Best Oscillating Multi-Tool? FLEX vs Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, Ridgid, Hart, Metabo, Warrior 

I loved the new summary section at the end showing the final results based on each different category. An excellent addition to your already great video format.

You know what's more impressive than the tests you do? The testing jigs that you design! Great video! A++

I love when he looks at the manufacturer’s claims and says “we are gonna test that” !! Love your videos 😊👍🏻 keep up the good work

I work at home depot and when someone ask for the best tools, I always refer to your videos. So people can make up there mind while having fun.

"I didn't know I needed an oscillating tool until I had one." I think a lot of people agree with you. That's why we love your channel. Keep up the awesome reviews.

Definitely an improvement seeing each brand with their respective charts circled at the end. Keep up the good work

I love your videos Todd! As someone who has grown up using tools from time to time, I very much appreciate your analysis of their capabilities and fairness in testing. I'm 18 and reaching a point of starting to buy my own tools and items and you will undoubtedly be one of my best resources for deciding which brands to buy and rely on!

You could do a video comparing blade attachments for oscillating multi-tools. I've definitely had a range of experiences with them (rust/corrosion, lost teeth, bad attaching mechanisms, etc.).

The speed control on the DeWalt is an absolutely awesome feature. Had that unit for a few years and it's still going strong.

There is a huge difrence in price for auto darkening welding helmets ($30 to over $500) but they all clame to meet the same specifications (and many seem to be from the same manufacturer with difrent prices and names slapped on them). Would love to see you test some of those.

I love your energy in your videos. It feels like a sporting event and I always find myself rooting for a brand or two.

I love the scientific, complete, and concise way you review and test these. I'll be looking for your reviews before buying anything from now on. Thank you for all your hard work.

The vibration force measurement tool was a nice touch. Also, I really appreciated the summary/wrap-up at the end, quickly comparing each one. Keep up the good work, Todd! You remain undefeated!😁

I’ve used the Dewalt and the Milwaukee quite a bit on many, many jobs. I think the biggest thing you mentioned but didn’t emphasize is the variable speed trigger on the Dewalt, it really allows for more accurate cut placement when starting in the middle of something and allows you to slow down if you are cutting to a line. The blade change on the Dewalt is also infinitely faster. I also like that the Dewalt is able to stand on its own with the battery in, this is especially helpful when the blade is burning hot and you don’t want to put it on something that will get burned from the heat of the blade. I’ve had my Dewalt for about 6 years now and use it all the time.

I love your videos! You save all of us time, money, and frustration dealing with finding the best tools. After finding your channel I never buy anything without seeing your reviews first! You’re my hero!

I appreciate all of your tests. These power tool prices have just gotten to be wicked... Batteries, chargers, dang... So, testing like yours provides so much information. Please keep it going!!!

When I bought my first Oscillating tool; there weren’t many brands making them. I’m surprised that you didn’t include the grandfather of the tool; a Fein Multimaster. That was THE best money at that time spent on a tool when I was installing kitchens. There just wasn’t anything like it. It would have been nice to see how it would have compared to the others. I sold my corded Multimaster to purchase the Milwaukee cordless. Works great!

Higher degree of oscillation definitely helps to make faster cuts, but when plunge cutting into a finished surface, it can works against you. I personally own the Milwaukee m12 multi and I find when trying to make a precise plunge cut into a finished surface (not necessarily a painted material, just a cut into wood that will be seen forever) it is difficult to keep the blade from running or chipping out material when starting the cut. I find a lower degree of oscillation creates a cleaner cut when starting in this application. I get that not everyone uses a multi tool in this fashion, but just figured I’d give some input. Thank you for the great video!

I’ve been watching your videos a lot the past couple of days. I’ve been considering buying some cordless tools and because of your videos I’m seeing a pattern. I’m thinking I’ll spend a bit more for some Milwaukee gear. It really seems like other companies could come out on top if they upped their game a bit. This research you’re doing is very helpful to those of us looking. Once we purchase one cordless tool it only makes sense to stick with that brand. I can’t afford a barn full of different chargers and batteries, so the one brand commitment is very real. Thank you so very much for what you do. Michael Long

Man, your videos are always the best. Really love that I can go through almost all of your videos and the format is the same. Super easy to understand and to the point.

It's absolutely impressive what you go through to ensure each and every test you do has zero variables to change the results, this channel has come so far over the years! Amazing content!!

I just love the test rigs you build! Probably as close to an accurate real world test as you can get! I am glad all the tests are viewer suggested, and that you don't take any sponsored items for tests. Thanks for all the hard work you do to help us decide which products are best for us to buy.

