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Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) or Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) is the cheaper at $329.

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

Spec Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B)
US price $449 MSRP, bare tool (2745-20) $329
BrandMilwaukeeRyobi
Released
Power source cordless_battery cordless_battery
Nail length range (in) 2-3.5 in up to 3.5 in
Collation angle (°) 30 21
Magazine capacity
Firing modes sequential, contact (bump) sequential, contact
Depth adjustment Yes Yes
Tool free jam clear
Weight (lb) 9.4

Sources — Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20): milwaukeetool.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 Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 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.

  • Nail length range (in): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 2-3.5 in vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) up to 3.5 in
  • Collation angle (°): Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) 30 vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) 21
  • Firing modes: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30° Framing Nailer (2745-20) sequential, contact (bump) vs Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless AirStrike 21° Framing Nailer (PBL345B) sequential, contact

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