DEWALT DCS382BvsMilwaukee 2821-20
Two reciprocating saws, 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 DCS382B
DEWALT DCS382B reciprocating saw
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Find the DCS382B at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Milwaukee 2821-20
Milwaukee 2821-20 reciprocating saw
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Find the 2821-20 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.
9 of 12 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 DCS382B | Milwaukee 2821-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight, tool onlyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 6.8 lb |
| Tool lengthOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 17.1 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 | 5.55 lbs | Not on maker page |
| Length (DEWALT's 'assembled product' figure)Only one listed | 16.27 in | Not on maker page |
| UPC barcodeOnly one listed | 885911759052 | Not on maker page |
| SwitchOnly one listed | Not on maker page | Trigger Switch |
| Weight with batteryOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 8.4 lb |
| WarrantyOnly one listed | Not on maker page | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
"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: DCS382B, 2821-20. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCS382B, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2821-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.
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