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Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer is cheaper at $329. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer or Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer?

The Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer is the cheaper at $329. Get the Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer for the stronger spec sheet, the Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing 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 Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer
US price $330 $329
BrandMetabo HPTRidgid
Released
Nailer type brad framing
Fastener gauge 18 ga round head
Nail length range (in) 5/8-2 2-3.5
Collation angle (°) 0 21
Magazine capacity nails 100
Drive mechanism air-spring
Battery voltage (V) 18 18
Shots per charge nails 1650 750
Weight (lb) 7.3 9.1
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). Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer: directtoolsoutlet.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer and Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing 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 Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer framing
  • Fastener gauge: Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 18 ga vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer round head
  • Nail length range (in): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 5/8-2 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 2-3.5
  • Collation angle (°): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 0 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 21
  • Shots per charge nails: Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 1650 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 750
  • Weight (lb): Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer 7.3 vs Ridgid R09894 18V Full Round Head Framing Nailer 9.1

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