affiliate links. Prices for the rows added Oct 31, 2026 are what the linked store or maker page showed that day; each price names its seller. Where the source we first used showed no price, the price cell names the store it comes from, checked Oct 31, 2026. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date.

Shopper ratings and counts are Amazon’s figures, copied on Oct 25, 2026, not our ratings. They change daily, and a small count says little. Ratings for the rows added Oct 31, 2026 come from the store named in each cell, on that day. Ratings from different stores aren’t comparable with each other. Where Amazon had no rating for a model, its rating cell names the store it comes from, or says that store showed none, checked Oct 31, 2026. A maker’s own store reviews are the maker’s figures, not an independent retailer’s. Ratings from different stores are collected and counted in different ways, so ratings from different stores in this column aren’t comparable with each other. Rows marked “checked Nov 1, 2026” were rechecked on that date.

Model by model

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DEWALT DCS356B (20V MAX XR)

DEWALT DCS356B (20V MAX XR), product photo
Image: DEWALT product image

$99.95 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[2]

Cordless, brushless (tool only)

Why it’s here: #1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 14,492 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[2]

What the Amazon listing says

  • 3-speed selector[2]
  • Variable speed trigger[2]
  • LED light[2]

What to watch for

  • Tool only: battery and charger are sold separately[2]

Good fit for: Cuts and sanding away from power, with DEWALT 20V batteries.

Where to buy

Makita XMT03Z (18V LXT)

Makita XMT03Z (18V LXT), product photo
Image: Makita product image, via the Amazon listing

$129.00 at Amazon (sold by CoastalTool, a third-party seller; Amazon.com’s own price is shown only in the cart), checked Oct 31, 2026[31]

Cordless (tool only)

Why it’s here: #3 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 5,433 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[3]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Variable speed dial[3]
  • Adapters for most other accessories (Makita claim)[3]

What to watch for

  • Tool only: battery sold separately[3]

Good fit for: Cordless work with Makita 18V batteries.

Where to buy

Hammerhead HAMT022

Hammerhead HAMT022, product photo
Image: Hammerhead product image, via the Amazon listing

$34.94 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[4]

Corded

Why it’s here: #4 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 2,450 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[4]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Comes with blades and a sanding pad[4]
  • LED light[4]

What to watch for

Good fit for: Occasional cuts on a budget.

Where to buy

WORKPRO W124744AE

WORKPRO W124744AE, product photo
Image: WORKPRO product image, via the Amazon listing

$59.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[5]

Corded, 17-piece kit

Why it’s here: #5 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 948 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[5]

What the Amazon listing says

  • 17 accessories included[5]
  • Tool-less blade change[5]

What to watch for

  • Corded[5]
  • The heaviest weight stated here[5]

Good fit for: Renovation jobs where a corded kit suits.

Where to buy

AVID POWER 2.0 A Oscillating Tool

AVID POWER 2.0 A Oscillating Tool, product photo
Image: AVID POWER product image, via the Amazon listing

$37.99 at Amazon (third-party seller), checked Nov 1, 2026[6]

Corded

Why it’s here: #6 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 334 ratings (Amazon), checked Nov 1, 2026[6]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Comes with blades, scraper and sanding pad[6]
  • Light weight stated (2.2 lb)[6]

What to watch for

  • The listing says light-duty only, not for continuous professional use[6]
  • Corded[6]

Good fit for: Light DIY cutting and sanding.

Where to buy

AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool

AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool, product photo
Image: AVID POWER product image, via the Amazon listing

$62.99 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[7]

Cordless, battery and charger included

Why it’s here: #7 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,005 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[7]

What the Amazon listing says

  • Battery and charger included[7]
  • LED light[7]

What to watch for

  • The listing says light-medium duty, not heavy-duty[7]

Good fit for: Cordless household jobs without owning a battery platform.

