DeWalt DWE305 vs. Milwaukee 2720-21

Let’s take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the DeWalt DWE305 and the Milwaukee 2720-21.

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 2720-21 is cordless and runs on 18 V batteries.

Pros & Cons

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

For the DeWalt:

For the Milwaukee:

Comparison Chart

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

	DeWalt DWE305	Milwaukee 2720-21
Brand	DeWalt	Milwaukee
Power Type	corded	cordless
Power - Voltage	120 V	18 V
Power - Amps	12 A	n/a
Dimensions	17 1/2” L	18 1/2” L
Weight	7 lbs	7.4 lbs
Stroke Length	1 1/8”	1 1/8”
Strokes/Minute	2900	3000
Warranty	3 year	5 years
Pros	Tool-less blade changing Blade can be oriented in any of four directions Fairly lightweight for the power	Power comparable to corded saw Brushless motor reduces heat and battery consumption Heavy-duty build quality (except for blade release lever) LED light
Cons	No orbital motion for fast wood cutting Harder to control low speeds	Plastic blade release lever can break
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