Your summary is superb! Every tool I consider for my workshop is vetted/tested and appreciated by you ... or it simply does not get bought. Thank you for your integrity and brilliant test designs.

Such a good channel, such good videos!! Love your enthusiasm too! Please continue your summary section at the end, reviewing each tool using the various criteria. Keep up the awesome work!

The Dewalt blade change system is what wins things for me, being able to quickly set the blade/attachment at a different angle or easily switch when you’re in a tight spot really makes a big difference

Oscillating tools (or renovators as I’ve heard a lot of people call them) have been a a huge game changer for cutting out cupboard power points and and large recessed lights. I really liked the summary of all the tools performance/results at the end of the video it’s a great addition.

Thank you. You deserve a lot of respect because you care about the way you work and your clarity and professionalism deserve goodness. The content is very good and you deserve to subscribeThanks!

Just picked up another subscriber. Can imagine the time you spent making this video. Thank you.

Great review! The blade change system deserved a category of its own. I was an early adopter and longtime user of the tool. I purchased a Fein Multitool when it was the only tool of its kind. It is still going strong but, I am ready to exchange it for something with a tool-less blade change. Not only tool-less but with no small parts to remove, handle or lose.

Really liked how you gave us your opinion on the separate tools at the end of the video. Seeing the data proving what they are capable of is awesome, but hearing the thoughts of the person who was able to handle the product is equally important info. Almost tired of saying this, but.... great video! Again

Thanks again for all your great work. I ended up with the milwaukee due to your findings. You have saved me many potential headaches over the years so again thank you for all your hard work

Vibration on these tools makes a huge difference to health and safety. Thank you for making that an important part of the test.

great video, I have a couple of Ryobi tools that use their One battery system and I'm very happy with them. As for a product suggestion, I'm trying to strip the paint off a bike frame and I've struggled to find an efficient paint stripping gell/spray and it's been a lot harder than I had expected. I'd love to see a shootout of different paint strippers to see if there's a best one for my future projects. Thanks!

thanks for theses videos, i work at my local home depot, I'm the tools department full time employee. your videos are so useful for me and my team. they are way better than what we get from the home depot training. i also suggest your channel to a lot of my customers. keep them coming! :)

I like the added recap at the end, good feature. Really brings it all together.

Another great review. I decided to go with the Dewalt for two reasons: (1) ease and speed of blade changing and (2) I already have a stash of Dewalt batteries. 😉

I’ve been in the construction business for over three decades. My go to oscillating tool is my M12 by Milwaukee. It’s slightly lacks power but more than makes up for it with its narrow footprint, weight and runtime. On a four amp hour battery, I get most of the day of general use out of it. Great reliable tool.

Todd - I loved the summary at the end. This is the kind of thing I've been waiting years for you to add to your reviews. Really solid breakdowns on why you would or wouldn't want a given tool. Well done!

I'm a surprised at Milwaukee's performance overall throughout these brand test videos. The videos are great, more exhaustive and rigorous testing than you see pretty much anywhere nowadays! Very appreciative!

Great presentation. I like your fast pace, no bs videos. Bought the flex after watching this and other reviews. your pulley setup is a fantastic way to learn real world results. Thanks.

I'd call the ryobi the best for the price, it performed quite well all around compared to other brands and was more affordable than those that outperformed it

Thanks for taking the time to test all these products. The compare chart is very helpful. I’ve got my mind made up, thanks to your amazing guide. Excellent 😊😊

I really love your videos. I used a cheap harbor freight 120V oscillating tool for a few years, then got a Ryobi 18V, which was much better and I didn't realize the value of this tool until I had one that just performed better. Unfortunately it burned up during a big remodel job, and I was going to replace it with the same model when I saw a Rockwell corded multi-tool, and it gave me a similar bump in performance. With a larger range of motion and more power, it moves through material with very little effort. Thank you for the quality videos, which I frequently refer to when researching the various brands.

Wow I really enjoyed the summary of all the brands at the end. A short and quick addition but I hope you continue to build this into your reviews! Awesome work!!

