MAKITA

Makita XVJ04Z Saw

Saw
10.1 inches
Battery
High Speed Steel

4.8/ 5 on Amazon265Amazon ratings100+bought last month4.2ProductDome score

Better rated than 85%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou already own Makita 18V LXT batteries

A bare 18V jig saw suited to Makita LXT battery owners doing on-site cutting.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 265 saws we track

4.2/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.8

4.8★ across 265 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 373 ratings3.0

265 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.7

100+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 265 saws we track - how the scorecard works · full saws data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Weighing 4.5 pounds, the Makita XVJ04Z is a cordless 18V saw with high speed steel in its cutting components. The Z at the end of its model number is Makita's usual marker for a bare tool, sold without a battery.

The XVJ prefix and Z suffix follow Makita's typical naming for a bare jig saw sold without battery, consistent with the 18V LXT lineup. A hundred units bought in the past month suggests steady, if not high, demand.

18V battery powered
4.5 pound weight
High speed steel material
Bare tool listing

Who it's for

Fits Makita 18V LXT battery owners who need a cordless jig saw for on-site cutting. Not a fit for anyone who wants a complete kit with battery and charger included.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Fits Makita's 18V LXT platform
Light at 4.5 pounds
High speed steel cutting components

What to check first

Sold as bare tool per Z suffix
Cutting capacity not clearly specified

Performance notes

Cordless jig saws like this cut with a reciprocating blade, and the high speed steel noted in the attribute data typically points to the cutting components rather than the tool body. At 4.5 pounds, it stays light enough for one-handed cuts on site.

Specifications

Brand	MAKITA
Model	XVJ04Z
Capacity	10.1 inches
Power Source	Battery
Material	High Speed Steel
Item Weight	4.5 pounds
Voltage	18 volts

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Makita XVJ04Z SawThis product	4.8 / 5	265	4.2 / 5
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Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE	4.8 / 5	6,485	4.5 / 5
BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER	4.7 / 5	11,123	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the MAKITA XVJ04Z

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

Does the Makita XVJ04Z include a battery?

No, the Z at the end of the model number is Makita's usual marker for a bare tool.

What voltage does the Makita XVJ04Z run on?

18 Volts.

How much does the Makita XVJ04Z weigh?

4.5 pounds.