DeWALT XR POWER DETECT Reciprocating Saw (KEY FEATURES BEAT Flexvolt!)

DeWALT XR POWER DETECT Reciprocating Saw (KEY FEATURES BEAT Flexvolt!) In this video we show the #verycoolgang all the key features that beat Flexvolt on the all new DeWALT 20V MAX XR with Power Detect Reciprocating Saw. We unbox the new reciprocating saw from dewalt with power detect and go over all of the key features as well as make a few test cuts too see what kind of power this recip saw actually has. Let us know your thoughts on this new DeWALT 20V MAX XR with Power Detect Reciprocating Saw in the comments section below.

[@minnesotaman3]

It cost $179 for one 8 ah battery at lowes and the fast charger is $89 at home depot and let's say a 6" blade is $8 and then a bag is $8making this tool FREE in the kit

[@tylersmith9868]

Clever of them. Milwaukee does the same thing I got my grinder free when I bought a 5ah battery and charger

[@BartTwain]

Yessir. That’s how I convinced myself into getting it. I needed batteries and a fast charger anyway.

[@samyworkshop255]

@@BartTwain brother I feel you..... I'm thinking about doing the same lol..... Really need that 8ah battery

[@brandoncoyle7110]

I picked up the power detect hammer drill and impact driver combo kit at lowe's last week for 299. Loving the set so far.

[@groundtogreen1140]

"don't operate without reading the manual" a few mins later Vince has his booger hook on the goose button. I like it already! Can't wait for ttr

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣👍🏻

[@javierpichardo9726]

Yes we want to see the old Dewalt flexvolt vs the new Dewalt sawzall

[@zzmalone6720]

Nice saw, solid video! Look forward to the TTR! 👍🏻

[@leonardolaguardia7839]

Pretty cool videos, thanks to your videos I bought my dcd 996 and dcf 887.... Regards from Cuba

[@jexnix]

@VCG Construction I have this saw but one thing that concerns me is that my long blades wobble when I go full power

[@mariacarneglia8483]

Happy Thursday VCG and the Gang! Have a great Evening! Keep up the great job!👍🧰👍😍

[@petergilbert144]

I got an XR because that was the only brushless motor one that was on sale, not compact, and not put of stock. Will pick it up tomorrow.

[@malcomlee7290]

Ha ha so true about Friday. All the tools getting thrown in the bag hardly any attempt of organizing. I’ve been wondering about how it compares to my flex.

[@uriellopez7480]

I had the power detect and used it for constant nail embedded woods cuts and this thing does amazing super fast, then returned this because I got a better deal on the flexvolt + 9.0 battery but I have to say the new power detect is faster and the xr battery last longer, can't switch back now ohh well

[@thethinblueline2444]

Loving this recip! Going to have to pick one up Vince.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yooo Greg! Stay safe my friend!

[@thethinblueline2444]

@@VCGConstruction you too brother!

[@BartTwain]

I just picked this pack up and am hyped to break it in. Being able to use flex volt and regular 20V Max batteries is going to be great. That’s one of the biggest downsides to the old flex volt recip saw that I’ve been using. .

[@grill2614]

love the vid might need to pick this up now lmao

[@MrHowieZ1973]

My guys don't sprint off the job. They scatter like cockroaches when you turn the light on in the Bronx. I think one dude can walk through walls. Very nice saw, guys.

[@VCGConstruction]

You’re hilarious Howie!! 🤣🤣

[@bigcartoonyIIV]

how long doess the battery last on these things? I know some of dewalt batteries run down fast. One time i brought my cordeless saw to cut a few boards, and the battery ran down, and i found myself desperate to finish, and had to wait 2hrs for the battery to charge

[@pasqualecuda5165]

Not a bad piece of machinery, adjustable shoe would of been great.i would like to see it in a duel.👌

[@lightcorewoodworking2567]

@VCG Construction, I have the flex volt and I love it, just ordered a power detect😂😂

[@danielfaust2456]

I am a plumber. I am team yellow. I have the original basic sawzall and I hate it because the blade jumps around so much when trying to start a cut. I have tried milwaukee m18 fuel and it is smooth and flawless. I have been trying to find something comparable in yellow. How does this do in that regard? Thank you.

