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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)

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 Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)?

The Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)
US price $219
BrandMetabo HPTPaslode
Released2015
Power source pneumatic gas
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in 2-3.25 in
Collation angle (°) 21 30
Magazine capacity 64
Firing modes sequential, bump (selective actuation) sequential
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear Yes No
Weight (lb) 7.5 7.2

Sources — Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600): paslode.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer and Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer pneumatic vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) gas
  • Nail length range (in): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 2-3.5 in vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 2-3.25 in
  • Collation angle (°): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 21 vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 30
  • Firing modes: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation) vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) sequential
  • Tool free jam clear: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer true vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) false
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 7.5 vs Paslode Cordless XP Framing Nailer (CF325XP, 905600) 7.2

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