# Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) vs Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) (Makita) and Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) (Porter-Cable) among brad nailers.

## Side by side

| Spec | Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) | Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $339 | not published |
| Brand | Makita | Porter-Cable |
| 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 | — |
| Tool free jam release | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 5.1 |

## Key differences

- Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 7.7 vs Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) 5.1

## Sources

- Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): https://makitatools.com/products/details/XNB01Z (makitatools.com, verified 2026-08-16)
- Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA): https://www.zoro.com/porter-cable-20v-max-18-ga-cordless-brad-nailer-kit-pcc790la/i/G1842815/ (zoro.com, verified 2026-08-16)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/brad-nailers/makita-xnb01z-vs-porter-cable-pcc790la/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) ($339) vs Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/brad-nailers/makita-xnb01z-vs-porter-cable-pcc790la/
License: CC BY 4.0.
