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Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)

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.

Which is better: the Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer or Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer is the cheaper at $269.

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

Spec Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)
US price $269 $329
BrandBostitchRyobi
Released
Power source pneumatic cordless_battery
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in up to 3.5 in
Collation angle (°) 21 21
Magazine capacity 60
Firing modes sequential, contact (bump) sequential, contact
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear Yes
Weight (lb) 8.1

Sources — Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer: burnstools.com (verified 2026-08-16). Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer and Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer pneumatic vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) cordless_battery
  • Nail length range (in): Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 2-3.5 in vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) up to 3.5 in
  • Firing modes: Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer sequential, contact (bump) vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) sequential, contact

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