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Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is cheaper at $99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 or Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST is the cheaper at $99. Get the Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 for the stronger spec sheet, the Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST to spend less.

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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 Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST
US price $249 $99
BrandMilwaukeeMetabo HPT
Released2020-11
Power source cordless corded
Amps or voltage 18 V 11 A
Strokes per min max 3000 2800
Stroke length (in) 1.25 in 1.125 in
Orbital action No Yes
Tool less blade change Yes Yes
Brushless Yes No
Weight (lb) 6.8 8.7
Release 2020

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20: milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-06-20). Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 and Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 cordless vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST corded
  • Amps or voltage: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 18 V vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 11 A
  • Strokes per min max: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 3000 vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 2800
  • Stroke length (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 1.25 in vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 1.125 in
  • Orbital action: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 false vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST true
  • Brushless: Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 true vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST false
  • Weight (lb): Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw 2821-20 6.8 vs Metabo HPT 11 Amp Reciprocating Saw CR13VST 8.7

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