DeWalt DCS387 20V Reciprocating Saw vs Ryobi ONE+ 18V PCL515 Reciprocating Saw

The Ryobi ONE+ PCL515 is the better pick for most homeowners: it is lighter, cuts faster on paper (3,400 SPM vs 2,900), has a pivoting shoe and a one-inch stroke, and sits on a battery platform with over 260 tools. The DeWalt DCS387 is the tougher tool for heavy demolition and daily jobsite use, with a longer 1-1/8 in stroke, a built-in LED and DeWalt's 20V MAX ecosystem. Reviewers rate the Ryobi well at 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings; DeWalt's 20V recip saws are widely praised by trades for durability, though this bare tool ships without a battery.

• Choose the DeWalt DCS387 if you already own DeWalt 20V MAX batteries and want a rugged saw with an LED for dim spaces and heavy demolition.
• Choose the Ryobi PCL515 if you want a light, fast-cutting saw for home projects and already own or plan to build around ONE+ batteries.