Reply by SteveT

Both the DeWalt and Bosch that I’m looking at have variable speed, quick change blades and soft start.

soapmaker, you have got me thinking about the battery version. I don’t own a DeWalt battery tool. I have Makita (older drill/driver. the black and white one) and Ryobi batteries. I would end up buying a second battery and have another charger hanging around. But, reviewers really seem to like the battery version. And I may end up using this tool more than I expect.