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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 Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA)
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.
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Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA)
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Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) or Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA)?
The Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
See Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) on Amazon See Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| 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 | — |
| Brand | Makita | Porter-Cable |
| 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 | — |
| Tool free jam release | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.7 | 5.1 |
Sources — Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA): zoro.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) and Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA)?
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 Porter-Cable 20V MAX 18 Ga. Cordless Brad Nailer Kit (PCC790LA) 5.1