DeWalt Atomic 20V vs 12V Reciprocating Saws | Is It the Same Tool?

We take a look at the DeWalt Atomic 20V reciprocating saw vs the DeWalt 12V brushless recip saw to see if it's the exact same tool powered by two different batteries. After an initial inspection, all we can say is the housings look identical except for the lack of a pivoting shoe in the 12V model. Weight and size are nearly identical once you remove the battery packs.

After making some cuts in 3-inch PVC, we noticed both have excellent vibration control and seem to handle easier tasks like this with no problem. The 12V DeWalt DCS312G1 definitely shaves some weight during use and might be a tad bit slower in cutting vs the Atomic 20V Max model. The price for the 12V saw is $149 (bare) and $169 as a kit with a 3Ah battery.

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