Best Cordless Nailer Gun
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The best cordless nailer gun for a given job is usually the one that runs on a battery you already own, or that ships with one, and whose stated nail length covers your work. This guide reads ten nailer listings from Amazon and reports only what each page says: battery status, fastener ranges, stated weights and the claims each seller makes. Nine of the ten are sold without a battery or charger. Several listings also disagree with themselves or with each other on fastener sizes or kit contents, and we show those conflicts rather than pick one figure.
Quick answer
- If you own a DeWalt 20V MAX battery, six listings say their nailer is compatible with DeWalt 20V batteries: MtiolHig, both SXGSXG listings, KEENTECH, WISLET and ADOTOCAM.
- If you own no battery, the AXIDA listing is the only one that includes two 2.0Ah 21V lithium batteries and a fast charger.
- Nail lengths vary most across the set: the top stated brad length is 2-1/8 inch on the DEWALT listing, and several others stop at 1-1/4 inch.
- None of the sources we opened reports real-world driving performance, so the stated ranges and compatibility lines are the figures to compare.
How the ten listings compare
The table uses only the figures each listing states. A cell says not stated where the listing gives no figure.
| Nailer (listing) | Battery and charger | Battery platform named | Brad nail range | Staple range | Item weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCN680B (Tool Only) | not included | DEWALT 20V MAX | 5/8 inch to 2-1/8 inch | not stated | 1.8 kg |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCN618B (Bare Tool) | sold separately | V20 | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| MtiolHig 2 inch Brad Nailer | not included | DeWalt 20V MAX (stated compatible) | 3/4 inch to 2 inch | 3/4 inch to 1-5/8 inch | not stated |
| SXGSXG 2-in-1 Nail Gun & Brad Nailer (B0H8MYTXG2) | not included | DeWalt 20V lithium-ion (stated compatible) | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch | not stated |
| KEENTECH 18 GA Brad Nailer | not included | DeWalt 20V (stated compatible) | 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch | not stated | 4.8 pounds |
| ReliaRoads 2 inch Brad Nailer | not included | MilWaukee 18V | 5/8 inch to 2 inch | up to 1-5/8 inch | not stated |
| AXIDA Power Brad Nailer | two 2.0Ah 21V batteries and a fast charger included | 21V lithium (the set’s batteries) | 5/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch | 5/8 inch to 1 inch | not stated |
| SXGSXG 2 in 1 Nail Gun & Staple Gun (B0HD5TZNM7) | not included | DeWalt 20V lithium-ion (stated compatible) | 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch | 5/16 inch to 7/8 inch | not stated |
| WISLET 3-in-1 Staple Gun & Brad Nailer (record dated 2026-10-14) | not included | DeWalt 20V MAX (stated compatible) | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch | 3.01 lb |
| ADOTOCAM Brad Nailer (record dated 2026-10-14) | not included | DeWalt 20V (stated compatible) | 5/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch | 5/8 inch to 1 inch | 6.21 pounds |
A DeWalt 20V entry means the listing says the tool is compatible. No listing shows that a battery fits a tool other than the one it names. For voltage labels, see our guide to lawn and garden battery voltage. For battery choice within one tool line, see our guide to batteries for a DeWalt leaf blower.
The ten nailers
The order below is not a ranking. Where a listing gives two figures, both appear.
DEWALT DCN680B 20V MAX XR 18 GA Cordless Brad Nailer (Tool Only)
The listing describes a brad nailer sold as a tool only, with the DCN680 brad nailer as its one included component. The product description says it is powered by a DEWALT 20V MAX lithium-ion battery and drives 18 gauge brad nails. The bullets name a brushless motor and tool-free depth adjustment.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included; the title says Tool Only |
| Battery platform | DEWALT 20V MAX |
| Brad nail range | 5/8 inch to 2-1/8 inch |
| Staple range | not stated |
| Voltage | maximum initial battery voltage 20 volts; nominal voltage 18 |
| Item weight | 1.8 kg |
| Warranty | not stated; the page links to a warranty information page |
Skip it if you need staples, since no staple range is given, or if you do not own a 20V MAX battery, because none is in the box.
