Best Cordless Finish Nailer

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The person typing best cordless finish nailer wants a battery-powered 15- or 16-gauge nailer for baseboards, casing and crown work, and wants to know whether a battery and charger come with it. This roundup covers nine cordless listings. Two are kits with a battery and charger: the DEWALT DCN660D1 (16 gauge, angled) and the DEWALT DCN650D1 (15 gauge, angled). The other seven are tool only or list no battery. Only two listings state a nails-per-charge figure, and they name different batteries.

Quick answer

• For a battery in the box, the DEWALT DCN660D1 kit includes a DCB203 2.0Ah battery and a DCB112 charger, and the DCN650D1 kit includes a battery, charger and bag, according to their listings.
• If you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery, five of the seven tool-only listings name that platform. The DCN660B, DCN662B, DCN650 and the two third-party 16-gauge nailers are the options.
• The listings name 15 or 16 gauge, and none of them compares the two for finish quality. Match the gauge to the nails your project calls for.
• The lightest stated weight is 5.7 lbs, on the Ecarke listing and the cordless 16GA listing. Skip the heavier models if you spend long periods overhead.

How the nine listings compare

The table shows only what each listing states. “Not stated” means the listing text we saved does not give that item.

Listing	Gauge	Battery and charger	Platform	Nail range	Item weight
DEWALT DCN660B (tool only)	16, angled	Not included	DEWALT 20V MAX	1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in	Not stated
DEWALT DCN660D1 kit	16, angled	DCB203 2.0Ah battery and DCB112 charger included	DEWALT 20V MAX	1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in	Not stated
DEWALT DCN662B (nailer only)	16, straight	Not included	DEWALT 20V MAX XR	1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in	6 pounds
DEWALT DCN650 (tool only)	15, angled	Not included	DEWALT 20V MAX XR	1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in	Not stated
DEWALT DCN650D1 kit	15, angled	Battery, charger and bag included	DEWALT 20V MAX	1-1/4 to 2-1/2 in	6 pounds
RYOBI ONE+ P326 (tool only)	16, straight	Not included	RYOBI ONE+ 18V	Up to 2-1/2 in	7.15 pounds
Milwaukee 3020-20 M18 FUEL (tool only)	16, straight	Not included	M18 system; CP2.0 battery named	1 to 2-1/2 in	8.1 pounds
Ecarke 16 gauge (tool only)	16, straight	Not included	Dewalt 20V battery models	3/4 to 2-1/2 in	5.7 lbs
Cordless 16GA nailer (tool only)	16, straight	Not included	DeWalt 20V MAX, DCB181 to DCB206 named	3/4 to 2-1/2 in	5.7 lb

The two kits share their nail ranges with the tool-only DEWALT models. What the kits change is the battery and charger, not the nails they drive, so the choice between them comes down to whether you already own those parts.

What the listing figures add up to

Only a few listings give numbers that can be worked out further. Each formula uses the listing’s own figure.

• Magazine loads per charge (Milwaukee). The listing states 700 nails per charge on the CP2.0 battery and a 110-nail magazine. Formula: 700 / 110 = about 6.4 full magazines per charge.
• Firing time per magazine (Milwaukee). The listing states 3 nails per second. Formula: 110 / 3 = about 37 seconds of continuous firing for one full magazine.
• Two nails-per-charge figures, two batteries. The Ryobi listing states up to 1,000 nails per charge, but it names no battery, so its figure cannot be set against the Milwaukee’s 700.
• Weight range. The stated weights run from 5.7 lbs to 8.1 lbs, a spread of 2.4 lb. Converted, 5.7 lb is about 2.59 kg (5.7 / 2.2046).

The nine listings, one by one

DEWALT DCN660B 20V MAX Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA (Tool Only)

This is the bare 16-gauge angled finish nailer. Its listing says it drives 16 gauge angled finish nails from 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch and is ideal for crown, casing and baseboard work. The title says the battery and charger are not included.

