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M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 vs 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z

A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z is cheaper at $173. Every spec and price links to its source.

Side by side

M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-2018V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z
US price$249 (MSRP, bare tool (2821-20), per Home Depot/distributors; commonly discounted to ~$199)$173 (MSRP bare tool per Pro Tool Reviews; current retail varies)
BrandMilwaukeeMakita
Released2020-112016
power sourcecordlesscordless
amps or voltage18 V18 V
strokes per min max30003000
stroke length in1.25 in1.25 in
orbital actionfalsefalse
tool less blade changetruetrue
brushlesstruetrue
weight lb6.88.2
release20202016

Sources — M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20). 18V LXT Brushless Cordless Recipro Saw XRJ05Z: makitatools.com (verified 2026-06-20).

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