No photo yet
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer
$219Cheaper
Best Framing Nailers · head-to-head
Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head 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.
No photo yet
Makita
Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer
$399
Which is better: the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer or Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head 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.
See Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer on Amazon See Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices verified at capture; live price may differ.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer | Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $399 |
| Brand | Metabo HPT | 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 | 64 | 41 |
| Firing modes | sequential, bump (selective actuation) | sequential, bump |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam clear | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 11.9 |
Sources — Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.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 Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing 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: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer pneumatic vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer cordless_battery
- Magazine capacity: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 64 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 41
- Firing modes: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation) vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer sequential, bump
- Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 7.5 vs Makita XNB03Z 18V LXT 21° Full Round Head Framing Nailer 11.9