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Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer is cheaper at $114.39. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) or Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer?

The Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer is the cheaper at $114.39. The Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 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) Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer
US price $339 $114.39
BrandMakitaSenco
Released
Power source cordless_battery pneumatic
Gauge 18 18
Brad length range (in) 5/8 in – 2 in 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in
Magazine capacity 100 110
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Dual firing mode Yes Yes
Tool free jam release Yes
Weight (lb) 7.7 2.48

Sources — Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z): makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer: jmpwood.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) and Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) cordless_battery vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer pneumatic
  • Brad length range (in): Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 5/8 in – 2 in vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in
  • Magazine capacity: Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 100 vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 110
  • Weight (lb): Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 2" Brad Nailer (XNB01Z) 7.7 vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 2.48

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