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Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)

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 Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer is the cheaper at $219.

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

Spec Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)
US price $219 $329
BrandMetabo HPTRyobi
Released
Power source pneumatic cordless_battery
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in up to 3.5 in
Collation angle (°) 21 21
Magazine capacity 64
Firing modes sequential, bump (selective actuation) sequential, contact
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear Yes
Weight (lb) 7.5

Sources — Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-08-16). Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer and Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer pneumatic vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) cordless_battery
  • Nail length range (in): Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer 2-3.5 in vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) up to 3.5 in
  • Firing modes: Metabo HPT NR90AES1 21° Pneumatic Framing Nailer sequential, bump (selective actuation) vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) sequential, contact

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