[@johnmoreira4172]

Great content. TTR: Dewalt XR Vs. Ridgid MegaMax Octane

[@noebuentello6192]

It would be awesome to see this in a TTR with the new Makita 40v when it comes out and the Milwaukee super sawzall

[@jakerogers6562]

I have a new xr brushless compact 20v recip saw and love it but sometimes the throttle won't open up all the way and then all at once it runs wide open. May have to try out Dewalts warranty.

[@VCGConstruction]

What are you cutting when it does that?

[@jakerogers6562]

@@VCGConstruction today it was 1" osb and a few 2×6s . Nothing too heavy duty

[@survivalSC]

Lowes said they are the only store selling this line. The flexvolt is a beast.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great informative video Vince

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Antonio, we appreciate that!

[@NickPixelTV]

I was expecting your take on these while I was filming my power detect video. So far I think they rock. Keep up the great work bro! Be safe out east.

[@traviswood8346]

Hey there Very Cool Gang!!! I saw the TTR of this Saw vs the Flexvolt and NOW I want to see this saw go up against the old Brushed DCS380 saw. I know you may not have one anymore since you sawed the old one with the Super Sawzall but I would love to see the differences between the Brushed vs the Brushless!

[@phillipmcdonner8543]

Good video. Yo @VCG Construction I would like to see it in a tool test raw but would love to see it go up against well guess Milwaukee. I have a Milwaukee rip saw and it’s a beast

[@Fictitious_Character]

I always want to see the TTR . What i'm really waiting to see is the Dewalt tool detect circular saw TTR.

[@loucifer323]

Check out Workshop addict he does the new upgraded flexvolt the power detect and the gen 2 milwaukee

[@Fictitious_Character]

@@loucifer323 Thanks. Power Detect circular seems to be pretty equivalent to the current FV version but the new FV looks like it smokes it.

[@byzantine1991]

You should do a video at the end of every year that is Vinces top tools of the years, your favorite drill, driver etc and runner ups.

[@VCGConstruction]

Good idea

[@ckcuev]

Kobalt xtr is officially out in stores. I bought it today. It's on those top shelves not displayed yet but it is in stock. @vcg construction please get it and test it out

[@VCGConstruction]

Will do! 👍🏻

[@davidvillegas5885]

Gentleman I have a question as far as these batteries go is it okay to leave them connected to the tool or to stored away separately when not in use? thanks cool gang.

[@jps101574]

Does not matter in short term (day or weeks). For long term, disconnect them. They do draw tiny amounts of power from battery. If you keep them connected for periods of months or years, they could discharge the battery to the point where it can't be re-charged.

[@mjc8761]

Nice!

[@neftalireyes4517]

Wow cuts like butter

[@tylersmith9868]

Ya Vince definitely not the type of guy you wanna keep inside for too long lol 🤣 keep safe bro

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣👍🏻

[@daviddivad2155]

I love it, but it needs the adjustable head and multi position blade hook up.

[@lemuelsrandomworkvideos4259]

Test it against the milwaukee brushless fuel super sawza tomorrow but not when I'm still working a 5:00 PM. In Des Moines Iowa Central Iowa time zone.

[@teacher5376]

Recipro saw 's , cordless , brushless.solid' s .I like .****. Buys one soon.makita ' s 40 v .....2021 .still waiting....

[@51-FS]

Ain't the shoe used to adjust blade depth? That's what I use it for...

