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DeWalt
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B)
$349
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DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) is cheaper at $339. Every spec and price links to its source.
Makita
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)
$339Cheaper
Which is better: the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) or Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)?
The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) is the cheaper at $339. Get the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) for the stronger spec sheet, the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) to spend less.
See DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) on Amazon See Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) | Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349 | $339 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless_battery | cordless_battery |
| Gauge | 18 | 18 |
| Brad length range (in) | 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in | 5/8 in – 2 in |
| Magazine capacity | 110 | 100 |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Dual firing mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam release | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 5.3 | 7.7 |
Sources — DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) and Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Brad length range (in): DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 5/8 in – 2 in
- Magazine capacity: DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) 110 vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 100
- Weight (lb): DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) 5.3 vs Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 7.7