Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT NT1850DE 18V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer
$330
Best Nail Guns · head-to-head
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.
Metabo HPT
$330
Ridgid
$329Cheaper
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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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $330 | $329 |
| Brand | Metabo HPT | Ridgid |
| 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).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.