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Best Performance

SKILL

Average Finish: 1

Purchased for: $80

Made In: China

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Runs on a 12V system with a self-sharpening blade and includes a 2A battery with a charger. Weighs 792 g and operates at 76.7 dB with a peak blade speed of 541 RPM. Achieved record cutting speeds of 0.95 s on plexiglass and 0.5 s on MDF.

Best Value

WorkPro

Average Finish: 1.5

Purchased for: $30

Made In: China

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Features a 2000 mAh battery and a 4-volt system. Weighs 379 g and operates at 68.6 dB. Delivered a very smooth cut with an average speed of 1.53 s on cardboard, and performs reliably on plexiglass and MDF (though MDF averaged 4.69 s).

Runner-up

Purchased for: $139

Made In: China

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Utilizes a 12V system with a self-sharpening blade designed to reduce operator fatigue with a total weight of 1.6 lbs (including battery). Weighs 725 g, operates at 74.2 dB and reaches a no-load RPM of 560. Dominates the cardboard cutting test at an average of 1.19 s, though it struggles with MDF (22 s).

Name	Price ($)	Made In	Average Finish	Link	Content
Scarl	$26.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Claims to cut through plastic, carpet, fabric, leather and more with a rechargeable 3.6V lithium battery. Lightweight (<1 lb), quiet (<70 dB) and weighs 383 g with a peak no-load RPM of 238. Tested with an average cut speed of 2.77 s on cardboard.
Black & Decker	$35.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	USB charging with a self-sharpening blade and up to 40 minutes of run time. Heavier at 401 g with an operating noise of 74.2 dB and a blade speed reaching 257 RPM. Delivered an average cardboard cut speed of 2.31 s, though the blade guard interfered with performance.
Snapfresh	$36.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Designed to cut through cardboard, leather, paper, plastic, packaging and canvas up to 1/4 in thick. Weighs 399 g, operates at 78.8 dB and 220 RPM. Achieved an average cut speed of 1.96 s and comes with a replacement blade and dual-side safety switch.
Saker	$36.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Runs on a 4-volt rechargeable battery with up to 35 minutes of continuous cutting and includes an LED light. Weighs 370 g, operates at 73.5 dB with a peak RPM of 268, achieved an average cut speed of 1.74 s.
EVCITN	$40.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Also referred to as the EV brand, it features a 2000 mAh battery with type-C charging and an extra blade plus an LED light. Weighs 421 g, 77 dB and reaches 314 RPM, delivering an average cut speed of 1.91 s—though the blade guard showed issues.
SNF	$44.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	A 3-in-1 multi-tool that includes a power cutter and screwdriver with a 90° angle. Weighs 524 g, operates at 73 dB and at 262 RPM, with an average cut speed of 2.03 s and a less ergonomic handle.
Fantic	$56.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Equipped with a high magnet motor boosting cutting power by 15% and featuring a bright LED light with three cutting speeds. Weighs 471 g, operates at 73.8 dB (233 RPM on highest setting) and averaged 1.53 s on cardboard, though the blade guard was problematic.
Ryobi	$70.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Operates with a single 2A battery on a removable USB lithium setup and delivers up to 270 RPM. Weighs 474 g, is very quiet at 69.6 dB and showed an average cut speed of 1.88 s.
Makita	$139.00	China	0	Search on Amazon	Utilizes a 12V system with a self-sharpening blade designed to reduce operator fatigue with a total weight of 1.6 lbs (including battery). Weighs 725 g, operates at 74.2 dB and reaches a no-load RPM of 560. Dominates the cardboard cutting test at an average of 1.19 s, though it struggles with MDF (22 s).
Voxo	$46.00	China	1	Search on Amazon	Features an electric motor claimed to reach up to 10,000 RPM and designed for extended use. Extremely lightweight at 279 g and loud at 81.9 dB, delivers competitive performance with an average cut speed around 2.1 s.
ONEVAN	$72.00	China	1	Search on Amazon	A heavy-duty cordless metal shear equipped with two 21V batteries and a 360° swivel head. It has a two-speed transmission, weighs 1587 g and operates at 81.2 dB. Although it registered a slower average cut speed of 5.17 s on cardboard, it delivered an impressive 1.00 s on MDF for thin, dense materials.
SKILL	$80.00	China	1	Search on Amazon	Runs on a 12V system with a self-sharpening blade and includes a 2A battery with a charger. Weighs 792 g and operates at 76.7 dB with a peak blade speed of 541 RPM. Achieved record cutting speeds of 0.95 s on plexiglass and 0.5 s on MDF.
WorkPro	$30.00	China	1.5	Search on Amazon	Features a 2000 mAh battery and a 4-volt system. Weighs 379 g and operates at 68.6 dB. Delivered a very smooth cut with an average speed of 1.53 s on cardboard, and performs reliably on plexiglass and MDF (though MDF averaged 4.69 s).
Z Tools	$40.00	China	1.5	Search on Amazon	Boasts excellent cutting performance with a cutting speed up to 260 RPM. It’s the heaviest among its peers at 473 g, operating at 76.9 dB and reaching 509 RPM with an average cardboard cut speed of 2.41 s.
Warrior	$40.00	China	1.5	Search on Amazon	Sold at Harbor Freight, it includes a dependable 1.5 Ah lithium-ion battery and extra blades. Weighs 475 g, operates at 78.6 dB with a blade speed of 480 RPM and registers an average cut speed of 1.58 s.
Work Zip Snip	$44.00	China	1.5	Search on Amazon	A cordless electric scissor with a powerful 4V motor and a specialized charger. Weighs 413 g, operates at 75.5 dB and reaches 487 RPM, achieving an average cut speed of 1.41 s.

Assessment of cutting speed on cardboard. Lower times indicate a faster, smoother cut.

Evaluation of performance on challenging MDF material. Faster cut speeds are superior.

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