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The DeWalt DCG411VSB and DCS367 are not two versions of the same demo saw. The DCG411VSB is a 20V MAX XR brushless variable-speed slide angle grinder for cut-off wheels, Type 27 grinding, rebar, and welds — and the Amazon listing is tool-only. The DCS367B is a brushless compact reciprocating saw for studs, prune, and nails-in-wood, also tool-only on the same 20V MAX packs.
Short answer: Buy the DCS367B if the cut needs a long reciprocating blade between studs or through nail-embedded wood. Buy the DCG411VSB if the work needs a grinding or cut-off wheel for metal, welds, or abrasive cleanup.
DeWalt DCG411VSB vs DCS367 at a glance
| DeWalt DCG411VSB | DeWalt DCS367B | |
|---|---|---|
| Tool type | Variable-speed slide angle grinder | Compact reciprocating saw |
| Best for | Cut-off, Type 27 grind, rebar, welds, abrasive cleanup | Studs, prune, nails-in-wood, cuts where a circular shoe will not fit |
| Motor / platform | Brushless, DeWalt 20V MAX XR | Brushless, DeWalt 20V MAX XR |
| Speed / stroke (DeWalt) | Up to 1,640 MWO; up to 9,000 RPM no-load; variable-speed slide switch | 1-1/8 in stroke; variable-speed trigger up to 2,900 SPM |
| Wheel / blade (DeWalt) | 4-1/2 in. – 5 in. wheel class; slide switch for continuous work | Keyless 4-position blade clamp; compact 14.5 in body; ~5 lb tool only |
| Extras (DeWalt) | ANTI-ROTATION system; TOOL CONNECT chip ready; wireless tool control for a compatible dust extractor | LED; pivoting / compact recip layout for tight spots |
| Amazon listing | Bare tool: DCG411VSB grinder only; battery and charger sold separately | Bare tool: DCS367 recip only; battery and charger sold separately |
| Price | Check current price on Amazon | Check current price on Amazon |
| Seller | Check current price and seller on Amazon | Check current price and seller on Amazon |
| Best choice if… | The workpiece needs a grinding or cut-off wheel | The workpiece needs a reciprocating blade for demo / prune |
The real difference: grinding wheel vs reciprocating blade
The DCG411VSB spins a 4-1/2 in. – 5 in. wheel on an XR brushless body. DeWalt rates the XR VS family up to 1,640 MWO and 9,000 RPM no-load, with a variable-speed slide switch, ANTI-ROTATION shutdown if rotational motion gets excessive, TOOL CONNECT chip readiness, and wireless tool control for a compatible DeWalt dust extractor. That is the abrasive job: cut-off on rebar and threaded rod, Type 27 grinding on welds and rust, and cleanup where a recip blade does not belong.
The DCS367 hangs a reciprocating blade in a compact XR body. DeWalt rates a 1-1/8 in stroke, a variable-speed trigger up to 2,900 SPM, a keyless 4-position blade clamp, a 14.5 in tool length, about 5 lb tool only, and an LED. That is the demo / prune job: studs, PVC, nails-in-wood, and cuts between framing where a grinder wheel and guard will not track.
Do not choose by the larger RPM or SPM number. 9,000 RPM is not a faster recip, and 2,900 SPM is not a better grinder. Wheel geometry and blade geometry decide this comparison. Our angle grinder and reciprocating saw guides both say the same thing: these are adjacent demo tools, not substitutes.
Both Amazon listings are tool-only
The Amazon links here compare a DCG411VSB bare tool against a DCS367B bare tool, so any price gap is an apples-to-apples tool-only gap — not a kit-versus-bare mismatch. Neither listing includes a battery or charger.
Both tools are aimed at buyers who already own DeWalt 20V MAX packs. An orphan grinder or orphan recip plus a separate pack and charger is a different budget problem than the price gap between these two bare tools.
Which DeWalt should you buy?
Buy the DCS367B if the cut needs a recip blade
For stud demo, prune, and nails-in-wood, the DCS367B is the answer. Choose it when a long reciprocating blade fits the work and a grinding wheel does not. It is the compact XR two-hand recip, not the Atomic one-hand DCS369 and not a full-size DCS382-class body.
Read the full DeWalt DCS367 compact reciprocating saw guide.
Buy the DCG411VSB if the job needs a grinding or cut-off wheel
Choose the DCG411VSB when the work is cut-off, Type 27 grinding, welds, rust, or abrasive cleanup that needs a wheel and guard. It also makes sense if you specifically want the XR variable-speed slide body — and you already have DeWalt 20V MAX packs on the shelf. It is not a reciprocating demo saw, and it is not a flush-cut oscillating tool.
Read the full DeWalt DCG411VSB angle grinder guide.
Decisive verdict
Buy the DCS367B when the cut is demo, prune, or nails-in-wood. Its reciprocating blade and compact XR body are the right format for studs and tight framing cuts.
Buy the DCG411VSB instead when the work needs a grinding or cut-off wheel and you already own compatible packs. It will not replace a recip on stud demo, and the recip will not replace a wheel on metal and welds.
If you still need to confirm which tool the job needs, start with Best Reciprocating Saws 2026 for demo and prune, or Best Angle Grinders 2026 for cut-off and grinding. Many 20V MAX demo kits eventually own both. Buy Home Depot exclusives at Home Depot, not from third-party Amazon sellers.
FAQ
Is the DCG411VSB better because it hits 9,000 RPM?
No. RPM does not erase the difference between a grinding / cut-off wheel and a reciprocating blade. Buy the DCG411VSB for abrasive wheel work. Buy the DCS367 for demo and prune.
Can the DCS367 replace an angle grinder on rebar?
That is not its job. A compact recip can cut some metal with the right blade, but cut-off wheels, Type 27 grinding, and weld cleanup stay on the angle grinder. Use the recip for studs and nails-in-wood; use the grinder for abrasive wheel work.
Do both tools use the same DeWalt batteries?
Both are DeWalt 20V MAX tools. Both Amazon listings compared here are tool-only — battery and charger sold separately on each.
Is this the same as an oscillating multi-tool?
No. An oscillating multi-tool (like the DCS356) does flush cuts, plunge patches, scrape, and grout. That is a different tool from both the angle grinder and the compact recip.
DCS367 or Atomic DCS369?
This comparison covers the compact two-hand XR DCS367B, the model we review in full. The Atomic one-hand DCS369 is a different body for overhead / one-hand work.