Best Oscillating Multi Tool 2026

Best Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool | Head-to-Head Test 2026 

The Tool Lab looked at fifteen major brands of multi-tools and carefully planned a range of uniquely crafted tests to determine which one was the Best cordless Oscillating Multi-tool.

0:00 Intro
1:08 Test Rig
2:42 Blades
5:08 Plywood Performance
6:18 Nail Embedded Performance
7:34 Features and Ergo
11:19 History of the OMT/Fein -
19:04 Vibration
20:36 Weight
21:34 Noise
22:22 Price
23:29 Best Overall
24:53 Best Value
26:09 Outro

Evaluation Criteria & Categories

To determine the Overall Best Cordless Multi-Tool, our team conducted a comprehensive evaluation and each tool was ranked individually to provide a data-backed comparison of how these machines handle real-world jobsite demands:

Performance (Power & Speed): Using cutting speed through both nail-embedded wood, and 10-ply Cherry plywood as our primary metric, we measured the raw performance and motor strength of each saw.
Features: This category involved a head-to-head comparison of onboard technology, specialized settings, and physical specifications.
Ergonomics: Recognizing that comfort is king for pros, we evaluated grip, balance, and general functionality during use.
Vibration: We analyzed how much chatter and feedback reached the user's hands during high-speed testing.
Weight: Bare Tool Weight without battery
Noise:  We measured no-load decibels
Price: We tracked the "as-tested" online pricing at the time of publication to ensure an updated look at the investment required.
Best Value: We identify the "sweet spot" tool—the one that delivers high performance and solid results without breaking the bank.Cordless Oscillating

Mulit-Tool Specifications

Bosch — GOP18V-40N
8,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.4°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.75 lb
Blade interface: Starlock

DEWALT — DCS354
0–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.2°
Voltage: 20V Max
Weight: ~2.25 lb
Blade interface: Universal

DEWALT— DCS359 [Early Release Model Launch date is August 1st 2026.]
0–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.2°
Voltage: 20V class
Weight: ~2.85 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Festool — OSC 18 E-Basic
10,000–19,500 OPM
Oscillation angle: 2.0°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.55 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax

Fein — AMM 700
10,000–19,500 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.0°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.8 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax

FLEX — FX4111-Z
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 24V
Weight: ~3.5 lb
Blade interface: Starlock

Hilti — SMT 6-22
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.0°
Voltage: 22V
Weight: ~3.15 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax

Kreg — KPTMT100A
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.0°
Voltage: 120V (corded)
Weight: ~2.65 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Makita 18V — XMT04Z
6,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.2°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~3.05 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Makita 40V — GMT01Z
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 40V Max
Weight: ~3.05 lb
Blade interface: StarlockMax

Metabo HPT 18V — CV18DAQ4M
6,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.4 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Milwaukee — 2836-20
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 4.2°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.7 lb
Blade interface: Starlock

Ridgid — R86242B
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: 3.6°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.2 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Ryobi — PBLMT51B
10,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.8°
Voltage: 18V
Weight: ~2.1 lb
Blade interface: Universal

Skil — 0s5920b
11,000–20,000 OPM
Oscillation angle: ~3.0°
Voltage: 120V (corded)
Weight: ~1.8 lb
Blade interface: Universal

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