CRAFTSMAN V20 Brad Nailer, 18GA, Cordless, Bare Tool Only (CMCN618B)
The listing describes a bare-tool 18 gauge cordless brad nailer in the V20 line. The bullets say it drives up to 420 nails per charge with no compressor, hose or gas cartridge. The included-components line says the battery and charger are sold separately.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | sold separately |
| Battery platform | V20 (title) |
| Brad nail range | not stated |
| Staple range | not stated |
| Runtime | up to 420 nails per charge; the footnote is not expanded in the captured text |
| Item weight | not stated; the bullets describe a lightweight design |
| Warranty | the manufacturer’s warranty can be requested from customer service; no length stated |
Skip it if you need a stated nail length or staple range, since the listing gives neither.
MtiolHig 2 Brad Nailer Compatible with DEWALT 20V (No Battery), 2-in-1 Electric Nail Gun
The listing describes a yellow 2-in-1 electric nail gun for 18 gauge brad nails and staples, sold without a battery. Its first bullet names DeWalt 20V MAX compatibility, with models DCB206, DCB205 and others listed. The bullets also describe two firing modes and a magazine that holds up to 100 nails.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery | not included |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V MAX |
| Brad nail range | 3/4 inch to 2 inch |
| Staple range | 3/4 inch to 1-5/8 inch |
| Fasteners (number of fasteners field) | 1000 |
| Item weight | not stated |
| Warranty | not stated; the page links to a warranty information page |
Skip it if you need a battery in the set or a stated weight, since the listing gives neither.
SXGSXG 2-in-1 Cordless Nail Gun & Brad Nailer for DeWalt 20V MAX (Tool Only)
The listing describes a bare-tool 2-in-1 nail gun for 18 gauge brad nails and crown staples. Its first bullet says the nail gun does not include a battery and names DeWalt 20V lithium-ion models DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205 and DCB206. The description gives single fire and bump fire modes and a contact safety nose.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included (bare tool only) |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V lithium-ion, models DCB200, DCB201, DCB203 to DCB206 |
| Brad nail range | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) |
| Staple range | 10.6 mm crown staples, 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) |
| Fasteners in the box | 1,000 staples and 1,000 brad nails |
| Standard crown staples | the listing says standard T50 3/8 inch crown staples are not compatible |
| Item weight | not stated |
| Warranty | not stated |
Skip it if you need brad nails longer than 5/8 inch, since this listing’s range stops there. The second SXGSXG listing gives a longer range, and the two do not match.
KEENTECH 18 GA Cordless Brad Nailer for DeWalt 20V Battery (No Battery)
The listing describes an 18 gauge cordless brad nailer for DeWalt 20V batteries, with the battery not included. Its bullets name a cylinder-driven system, two firing modes and a safety lock switch. The Technical Details list an item weight of 4.8 pounds.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery | not included |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V; models DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB240 and DCB210 named among others |
| Brad nail range | 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch (10 to 32 mm), in one bullet |
| Kit contents | the title says 1000 pieces of nails; one bullet says the kit includes 1,000 pieces of 1 inch brad nails |
| Staple range | not stated |
| Item weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Warranty | one bullet states a 3-year after-sales service with replacements instead of repairs |
Skip it if you need one consistent nail length in the kit, because the title and one bullet describe different kit contents. Ask the seller which applies.
ReliaRoads 2 Cordless Brad Nailer, 2-in-1 18GA Staple Nail Gun (Battery Not Included)
The listing describes a red 2-in-1 cordless brad nailer and narrow crown stapler sold without a battery. Its title and first bullet name MilWaukee 18V batteries as the compatible platform. The bullets say the box holds 1,600 nails and staples, a heavy-duty nail puller and safety goggles.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | MilWaukee 18V |
| Brad nail range | 5/8 inch to 2 inch |
| Staple range | up to 1-5/8 inch |
| Fasteners in the box | 1,600 pieces of nails and staples |
| Runtime | more than 500 nails with a 2.0Ah battery; no conditions stated |
| Item weight | not stated |
| Warranty | not stated |
Skip it if you already own DeWalt 20V batteries, because this listing names MilWaukee 18V instead.