• Battery and charger: not included (title says Tool Only)
• Platform: DEWALT 20V MAX (listing)
• Nail range: 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch (product description)
• Firing: tool-free selectable trigger for sequential or contact actuation
• Other features: tool-free depth adjustment, tool-free jam release, a stall release lever and LED lights (listing)
• Item weight and warranty: not stated

Skip if you do not already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery and charger.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA (DCN660D1 Kit)

This is the same 16-gauge angled nailer sold as a kit. The listing’s Included Components field names the DCN660 angled finish nailer, a DCB203 2.0Ah battery, a DCB112 charger and a kit box. It is the 16-gauge option in this list with a battery and charger in the box.

• Battery: one lithium-ion battery, DCB203 2.0Ah (listing)
• Charger: DCB112 (listing)
• Nail range: 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch (product description)
• Platform: DEWALT 20V MAX; the listing states 20 volts
• Firing: tool-free selectable trigger for sequential or contact actuation
• Item weight and warranty: not stated

If you want a 16-gauge DEWALT kit that is ready to use, this is the listing to check first. View on Amazon

Skip if you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery and charger, because the kit’s battery and charger would duplicate them.

DEWALT DCN662B 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Straight, 16GA

This straight 16-gauge nailer is sold as the nailer only. The listing says it drives 16 gauge straight finish nails from 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches and is ideal for baseboards, door and window casing, and crown work. Its Included Components field lists only the DCN662 straight finish nailer.

• Battery and charger: not included (Included Components lists the nailer only)
• Platform: DEWALT 20V MAX XR (product description)
• Nail range: 1-1/4″ to 2-1/2″ straight nails (product description)
• Item weight: 6 pounds (listing field)
• Dimensions: 11.9 x 3.7 x 12.3 inches (listing field)
• Firing: tool-free selectable trigger for sequential or contact actuation

Skip if your trim calls for angled nails, because this model is straight.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer (DCN650, Tool Only)

This 15-gauge angled nailer is sold without a battery. The listing says it drives 15 gauge angled finish nails from 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch and is ideal for crown, casing, baseboards and hardwood floor installation. Its feature list adds a micro nose for line of sight and tool-free depth adjustment.

• Battery and charger: not included (title says Tool Only)
• Platform: DEWALT 20V MAX XR (title)
• Nail range: 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch (product description)
• Other features: micro nose, tool-free depth adjustment, tool-free jam release and LED lights (listing)
• Item weight and warranty: not stated

Skip if you need 16-gauge nails, because this model drives 15 gauge.

DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer Kit, Angled, 15GA (DCN650D1)

This is the 15-gauge angled nailer sold with a battery, a charger and a bag, as its title says. The listing’s battery field states one lithium-ion battery is included. The product description repeats the DCN650 uses: crown, casing, baseboards and hardwood floor installation.

• Battery and charger: included, battery, charger and bag (title); one lithium-ion battery (listing field)
• Platform: DEWALT 20V MAX (listing)
• Nail range: 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch (product description)
• Item weight: 6 pounds (listing field)
• Rating: 20 volts on the listing; nominal 18 V in the product description

For a 15-gauge kit with the battery and charger included, this is the listing to open. View on Amazon

Skip if you need 16-gauge nails, or already own a DEWALT battery and charger.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Finish Nailer (Tool Only, P326)

This is a 16-gauge straight finish nailer on the RYOBI ONE+ 18V platform, sold as tool only. The listing says it sinks up to 2-1/2 inch nails in hardwoods, has a tool-free depth of drive adjustment and a 78% smaller nose than the P325. It names crown, baseboard and exterior trim among its uses.

