DEWALT DCS331B Saw
- Saw
- 20 watts
- Battery
- Carbon Steel
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 96%
A well reviewed 20 volt cordless jigsaw for existing DeWalt battery owners, sold as a bare tool without a battery included.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.8★ across 7,970 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
7,970 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
600+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
DeWalt's DCS331B is the bare tool version of its 20V MAX cordless jigsaw, cutting at up to 3000 strokes per minute and weighing about 5.6 lb without a battery.
This is DeWalt's 20V MAX XR jigsaw platform, sized for curved and straight cuts in wood, plastic and thin metal rather than heavy demolition work. Rated 4.8 across 7,970 reviews with about 600 units bought in the past month, it has a long track record within DeWalt's cordless lineup.
- 20V MAX cordless
- Up to 3000 SPM
- 5.6 lb tool weight
- 4.8 rating across 7,970 reviews
Who it's for
Suits DeWalt 20V MAX owners who want a jigsaw to round out their battery platform for trim, cabinetry or general cutting work. Not the right buy for anyone without compatible batteries, since this ships as a bare tool.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits the DeWalt 20V MAX battery platform
- Up to 3000 strokes per minute
- Compact at 5.6 lb
- Bare tool, battery and charger sold separately
- Not built for heavy demolition cutting
Performance notes
At up to 3000 strokes per minute and 20 volts, the DCS331B favors general purpose cutting over heavy stock removal, with its 5.6 lb weight keeping it manageable for overhead or one handed cuts. Dimensions of about 11.25 by 11 by 3.9 inches keep it compact enough for a tool bag.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DCS331B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.6 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11.2 × 11 × 3.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speed | 3000 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 20 watts |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCS331B SawThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 7,970 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWalt DCS331B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the DeWalt DCS331B include a battery?
No, it is sold as a bare tool (the B suffix), without a battery or charger.
What is the cutting speed of the DCS331B?
Up to 3000 strokes per minute on the 20V MAX platform.
How much does the DCS331B weigh?
About 5.6 lb, with dimensions near 11.25 by 11 by 3.9 inches.