Where to buy

Milwaukee 2626-20 (M18)

Milwaukee 2626-20 (M18), product photo
Image: Milwaukee product image, via the Amazon listing

$129.95 at Amazon, checked Oct 25, 2026[8]

Cordless (tool only)

Why it’s here: #8 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, Oct 25, 2026[1].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 5,674 ratings (Amazon), checked Oct 25, 2026[8]

What the Amazon listing says

  • All-metal gear case[8]
  • LED light[8]

What to watch for

  • The highest Amazon price here[8]
  • Tool only[8]

Good fit for: Cordless work with Milwaukee M18 batteries.

Where to buy

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Oscillating Multi-Tool (DCS359B)

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Oscillating Multi-Tool (DCS359B), product photo
Image: DEWALT product image

$249 tool only; $299 DCS359E1 kit with battery and charger (store prices reported by ToolGuyd), checked Oct 31, 2026[15]

Key specs

  • Brushless motor, 4.2° oscillating angle[10]
  • 4-mode speed lock; lock-on switch for long cuts[11]
  • Quick-Change accessory clamp for tool-free blade changes[12]
  • Tool only: battery and charger sold separately[13]

Where to buy

Milwaukee 2836-20 (M18 FUEL)

Milwaukee 2836-20 (M18 FUEL), product photo
Image: Milwaukee product image

$249.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[17]

Cordless, brushless (tool only)

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[18].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 4,526 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[17]

What the linked page says

  • Widest oscillation angle of the multi-tools added here: 4.2°[18]
  • Brushless M18 FUEL motor[18]
  • LED work light[18]

What to watch for

  • Tool only: battery and charger are sold separately[18]
  • Highest price of the multi-tools added here[16]

Good fit for: Fast plunge cuts and heavy demo work on M18 batteries.

Where to buy

Milwaukee 2426-20 (M12)

Milwaukee 2426-20 (M12), product photo
Image: Milwaukee product image

$79.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Cordless, compact 12V (tool only)

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[21].

Shopper rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 1,708 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Small 12V body for tight spots[21]
  • All-metal gear case[21]
  • Lowest price of the cordless multi-tools added here[16]

What to watch for

  • Tool only: battery and charger are sold separately[21]
  • 12V, so less power than the 18V and 20V tools[21]

Good fit for: Light trim and tight-space cuts on Milwaukee M12 batteries.

Where to buy

DEWALT DCS354B (ATOMIC 20V MAX)

DEWALT DCS354B (ATOMIC 20V MAX), product photo
Image: DEWALT product image

$169.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[23]

Cordless, brushless, compact (tool only)

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[24].

Shopper rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 14,521 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[23]

What the linked page says

  • Compact 11-1/5 in. length (DEWALT figure)[24]
  • Most shopper reviews of the multi-tools added here[23]
  • Brushless motor[24]

What to watch for

  • Tool only: battery and charger are sold separately[24]
  • Lower top speed (18,000 OPM) than the others added here[24]

Good fit for: A compact brushless multi-tool on DEWALT 20V batteries.

Where to buy

Makita TM3010CX1

Makita TM3010CX1, product photo
Image: Makita product image

$209.00 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Corded, with accessories and hard case

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[26].

Shopper rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 201 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Soft start and electronic speed control[26]
  • Hard case, blade, sanding pad and adapter included[26]
  • No battery to buy[26]

What to watch for

  • Corded[26]
  • Costs more than the cordless tool-only DEWALT here[16]

Good fit for: All-day corded use with a full accessory kit.

Where to buy

RIDGID R28700

RIDGID R28700, product photo
Image: RIDGID product image

$59.97 at Home Depot, checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

Corded, with blades, sanding pad and bag

Why it’s here: Added Oct 31, 2026 to cover more major tool brands; specs from the maker’s page or manual where it states them, price and rating from the linked store page[28].

Shopper rating: 3.7 out of 5 from 271 reviews (Home Depot), checked Oct 31, 2026[16]

What the linked page says

  • Lowest price of the multi-tools added here[28]
  • Tool-free accessory change[28]
  • Lifetime Service Agreement when registered (RIDGID terms)[28]

What to watch for

  • Corded[28]
  • Lowest shopper rating of the multi-tools added here[16]

Good fit for: Occasional corded cuts on a tight budget.

