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DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw vs WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw is cheaper at $129.13. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw
US price $129.13
BrandDeWaltWEN
Released
Throat capacity (in) 20 16
Max cut thickness (in) 2 2
Speed range spm 400–1750 spm 400–1600 spm
Variable speed Yes Yes
Blade type both
Max bevel (°) 45° (L & R) 45° (left only)
Dust blower Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 56

Sources — DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-19). WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw: wenproducts.com (verified 2026-08-19).

What's the difference between the DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw and WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Throat capacity (in): DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw 20 vs WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw 16
  • Speed range spm: DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw 400–1750 spm vs WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw 400–1600 spm
  • Max bevel (°): DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw 45° (L & R) vs WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw 45° (left only)

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