• Battery and charger: not included (title says Tool Only)
• Platform: RYOBI ONE+ 18V (title)
• Nail range: up to 2-1/2 inches in hardwoods (product description)
• Runtime: “up to 1,000 nails per charge” (listing); the battery is not named
• Item weight: 7.15 pounds (listing field)
• Dimensions: 14.41 x 13.03 x 4.49 inches (listing field)

Skip if you do not own a RYOBI ONE+ 18V battery, or you need the battery in the box.

Milwaukee 3020-20 M18 FUEL 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer (Tool Only)

This is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL straight finish nailer, sold as tool only. The listing says it drives 3 nails per second, takes 1 to 2-1/2 inch 16GA straight finish nails, and gives 700 nails per charge on the M18 CP2.0 battery. It has a 110-nail magazine and sequential and contact firing modes.

• Battery and charger: not included (title says Tool Only; the box holds one nailer)
• Platform: M18 system; CP2.0 battery named in the bullets
• Nail range: 1 to 2-1/2 inch 16GA straight finish nails (listing)
• Firing rate: 3 nails per second (listing)
• Runtime: 700 nails per charge on the M18 CP2.0 battery (listing)
• Magazine: 110 nail capacity (listing)
• Item weight: 8.1 pounds (listing field)
• Other features: tool-free depth adjustment, tool-free jam clearing latch, LED work light and reversible belt hook (listing)

Skip if you do not own an M18 battery, or you need the lightest tool in the list.

Ecarke 16 Gauge Finish Nailer, Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery (Tool Only)

This third-party 16-gauge straight nailer is sold without batteries. The listing says it is compatible with DEWALT 20V battery models and recommends a 4.0Ah or larger battery for maximum runtime. It drives 3/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch straight finish nails at up to 3 per second, and it lists a 5.7 lb weight in its title.

• Battery and charger: not included (listing says batteries not included)
• Platform: Dewalt 20V battery models (listing)
• Nail range: 3/4 in to 2-1/2 in (listing)
• Firing: up to 3 nails per second; dual sequential and contact firing modes (listing)
• Item weight: 5.7 lbs (title and listing)
• Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0 x 2.8 inches (listing)

Skip if you do not own a DEWALT 20V battery, since the listing sells the nailer without one.

Cordless 16GA Finish Nailer, Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery (Tool Only)

This tool is sold without a battery and names DeWalt 20V MAX batteries including DCB181, DCB182, DCB200, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205 and DCB206. The listing says it drives 3/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch straight finish nails and suits trim work, cabinetry and furniture building. Our saved listing does not name a brand.

• Battery and charger: not included (listing)
• Platform: DeWalt 20V MAX, models named in the listing
• Nail range: 3/4 to 2-1/2 inch straight finish nails (listing)
• Firing: up to 3 nails per second; sequential and contact modes (listing)
• Item weight: 5.7 lb (listing)
• Brand and warranty: not stated

Skip if you need a named brand, because the saved listing does not give one.

How we chose

We looked at the first results page for best cordless finish nailer, which listed 55 items. Most were 18-gauge brad nailers, 2-in-1 nail and staple guns, pin nailers, pneumatic tools and upholstery staplers. We kept cordless 15- or 16-gauge finish nailers whose listing names finish work, which gave nine. We read all nine in this session on 2026-10-22 and reused no stored records. Brad nailers are a different tool class for smaller fasteners, so we left them out. We did not rank them. The table shows what each listing says, not which tool is better.

For a battery guide that covers DEWALT 20V tools, see our DEWALT 20V MAX brushless blower post, and for the battery platform question, see our DeWalt leaf blower battery guide.

Before you buy

• Battery platform. Check the battery family first. Five tool-only listings name DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, the Ryobi names RYOBI ONE+ 18V, and the Milwaukee names the M18 system with the CP2.0 battery.
• Gauge and nail length. Match 15 or 16 gauge to the nails your job specifies. Every listing that states a top length gives 2-1/2 inches, so that is the longest nail any of these tools is listed to drive.
• Angle. The DCN660B, DCN660D1 and DCN650 listings name angled nails, and the DCN662B is straight. Pick the head shape your trim needs before you compare anything else.
• Weight for overhead work. The stated weights run from 5.7 lbs to 8.1 lbs. Hold the model you plan to buy for a few minutes before you commit to a heavier one.