AXIDA Power Brad Nailer with Two Batteries, 2-in-1 Cordless Nail Gun
The listing describes a blue 2-in-1 cordless nail gun sold with two 2.0Ah 21V lithium batteries and a fast charger. The bullets give straight nails from 5/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch, staples from 5/8 inch to 1 inch, and six adjustable depth levels. The page names no battery platform beyond the set’s own batteries.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | two 2.0Ah 21V lithium batteries and a fast charger included |
| Battery platform | 21V lithium, the set’s own batteries |
| Straight nail range | 5/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch |
| Staple range | 5/8 inch to 1 inch |
| Depth settings | 6 adjustable levels |
| Item weight | not stated |
| Warranty | not stated; the bullets mention a 30-day return window |
Skip it if you want batteries that fit tools you already own, since the listing says nothing about fit with other tools. It is the only listing here with batteries in the box.
SXGSXG 2 in 1 Nail Gun & Staple Gun for DeWalt 20V Battery (Battery Not Included)
The second SXGSXG listing is a bare-tool nailer and stapler that names DeWalt 20V lithium-ion models DCB200, DCB201, DCB203 to DCB206. Its fastener statements do not agree with each other. The title gives 1,000 staples and 1,000 nails, the 2-in-1 bullet gives 1,000 brad nails and 1000 staples, and the kit bullet lists 1000 F30 brad nails and 700 422J staples.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included (bare tool only) |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V lithium-ion, models DCB200, DCB201, DCB203 to DCB206 |
| Brad nail range | 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch (2-in-1 bullet) |
| Staple range | 5/16 inch to 7/8 inch (2-in-1 bullet) |
| Fasteners in the box | conflicting: 1,000 staples and 1,000 nails (title); 1,000 brad nails and 1000 staples (2-in-1 bullet); 1000 F30 brad nails and 700 422J staples (kit bullet) |
| Magazine | up to 100 nails |
| Item weight | not stated |
| Warranty | not stated |
Skip it if you need an exact fastener count, since the statements on this page disagree.
WISLET 3-in-1 Cordless Staple Gun & Brad Nailer for DeWalt 20V Battery
This entry comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-14 and was not read again. The listing describes an orange, tool-only 3-in-1 cordless staple gun and brad nailer. It names DeWalt 20V MAX batteries, including several DCB models such as DCB181 and DCB206. Its bullets give brad nails and T50 and 10J crown staples from 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch, and two firing modes.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V MAX |
| Brad nail and staple range | 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch (6 to 16 mm) |
| Depth | up to 5/8 inch (16 mm) |
| Fasteners in the box | 1000 brad nails and 1000 10J staples |
| Rate | up to 120 to 150 fasteners per minute |
| Magazine | 90 fasteners |
| Item weight | 3.01 lb |
| Warranty | not stated |
Skip it if you need a brad longer than 5/8 inch, since the stated range ends there.
Cordless Brad Nailer for DeWalt 20V Battery (No Battery), manufacturer ADOTOCAM
This entry also comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-14. The listing describes an orange and black cordless brad nailer and crown stapler marked tool only. It names DeWalt 20V lithium-ion batteries such as DCB206 and DCB200. Its bullets add an LED light, a belt hook and a safety nose that must be fully pressed against the work surface before the nailer fires.
| Spec | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Battery and charger | not included (the bullets say Pay Attention! Tool only) |
| Battery platform (stated compatible) | DeWalt 20V |
| Brad nail range | 5/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch |
| Crown staple range | 5/8 inch to 1 inch |
| Item weight | 6.21 pounds; machine weight 5.3 lbs |
| Lights and hook | LED light and belt hook |
| Warranty | not stated |
Skip it if you need a staple longer than 1 inch, since the stated crown staple range ends there.
How we chose
We searched Amazon for the keyword on 2026-10-22 and read the first results page, which showed 11 product links for cordless brad nailers and combined brad and staple tools. We opened eight of those listings that day. Two more come from stored records for the same product type, checked on 2026-10-14, and we state that date wherever they appear.
The criteria were three. The listing had to describe a cordless or battery-powered nail gun that drives brad nails, including 2-in-1 tools that also drive staples. It had to name a battery platform or say no battery is included. It had to state at least one fastener length or range. Tool-only listings count, and each is labeled tool only. The one result we did not open, a 4V 2-in-1 T50 staple gun and brad nailer from Bielmeier, was left out because the ten we read already covered the brad nailer type.
The keyword names a cordless tool, so no electric alternative was swapped in. We did not rank the ten. The two SXGSXG listings are both included because they state different fastener ranges, which is one of the points this guide reports.
What we could not verify
- Driving power, depth consistency and jam rates. The listings describe these in general terms, such as the CRAFTSMAN bullets on a powerful motor, but the sources we opened report no independent results.
