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DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) or Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20)?

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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) is the cheaper at $329. Get the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) for the stronger spec sheet, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) to spend less.

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Spec DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20)
US price $349 $329
BrandDeWaltMilwaukee
Released
Power source cordless_battery cordless_battery
Gauge 18 18
Brad length range (in) 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in
Magazine capacity 110 110
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Dual firing mode Yes Yes
Tool free jam release Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 5.3 5.35

Sources — DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (lb): DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (DCN680B) 5.3 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18 Gauge Brad Nailer (2746-20) 5.35

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