[@michaelc7283]

Hi Vince, Well a few things are still missing on this DeWalt reciprocating saw. Adjustable front shoe and rafter hook but that's it. I do like the blade release switch on the side, LED Light and brushless motor. The style is the flexvolt model so not bad looking. The only thing i don't get on this model reciprocating saw is the wide opening where the blade gets inserted. It looks like the compact model but you can position the blade 4 ways. This model and the flexvolt you can't do that. I don't get it, maybe you can get some information before the TTR. BE SAFE AND HEALTHY. .... Thanks for the video

[@AaBB-ks6oc]

the reciprocating saws with 4-way blade change use a crappy horizontal crank mechanism. Which adds a lot of side-to-side vibration. (basically the worst kind of vibration for a recipro saw) A horizontal crank is probably a more durable design for a saw that has a 4 way blade change though. But that feature is pretty gimmicky anyways, and not worth the side-to-side vibration. The Flexvolt and Power detect models don't use this style of crank so they have no 4-way blade change, and less vibration, as a result of it. Look up parts diagrams for DCS367, 388, etc. Why Dewalt doesn't know how to put an adjustable shoe or rafter hook on any of these saws is a mystery to me though. Pretty inexcusable considering Milwaukee and Makita have had them on their top end saws since about 2010.

[@michaelc7283]

@@AaBB-ks6oc Now that i see it more maybe it was wide for the LED light.

[@loucifer323]

@@AaBB-ks6oc These shells look like the same as the flexvolt so they probably going to use them up and you'll start to see a rafter hook and adjustable shoe, me personally I just want the rafter hook the adjustable shoe you end losing and when you extend it to its max it feels loose

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

This against the 388 older flexvolt vs the new 389 flexvolt would be cool

[@Crucifixxated]

@VCG Construction How about a ttr! This new DeWalt vs Milwaukee super sawzall using a 8ah High Output battery

[@ManCaverTools]

Thats awesome, ill be picking up the HILTi brushless Recip saw today. But I can't wait to get the Dewalt power detect tools as well

[@VCGConstruction]

The Hilti is impressive !!

[@alexrey6943]

Yo VCG can you start leaving model numbers in the descriptions? It would be nice to do exact comparisons.

[@matthewheld1292]

Took a good decade for dewalt to finally release a full size 20v Xr brushless sawzall when the competition already had an offering. All complaints aside looks like a decent saw

[@juliobanda5570]

I'll get one when they decide to add a rafter hook

[@ericbrookhart5780]

Looks awesome! Hope to see the circ saw, grinder, and drill! Smash that like button @vcg construction

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

9ah a d 12ah flexvolt batteries do have the 21700 cells but no batteries smaller then the 9ah the 6ah flexvolt is running the 18650s

[@jimmygrands6263]

Dewalt is re-releasing the TSTAK radio April 10

[@fabes33]

I want to see this one go up against Ridgid Octane

[@The_Honcho]

How would you guys compare this to the compact XR DeWalt recip?

[@tofan2622]

If you use other batteries that arent 8 amp hour, stay far away. The saw will run absolute dog crap with a lower amp hour rated battery. Instead of prioritizing performance over run time, with a lower battery your output is severely restricted. If you run nothing but 8 amp hour batteries, no problem. The saw feels great and cuts great but only with the 8 amp battery.

[@crazyjoe91682]

The Dewalt vendor that came to my store wasn’t joking, watching you cut the 6x6 with the new XR reciprocating saw cuts like a hot knife through butter.

[@sethberg8452]

Not true. I just heated up a knife and I cut through some butter. It was nothing like it

[@tobyprickles4887]

First also what's the best tool combo kit for the money

[@theworkshopboxshop]

Looking forward to seeing TTR maybe put it up against the flexvolt . Then winner takes on Milwaukee 🤪

[@deanwaters]

Great VIDEO! , why does the USA seem to get bigger 18V batteries then us in the UK. I have been checking out all your videos lately and we don't have any of the new Dewalt stuff here including the new TOUGH SYSTEM 2 or the 18V battery higher than 5AH what's going on Dewalt ?? I mean why would I spend money on more 5AH batteries when Dewalt has larger capacity but can't seem to buy them as they not here when i need more batteries you showing me 8AH once. keep up the great works !

[@bradleykornele]

Wish dewalt would wise up and add orbital to new reciprocating saws

[@mannyortiz2292]

@VCG Construction any chance you could do this tool deal live streams again?

[@VCGConstruction]

Sure thing

[@brandoncoyle7110]

I would rather he stays home and stays safe right now. The live streams are not a great idea right now.