Where to buy

How we chose these oscillating multi-tools

  • We started from Amazon’s Best Sellers list for oscillating power tools, checked Oct 25, 2026.
  • We kept the highest-ranked models from named tool makers and left out accessories, tools for other jobs and listings whose description didn’t match the product.
  • A list rank shows recent sales on that store, not quality.
  • Pros are features the linked Amazon listing states; claims we couldn’t check are marked as the maker’s. Cons are our own comparisons within this table, or things the listing doesn’t state. We didn’t test these tools, and we didn’t use independent reviews for this batch.
  • On Oct 31, 2026 we added 5 oscillating multi-tools from more tool brands (DEWALT, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, RYOBI, RIDGID and others) that were on sale that day. Their specs come from the maker’s product page or manual where it states them, otherwise from the Home Depot listing; “Not published by maker” means neither stated it. Their prices and shopper ratings come from the linked store page; each cell links its source.
  • Specs come from Amazon listing text (feature list, description and spec table) and weren’t checked against maker manuals. Where parts of a listing disagree, the cell shows both. Where a listing didn’t state a spec, we filled it on Oct 31, 2026 from the maker’s page or manual, or else a store listing or a review, as each cell’s source shows.
  • Not every listing states oscillation angle or weight.
  • The Makita XMT03Z listing showed no price on Oct 25, 2026; its price is Amazon’s, checked Oct 31, 2026.
  • Amazon’s #2 listing is a kit version of the DEWALT DCS356B, so we left it out.

Sources

Every page below was opened on the date shown. Review dates are the publication dates on the review.

  1. Amazon Best Sellers: Oscillating Power Tools, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  2. Amazon listing for the DEWALT DCS356B (20V MAX XR), accessed Oct 25, 2026
  3. Amazon listing for the Makita XMT03Z (18V LXT), accessed Oct 25, 2026
  4. Amazon listing for the Hammerhead HAMT022, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  5. Amazon listing for the WORKPRO W124744AE, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  6. Amazon listing for the AVID POWER 2.0 A Oscillating Tool, accessed 2026-11-01
  7. Amazon listing for the AVID POWER 20V Cordless Oscillating Tool, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  8. Amazon listing for the Milwaukee 2626-20 (M18), accessed Oct 25, 2026
  9. ToolGuyd, Lowe's has the latest DeWalt 20V XR oscillating tool, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  10. DeWalt DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  11. DeWalt DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  12. DeWalt DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  13. DeWalt DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  14. DeWalt press release, Major Expansion of Cordless Carpentry Tools, accessed Oct 25, 2026
  15. ToolGuyd, Lowe’s has the latest DeWalt 20V XR oscillating tool, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  16. Home Depot search results for “oscillating multi tool”, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  17. Home Depot listing for the Milwaukee 2836-20, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  18. Milwaukee 2836-20 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  19. Milwaukee 2836-20 operator’s manual (maker PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  20. Home Depot listing for the Milwaukee 2426-20, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  21. Milwaukee 2426-20 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  22. Milwaukee 2426-20 operator’s manual (maker PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  23. Home Depot listing for the DEWALT DCS354B, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  24. DEWALT DCS354B product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  25. Home Depot listing for the Makita TM3010CX1, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  26. Makita TM3010CX1 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  27. Home Depot listing for the RIDGID R28700, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  28. RIDGID R28700 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  29. Pro Tool Reviews DCS356 review, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  30. Pro Tool Reviews DCS356 review, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  31. Amazon XMT03Z listing, all offers (new), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  32. Hammerhead HAMT022 product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  33. Toolup 2626-20 listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  34. Toolup 2626-20 listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  35. DEWALT DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  36. DEWALT DCS359B product page, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  37. DEWALT DCS359 instruction manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026
  38. Amazon DCS359B listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  39. Amazon DCS359B listing, accessed Oct 31, 2026
  40. Hammerhead HAMT022 manual (PDF), accessed Oct 31, 2026

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