DeWALT 20V MAX Oscillating Multi Tool UTTERLY RIDICULOUS! *Buyer Beware* 

Outstanding homework you did for us. I appreciate you guys putting in the OT for us. Anywhere I can save some beans is a win. Keep it up and love the videos!

6:30 for those that want to get right to the point

A brilliant example of why get to the point when you can babble on forever!!!

I've had this Dewalt for three years and I love it. Get's me out of tricky situations all the time.

Suffered through the first 3 mins of this vid and gave up watching. Just get on with it will you!!!!!

Personally just bought the Atomic version because thats what was in stock at my local Depot🤷‍♂️ I used a co workers XR version and I didn't experience any differences. Just a weird move by Dewalt. BTW the Dremel 1.5 inch carbide blades are top notch

I have the XR.. awesome tool! My buddy has the M18 and it does feel like the Milwaukee has a little less vibration in the handle where as the DeWalt vibrates like crazy.. but overall, the XR is one helluva tool. I purchased my XR oscillating tool during a sale and got the complete kit with battery and charger for $99

The newest model is the 56 3 speed which I bought when they came out for 99 bucks! Both the 54 Atomic and the 56 are the the replacements for the 55. I think the atomic 54 is possibly the same as the 55 but with a black release lever, but whatever the 56 is definitely my favorite in the DeWalt brand. Love the three speed!

Keep up the great videos with demonstrations , reviews and deals! Have a great night everyone!🧰🔧⛏🔨⚒⚙️🛠

I agree with the research, the DeWalt nomenclature can be fairly misleading at times. I find that by looking at the model number, you can usually differentiate which item is a "step up". Ex: DCS355B(20V MAX XR) vs DCS354B(20V MAX ATOMIC) Since 355 is one number up from the 354 it would be considered "better", generally speaking. I've found this to be true across most of their tool lines. However, sometimes that step up isn't necessarily worth the price difference. Take the DWS779($350) and DWS780($500) for example. Same saw, same motor, same everything minus the kerf light. Would you be willing to spend $150 on an LED light that shines down over your blade?

Timely as was considering getting oscillating tool, need to watch your other vids on them. Thanks guys!

I got the xr brushless kit with bag, battery and charger for 99.99 plus tax at Lowes during Christmas.

I've a question Vince. I'm a roofer in vt and sometimes have to store my lows flex power tools. I had most of them charged when I put them in closet .Will tbi be bad for my battery

I just bought one a few weeks back and remember wondering what the difference was. The atomic can run on certain lower amp batteries that the Xr cant. That's my understanding and explains the price variance.

Yes , I love this tool. I have loads of Makita and Milwaukee cordless 18 volt tools and still got this DeWalt tool.

I noticed the same thing.. My take on it is DeWalt is possibly phasing out certain XR tools and rebranding them as the Atomic line.. They are making some changes to certain tools while other tools will remain virtually untouched. Hence the drop on price on the old model

I agree, I have a corded Fien and this thing out performs it. WHO KNEW!?! I bought the DeWalt because I needed a cordless for a job and right away I was impressed in the first minute of use.

Hey Vince, thanx for the heads up. Luv my XR. I’ll stick with it. 😃

Grabbed the 356B a few days ago for an upcoming deck project. Went with it mostly for the free 5AH battery promo at the blue store. The wording in the description is a bit odd too- it is variable speed, but the 3 speed selector at the base is more of a speed limiter.

I use the xr multi tool everyday, I love it! Great video!!

I bought the Bosch corded kit and it’s amazing, but don’t use it much because it is corded. What do you think performs better, the Bosch corded or the Dewalt XR cordless! Thank You 👍🏻👍🏻

Thx for the info & keeping a look out for the consumers 👍🏻

One of the only DeWalt tools I own . It's a great design . 👍👌👀 It came with a fantastic depth guide bar that even has a roller to glide it along 👍 really nice unit.

DeWalt doing strange things lately with big box stores that xr is a beast I mean Fein invented the oscillating tool but DeWalt perfected it with the XR not to take away from the Fein even Milwaukee version not that bad either

I don't know if it's the best, but I definitely don't regret purchasing it. (XR)

Having problems with the XR the quick change doesn't work for me it comes loose so I have to tighten with Allen key then it stays locked.

