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DeWalt DWE305 vs. Skilsaw SPT44-10

Thinking about a new reciprocating saw? Compare the benefits of the DeWalt DWE305 and Skilsaw SPT44-10 and make an informed purchase!

Lets take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the DeWalt DWE305 and the Skilsaw SPT44-10.

DeWalt DWE305
Skilsaw SPT44-10

Features & Benefits

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

Related: The 7 Best Reciprocating Saws

Power

Both products are corded and run on 120 V. The DWE305 draws 12 amps. The SPT44-10 draws 15 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support either of the reciprocating saws.

Pros & Cons

Lets take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the DeWalt:

Pros

  • Tool-less blade changing
  • Blade can be oriented in any of four directions
  • Fairly lightweight for the power

Cons

  • No orbital motion for fast wood cutting
  • Harder to control low speeds

For the Skilsaw:

Pros

  • Variable-speed dial for more precise control
  • Electronics vary power to deliver constant power for all cuts
  • Decent vibration reduction
  • Orbital mode for fast cutting in wood

Cons

  • Big and heavy

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side comparison of these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the DeWalt DWE305 with other products

and comparisons of the Skilsaw SPT44-10 with other products.

DeWalt DWE305Skilsaw SPT44-10
DeWalt DWE305
Skilsaw SPT44-10
BrandDeWaltSkilsaw
Power Typecordedcorded
Power - Voltage120 V120 V
Power - Amps12 A15 A
Dimensions17 1/2” L6.47” W × 27.7” L × 3.84” H
Weight7 lbs11.3 lbs
Stroke Length1 1/8”1 1/4”
Strokes/Minute29002900
Warranty3 year1 year
Pros
  • Tool-less blade changing
  • Blade can be oriented in any of four directions
  • Fairly lightweight for the power
  • Variable-speed dial for more precise control
  • Electronics vary power to deliver constant power for all cuts
  • Decent vibration reduction
  • Orbital mode for fast cutting in wood
Cons
  • No orbital motion for fast wood cutting
  • Harder to control low speeds
  • Big and heavy
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