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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer
$219Cheaper
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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20)
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.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20)
$449
Which is better: the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer or Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20)?
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 | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $449 MSRP, bare tool (2745-20) |
| Brand | Metabo HPT | Milwaukee |
| Released | — | — |
| Power source | pneumatic | cordless_battery |
| Nail length range (in) | 2-3.5 in | 2-3.5 in |
| Collation angle (°) | 21 | 30 |
| Magazine capacity | 64 | — |
| Firing modes | sequential, bump (selective actuation) | sequential, contact (bump) |
| Depth adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Tool free jam clear | Yes | — |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 9.4 |
Sources — Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20): milwaukeetool.com (verified 2026-08-16).
What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20)?
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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) cordless_battery
- Collation angle (°): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 21 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 30
- Firing modes: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) sequential, contact (bump)
- Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 7.5 vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 9.4