Best Cordless Framing Nailers [2020 Reviews] • Tools First

Updated: 04/01/2020 by Jacob Hanson

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We all know dragging a compressor around is just plain annoying.

With advancements is battery powered nailers we no longer need them to get good power.

We put together this quick guide on some of the top cordless framing nailers on the market.

The Best Cordless Framing Nailer 2020

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

Brushless motor and engine design provides the power to drive 3 1/2" nails
Sequential or bump operating modes
Dual speed optimizes the motor for different nail lengths
33 magazine holds up to 55 paper collated nails
Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts; Nominal voltage is 18
Model number DCN692 and DCN692B are same

Increased Productivity - Drives nails flush in LVL and other hardwoods that remodelers encounter.
All Season Formula - Works in temperatures down to 14°F.
Lightweight - 7.2lbs. for better comfort and control while working overhead or in tight spaces.
Guaranteed Durability 50% Longer Run-time with 7V Li-ion Battery for up to 9,000 nails per charge.
Compact Design: Fits between 16" o.c. studs, joists and roof trusses.

NO COMPRESSOR NEEDED: Save time and money by going cordless
OPTIMIZATION AND POWER: Brushless motor and engine design includes two speeds for optimized performance and enough power to drive 3 1/2 inch fasteners
NAIL SIZE: Accepts clipped and full round head nails in 30 degree paper tape collation
STALL RELEASE LEVER: Stall release lever to reset driver blade in case of jam
WARRANTY: 3 year limited warranty

Same tools. New name. Hitachi power tools have renamed to Metabo HPT
Cordless Framing Nailer
Included: NR1890DRS, Compact 3. 0Ah Lithium Ion Battery, Fast Charger, Contractor Bag, Safety Glasses
Drives plastic strip nails from 2" to 3 1/2" at 2 nails per second and up to 400 nails per charge
Zero Ramp up time: air spring system increased driving speed and provides recoil like a pneumatic nailer
Unique air spring drive system: compressed air drives each nail

Hitachi Power Tools has renamed to Metabo HPT. Same great tools, with only a new name.
Unique Air Spring Drive System that uses compressed air to drive each nail resulting in zero ramp up time and increased driving speed
Brushless motor for longer run time per charge, less maintenance and increased durability
Powered by a Compact 3.0Ah Lithium Ion battery that is 3/4 inches shorter and .6 pounds lighter than a conventional 3.0Ah battery for complete portability
Selective actuation on the control panel transitions between sequential mode and bump fire mode, when rapid nailing is preferred
21° magazine holds approximately 37 plastic strip collated fasteners from 2 inches up to 3 1/2 inches in length