Milwaukee 2729-20
Score: 85/100
DeWalt DCS378
Score: 88/100Rankings
The DEWALT DCS378B is a cordless, brushless mid-size portable bandsaw designed for professional jobsite and shop use, featuring a 3-3/8 inch cut capacity and a 535 MWO motor. It delivers a fixed blade speed of 570 SFPM and achieves up to 120 cuts per charge through 12-gauge strut, balancing power with portability. Ideal for jobsite Unistrut installs, workshop metal fabrication, and mobile repairs where speed and portability are prioritized.
The Milwaukee 2729-20 M18 FUEL Deep Cut Band Saw is a cordless, tool-only bandsaw designed for heavy-duty metal cutting, offering portability that rivals corded models. It features a POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and CPT Constant Power Technology to maintain speed under load, with a 5x5 inch cutting capacity. It is ideal for professional metalworkers needing cordless deep cuts on steel or iron pipe.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 inbest | 3.375 in | |
18 HP | 535 HPbest | |
380 RPM | 570 RPMbest | |
18 V | 20 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 lbsbest | 24 lbs |
— | 35.875 inbest | |
6 in | 7.8 inbest | |
12 in | 12.2 inbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cutting Capacity(1) | ||
Throat Depth (in) | 5 in | 3.375 in |
Portability & Build(1) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 15.0 lbs | 24 lbs |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
Motor Power (HP) | 18 HP | 535 HP |
Blade Speed (RPM) | 380 RPM | 570 RPM |
Nominal Voltage (V) | 18 V | 20 V |
Dimensions(3) | ||
Overall Height (in) | 6.0 in | 7.8 in |
Overall Width (in) | 12.0 in | 12.2 in |
Overall Length (in) | 24.0 in | 16.8 in |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Milwaukee 2729-20 for its cordless power that rivals corded models, highlighting its 380 SFPM speed for steel and 5x5 inch capacity for tubes and pipe. It is considered ideal for portable deep cuts, though reviewers note its limitations when cutting aluminum due to lower maximum speed.
Everyday users and video commenters express positive sentiment regarding the tool's portability and speed, noting that it matches the performance of corded tools. There are no recurring complaints extracted beyond the general need to purchase batteries separately.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the DEWALT DCS378B as a balanced tool that excels in speed, power, and utility for commercial jobsites. They praise the brushless motor's 535 MWO output and 570 SFPM blade speed.
Everyday users and contractors appreciate the fast cutting speed and long runtime, specifically citing the ability to make 120 cuts per charge and 5.1-second cuts through strut. However, recurring complaints involve the 3-3/8 inch capacity being insufficient for heavy pipe work and the 24 lb weight feeling too heavy for prolonged handheld operation without the stand.
“Ideal for portable deep cuts but noting aluminum limitations”
Choose the DCS378B for superior speed and power in mid-size applications, or the Milwaukee for a lighter tool with potentially smaller capacity.