- Runtime. CRAFTSMAN says up to 420 nails per charge, and ReliaRoads says more than 500 nails on a 2.0Ah battery. Neither states conditions, and the CRAFTSMAN footnote is not expanded in the captured text.
- Battery fit. Each compatibility line is the listing’s own statement. We did not confirm that any battery fits any tool.
- Which SXGSXG figures apply. The two listings give different brad and staple ranges, and the second page’s kit statements do not match each other.
- Warranty length for most of the set. Only the KEENTECH bullets state a service period in years.
What the sources do not say
- Item weight for six of the ten: CRAFTSMAN, MtiolHig, both SXGSXG listings, ReliaRoads and AXIDA. The other four give 1.8 kg, 4.8 pounds, 3.01 lb and 6.21 pounds.
- Staple range for DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN and KEENTECH, which name no staple size.
- Charge time for the two AXIDA batteries, which the listing does not state.
- Whether the AXIDA 21V batteries fit any other tool.
- Electrical safety guidance beyond the listings. The second SXGSXG page tells buyers to read the manual before use, and the sources we opened give no battery handling or charging instructions, so none appear here.
FAQ
Can I use a battery I already own with these nailers?
Only if the listing names your battery platform. Six listings say they are compatible with DeWalt 20V batteries. ReliaRoads names MilWaukee 18V, and the DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN listings use their own platforms. Check the model list on each page before you buy.
Which of these nailers include a battery and charger?
Only the AXIDA listing. Its set includes two 2.0Ah 21V lithium batteries and a fast charger. The CRAFTSMAN battery and charger are sold separately, and the other eight state that no battery is included or describe the tool as bare or tool only.
What nail lengths do these nailers take?
It depends on the listing. The DEWALT listing gives the longest stated brad range, 5/8 inch to 2-1/8 inch. ReliaRoads and MtiolHig top out at 2 inch, and several others stop at 1-1/4 inch. The CRAFTSMAN listing gives no nail length, so match your length against each stated range.
Do these nailers need a compressor or hose?
No, by the listings’ own statements. The DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN listings say their tools need no compressor or hose, and the other listings describe battery-powered or cordless tools.
Why do the two SXGSXG listings give different nail lengths?
Both are listed under the same store name, but each page states its own fastener ranges. The first gives 1/4 inch to 5/8 inch brad nails, and the second gives 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch. The second page’s own kit lines also disagree. The listings do not explain the gap, so ask the seller before you buy.
Does a 2-in-1 nailer also drive staples?
Some do, by their own statements. The SXGSXG, WISLET, ADOTOCAM, ReliaRoads and AXIDA listings describe tools that drive crown staples as well as brad nails, and MtiolHig names staples too. KEENTECH, DEWALT and CRAFTSMAN name brad nails only.
Bottom line
Match the battery platform first, then check the nail length against the job, and skip any listing that does not name your platform or cover your length. If you own no battery, the AXIDA listing is the only one here that includes one.
Sources
- DEWALT DCN680B 20V MAX XR 18 GA Cordless Brad Nailer (Tool Only) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XF6MZJ5
- CRAFTSMAN V20 Brad Nailer, 18GA, Cordless, Bare Tool Only (CMCN618B) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQXGXDN
- MtiolHig 2 Brad Nailer Compatible with DEWALT 20V Battery (No Battery) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSZVTK3G
- 2-in-1 Cordless Nail Gun & Brad Nailer for Dewalt 20V MAX Battery (Tool Only) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8MYTXG2
- 18 GA Cordless Brad Nailer for Dewalt 20V Battery (No Battery) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRS3872X
- ReliaRoads 2 Cordless Brad Nailer, 2 in 1 18GA Staple Nail Gun (Battery Not Included) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H8352752
- AXIDA Power Brad Nailers with Two Batteries, 2 in 1 Cordless Nail Gun (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G525DXNF
- 2 in 1 Nail Gun & Staple Gun for Dewalt 20V Battery (Battery Not Included) (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HD5TZNM7
- 3-in-1 Cordless Staple Gun & Brad Nailer Compatible with DeWalt 20V Battery (opened 2026-10-14) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7C7RYQG
- Cordless Brad Nailer Compatible with DeWalt 20V Battery (No Battery) (opened 2026-10-14) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXX4D3S1






