BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20B
Score: 72/100
Craftsman CMCS600B
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Craftsman V20 Cordless Jigsaw (CMCS600B) offers portable precision cutting with variable speeds up to 2,500 SPM and 3 orbital settings. It is a lightweight, affordable option for DIY homeowners and light professionals, though the sensitive trigger and fiddly bevel lever are notable drawbacks. It is best suited for curved or straight cuts in plywood and trim work.
The BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20B is a lightweight, budget-friendly cordless jigsaw ideal for DIY homeowners and hobbyists. It features a variable-speed trigger and tool-free blade changes, though its brushed motor and limited stroke length restrict heavy-duty performance. It is best suited for precise, detailed cuts in wood and metal for home projects.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,500 SPMbest | 2,500 SPMbest | |
19.05 mmbest | 19.05 mmbest | |
20 Vbest | 20 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.13 kgbest | 2.16 kg |
45 degreesbest | 45 degreesbest | |
— | 3 positionsbest | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Ergonomics & Build(1) | ||
Tool Weight (kg) | 2.13 kg | 2.16 kg |
Support & Reliability(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the power relative to its budget price point and versatility for detailed precision work, but note the brushed motor and limited stroke length as drawbacks for heavy-duty applications.
Everyday consumers appreciate the value for casual projects and ease of blade changes, but complain about limitations with thicker materials and short battery life in heavy use.
Professional reviewers highlight the CMCS650 brushless model as a significant upgrade, noting its speed and runtime, but consistently note that the bevel lever is fiddly and the tool lacks the vibration dampening of heavier competitors.
Everyday users praise the tool's surprising power for DIY projects and long battery life, but recurring complaints focus on the sensitive trigger and painful bevel adjuster mechanism.
“It's powerful... use quality blades, take your time, you're going to be able to make a cut”
“Surprisingly powerful for DIY-3 orbital settings make wood cuts fly without binding”
“Cuts plywood/metal like butter at full speed”
