Bostitch
Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer
$269Cheaper
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Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer is cheaper at $269. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Makita
Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer
$399
Which is better: the Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer or Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer?
The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer is the cheaper at $269. The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer | Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $269 | $399 |
| Brand | Bostitch | Makita |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | pneumatic | cordless_battery |
| Nail length range (in) | 2-3.5 in | 2-3.5 in |
| Collation angle (°) | 21 | 21 |
| Magazine capacity | 60 | 41 |
| Firing modes | sequential, contact (bump) | sequential, bump |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam clear | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 8.1 | 11.9 |
Sources — Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer: burnstools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer and Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer pneumatic vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer cordless_battery
- Magazine capacity: Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 60 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 41
- Firing modes: Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer sequential, contact (bump) vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer sequential, bump
- Weight (lb): Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 8.1 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 11.9