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Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) vs Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233)

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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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233)
US price $330
BrandMetabo HPTBostitch
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 100 100
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Dual firing mode Yes Yes
Tool free jam release Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 7.3

Sources — Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES): metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233): walmart.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) and Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) cordless_battery vs Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233) pneumatic
  • Brad length range (in): Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 5/8 in – 2 in vs Bostitch Smart Point 18GA Pneumatic Brad Nailer Kit (BTFP12233) 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in

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