DeWalt DCS387B vs. DeWalt DWE305

Let’s take a look at these two DeWalt reciprocating saws: the DeWalt DCS387B and the DeWalt DWE305.

Features & Benefits

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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 DCS387B is cordless and runs on 20 V batteries.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DCS387B:

For the DWE305:

Comparison Chart

Here’s a full side-by-side comparison of these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DCS387B with other products

	DeWalt DCS387B	DeWalt DWE305
Brand	DeWalt	DeWalt
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	20 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	12 A
Dimensions	14” L	17 1/2” L
Weight	5.4 lbs	7 lbs
Stroke Length	1 1/8”	1 1/8”
Strokes/Minute	2900	2900
Warranty	3 years	3 year
Pros	Compact for getting into tight spots Variable cutting speed	Tool-less blade changing Blade can be oriented in any of four directions Fairly lightweight for the power
Cons	Lots of vibration transferred to wrist	No orbital motion for fast wood cutting Harder to control low speeds
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