BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20C Saw
- Saw
- 20 inches
- Battery
- Metal
- More reviewed than 91%
A compact, metal-bodied 20V jigsaw with a solid rating history, well suited to general cordless cutting rather than precision variable-speed work.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.6★ across 3,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 265 saws we track - how the scorecard works · full saws data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Running on a 20 volt battery at 2,500 RPM, the BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20C is a cordless jigsaw weighing 5 pounds, with metal construction and a stated 20 inch capacity. It carries a 4.6 star rating across roughly 3,700 reviews, though it registered zero recent purchases in the tracked month.
Built around BLACK+DECKER's 20V MAX battery platform, this jigsaw runs at a single stated speed of 2,500 RPM rather than a variable-speed range, which suits general cutting more than delicate curve work needing speed control. Its 5 pound weight and 11 by 3.5 by 9 inch footprint keep it compact for one-handed use.
- 20 volt battery power, 2,500 RPM
- 5 pounds, metal construction
- 11 x 3.5 x 9 inch dimensions
- Stated 20 inch capacity
Who it's for
Fits homeowners and light-duty DIYers cutting curves or straight lines in wood or similar material with a cordless tool already on the 20V MAX battery system. Less suited to users needing variable speed control for fine detail work or continuous heavy-duty cutting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Cordless on the 20V MAX battery platform
- Compact 5 pound weight for one-handed cutting
- 4.6 star rating across a large review base
- Fixed speed rather than variable, per listed spec
- Zero recent purchase volume in the tracked month
Performance notes
As a jigsaw, it cuts by driving a reciprocating blade up and down through the material, guided by hand along a marked line. The fixed 2,500 RPM speed and metal housing point to a tool built for straightforward straight and curved cuts rather than fine-tuned, speed-adjustable work.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
|---|---|
| Model | BDCJS20C |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Dimensions | 11 × 3.5 × 9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 20 inches |
| Speed | 2500 rpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage | 20 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
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|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20C SawThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 3,700 | 4.0 / 5 |
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| SKIL 5280-01 SawSkil | 4.7 / 5 | 14,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the BLACK+DECKER BDCJS20C
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What power source does the BDCJS20C use?
It runs on a 20 volt battery, part of BLACK+DECKER's 20V MAX line.
Does the BDCJS20C have variable speed?
The listing states a single fixed speed of 2,500 RPM, not a variable range.
How much does the BDCJS20C weigh?
5 pounds, with a metal-bodied construction measuring about 11 by 3.5 by 9 inches.