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Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 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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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B
US price $249 $59
BrandMilwaukeeBlack+Decker
Released2020-11
Power source cordless cordless
Amps or voltage 18 V 20 V
Strokes per min max 3000 3000
Stroke length (in) 1.25 in 0.875 in
Orbital action No
Tool less blade change Yes Yes
Brushless Yes No
Weight (lb) 6.8 4.1
Release 2020

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20: milwaukeetool.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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 and Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Amps or voltage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 18 V vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 20 V
  • Stroke length (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 1.25 in vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 0.875 in
  • Brushless: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 true vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B false
  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 6.8 vs Black+Decker 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Reciprocating Saw BDCR20B 4.1

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