Which is better for demolition work?

The Milwaukee has the longer 1-1/4 in. stroke and a stated anti-vibration system, which suits long demolition cuts. The DeWalt is lighter and comes with a battery, so it is easier to start with.

Is the DeWalt a better deal?

Yes on paper. At $215.98 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026 it includes a battery, while the Milwaukee at $219.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026 is tool only.

Do both saws use the same batteries?

No. The DeWalt takes 20V MAX packs and the Milwaukee takes M18 packs. Neither battery fits the other brand.

The DeWalt at 5 lbs tool only versus 7.4 lbs for the Milwaukee. The gap narrows once you add a battery to the DeWalt.

Both reach about 3,000 SPM, but the Milwaukee's 1-1/4 in. stroke moves more material per stroke than the DeWalt's 1-1/8 in.

Is the Milwaukee worth the extra money?

Only if you already own M18 batteries. Otherwise budget for a battery and charger on top of $219.00, which puts it well above the DeWalt kit.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ XR POWERPACK vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 Sawzall Reciprocating Saw

Both saws cut at about 3,000 SPM, so the real split is kit versus bare tool and stroke length. The DeWalt DCS384WW1 at $215.98 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026 includes a 20V MAX XR POWERPACK battery, while the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Gen-2 at $219.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026 is tool only. Buy the DeWalt if you own no 20V MAX batteries and want to cut the same day; buy the Milwaukee if you are already on M18 and want the longer 1-1/4 in. stroke.

Today the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit w/ XR POWERPACK costs $3.02 less at its best price.

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