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Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish 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 Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer or Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer?

The Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer is the cheaper at $330. Get the Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer for the stronger spec sheet, the Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer
US price $330 $399
BrandMetabo HPTBostitch
Released2017
Nailer type brad finish
Fastener gauge 18 ga 16 ga
Nail length range (in) 5/8-2 1-1/4 to 2-1/2
Collation angle (°) 0 0
Magazine capacity nails 100
Drive mechanism air-spring flywheel
Battery voltage (V) 18 20
Shots per charge nails 1650
Weight (lb) 7.3 5.6
Firing modes dual dual
Brushless motor Yes Yes
Depth adjustment tool free Yes Yes

Sources — Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer: metabo-hpt.com (verified 2026-07-13). Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer: toolguyd.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer and Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Nailer type: Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer brad vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer finish
  • Fastener gauge: Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18 ga vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer 16 ga
  • Nail length range (in): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 5/8-2 vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer 1-1/4 to 2-1/2
  • Drive mechanism: Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer air-spring vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer flywheel
  • Battery voltage (V): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18 vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer 20
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 7.3 vs Bostitch BCN662D1 20V MAX 16GA Straight Finish Nailer 5.6

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