DeWalt
DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B
$299
Released 2020
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DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B vs Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z is cheaper at $173. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
$173Cheaper
Released 2016
Which is better: the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B or Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z?
The DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z is the cheaper at $173. Get the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B for the stronger spec sheet, the Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B |  Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $173 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | 2020 | 2016 |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 60 V | 18 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3000 | 3000 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1.125 in | 1.25 in |
| Orbital action | No | No |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.56 | 8.2 |
| Release | 2020 | 2016 |
Sources — DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B and Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amps or voltage: DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 60 V vs Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 18 V
- Stroke length (in): DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 1.125 in vs Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 1.25 in
- Weight (lb): DeWalt FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 7.56 vs Makita 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z 8.2