Best Cordless Finish Nailers [2019 Reviews] • Tools First

Updated: 07/16/2019 by Jacob Hanson

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Sometimes it’s not possible or inconvenient to use a compressor and hose for finish nailing.

That’s where the cordless models come in.

Thanks to improved battery power over recent years, they have quickly become the go-to tool for smaller jobs.

We’ve put together this quick guide on some of the top cordless finish nailers on the market today…

Best Cordless Finish Nailer Reviews

Here's a list of the 5 best cordless finish nailers we found:

100% battery powered. Eliminates the hassle of using gas, compressor, and hose
Compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX* batteries
Multi-functional LED lights help to provide both workspace illumination and tool diagnostics
Tool-free selectable trigger for sequential or contact actuation modes
Low nail lockout prevents dry firing and unwanted marks on the work material

100% battery power: Eliminates need for a compressor, hose or costly gas cartridges
Multiple Tool Free Settings: provide increased productivity and user safety
Motor design: provides consistent firing power into various materials and climate conditions
Multiple tool free settings: Provides increased productivity and user safety
Fastener length capacity of 1" to 2-1/2" and a magazine capacity of 100 nails

NO COMPRESSOR NEEDED: Save time and money by going cordless
BRUSHLESS MOTOR BENEFITS: Brushless motor and engine design drives 15ga FN style angled finish nails from 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" length.
NARROW NOSE FOR SIGHT AND ACCURACY: Narrow nose designed for clear line of sight and accuracy of nail placement
BRIGHTER WORKSPACE: Multi-functional LED lights help to provide both workspace illumination and tool diagnostics
JAM RELEASE: Tool-free jam release to quickly and easily clear nail jams

Powerful motor design drives standard 16 gauge, straight finish nails from 1" to 2-1/2" in length
Drives up to 1, 000 finish nails using a 5.0Ah 18V LXT battery (battery not included)
Cordless for increased convenience; eliminates the need for a compressor and air hose
Compact center height enables viewing around the nose tip when fastening in tight spots
Anti-dry Fire mechanism engineered to help prevent driving blanks and damage to work surface.Reversible belt clip allows the tool to remain close

Integrated LED lights
Bump operating mode
20-degree finish nailer
Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18