Fantastic work, very impressed by your scientific/engineering approach to tool evaluation. I would consider you the one honest source for tool reviews as your testing really hits on what is important for a tool buyer/user

Love these comparisons. Always a fair test and accurate results. Brilliantly put together Oh and great commentary as well

Great video good sir! I own two extremes when it comes to these oscillating tools, first up is the corded Chicago electric from harbor freight. I used the tool quite a bit and found it to be quite a value at $19.99 (normally $29). It was versatile and neat. Then when I chose to invest in Milwaukee, I cried a little bit but ended up getting the Milwaukee, despite knowing the cost. In part because I saw you using what I believe is the non fuel version in your oscillating tool blade test. I have not regretted my purchase whatsoever and I've used the tool in a multitude of situations under different circumstances, usually where a sawsall would be too aggressive or large for the job. And every time I'm impressed and pleased with the versatility and power brought to the table. It is however quite long for an oscillating tool and the speed adjusting dial is rather poorly placed and gets adjusted on accident quite easily. The auto speed is surprisingly good if you don't feel like figuring out the best suited speed for the blade and material that you are cutting. I have had quite a bit of exposure to a couple of different brands prior to making my purchase, and I must say that the DeWalt blade change is by far the nicest to work with. I loved seeing that the Ryobi placed well considering that I actually like Ryobi as a budget friendly brand. I also really appreciated Flex being included in this showdown. I very strongly considered investing in Flex but at the time it was quite new and there was a certain risk factor to doing so, but everything I've seen so far has proven them to be a solid contender.

Wow, that is an extremely well done review! Thank you so much. No bs, just tons of info in a few minutes, with a positive attitude and correct comparisons. Absolutely flawless =)

Can’t be an oscillating tool lineup without Fein (they invented this class of tool and still make the best ones in my opinion), but great video nonetheless.

I make all my tool purchases based on your reviews. They’re awesome and love your creative problem solving.

I already have 2 of these tools. I just think you deserve the views for this level of testing. It's really quality stuff man.

Great test. In the EU, the Fein brand is one of the most renowned when it comes to oscillating multi tools. I'd love to see how it matches up with some of the best here if you ever decide to do a follow-up.

I appreciate the summary at the end. It makes it easy to compare all the stats quickly. Have you considered putting everything into one chart? Color coding best and worst in each category?

Something that some people may not know, the blades can be turned to different angles. Very handy in tight situations. I bought a Craftsman brand that's corded. I love it.

Definitely love the new summary section. Hits home the key factors for each brand, esp in combination of the chart.

I've got a Fein Multimaster. They are rumored to be "the best", at least when I bought mine, so it would have been nice to see it here to compare if that is true. If you test oscillating tools again and can include one, that would be good. Still an interesting comparison, thank you.

I love the summary in this video! Please do this from now on with all videos! It's always a bit of a pain to scroll back the whole video and see which brand does what best. As always, great job with your testing! On Sundays it always my break from the household and get a smoke so I can watch Project Farm.

Great comparison. I recently bought a Ridgid plug in tool and I love the way it cuts. Under $80 and no battery concerns for the infrequent use I will have for it.

Love your videos... no BS, very professional, and gets to the point. And... your sound levels are great.

One of the best tools to have. Massive thanks Todd for all your dedicated time and effort in these tests. Again, Best Channel on the Tube. 3M Subs you deserve!!

I love the recap of all the brands at the end of this video. Shows pro/cons very clearly. Would be a great addition to include in all your videos

My pet peeve with oscillating saws is cumbersome blade change out. I have an old Rockwell and it is downright a pain in the derrière to change blades. When I saw the Dewalt blade changeout mechanism, that sold me. I’m a happy camper now.

Awesome video mate! Thanks for taking your time and effort to test these oscillating tools. Very handy before making any purchase.

I love how tools and sports team bring out the "homer" in everyone. I was pulling for DeWalt throughout the testing. But it looks like Team Red gets the trophy this time around. 🤣 And like Todd, I laughed at the Metabo synopsis. "Heavy, loud and cuts very slow" OUCH. LOL

Todd, you are a Rockstar among Rockstars! Thank you for your in depth testing of products. I really like the new summary at the end where you discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each product along with your winners. There seems to be a common theme in your testing of tools. It is hard to beat Milwaukee. Yes, you pay for it, but it seems like it is number 1 or 2 in every test, no matter which product.

Kudos to you for doing up to the point easy to follow, practical and scientific experiments, that are unbiased.

Brother I'm sure you've heard it many times before but I really love the way you test products! Please keep up the good work and I look forward to all your future videos!

I love the new overview of all the tools at the end! Somehow you keep improving your videos.

Very happy to see FLEX in the lineup now, looking forward to seeing how they do in further tests of core tools like the Hammer Drill, Impact, Saw, etc

Very great comparison video, every spec you gave is extremely helpful for the guys out here who use these tools and don't know which one to go with.👍

You do the best tool reviews. Testing these tools with identical blades would be informative.

Excellent video! That recap at the end was amazing! I know it's asking for more work, but including those at the end will really help a viewer understand where a specific tools stand up against the competitors across all tests.

