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The DeWalt DCS335 is the 20V MAX XR brushless barrel-grip jigsaw most yellow crews should add after the drill, impact, circular saw, framer, inflator, compact wrench, compact recip, and ROS — when the next cut is curves, cutouts, and plunge work, not a rip shoe or a recip blade. It is the curve-cutting sibling to the DCS565 compact circular saw and DCS367 compact recip, on the same packs as the DeWalt DCD805 compact hammer drill, DCF850 Atomic impact driver, DCN920 framing nailer, DCC020IB tire inflator, DCF921 Atomic impact wrench, and DCW210 orbital sander.
Why this jigsaw
Circular saws rip sheet. Recips eat demo. Orbitals finish faces. A jigsaw tracks curves, sink cutouts, and plunge lines where a circular shoe and a recip blade do not belong. The DCS335 sits in DeWalt’s 20V MAX XR tier: brushless motor, barrel-grip body for a lower sight line and one-handed curves, variable speed up to 3,200 SPM, 4-position orbital action, all-metal keyless T-shank clamp, keyless bevel shoe with 0° / 15° / 30° detents and a 45° stop, LED, and dust blower. Same packs you already charge for the DCD805, DCF850, DCS565, DCN920, DCC020IB, DCF921, DCS367, and DCW210.
Our best jigsaws 2026 guide treats the yellow 20V XR pair as the cordless pick — top-handle DCS334B for the default two-hand body, barrel-grip DCS335B when you want the fist on the motor. For the factory DCS335B bare tool, check current price and seller on Amazon. It sits next to our circular saws, reciprocating saws, and orbital sanders guides. If you want the top-handle DCS334B instead, check current price and seller on Amazon. Do not confuse curve cutting with rip, demo, or flush cuts.
Quick verdict
- Get it if: you are on DeWalt 20V MAX (or starting the platform) and want a brushless barrel-grip XR jigsaw, sold as a bare tool.
- Skip it if: you want the top-handle DCS334 body. Or you live on M18 — Milwaukee is sold at Home Depot. Or the cut is still a rip — that is the DCS565. Or the job is stud demo — that is the DCS367. Or you need flush jambs — that is still an oscillating multi-tool.
- Compare next: our best jigsaws 2026 guide — then best circular saws for the rip, best reciprocating saws for demo, and best orbital sanders for finish faces.
Two-sentence verdict: Buy the DCS335B if you want the yellow 20V XR barrel-grip jigsaw (same packs as the rest of the crew kit). Skip it if you only wanted the top-handle DCS334 — that is a different body, and its main Amazon offer is often third-party.
DCS335B bare tool (Amazon)
DEWALT 20V MAX Jig Saw, Cordless, Barrel Grip, 3,200 Blade Speed, Bare Tool Only (DCS335B) — check current price and seller on Amazon.
In the box: tool-only DCS335B barrel-grip XR with one jig saw blade (DeWalt includes). Battery and charger sold separately — use the packs you already charge for the DCD805 / DCF850 crew. Confirm the live title still says DCS335B barrel grip — titles drift into DCS334 top-handle or older brushed DCS331. Buy New, not a Used offer.
Top-handle option (DCS334B)
Want the default two-hand top-handle instead? The DCS334B is the XR sibling with the same 3,200 SPM brushless story and a different grip. Its main Amazon offer is often from third-party sellers. If you insist on top-handle, check DCS334B availability on Amazon (often third-party) and buy New, not Used. The official starter kit is the DCS334P1 (check DCS334P1 on Amazon), with a 5.0Ah in the box.
Same-battery companions
A jigsaw is not a crew kit. Pair it with the compact XR hammer for holes — the DeWalt DCD805 — the Atomic hex driver for screws — the DeWalt DCF850 — the compact brushless circular for the rip — the DeWalt DCS565 — the cordless framer for walls — the DeWalt DCN920 — the handheld inflator for tires — the DeWalt DCC020IB — the Atomic 1/2 wrench for sockets — the DeWalt DCF921 — the compact XR recip for demo — the DeWalt DCS367 — and the XR ROS for finish faces — the DeWalt DCW210. Same packs, different jobs. Jigsaw blade, circular shoe, and recip blade are not interchangeable.
Build the rest of the kit
Track curves with this tool. When you need rip cuts, demo, finish faces, or flush work, stack:
- Best jigsaws 2026 for top-handle DCS334B, barrel DCS335B, corded JS470E, and brand-platform comparisons beyond this XR
- Best circular saws 2026 when the cut is still a rip or crosscut — start with our DCS565 review
- Best reciprocating saws 2026 for demo and nails-in-wood — start with our DCS367 review
- Best orbital sanders 2026 for finish faces — start with our DCW210 review
- Best oscillating multi-tools 2026 if the job is flush jambs, plunge cutouts, or grout — not jigsaw curves
- Best framing nailers 2026, best cordless drills 2026, best impact drivers, best impact wrenches, and best tire inflator if you are still filling the 20V MAX truck
- Best angle grinders 2026 only if the next abrasive job is cut-off or grinding — not curve cutting
- Best air compressors under $300 and best air compressors only if you still want a pancake for hose guns
Milwaukee M18 jigsaws are excellent. Buy Home Depot exclusives at Home Depot, not from third-party Amazon sellers.
Specs that matter
- Platform: DeWalt 20V MAX XR (bare = tool only; battery and charger sold separately)
- Motor: brushless (DeWalt; longer runtime vs DCS331)
- Body / speed (DeWalt): barrel-grip; variable-speed trigger and dial up to 3,200 SPM; 4-position orbital action
- Blade / bevel (DeWalt): all-metal lever-action keyless T-shank clamp; keyless shoe bevel with 0° / 15° / 30° detents and 45° positive stop; no-mar shoe cover
- Sight (DeWalt): bright LED; integrated dust blower
- Includes (DeWalt): (1) 20V MAX cordless jig saw; (1) jig saw blade
- Warranty: 3-year limited (DeWalt)
FAQ
Is this a circular saw or a recip?
No. The DCS335 is a barrel-grip jigsaw for curves and cutouts. The DCS565 is a compact circular saw for rip and crosscut. The DCS367 is a reciprocating saw for demo. Same 20V MAX packs, different job. See best jigsaws vs best circular saws vs best reciprocating saws.
Barrel-grip or top-handle?
This review leads with the DCS335B barrel-grip because that is the body this page covers. Our jigsaw guide’s default two-hand body is the top-handle DCS334B — same XR motor story, different grip. If you want top-handle, open the DCS334B listing.
Do I need an oscillating tool instead?
Only if the cut is flush jambs, plunge cutouts flush to a surface, or grout — that is best oscillating multi-tools, not this jigsaw. Curve tracking and sink cutouts stay on the jigsaw blade. Read our DCS335 vs DCS356.
Kit or bare tool?
This review leads with the DCS335B bare tool. Already own packs? That is the point of bare. Starting from zero and want a factory pack in the box? The official yellow kit is the top-handle DCS334P1 with a 5.0Ah.
Should I buy the circular and recip the same day?
If you are building a yellow crew kit from zero, yes for the core tools. Start with the DCD805 and DCF850, add the DCS565 and DCN920, keep the DCC020IB and DCF921 for roadside and sockets, add the DCS367 for demo and the DCW210 for finish sanding, then this barrel jigsaw so the same packs also cover curves and cutouts. Read our DCS335 vs DCS367.
What about Milwaukee instead?
Milwaukee M18 jigsaws are a fair cross-shop if you are already on M18. Milwaukee is a Home Depot exclusive.