DeWalt DWE305 vs. Makita XRJ05Z

Looking for a new reciprocating saw? Compare the benefits of the DeWalt DWE305 and Makita XRJ05Z in order to make an informed purchase!

We’ll take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the DeWalt DWE305 and the Makita XRJ05Z.

Features & Benefits

For more information, read more in our review of the best reciprocating saws.

The DWE305 is corded, requires 120 V, and draws 12 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The XRJ05Z is cordless and runs on 18 V batteries.

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

For the DWE305:

For the Makita:

Here’s a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE305 with other products

and comparisons of the Makita XRJ05Z with other products

	DeWalt DWE305	Makita XRJ05Z

Brand	DeWalt	Makita
Power Type	corded	cordless
Power - Voltage	120 V	18 V
Power - Amps	12 A
Dimensions	17 1/2” L	4.6” W × 19” L × 8.6” H
Weight	7 lbs	7.8 lbs
Stroke Length	1 1/8”	1 1/4”
Strokes/Minute	2900	3000
Warranty	3 year	3-Year Limited Warranty
Pros	Tool-less blade changing Blade can be oriented in any of four directions Fairly lightweight for the power	Low-speed mode makes it easier to control speeds Long battery life
Cons	No orbital motion for fast wood cutting Harder to control low speeds
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