The DeWALT DCS334B 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Top-Handle Jigsaw, Tool Only is a pro-grade cordless jigsaw for carpenters, remodelers, cabinet installers, and serious DIYers. This is a jigsaw designed for curved cuts, straight cuts, cutouts, and bevel cuts in wood and other common jobsite materials. Model Number DCS334B is the bare tool, built for users already running DeWALT 20V MAX batteries, and it is the brushless XR top-handle model among DeWALT jigsaws.

Speed control is where this saw earns its keep. The variable speed trigger and speed dial work together, so you can preset a top speed with the dial and still feather the trigger at the start of a cut. Blade speed reaches 3,200 strokes per minute with a 1" stroke length, and 4-position orbital action lets you match the blade's motion to the job. Crank the orbital up to plow through framing lumber and rough openings, then back it down to zero for clean curves in plywood, laminate, and visible trim.

The brushless motor is designed for efficient performance and longer runtime than the brushed DCS331B jigsaw it improves on. On a cordless saw, efficiency means more cuts per charge and fewer trips to swap packs during countertop cutouts, template work, or a long day of trim fitting. DeWALT also kept the body compact for better grip and control when following a layout line or cutting tight curves.

Visibility is built in. A bright LED illuminates the work surface in cabinets, closets, and dim remodel spaces, and an integrated dust blower clears sawdust off the cut line as you go. Seeing the line the whole way through is what separates a clean scribe from a cut you have to fix with a rasp.

Blade changes are fast. The updated all-metal, lever-action keyless clamp accepts standard T-shank blades, the most common jigsaw blade style, so stocking up on jigsaw blades for wood, metal, and laminate is easy. The all-metal keyless shoe bevels with detents at 0, 15, and 30 degrees and a positive stop at 45 degrees, and a removable no-mar shoe cover protects prefinished and delicate surfaces from scratches.

The top-handle design puts your hand directly over the blade for a natural feel on downward cuts and lets you steer curves with one hand while the other holds the work. It is the layout most carpenters grew up on, and it is easy to control on vertical cuts in installed cabinets and walls.

The DCS334B runs on the DeWALT 20V MAX platform and works with any pack from the DeWALT 20V MAX batteries range. A compact pack keeps the saw light for overhead and vertical cuts, while a higher-capacity pack such as the DCB205 5.0Ah battery extends runtime for heavy cutting. Battery and charger are sold separately; one jigsaw blade is included.

Who should buy it? Finish carpenters, cabinet and countertop installers, remodelers, punch-list crews, and DIYers who already own DeWALT 20V MAX tools and want a jigsaw with real speed control, good sightlines, and quick adjustments.

The DeWALT DCS334B 20V MAX XR Brushless Top-Handle Jigsaw Is the One to Own on 20V MAX

Brushless efficiency, real speed control, and keyless adjustments in a compact top-handle saw.

• Who it's for: Carpenters, cabinet installers, remodelers, and DIYers already running DeWALT 20V MAX batteries.
• Why it stands out: The dial-plus-trigger speed control, four orbital settings, dust blower, and LED make it easy to cut clean and stay on the line.
• Worth knowing: This is the bare tool. If you need a battery and charger too, the DCS334P1 5.0Ah kit includes both.

• Does it include a battery? No. The DCS334B is the tool only with one jigsaw blade. Battery and charger are sold separately.
• What blades does it use? T-shank jigsaw blades.
• How far does the shoe bevel? Up to 45 degrees, with detents at 0, 15, and 30 degrees and a positive stop at 45.
• Is it brushless? Yes. The brushless motor delivers longer runtime than DeWALT's earlier brushed DCS331 jigsaw.