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DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer vs Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer is cheaper at $330. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer or Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer is the cheaper at $330.

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Spec DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer
US price $399 $330
BrandDeWaltMetabo HPT
Released
Nailer type brad brad
Fastener gauge 18 ga 18 ga
Nail length range (in) 5/8-2-1/8 5/8-2
Collation angle (°) 0
Magazine capacity nails 100
Drive mechanism air-spring
Battery voltage (V) 20 18
Shots per charge nails 1200 1650
Weight (lb) 7.3
Firing modes dual dual
Brushless motor Yes Yes
Depth adjustment tool free Yes Yes

Sources — DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer: dewalt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer and Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Nail length range (in): DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 5/8-2-1/8 vs Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 5/8-2
  • Battery voltage (V): DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 20 vs Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18
  • Shots per charge nails: DeWalt DCN680D1 20V MAX XR 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 1200 vs Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 1650

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