What is the power of a jigsaw?

	The power of a network jigsaw is determined by the power of its engine. The greater the power of the jigsaw, the more powerful its engine will be. Jigsaws usually have a power rating of 400 to 900 watts.
	The power of a network jigsaw is directly related to both the stroke rate and the stroke length of the tool. Tools with higher power ratings are able to cut a wider range of materials more efficiently.
	Jigsaws with a power of 700 W or more are usually able to cut thicker and harder materials. As a result, these tools are more suitable for heavy cutting tasks compared to models with lower power ratings.
Which power should you choose?
	Before buying a jigsaw, you should make sure that its rated power will meet your needs. How powerful your jigsaw motor needs to be depends on the type of applications you intend to use it for and how often you will perform those tasks.
	For most cutting jobs, a 500W electric jigsaw will suffice. These saws are suitable for infrequent, light-duty work such as cutting softwoods.
	However, if you will use the jigsaw a lot and cut thick or hard materials, you will need a tool with a more powerful motor of at least 700 watts. This is because a machine with less power will not be able to run as fast and will have difficulty cutting through thicker materials.
Cordless jigsaws
	While for wired models, the main indicator of power is the power of the jigsaw, the power of cordless jigsaws is measured in volts. For more information see What is the voltage of a jigsaw?