FLEX FXM404-2A 24V Reciprocating Saw, Oscillating Multi-Tool, Drill Driver and Impact Driver Kit review

FLEX 24V reciprocating-saw combo · FXM404-2A

FLEX's FXM404-2A is a four-tool 24V package whose reciprocating-saw component is the FX2271. The exact U.S. product page lists an FX4111 oscillating multi-tool, an FX1151 two-speed drill driver and an FX1351 impact driver alongside the saw, plus two 2.5Ah lithium-ion batteries, a 160W fast charger and a FLEX bag. That mix is the central buying question: does the rest of this kit match your work, or would a different FLEX package or a standalone saw leave fewer unwanted tools? The assessment below uses the FXM404-2A package page and the model-matched FX2271 manual; no hands-on use or test is claimed.

The companion-tool mix is its defining feature

The oscillating multi-tool and impact driver distinguish FXM404-2A from FXM401-2A and FXM402-2B. FLEX describes the FX4111 as a variable-speed oscillating tool and the FX1351 as a 1/4-inch hex impact driver. This could be relevant to a buyer who wants cutting, flush-trimming or surface work and fastening equipment as well as a reciprocating saw. It is less compelling if the priority is only reciprocating cuts, or if a circular saw, fixed-speed grinder or work light from another package would be more useful. The exact combo model—not a general “four-tool kit” phrase—determines the included roles.

On the FXM404-2A page, the included power equipment is two 2.5Ah packs and one 160W charger. Those are two separate batteries, not one 5.0Ah pack. FLEX also lists a bag and states that its tools are cross-compatible with the FLEX 24V system. The page does not give the charger or battery model numbers in its package list. A battery-capacity figure alone does not prove runtime, the loaded saw's mass or the weight of the full carry kit.

What is known about the FX2271 inside this combo

The FXM404-2A product page names the reciprocating-saw component as FX2271. It specifies a 1-1/4-inch stroke, 0–3,000 SPM, LED lighting and a tool weight of 7.4 pounds without battery. FLEX describes the FX2271 as brushless and with orbital action, keyless blade eject and vibration suppression. The model's operator manual supports a full-size, two-handed assessment: it instructs the operator to grasp the handle and insulated grip area with both hands. It also says to keep the pivoting shoe firmly on the work and ensure the blade extends past the shoe and workpiece throughout the stroke.

The manual's shoe pivots and slides into three positions that adjust effective stroke length; FLEX does not describe that as a universal maximum cutting depth. The orbital selector offers straight and orbital modes, but the manual prohibits orbital action when cutting metal. It directs the operator to let the motor stop before changing modes and remove the battery before adjustments. A product-page feature badge is not a blanket endorsement of orbital mode for every material.

One purchase detail deserves special attention: the FXM404-2A package page names the FX2271 saw but does not state which reciprocating blades, if any, are in the kit. That omission is not proof that no blade is supplied, and the separate FX2271-Z or FX2271-1C blade list cannot be silently transferred to this combo. If a blade in the box matters, verify it against the seller's written FXM404-2A contents before ordering.

Do not confuse saw mass with package mass

The 7.4-pound number is expressly “Tool Weight (without battery)” for the FX2271 saw. It is not the FXM404-2A kit weight and does not include either of the two listed 2.5Ah batteries. FLEX provides no loaded saw mass or combined carry weight for the four tools, charger, bag and contents in the reviewed material. A buyer with a strict lifting or transport limit should not estimate the full load by adding guessed component weights.

Nor is the FXM404-2A's companion-tool package interchangeable with similar FLEX kits. FXM401-2A contains a work light, drill, impact driver and saw; FXM402-2B contains a circular saw, drill, saw and grinder and lists one 2.5Ah plus one 5.0Ah battery. FXM404-2A instead supplies an oscillating multi-tool, drill and impact driver with two 2.5Ah batteries. The saw body can be shared while the package-level value changes. There is no price comparison here: check current offers and contents without assuming a list price or availability.

Who should compare it—and what to check

FXM404-2A is most relevant when the buyer already wants the FX2271's 24V, full-size two-hand format and can use the multi-tool, drill and impact driver too. Its two included batteries and charger make it a package rather than a tool-only entry, but it still makes sense to inspect whether those batteries duplicate equipment you own. Someone who primarily needs saw accessories should verify the blade contents, because they are not specified in the package list.

Before buying, compare the exact FXM404-2A suffix, all four named tools, two 2.5Ah FLEX 24V batteries, 160W fast charger and FLEX bag against the seller's written box contents. Confirm warranty and return terms with the seller; no claim about stock, price, seller or warranty registration outcome is made here. If saw mass is the deciding factor, keep the published 7.4-pound bare-saw basis separate from battery-installed and kit weights. If cutting metal, choose the proper blade, use straight mode and follow the manual's safe setup.

This is a source-based assessment of the exact package and shared FX2271 operating instructions, not an independent performance test. The most defensible reason to consider FXM404-2A is its specific four-tool combination and two-battery kit; the major caveats are the unstated reciprocating-blade contents and unavailable system carry weight. Those should be resolved from the exact package listing before the model is treated as a ready-to-work setup.