ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V
A low-cost 2.5 in cordless saw for people who already have Makita batteries.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
The ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V is the better band saw overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V leads on features and price. The ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V costs $99.01 less ($129.99 vs $229).
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Milwaukee M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw 2529-20
#14 in Cordless portableFull review
For electricians and plumbers who cut small stock overhead and want the lightest option on 12 V batteries.
Amazon $229$229
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V for features (brushless motor, variable speed, work light vs work light) and price ($129.99 vs $229).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless portable band saw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V | Milwaukee M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw 2529-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 87 $129.99 | 57 $229 |
| Capacity 20% | 17 2.5 in cutting capacity | 17 2.5 in cutting capacity |
| Power 15% | 50 blade speed not published (neutral score used) | 77 up to 570 sfpm |
| Features 30% | 100 brushless motor, variable speed, work light | 30 work light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| ONEMANA 2.5 In. Cordless Band Saw 20V | Milwaukee M12 FUEL Compact Band Saw 2529-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting capacity | 2.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Blade speed | - | Up to 570 sfpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Motor and power | ||
| Motor | 20 V battery | 12 V battery |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Work light | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 11 lb | 6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |