Black+Decker BDCR20C vs. DeWalt DWE305

We’ll take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the Black+Decker BDCR20C and the DeWalt DWE305.

Features & Benefits

You can read more in our review of the best reciprocating saws.

Related: The 7 Best Reciprocating Saws

Power

The DWE305 is corded, runs on 120 V, and draws 12 amps. Standard U.S. residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The BDCR20C is cordless and requires 20 V batteries.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Black+Decker:

For the DWE305:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Black+Decker BDCR20C with other products

	Black+Decker BDCR20C	DeWalt DWE305
Brand	Black+Decker	DeWalt
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	20 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	12 A
Dimensions	14 3/8” L	17 1/2” L
Weight	4.5 lbs	7 lbs
Stroke Length	7/8”	1 1/8”
Strokes/Minute	3000	2900
Warranty	2 year	3 year
Pros	Lightweight Small enough to reach into tight spaces Considerably cheaper than professional-grade tools	Tool-less blade changing Blade can be oriented in any of four directions Fairly lightweight for the power
Cons	Vibration becomes a problem with extended use So-so battery life	No orbital motion for fast wood cutting Harder to control low speeds
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