[@mannyortiz2292]

@@brandoncoyle7110 I was thinking more of the ones he used to do on his computer. I understand its probably better to stay out of the big box stores for a bit.

[@survivalSC]

It’s really just Lowes trying to get dewalt to make them a saw since they can’t sell flexvolt. I have used this saw and I own the flexvolt I love my flexvolt. If I was going to buy a 20v dewalt saw I would get the brushless compact recip saw it’s a great saw. Sad part is for the price they could of just bought the flexvolt lol. I would be mad if I bought this and could of got the flexvolt

[@tristonevanko5726]

It seems like the 20 V max Xr Circular saw same as the flex volt but with different internal components

[@stevenfoust3782]

The Young framer I have both saws and the 60v runs longer and has more power

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

They don't have this one on Amazon I don't know why

[@fixfight]

one of the small thing I don’t like is NOT having a rafter hook. Mikita, Milwaukee and hilti has it. Dewalts biggest competitors

[@carl3500]

Yes detect vs first gen flexvolt

[@abuahmedabdurrahmanalamree6122]

I love that idea of going against the flexvolt I have the flexvolt and nothing comes close to it

[@MrOgger151]

The Flexvolt advantage comes real close but only with a Flexvolt battery.

[@ottoman247]

It is about the same price as the flex volt saw. The regular 20 volt saw vibrates way to much compared to the flex volt saw which is hardly noticeable.

[@stevenfoust3782]

Do not operate without reading the instructions if you’re not sure which end to hang on to. I’d say it’s a decent kit based on charger and battery value.

[@tpadgett2]

Tag team fight. This reciprocating saw with the 8.0 battery, and the flex bolt with the 12.0 vs the Milwaukee fuel Sawzall with the 8.0 battery and the Milwaukee super Sawzall with the 12.0 battery.

[@magicdark725]

It needs to try to go up against the 2720 Milwaukee

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Super fast cuts wow defenitly think it's better then the older 388 flexvolt recip

[@teacher5376]

I see.after the cutting. Wow.great.dewalt ..... same as makita'

[@frankieperez5102]

VINCE TTR with that new reciprocating saw vs The dewalt compact xr reciprocating saw.

[@VCGConstruction]

Good idea Frankie

[@lecapitaine50]

I'ld like to see both saw as well

[@mustang2433]

Do a comparison with the new DEWALT vs Milwaukee super sawzall

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I own the 388 older flex volt recip dont use it much anymore my Milwaukee super sawzall has way more power I can be way more productive with the super sawzall

[@JasonNortwich]

Test against RIDGID Octane

[@salarena3127]

Put that slug up against m18 super sawzall and put it out to pasture quick!

[@clarkindustryz5409]

Good stuff on this channel get nick to build a set of picnic tables using hart tools. Since they have no heart an smell like a fart lmaoo #doit #letsgo

[@tung176]

Ah ha~ *moment* as per your request!

[@nuclearexplosion5841]

I sure hope it beats the flexvolt because everything else seems to do it lol

[@danielrochaguzman4042]

Purchased the XR sawzall and returned it within a week. It is clearly not meant for framing lol

[@arigo4323]

TTR HURRY!!!

[@benjaminromshak9904]

Multivolt Hikoki Godzilla vs all these Default saws ... HIKOKI!!!

[@themeat5053]

I wish I could afford to buy all these tools.

[@bradleykornele]

New 20v power detect vs new flexvolt

[@loucifer323]

Not even close check out Workshop addict he does those two and the Milwaukee gen 2, the flexvolt is a beast the Dewalt power detect with the 8amp is more powerful than the Milwaukee with a 8amp and about the same power when he used the 12amp

[@mylesmastersen3520]

Don’t waste your time with the flexvolt, go directly for the king of all cordless sawzalls for the next TTR.

[@Kara3405]

You should try out their new three speed hammer drill, DCD998 Power Detect.

[@jeffostroff]

I wonder how the DCD998 will stack up against my current top of the line DCD996. If the Flexvolt more powerful than the Power Detect.

