Best oscillating multi-tools UK 2026: cut, scrape and sand in tight spots

The PMF 220 CE is Bosch's long-running green DIY multi-tool. It has a 220W motor with electronic speed preselection, Bosch's MagnetHold to keep the blade in place while you tighten it, a depth stop for flush cuts with the segment blade, and it takes Bosch's Starlock blades, which are widely sold in UK DIY shops. The box includes an 85mm segment blade for wood and metal and a delta sanding pad with sheets.

Owners call it versatile and easy to use, a great addition to any toolbox. Being corded, it never needs charging, which suits occasional use. If you'd like a case, scraper, plunge blade and dust extraction too, Bosch sells it as the PMF 220 CE Set for a little more.

The UniversalMulti 18V-32 is the cordless equivalent of the PMF, on Bosch's green 18V Power for All batteries. It has electronic speed preselection, MagnetHold for quick Starlock changes and a four-stage depth stop. Unusually for a body-only tool, it comes with both a segment saw blade and a plunge-cut blade plus a sanding pad and six sheets, so it's ready to use if you already have a battery.

Owners call it a brilliant tool that makes quick work of jobs that would normally take ages. It's light at about 0.8kg without a battery. It's sold and shipped by Amazon.

The AdvancedMulti 18 adds Bosch's AutoClic system: push a Starlock blade on and it clicks in, with no lever or key, which Bosch says takes about three seconds. There's a 180° LED light band around the head, a four-stage depth stop, an anti-vibration handle and dust extraction that connects to a vacuum for sanding.

Owners call it brilliant and handy for all sorts of DIY jobs. It's heavier than the UniversalMulti and costs more, so it's worth it mainly if you'll use it often. It's body only and sold by Amazon.

DeWalt's brushless multi-tool is built for professional use, with a variable-speed trigger, an LED light and a tool-free quick-change clamp. The universal accessory adaptor lets you use most brands of oscillating blades, which helps keep running costs down. It takes DeWalt 18V XR batteries.

It has thousands of reviews on Amazon.co.uk, and owners call it a brilliant piece of kit that's easy to use, especially praising how quick it is to change blades. Note that on 28 October this listing was sold and dispatched by a third-party seller (GLOBALTECH 1998), not Amazon.

The Worx WX696.9 runs at 5,000 to 18,000 oscillations a minute on a variable speed dial and fits blades from most major brands with its Universal Fit system. The slim, textured body is designed for control, and it takes Worx PowerShare batteries, which also run Worx lawn mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers.

Owners say it's a fantastic, easy-to-use tool and praise how simple blade changes are. It's sold and shipped by Amazon. It's body only, so you'll need a Worx battery and charger.

Einhell's cordless multi-tool is one of the cheapest from a big-name brand. It has speed electronics, magnetic tool fixing for quick changes, a chuck with twelve angle settings, a soft grip and a vibration-decoupled battery mount. Einhell quotes 22,000 to 40,000 oscillations a minute (makers count these differently, so don't compare the figure directly). It comes with a starter set of accessories.

Owners call it a reliable, cost-effective tool that's handy for small jobs, with good battery life. It's sold and shipped by Amazon.

Enventor's corded multi-tool has a 300W motor, six speed settings from 15,000 to 22,000 oscillations a minute, a 3° swing angle and a quick-release blade lock. It comes with a big bundle of accessories, including wood saw blades, a semi-circular blade, a scraper and sanding sheets, so it's ready for most jobs out of the box.

Owners say it's versatile and easy to use for DIY, and like the number of accessories. It's a lesser-known brand, so expect a shorter track record than Bosch. It's sold by Enventor and shipped by Amazon.