I've had one for about a year and used it and loved it every day until the trigger failed and doesn't work anymore. My only complaint is the back of the handle gets hot after some use and honestly I would rather have a on/off switch instead of the trigger but the trigger isnt all that bad.

Thanks for exposing the facts Vince! You always do a good & entertaining video! 👍

Doesn't the atomic oscimallatir tool at HD come with a 2ah battery like the new fangled 4.5 inch grinderylookin saw does right now? (You get $45 back on that battery as well)

I got the dewalt xr brushless oscillating tool last year for one job, and its so good, i havent put it down yet, i have cut timber with it with a wide blade, cut steel with it, cut nails out of framework with it when i have been altering my shed I have cut mortar out from between bricks with it when re pointing the house, cut board with it, cut plastic electrical conduit with it The only time i put it down for more than a day was when i bought the xr brushless reciprocating saw 😂 Its a go to tool, it sees as much work as my impact driver 😁 Im really into the dewalt xr 18 volt power tool range, im gonna buy more, i dont know whether to get the brushless jigsaw or a circular next I have a dewalt 240 volt jigsaw at the moment, so probably the circular 🤔

I have 2 of these and they are used and abused almost daily going on 2 years now and are still running strong. Awesome multi tool 👍

I have had the xr for about three years and it has been a life saver many times and is the only took I use for undercutting on flooring jobs. There is no way I would purchase any other oscillating tool. They can keep the atomic.

Good video @VCG. Vince I purchased the 3 piece Milwaukee rolling packout kit with the Fuel reciprocating saw and impact and hammer drill, I then entered to win the tools or the t shirt, I won a t shirt.

I bought the XR 3 tool kit from lowes just now online, picking it up in the am when I get material for a job…. XR multi tool, Jigsaw, and Sander 4.0 battery Charger And large bag to carry

I got the atomic($64) and after cutting a couple door jams (for flooring hight) a small spot on the top of handle got crazy hot. , Drains a battery super fast.

Hi Vince, I agree with you, doesn't make no sense with the dewalt atomic oscillating tool. Why make this. The other thing different was the clip that holds the blade on the atomic is black. I don't know what dewalt was thinking. I went on line myself to check both model and i scratched my head. Now Lowe's is carrying the dewalt xr oscillating tool that has the 3 speeds on it which is a cool feature. I have to say i was asking for this feature. The odd thing is, home depot doesn't carry it. Thanks for the video.

There’s a very good reason for this, the existing xr model is being phased out hence the price reduction ! It’s being replaced by an even more powerful model and will run alongside the less powerful atomic version

I got mine recently. It's a 20v brushless atomic line. I got it for some jobs that come up in tile work, trimming wood frame facias, grout removal, trimming vinyl wall covering to make room for base etc, and I've been very, very happy with it. I'm gonna guess they put a new name on it, without many changes because there are allot of people out there where money may not be an object, who sees a new name and instantly goes, oh it's a new version, I gotta go get it it's the latest one out there. And that = sales$$$ its all about the money. (Could be wrong tho) who knows? From seeing it out in the field, they both cut at about the same rate, and to me maybe the atomic was even a little smoother. I only paid 100 for it at home depot, tool, battery, charger, and a couple blades.

thanks for the video. went with a corded version. tired of getting burned with batteries changing all the time.

I’m an electrician and we use all dewalt tools and we have a few of the XR multi tools and I use them daily and love them!!! I love the variable speed trigger! Blade change is super easy!!!

I just got the fUll XR kit with battery, charger, and bag today for Christmas from my awesome wife. I can’t wait to use it for real. There’s a lot of work waiting for it. The only thing I’m going to have to remember is to lock that trigger when changing blades. It seems really easy to forget and accidentally squeeze the forward rocker switch during a blade change, risking fingers. I know, I know, always remove the battery/unplug a tool when charging blades or bits. No lectures required, please.

