DeWalt
DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only)
$178.99
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DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun is cheaper at $34. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun
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Which is better: the DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) or Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun is the cheaper at $34.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) | Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $178.99 | $34 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Porter-Cable |
| Released | — | — |
| Max temp f | 990 | 1150 |
| Temp settings | 2 | variable temperature control dial (continuous, per manufacturer); one Amazon listing title separately describes it as 'dual temperature settings' — not corroborated by the manufacturer page |
| Airflow (CFM) | 6.7 cfm | 19 cfm |
| Wattage | — | 1500 |
| Cordless | Yes | No |
| LCD display | No | No |
| Nozzle attachments | 2 | — |
| Weight (lb) | — | 2 |
Sources — DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-01). Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun: portercable.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) and Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun?
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 Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun 1150
- Temp settings: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 2 vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun variable temperature control dial (continuous, per manufacturer); one Amazon listing title separately describes it as 'dual temperature settings' — not corroborated by the manufacturer page
- Airflow (CFM): DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) 6.7 cfm vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun 19 cfm
- Cordless: DeWalt DCE530B 20V MAX Cordless Heat Gun (Tool Only) true vs Porter-Cable PC1500HG 1500-Watt Heat Gun false