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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer
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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector 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 Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer or Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector 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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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer |  Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $269 |
| Brand | Metabo HPT | Bostitch |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | pneumatic | pneumatic |
| Nail length range (in) | 2-3.5 in | 2-3.5 in |
| Collation angle (°) | 21 | 21 |
| Magazine capacity | 64 | 60 |
| Firing modes | sequential, bump (selective actuation) | sequential, contact (bump) |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam clear | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 8.1 |
Sources — Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer: burnstools.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer and Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Magazine capacity: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 64 vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 60
- Firing modes: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation) vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer sequential, contact (bump)
- Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 7.5 vs Bostitch F21PL 21° Pneumatic Framing/Metal-Connector Nailer 8.1