WEN 20V Max Cordless Jigsaw (20661) review

Read the suffix before choosing a package

WEN’s exact U.S. sources distinguish the single-saw 20661 kit from the standalone 20661BT tool-only package. The shared manual lists a 2.0Ah 20202 battery and 20V, 2A 20200C charger with 20661, and the exact 20661BT page identifies a tool-only offer. The manual also warns that some tools may not work with WEN’s 1.5Ah 49120B battery, so “same brand” is not enough to confirm pack fit. A separate 20V3KITDSJ product page lists a jigsaw component model 20661BT inside a three-tool bundle that includes one 2.0Ah battery and charger for the bundle. The component suffix alone therefore does not identify a multi-tool carton’s contents; check the full retail SKU. The standard 20661 kit is listed with a wood blade, metal-cutting blade, straight fence guide, dust guard and dust port; a vacuum is a separate item.

A separate three-tool package uses the BT saw component

WEN’s exact U.S. product page identifies the multi-tool package as SKU 20V3KITDSJ. Its written item list names cordless drill 20121, palm sander 20401BT, jigsaw component 20661BT, one 2.0Ah rechargeable battery and one charger. WEN says the pack and charger can be used with the tools in the bundle. This is a distinct retail package from the single-saw 20661 kit and from the standalone 20661BT tool-only listing; it does not change the shared jigsaw body or its operating assessment. The WEN page displayed “Sold out” when checked on 2026-10-31, a snapshot of that page rather than a claim about every seller or current market availability. The image depicts the three tool forms and battery/charger, while the linked product text—not the image—establishes the exact SKU and listed component models.

A lighter listed body with a variable-pressure trigger

The 20661 manual lists a one-inch stroke, variable-pressure trigger from 0 to 2,400 strokes per minute, and a 3.85-pound tool weight. These are manufacturer figures, not measurements taken for this assessment. WEN does not identify a brushless motor on the exact 20661 page or in the shared manual; that is an unknown, not a basis to call the motor brushed. The same sources list 3.15 inches of wood capacity and 0.20 inches of metal capacity. Those numbers are stated limits from WEN, not independent proof of the cut possible with a particular blade, alloy, support or feed rate.

The practical difference is less about treating the top SPM number as a score and more about selecting a compatible blade and the manual’s orbit setting. The saw has four positions. Position 0 is the straight up-and-down path, which WEN associates with hard materials such as metals or thin sheet. Position 1 is for soft materials where a cleaner cut or delicate scrolling is desired; position 2 is for medium-density material such as harder woods or particle board; and position 3 is for soft materials such as wood or plastic when faster cutting matters more than a clean edge. That chart is guidance. WEN advises choosing a blade for the application, and the material, tooth pattern and feed still affect the result.

Blade, dust and bevel checks

The product page lists a T-shank wood blade and a metal-cutting blade, but does not identify the metal blade’s shank in that listing or say that the clamp is T-shank-only. Confirm both the blade shank and its intended material before using an existing blade. The 20661 manual calls the rear attachment a dust port with an outer diameter of 1.4 inches (35 mm), while the product page rounds it to 1.5 inches and says it can connect to a dust-collection device. Treat the difference as a fit check: measure the actual port and hose or reducer rather than assuming a nominal size will connect. The page also lists a chip blower; the manual does not describe a switch that turns it off for extraction.

The manual documents a shoe that tilts up to 45 degrees in either direction. The exact product page calls the footplate tool-free, while the manual explains setting the angle with its adjustment lever. WEN does not state that beveling is incompatible with the dust port or blower. It is still worth checking clearance and making a setup cut in scrap before relying on an angled cut in a finished workpiece.

Who should compare the 20661

This assessment is a candidate when cordless operation, a top handle, T-shank blades, a choice of straight or orbital action and a named WEN 2.0Ah pack matter more than the larger listed capacities on some other models. The single-saw 20661 kit lists a metal-cutting blade and a port intended for dust collection, which may matter for a mixed woodworking and repair setup. The limitations are real: the metal capacity is only WEN’s published figure, no vacuum is listed, the hose or reducer fit needs checking, and the battery/charger package depends on whether the offer is the single-saw 20661 kit, standalone 20661BT, or 20V3KITDSJ three-tool bundle.

Do not choose it for a hard-metal, cast-iron or ceramic requirement based on the general words “metal” or “wood” on a product page. The manufacturer material chart does not establish those uses. It likewise does not report a test result for cut quality, runtime, vibration or accuracy, so this assessment makes no such claim.

Before ordering

Check the exact retail SKU and carton: the single-saw 20661 kit lists the 2.0Ah battery and charger; standalone 20661BT is tool-only; the separate 20V3KITDSJ bundle lists 20661BT alongside the drill, palm sander, a shared 2.0Ah battery and charger. WEN marked that bundle page Sold out on the check date, which does not establish every seller’s availability. Confirm whether the package contents match the offer, whether supplied or existing blades have the intended shanks, and whether the dust-port connection fits the extractor you own. WEN’s exact product page and 20661/20661BT instruction manual are the basis for the body assessment. No retailer price, customer experience or hands-on test is claimed.