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Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) vs Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)

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.

Which is better: the Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) or Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)?

The Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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

Spec Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)
US price $330
BrandRyobiMetabo HPT
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 105 100
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Dual firing mode Yes Yes
Tool free jam release Yes
Weight (lb) 5 7.3

Sources — Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES): metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) and Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES)?

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

  • Magazine capacity: Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) 105 vs Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 100
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (P320) 5 vs Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer (NT1850DES) 7.3

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