DeWalt
DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw
$239
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DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw vs Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw is cheaper at $199. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw
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Which is better: the DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw or Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw is the cheaper at $199.
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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 | Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $239 | $199 Bare tool, battery not included |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 20 V | 18 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3200 | 2600 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1 in | 1 in |
| Orbital settings | 4 | 3 |
| Bevel capacity (°) | 45 | 45 |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | No |
Sources — DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw and Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amps or voltage: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw 20 V vs Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw 18 V
- Strokes per min max: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw 3200 vs Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw 2600
- Orbital settings: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw 4 vs Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw 3
- Brushless: DeWalt DCS334B 20V MAX XR Cordless Jig Saw true vs Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw false
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.
Makita XVJ03Z 18V LXT Cordless Jig Saw
One whitelisted hands-on reviewer covers this exact model. Pro Tool Reviews used all three Makita 18V jigsaws, including the brushed XVJ03 (XVJ03Z bare tool), which the reviewer owns. Praised were Makita's usual excellent build, the comfortable D-handle, bright LED and strong dust blower, and the brushed motor's superior slow-speed control that yielded more accurate cuts than the brushless siblings. Downsides flagged: a splitter guard that pops out (the reviewer abandoned it) and shorter runtime than the brushless models. No lab measurements were taken. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Excellent Makita build quality across the lineup; Brushed motor delivers more control and accurate cuts at very slow speeds; Comfortable D-handle, bright LED light, and strong dust blower keep the cut line visible.
Flagged: Splitter guard pops out easily and gets abandoned; Shorter runtime than the brushless siblings because of the brushed motor.