[@luisalvarez8266]

Well that's a disappointment on the two blade positions.... that was the only thing that separated them from the competition....

[@tensazero]

Compact -VS- PowDet -VS- FLEXY -VS- FLEXY2.0 Everybody already knows the Milwaukee and Ridgid outdo the flexvolt with orbital

[@DJV94022]

Does anyone know how you maintain this saw??? Do you need to take it apart to clean it off from debri?

[@PatrickDG]

Please reviee dcs382

[@jeffersonroth1638]

I’m sorry again love the channel to death but 5:22 an pause I’m pretty sure that cross means the blade can go sideways

[@VCGConstruction]

I tried, it didn’t work, maybe I’m doing something wrong?

[@jeffersonroth1638]

VCG Construction that’s how it was with my corded og dewalt sawzall I just messed with it till it fit for lack of better phrasing

[@kylepearse973]

Imagine not being a Milwaukee guy? 🤣🤣🤣

[@donkitterman1940]

If it doesn't have the 4 directional blade forget it......not worth it. It baffles the mind why any new recip saw of any brand wouldn't have it.

[@BrandonSr2120]

13 seconds to cut through

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

If you ask me, this is sort of how I think the flexvolt line should have looked like, total backwards compatibility. Sure, a multivolt motor or transformer would have made the machines themselves more complex and expensive but would not have necessitated an investment in a whole new line-up of really expensive batteries.

[@tofan2622]

Here is the problem player, you still have to invest in a new expensive line of batteries. Why? Because with Power Detect, the output of the saw is severely restricted with anything less than a 8 amp battery. Who cares if my 2 amp hour battery runs for longer at lower power? Give me full performance with shorter battery life. They give a fast charger for that reason.....

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

@@tofan2622 Yeah, but you can still get some useful work out of your old batteries with the PD-system, with the flexvolts, not so much. With the PD-system, I could probably survive investing in two 8amp batteries to start with while with the flexvolt system, my initial investment would have to be at least 4 of the 9amp batteries because without those flexvolt batteries, any flexvolt machine becomes an expensive doorstop.

[@tofan2622]

@@abrahamedelstein4806 The Power Detect tools can use the flexvolt batteries, or atleast it says that on my new recip saw PD that I bought.

[@abrahamedelstein4806]

@@tofan2622 There's clearly been a miscommunication, so I'll try to restate my case a bit more carefully; What I mean is that flexvolt tools aren't backwards compatible with old XR batteries that you've already stockpiled, making the initial investment in flexvolt tools prohibitively expensive, for me at least, because Europoor. compatibility

[@tofan2622]

@@abrahamedelstein4806 I understood what you were saying, I think I mis-spoke. The Power Detect is compatible with all batteries even Flex Volt ones. My problem with Power Detect is that compared to a standard XR tool, there is NO increased output. It does NOT compete with FlexVolt because there is NO increased output. Whether you use the 8 Amp Hour Battery or a small 2 amp hour battery, the max output for the new Power Detect Reciprocating Saw is still 3000 SPM, which is the exact same as the normal compact XR model. To make matters worse, you are unable to get this max output unless you use a higher amp hour battery, thus making your older smaller 20V batteries worthless. If they made the output the same regardless of battery amp hour, I would have no problem. But as it stands, they are forcing you to buy a newer 8 amp hour battery in order to get the same output as their old XR recipricating saw.

[@tofan2622]

DeWalt most certainly paid you for this overly positive review. Power Detect is absolutely garbage, please make a video showing the same Reciprocating Saw with a 2aH battery. It's just not the same. I almost took mine back until I read that the tool won't output as much power with a lower amp battery. Why is this important? Because now instead of knowing I have a saw that will use all of my batteries and give me the same performance. I have a saw that only runs great on an 8 amp hour battery which happens to be the same size as a 6 amp hour battery.

[@phillipmcdonner8543]

Good video. Yo @VCG Construction I would like to see it in a tool test raw but would love to see it go up against well guess Milwaukee. I have a Milwaukee rip saw and it’s a beast