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Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool is cheaper at $185. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool or Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B?

The Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B
US price $185
BrandMetaboCraftsman
Released
Power source battery battery
Voltage 18 20
Motor type brushless brushed
Opm range 8000-20000 8000-18000
Stroke angle 3.2 2.8
Accessory interface StarlockPlus universal-ois
Weight (lb) 2.9 2.85
No load speed 20000 18000
Variable speed Yes Yes
Tool free blade change Yes Yes

Sources — Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool: metabo.com (verified 2026-06-27). Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-27).

What's the difference between the Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool and Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Voltage: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 18 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 20
  • Motor type: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool brushless vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B brushed
  • Opm range: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 8000-20000 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 8000-18000
  • Stroke angle: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 3.2 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 2.8
  • Accessory interface: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool StarlockPlus vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B universal-ois
  • Weight (lb): Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 2.9 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 2.85
  • No load speed: Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 20000 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 18000

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