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DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) is cheaper at $178.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit
US price $178.99
BrandDeWaltMakita
Released
Max temp f 990 1022
Temp settings 2 9 (numbered dial, 122-1022°F)
Airflow (CFM) 6.7 cfm 7 / 14 cfm (2 airflow settings)
Wattage 1800
Cordless Yes No
LCD display No No
Nozzle attachments 2
Weight (lb) 1.5

Sources — DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max temp f: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 990 vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 1022
  • Temp settings: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 2 vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 9 (numbered dial, 122-1022°F)
  • Airflow (CFM): DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 6.7 cfm vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 7 / 14 cfm (2 airflow settings)
  • Cordless: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit false

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