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Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B is cheaper at $59. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST or Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B?

The Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B is the cheaper at $59. The Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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

Spec Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B
US price $99 $59
BrandMetabo HPTBlack+Decker
Released
Power source corded cordless
Amps or voltage 11 A 20 V
Strokes per min max 2800 3000
Stroke length (in) 1.125 in 0.875 in
Orbital action Yes
Tool less blade change Yes Yes
Brushless No No
Weight (lb) 8.7 4.1
Release

Sources — Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B: blackanddecker.com (verified 2026-09-21).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST and Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B?

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

  • Power source: Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST corded vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B cordless
  • Amps or voltage: Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 11 A vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 20 V
  • Strokes per min max: Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 2800 vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 3000
  • Stroke length (in): Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 1.125 in vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 0.875 in
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 8.7 vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 4.1

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