Best Cordless Finish Nailers [2021 Reviews] • Tools First

Updated: 03/31/2020 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 2020

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. The 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