DeWalt
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B)
$349
Best Brad Nailers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) is cheaper at $330. Every spec and price links to its source.
DeWalt
$349
Metabo HPT
$330Cheaper
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 Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) is the cheaper at $330. Get the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) for the stronger spec sheet, the Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) to spend less.
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| Spec | DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) | Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $349 | $330 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Metabo HPT |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 5.3 | 7.3 |
Sources — DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES): metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.