DEWALT DCS356BvsMilwaukee 2836-20
Two oscillating multi-tools, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
DEWALT DCS356B
DEWALT DCS356B oscillating multi-tool
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Find the DCS356B at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Milwaukee 2836-20
Milwaukee 2836-20 oscillating multi-tool
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Find the 2836-20 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- Different battery systems: DEWALT 20V MAX vs Milwaukee M18. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
- Both are bare tools: no battery or charger in either box.
8 of 11 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | DEWALT DCS356B | Milwaukee 2836-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Oscillations per minuteOnly one listed | 20,000 OPM | Not on maker page |
| Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 2.581 lb |
| Tool lengthOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 12.17 in |
| MotorOnly one listed | Brushless | Not on maker page |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Battery capacity (each) | None included | None included |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Weight (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 2.75 lbs | Not on maker page |
| Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 12.0 in | Not on maker page |
| UPC barcodeOnly one listed | 885911625159 | Not on maker page |
| WarrantyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 5 Year (Tool), 3 Years (Battery) |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: DCS356B, 2836-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCS356B, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2836-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.
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