I love seeing new test rigs! They're so efficient and well thought out!

The summary at the end was awesome. Please keep doing that!

Thank you very much. I’m finding you videos really helpful. Please keep up the good work.

I have that M18 Milwaukee unit, but for heavy jobs I have a Fein, which is the original. It is spectacular.

Always look forward to EVERY video. I don’t think there is another channel that compares to quality, or watchability of this content !!

Nice video, we purchased a Fein tool, years ago, made in Germany, the Fein is a bit heavier then all the others sold in the box stores. The motor has lots of power. Sorry it was not included in this contest, as it was expensive (500+) back in the day, but it has been worth the cost over he years.

Love the summary at the end. Would love to see this get added to future videos

Excellent content as usual! I, too, expected the Milwaukee to do well, but those results were particularly impressive! Thanks for making my Sunday! 😎

I've had a lot of multi tools over the years and you absolutely can't beat the dewalt with a battery, bag, and charger for $100. Lately I've settled on dewalt 20v and the M12 fuel. I prefer the dewalt for accuracy because of the variable speed trigger and the M12 fuel for demolition. The M12 is faster and it's way better with vibration control. I hate the makita, it's a brick. So many of these blade changes are so cumbersome they don't make any sense to me. The dewalt is the best quick change.

I have the DeWalt atomic multi tool which I love. It has the same blade change feature as the XR which is great because often I have to change the position of the blade and no other brand has a quicker or more easy change.

Great test as usual! Always come to see what you come up with before I buy! Just ordered the Ryobi as thats what I am committed to.

Really appreciated this video. However, some important brands are missing, firstly the grand daddy of oscillating tools, Fein, was missing, other important missing brands include, Porter Cable, Rockwell, and Dremel. Battery performance testing might have been helpful to know too. I am also wondering if including some corded models in the test would have been an interesting comparison. Some tools still work best with a corded power supply. In closing, since oscillating tools are like men's razors and go through blades and sand paper, and other disposables quickly, a video on what the best blades and sand papers with, cost vs performance vs availability is the next obvious video suggestion. Hope you and yours are doing great, keep up the great work! Your devoted fan MrGunn

Love your videos, thanks for being truly unbiased in your tests! I know you've done a video about regular pliers but I would like to suggest a video about needle nose pliers. Or, a video for the best router bits. Thanks again!

Thanks! Great breakdowns. And THANK YOU for the graphs! And summary's! Great information. Great standardized tests!

I love the break down and graph. thank you!

Thank you X 1000! I get horrible pain in my hands after using my Harbor Freight oscillating tool for even 15 minutes so the info on the vibration was truly invaluable. 😘

I would love to see more reviews on cordless tools. It's difficult to commit to just one brand. Because batteries are so expensive, I'd also love to see a review on battery adaptors. Great review... it sounds like you've already got your format for 2022 in the bag! Many Thanks.

I love the summary at the end. I need one of these saws, and I came here to find out more.

Another great comparison video. I work for a guy who flips houses and we’re always tearing one apart then remodeling it. He and his folks have DeWalt tools. I have a large amount of the Ryobi plus one, my wife bought some every time they were on sale. I use these at home and for projects. I’ll most likely get the Ryobi multi tool as I have tons of batteries for them, but if I were to get one for use in the remodeling I’d most likely get the Milwaukee or a DeWalt.

Another excellent and thorough review! I was amazed at how different they worked considering the similarities in prices. 👍

Fantastic content as always. I would love to see these tests again with corded tools

I've been wanting to buy one of these for a long time. I just got one, the Dremel. I really love your reviews, they are a serious source of my decision making when buying a tool. I'm disappointed the Dremel isn't in your video, it's a great brand. Thanks for your hard work!

I love you’re individual tool summary at the end!

Would love to see a comparison of sub $50 digital multimeters. Thanks for all you do!

I used to use the ryobi (older model) but the battery contacts would consistently shake themselves loose after several months of use. After going through about 6 of them, I switched to DeWalt. I really like their quick change system!

Thanks again for another well done and educational video. I will say though, despite all the info given/presented, I feel it would be more complete( follow up video )with a comparison to the first brand of oscillating tools I've seen, Fein. I'm aware there are more, but it would be nice to see that brand tested. Anyway, I wanted to say thanks again.

You are useful beyond any imagination. Your videos are so helpful. I go to your videos before I buy anything! Lol, thankyou so much for everything!

I have the second gen Milwaukee multi tool and that thing is a beast. Delivers corded power with a standard 5.0 battery and cuts nails and screws like they're nothing. For me and how often I use mine, it's easily been worth the price. I love the auto ramp up too.