DeWalt
DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw
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DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw vs Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw is cheaper at $239. Every spec and price links to its source.
Festool
Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw
$445
Which is better: the DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw or Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw is the cheaper at $239.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw | Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $239 | $445 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Festool |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless | corded |
| Amps or voltage | 20 V | 4.5 A |
| Strokes per min max | 3200 | 3800 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1 in | 1 in |
| Orbital settings | 4 | 4 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
Sources — DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw: woodcraft.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw and Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw cordless vs Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw corded
- Amps or voltage: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw 20 V vs Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw 4.5 A
- Strokes per min max: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw 3200 vs Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw 3800
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw
One whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published a genuine hands-on review of this exact model (DCS334B top-handle) and scored it 9.7/10. They praise its control, low vibration, ergonomics, brushless motor, tool-free bevel/keyless blade change, and an attractive bare-tool price for those already on the 20V Max platform. They flag a lower stroke rate than rivals (3200 vs 3500 SPM), missing conveniences (dust port, lock-on button), and a slightly high kit price. No lab-measured benchmarks were reported for the consensus, and no other whitelisted source corroborates. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Excellent control, low vibration, and ergonomics; Competitive bare-tool price for those on the 20V Max platform; Tool-free bevel adjustment and all-metal keyless blade changes.
Flagged: Stroke rate (3200 SPM) lower than competitors; Missing convenience features: dust port and lock-on button; Kit price is a little high.
Festool Carvex PSB 420 EBQ-Plus Jig Saw
One whitelisted hands-on tester (Pro Tool Reviews, Ernie Conover) used the barrel-grip corded Carvex 420 for about two months and rated it the best jigsaw he had ever used, praising blade guidance, the strobe LEDs and dust extraction. The main gripe is cost, roughly double a Bosch once the accessory Systainer is added. No other whitelisted coverage of this exact model was found; forums and trade blogs excluded. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Blade guidance/tracking rated best-in-class; Four-LED strobe lights make the blade appear to stand still for easy line-following; Very good dust extraction on the 90-degree bases.
Flagged: Expensive, roughly twice a Bosch once the accessory Systainer is included; Angle base doesn't extend far enough ahead of the blade to start angled cuts easily; No dust collection possible with the angle base.