Our pick for a cordless jigsaw: DeWalt 20V MAX XR cordless jigsaw (tool only)

DeWalt 20V MAX XR cordless jigsaw (tool only)

Model DCS334B

Why we picked it

Our pick for curves, cutouts and rough cuts: a brushless 20V jigsaw with a speed dial, three orbital settings and a tool-free bevel shoe.

Bob Vila's testers cut 3/4 in. plywood with it at 90° and 45° and named it the pick for an ergonomic handle: its narrow grip fit best of all the saws they tested. They also liked its power and the dust blower.

Pro Tool Reviews named it a top cordless pick, praising how well it kept the blade from bending off line and how little it vibrated, though another saw cut faster.

Small Boats Monthly's reviewer, a custom woodworker and boatbuilder of more than 40 years, found the blade guide roller low and close to the shoe, which helped control and accuracy, and said blade changes couldn't be simpler.

Specs (from the maker)

20V MAX brushless motor, up to 3,200 strokes per minute (manual)

Variable speed trigger plus a speed dial; 4-position orbital action (straight cut and three orbital settings)

All-metal, keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0°, 15° and 30° and a positive stop at 45°

Lever-action keyless blade change for T-shank blades; LED light, dust blower and no-mar shoe cover

Tool only: one blade, no battery or charger; 3-year limited warranty

Keep in mind

It's sold as a bare tool. If you don't already own DeWalt 20V batteries, you'll need to buy a battery and charger too.

Where to buy

Before you use one

Read the manual first. DeWalt’s manual says to clamp the work to a stable surface, never to hold it in your hand or against your body, and to let the blade stop before you lift it out of the cut (DeWalt). Hold the saw by its insulated grips wherever the blade could hit hidden wiring (DeWalt). Wear eye and hearing protection, and a dust mask if the cut is dusty (DeWalt). Take the battery out before you change a blade or make any adjustment (DeWalt). Our shop safety essentials cover the basics.

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Keep in mind

Bob Vila's testers found the bevel marks hard to read (only 45° is numbered) and a somewhat lower top speed than some other saws; there's no lock-on button.
There's no vacuum port in the box. DeWalt's manual lists a dust extraction accessory sold separately, and says the shoe won't bevel while it's fitted.
Small Boats Monthly notes the dust blower can't be switched off, which matters if you ever cut metal with cutting oil.

What the sources found

Bob Vila: The best jigsaws, tested (external site, opens in a new tab) (independent test, Nov 5, 2025; checked October 22, 2026): Testers cut 3/4 in. plywood with each jigsaw at 90° and 45°. They named the DCS334B the pick for an ergonomic handle, saying its narrow grip fit best of the saws tested, and liked its power and dust blower; they found a somewhat lower top speed than some others, its bevel marks hard to read, no vacuum port and no lock-on button. The page says it may earn revenue from products on it and takes part in affiliate programs.
Pro Tool Reviews: Jigsaw reviews, corded and cordless (external site, opens in a new tab) (independent review, Jan 8, 2024; checked October 22, 2026): Named the DeWalt DCS334 (and its barrel-grip twin, the DCS335) a top cordless jigsaw for controlling blade deflection and keeping vibration low, though a Milwaukee saw cut faster. Lists 0 to 3,200 SPM, a 1 in. stroke, three orbital settings plus off and 4.7 lb bare. Prices on the page are from its January 2024 publication.
DeWalt DCS334 jigsaw review (Small Boats Monthly) (external site, opens in a new tab) (independent review, March 2025; checked October 22, 2026): A woodworker and boatbuilder's long-term review of the DCS334: the blade guide roller sits low and close to the shoe for control and accuracy, blade changes are simple, the LEDs and blower keep the line clear, the bevel stops at 90° and 45° are accurate, and the blower can't be switched off. It lists 4 lb 8 oz without a battery.
DeWalt: 20V MAX XR cordless jigsaw, tool only (DCS334B) (external site, opens in a new tab) (maker spec page; checked October 22, 2026): Lists the brushless motor, LED light, variable speed trigger and dial, lever-action keyless T-shank blade change, dust blower, 4-position orbital action, keyless shoe bevel with detents at 0°, 15° and 30° and a stop at 45°, no-mar shoe cover, one blade in the box and a 3-year limited warranty.
DeWalt: DCS334 instruction manual (PDF) (external site, opens in a new tab) (maker spec page; checked October 22, 2026): Gives 3,200 SPM. Safety rules include clamping the work to a stable surface instead of holding it by hand or against your body, holding the saw by its insulated grips where the blade may hit hidden wiring, letting the blade stop before lifting it out of the cut, wearing eye and hearing protection and a dust mask, and removing the battery before changing blades or making adjustments. It says the shoe won't bevel with the optional dust extraction accessory fitted.

How we picked

We didn't hands-on test these. We picked it by reading independent tests and reviews (Bob Vila, Pro Tool Reviews and Small Boats Monthly), checking DeWalt's spec page and manual, and checking the price at Ace Hardware. Every pick has at least three independent sources from at least two different outlets, including at least one independent test or review. They're all linked with the pick, along with what each one found. We also searched the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database on Oct 22, 2026 and found no recall for this jigsaw. Corded jigsaws cost less; we've left them out for now because the sources we read didn't agree on one exact corded model. Prices, review counts and links were last checked on October 22, 2026; prices and stock change, so check the store before you buy.

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