Makita XRJ05Z vs. Milwaukee 2720-21

We’ll take a look at these two reciprocating saws: the Makita XRJ05Z and the Milwaukee 2720-21.

Features & Benefits

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

Related: The 7 Best Reciprocating Saws

Power

Both reciprocating saws are cordless and run on 18 V batteries.

Pros & Cons

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

For the XRJ05Z:

For the Milwaukee:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Makita XRJ05Z with other products

	Makita XRJ05Z	Milwaukee 2720-21
Brand	Makita	Milwaukee
Power Type	cordless	cordless
Power - Voltage	18 V	18 V
Power - Amps		n/a
Dimensions	4.6” W × 19” L × 8.6” H	18 1/2” L
Weight	7.8 lbs	7.4 lbs
Stroke Length	1 1/4”	1 1/8”
Strokes/Minute	3000	3000
Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty	5 years
Pros	Low-speed mode makes it easier to control speeds Long battery life	Power comparable to corded saw Brushless motor reduces heat and battery consumption Heavy-duty build quality (except for blade release lever) LED light
Cons		Plastic blade release lever can break
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