Makita
Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z)
$339
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Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) vs Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)
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.
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Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)
$330Cheaper
Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) or Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)?
The Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 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. The Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) | Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $339 | $330 |
| Brand | Makita | Metabo HPT |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | cordless_battery | cordless_battery |
| Gauge | 18 | 18 |
| Brad length range (in) | 5/8 in – 2 in | 5/8 in – 2 in |
| Magazine capacity | 100 | 100 |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Dual firing mode | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam release | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES): metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) and Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 7.7 vs Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 7.3