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DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer or Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer?

The Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer is the cheaper at $219. The Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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

Spec DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer
US price $400 $219
BrandDeWaltMetabo HPT
Released
Power source cordless_battery pneumatic
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in 2-3.5 in
Collation angle (°) 30 21
Magazine capacity 55 64
Firing modes sequential, bump sequential, bump (selective actuation)
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 7.8 7.5

Sources — DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer: toolguyd.com (verified 2026-08-16). Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer and Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer cordless_battery vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer pneumatic
  • Collation angle (°): DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer 30 vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 21
  • Magazine capacity: DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer 55 vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 64
  • Firing modes: DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer sequential, bump vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation)
  • Weight (lb): DeWalt DCN692 20V MAX XR Cordless Framing Nailer 7.8 vs Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 7.5

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