Milwaukee
M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20
$249Cheaper
Released 2020-11
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M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 vs FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
DeWalt
FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B
$299
Released 2020
Which is better: the M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 or FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B?
The M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 is the cheaper at $249. The M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 | FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 | $299 |
| Brand | Milwaukee | DeWalt |
| Released | 2020-11 | 2020 |
| Power source | cordless | cordless |
| Amps or voltage | 18 V | 60 V |
| Strokes per min max | 3000 | 3000 |
| Stroke length (in) | 1.25 in | 1.125 in |
| Orbital action | No | No |
| Tool less blade change | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 6.8 | 7.56 |
| Release | 2020 | 2020 |
Sources — M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20). FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 and FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amps or voltage: M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 18 V vs FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 60 V
- Stroke length (in): M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 1.25 in vs FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 1.125 in
- Weight (lb): M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 6.8 vs FLEXVOLT 60V MAX Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw DCS389B 7.56