Big tool stores always get the 'special' ones, so they can offer a seemingly comparable tool at a lower price. Great info here. Amazon has the XR package for much cheaper. I didn't even mind the rambling that so many are complaining about here. I was cracking up! Well done!

I owned the Makita variant(love for quietness) and used the Ryobi oscillating tool (hated it) and own the XR brushless dewalt (my favorite).

Used mine when I redid all wood floors and tile in my 3500 sq ft home. Worked flawlessly. You got a lemon

Just bought my xr today to fix my shower grout. Any tips?

GO XR All The Way!!! I just picked up the Dewalt DCS356C1 "Kit", DCS356 20v MAX XR, 1.5AH 20v MAX batt. and charger, 2 blades and a universal adapter. $99.00 . Atomic sounds like a "Special Shipment" kind of thing, I am pretty certain I learned at least partly from you to look out for these things. Amazing agility with this thing, 3 speeds and variable trigger, its been on my list a long time but DIY as opposed to Pro so i have to be patient. I was actually going to break the bubble on a 20v MAX XR Jigsaw and walked past the Oscillating Tool kilt for $99.00. Yep, they saw me coming ... and yes they had a blade kit next to it for another 25 ... lol.

I bought the atomic oscillating kit for $99 on Black Friday. I want the XR just to have it and compare. Can never have to many.

I haven't replaced my oscillating tool since it was stolen and have gone back to using my 12 volt Bosch oscillating tool which have the 1.5 amp hour battery. I did buy the fein 14.4 volt tool which was extensively used until the motor was stuck on one speed. I had the metabo 18 volt oscillating tool which I thought is great until I got cleaned up. Interesting how these dewalt oscillating tools work. I take it the atomic is the later model right?

I literally used one of these yesterday..(first time)....GREAT TOOL!!!.. 👍

Can you use the 18v xr batteries with this?

got the original ,starting to see problems with the blade change. the lever is bottoming out on the body leaving little gap between the spikes and the plate. few co workers having same problem

My God man, just get to the point..... Almost three minutes into the video and I still didn't get your message about this tool. Thumbs down!!!!

I use this tool and Ryobi's multi tool!!!! both are awesome tool!! and wow i didnt even know they made an Atomic Multi tool,

I have the xr multi tool and when I put the blade in (dewalt) the shaft has play in it maybe I got a defective one

I've had mine for over a year works perfect

I have the XR. Love it!

CONGRATS TO VCG ON 115,000 SUBSCRIBERS !!! 👍👍

Definitely best cordless, however the star lock Bosch is my favorite powered one

VCG any videos on porter cable drywall sanders? Specifically on cleaning comutaters when replacing brush's. Tired of burning threw brush's. An too scared to spray any cleaners on engine cus of fire...

Great homework and that is very interesting.

$99 + tax with 20v batery, charger & carry bag. Come with three oscillating blades. Renton city WA as of may 15th

I bought mine from the Home Depot on Buselton Ave. just outside of N.E. Philly for $99.00

the old tool is so good i want another just as a spare,,,,, its a superb bit of kit

Looks like the Atomic has a “plastic” tooless blade change, compared to the XR’s metal? Also find it frustrating that the manufacturers (& DeWalt isn’t the only one that does this) can’t “fill out” the specifications for their tools; it’s not like they don’t know, or don’t have the answers, lol Thx for the Vid👍🏻

Thanks bro, you fixed my mind🤕

By far my favorite and most used tool, but the Atomic version seems like another Dewalt solution looking for a problem. Also, they need to clean up their website and make their language more uniform.

Good vid vince. I prolly wont get on the dewalt platform because their batts are overpriced. I am on the ryobi platform and those batts are not priced gr8 but better than dewalt and its mostly for the outside yard equipment. For power tools i am on the makita platform and the batts are priced well for what you get in technology and longevity. I have the makita oscillating tool and i love it but i also have a dremen corded as a backup that i also love

Thanks for the information Vince clearly the xr is better I think all my dewalt stuff is xr now and so far all work great

I did some price comparing before I purchased. Home Depot in my area, Boise, is $179. I found it on line at an Amazon affiliate for $117, the XR that is.

