DeWalt DCS312B 12V Max XTREME Reciprocating Saw vs Greenworks 24V Brushless Compact Reciprocating Saw

The Greenworks 24V is the better first saw for most shoppers. It comes as a complete kit with a battery, charger and blade, runs a brushless motor at up to 3,000 SPM, and carries a 3-year tool and battery warranty. The DeWalt DCS312B is a bare tool with no battery in the box, so it only makes sense if you already own DeWalt 12V Max batteries. Owners of both rate them well; the DeWalt is the lighter, more compact one-hander at 3.0 lb, while the Greenworks is heavier at 3.8 lb but more versatile out of the box.

• Choose the DeWalt DCS312B if you already own DeWalt 12V Max batteries and want the lightest one-handed saw for quick cuts overhead or in tight spots.
• Choose the Greenworks 24V if you want a ready-to-run kit with battery, charger and blade, a brushless motor and a 3-year warranty.