Mistakes to avoid

• Reading the Ryobi and Milwaukee runtime figures as the same. The Ryobi listing states up to 1,000 nails per charge without naming a battery. The Milwaukee states 700 nails per charge on the CP2.0 battery. The two figures are not comparable.
• Treating the kit’s battery as shared with other tools. The DCN660D1 listing names a DCB203 2.0Ah battery and a DCB112 charger. It does not say which other tools they run.
• Ordering a tool-only model for the wrong platform. Five tool-only listings name DEWALT 20V MAX batteries, while the Ryobi names RYOBI ONE+ 18V and the Milwaukee names the M18 system. Confirm the platform before you order.

What we could not verify

• Runtime in minutes. No listing states one. Only the Ryobi and Milwaukee listings give nails per charge, and they name different batteries.
• Battery fit beyond the names. The Ecarke and cordless 16GA listings name battery models with “and more”, so the full list is not in the text we saved.
• Hardwood results. Several listings say the nailer sinks nails in hardwood, but no listing text we saved reports a result.
• Brand and weight gaps. The cordless 16GA listing names no brand, and the DCN660 and DCN660D1 listings state no item weight.

What the sources do not say

• The listings do not say which gauge holds better in a given wood.
• The DCN662B listing does not include a battery or charger in its Included Components field.
• Most listings do not state a warranty length.
• No listing gives a magazine count for the DEWALT or Ecarke tools.
• The listings do not say how long one battery runs in actual use. The only per-charge figures are the two noted above.

FAQ

Does a cordless finish nailer come with a battery?

Two kits do, according to their listings. The DEWALT DCN660D1 includes a DCB203 2.0Ah battery and a DCB112 charger, and the DCN650D1 includes a battery, charger and bag. The other seven listings are sold tool only or without a battery.

Will my DEWALT 20V battery work with a tool-only nailer?

Five of the seven tool-only listings name DEWALT 20V batteries. Check the battery model against the list in the listing you choose. We do not confirm fit beyond the names given.

How many nails does one charge drive?

Only two listings state it. The Ryobi listing says up to 1,000 nails per charge and names no battery, and the Milwaukee listing says 700 nails per charge on the M18 CP2.0 battery.

What is the lightest cordless finish nailer here?

The Ecarke and cordless 16GA listings are the lightest here, at 5.7 lbs each. The Milwaukee is the heaviest stated, at 8.1 pounds.

Should I pick 15 gauge or 16 gauge?

Choose the gauge your project calls for. The listings name 15 or 16 gauge and give nail ranges of 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches for most models, but none compares the two gauges for finish quality.

Bottom line

If you already own a DEWALT 20V MAX battery, buy a tool-only 16-gauge nailer and match its angle to your trim; if you do not, start with the DCN660D1 kit, the 16-gauge listing that includes a battery and charger.

Sources

• DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN660B) (opened 2026-10-22)
• DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA (DCN660D1) (opened 2026-10-22)
• DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Straight, 16GA (DCN662B) (opened 2026-10-22)
• 20V MAX XR Lithium-Ion Cordless 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer (Tool Only) (opened 2026-10-22)
• DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer Kit, Angled, 15GA, Battery, Charger and Bag (DCN650D1) (opened 2026-10-22)
• RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Finish Nailer (Tool Only), P326, Green (opened 2026-10-22)
• Milwaukee 3020-20 M18 FUEL 16-Gauge Straight Finish Nailer (Tool Only) (opened 2026-10-22)
• Ecarke Finish Nailer 16 Gauge Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery, Tool Only (opened 2026-10-22)
• Cordless 16GA Finish Nailer Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery – Tool Only (opened 2026-10-22)