They have that 20volt xr multi tool on sale at Lowe’s right now at least my location for $80

DeWalt is throwing some shade!

Because the xr 356 is out check out Lowe's.

This atomic version is to replace the current DCS355b. The real successor and improved version one is the hard to get DCS356B at $139 tool only. Happy to report mine just came in today. Can’t wait the break her in.

Thanks for the heads up

I bought the atomic at home depot because they had a deal that when you buy the tool you get a free battery. It was worth $129 to get a $149 battery for free.

I bought the DEWALT multi-tool when they first hit the market at $200.00. And was well worth the purchase price! I would put it in my top 5 must have tools. $111 dollars is a steal for that model tool!

The I got the atomic because it came with a free 3ah battery. I also love it. It's a newer version, obviously Dewalt is doing something with the tool that you don't know...

Is it still variable speed?

And thanks I m watching and sharing the vids with my son's we are tool freaks BIG THANK YOU VCG

I think the DCS355 XR is actually the Atomic and phasing it in! The new XR DCS356 now has the 3 speed selector switch near the battery. A little bate and switch and some oscillating per min fudged numbers🤷🏻‍♂️ 👍🏻👍🏻

Got this in a lightning deal yesterday on Amazon. DEWALT 20V MAX XR Multi-Tool Kit, Oscillating Tool, 6-Speed, Quick Blade Change for Multi-Tool Needs, Cordless (DCS356D1 for $120! Just came to see if it's good. Thank you sir!

I bought the xr at home depot and my coworker got his atomic at lowes fyi but instead of dewalts website my xr says 18k os and my coworkers atomic is 20k os

Love this tool but a friend has the porta cable it seemed a little stronger then the dewalt

Love the dewalt oscillating tool as well

More likely than not, the XR has been around long enough that it has already paid for its R&D so they can lower price. The Atomic MAY have differences but is new enough that price will be higher to cover R&D. Personally, I have the XR and love it. It'll be interesting to see what more comes out about the Atomic in the future.

The price of the Atomic used to be $99 when I got mine. But, it was a freebie with another DeWalt tool, so the actual out-the-door price was zero. I’m okay with that.

Just as I thought it’s a smaller motor thank god cause I just ordered the XR

So have the XR and the Atomic. They are both ab the same thing. After using both the only diff is less vibration. I mean it does have less OPM, but with speed cutting nails or wood, I haven't experienced a diff. If you have an XR, dont upgrade. If you need a multi-tool, get the atomic.

Bought the milwakiee cause it's my platform. It works great, plenty of power. I wish it was brushless, oh well maybe next time.

I think it's better to wait of the DCS356 with features like the 3 speed functionality and more speed. These two are basically identical.

I used a fien multi for years. The Dewalt is the best, it retired the fien. Dewalt multi has Superior control for precise cutting or full power for serious cuts. Light weight, hang it on your side when appropriate. Its the sawzall of the finish carpentry world. I wouldn't bother with the Atomic version. What's the point.

I own one and it rocks

I just picked up the DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCS356D1 with the 3 speed variable based on many reviews, and yeah... happy I grabbed it. My first oscillating tool and I think I did ok! lol

I wonder if they lowered the number of OPM because it has more torque??

My guess is the atomic will have a higher degree of oscillation. This will translate to faster cutting and work in general- hence the atomic name. Rockwell does this with different versions of there corded versions. I have the f50 with the 5 degree oscillation and I know of nothing else that cuts as fast.

Appreciate the review. Wow who would have thought.. bless you bro

I would buy the new 3 speed version

seems like they are following the BOSCH model same power slower speed, maybe for better control of the tool or the whole atomic line up, maybe.

Now.. how about in comparison to the DCS356D1 on Amazon? :)

Same bs with the dw779 and the dw780 miter saw, they list different cut capacities but in reality it's just the led light deletion from the 779. Of course now would be the time to actually check the oscillations and see if there really is a difference... I bet no difference, i would even go as far to say that neither one performs they way they say... Probably somewhere in the middle 19k ish for both. Great review btw.