Best Reciprocating Saws · head-to-head

DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B is cheaper at $139. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B or Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B?

The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B is the cheaper at $139. The Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified at capture; live price may differ.

Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B
US price $299 $139
BrandDeWaltBosch
Released20202016
Power source cordless cordless
Amps or voltage 60 V 18 V
Strokes per min max 3000 3050
Stroke length (in) 1.125 in 0.83 in
Orbital action No No
Tool less blade change Yes Yes
Brushless Yes No
Weight (lb) 7.56 4.4
Release 2020 2016

Sources — DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B: boschtools.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B and Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amps or voltage: DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 60 V vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 18 V
  • Strokes per min max: DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 3000 vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 3050
  • Stroke length (in): DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 1.125 in vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 0.83 in
  • Brushless: DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B true vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B false
  • Weight (lb): DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 7.56 vs Bosch 18V Compact Reciprocating Saw GSA18V-083B 4.4

← All reciprocating saws compared · Open data