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Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 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 Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 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 Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer
US price $330 $114.39
BrandMetabo HPTSenco
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 Yes
Weight (lb) 7.3 2.48

Sources — Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES): metabo-hpt.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 Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 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: Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) cordless_battery vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer pneumatic
  • Brad length range (in): Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 5/8 in – 2 in vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 5/8 in – 2-1/8 in
  • Magazine capacity: Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 100 vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 110
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 7.3 vs Senco FinishPro 18MG 18-Gauge Pneumatic Brad Nailer 2.48

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