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11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B

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

Which is better: the 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST or 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B?

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

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 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 — 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20). 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B: blackanddecker.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST and 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: 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST corded vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B cordless
  • Amps or voltage: 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 11 A vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 20 V
  • Strokes per min max: 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 2800 vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 3000
  • Stroke length (in): 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 1.125 in vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 0.875 in
  • Weight (lb): 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 8.7 vs 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 4.1

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