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The 10 Best Cordless Finish Nailers

Battery-powered 15- and 16-gauge finish nailers for trim with no compressor or hose, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

A cordless finish nailer drives 15 or 16-gauge trim nails with no compressor, hose or gas cartridge, which makes punch-list and single-room trim jobs far quicker to set up. We ranked 10 best-sellers on rating, review volume and features (a brushless motor, switchable sequential and bump fire, a battery in the box and a 3-year-plus warranty). Expect 6 to 9 lbs, heavier than an air nailer. They run from about $171 for RYOBI's P326 to $395 for Metabo HPT's 15-gauge kit.

Best Overall DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN660B)
DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN660B)
4.6 (1,914)
$369
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Best Budget RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Finish Nailer, Tool Only (P326)
RYOBI
RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Finish Nailer, Tool Only (P326)
4.2 (191)
$171.31
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Money No Object DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Kit (DCN660D1)
DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Kit (DCN660D1)
4.7 (840)
$392.95
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Which one is for you?

Already own batteries?

Batteries only fit their own brand's platform, so the best tool for you is often the best one that runs on the packs you already have. Here's our top-ranked pick on each platform on this page. A tool-only model skips the cost of a battery and charger you don't need.

Your batteriesOur top pick on that platformPriceIn the box
DEWALT 20V MAXDEWALT DCN660D1 #1$392.95Battery included
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVoltMetabo HPT NT1865DMST #4$341.36Battery included
Milwaukee M18Milwaukee 2839-20 #7$349Tool only
CRAFTSMAN V20CRAFTSMAN CMCN616C1 #8$329Battery included
RYOBI 18V ONE+RYOBI P326 #10$171.31Tool only

Tools sold as "compatible with" another brand's batteries aren't listed here. They're made by third parties, and the battery brand doesn't warrant them.

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from DEWALT, Metabo HPT, Milwaukee, CRAFTSMAN, and RYOBI. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — DEWALT and Metabo HPT rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsPlatformGaugeBrushlessBattery incl.Score
1DEWALT DCN660D1$392.954.7840DEWALT 20V MAX (2.0Ah included)16, angledYesYes89
2DEWALT DCN660B$3694.61,914DEWALT 20V MAX16, angledYesNo88
3DEWALT DCN650B$322.994.5856DEWALT 20V MAX15, angledYesNo84
4Metabo HPT NT1865DMST$341.364.689Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt (2.0Ah included)16, straightYesYes82
5DEWALT DCN662B$329.744.6333DEWALT 20V MAX16, straightYesNo80
6Metabo HPT NT1865DAA$394.434.549Metabo HPT 18V (2.0Ah included)15, angledYesYes79
7Milwaukee 2839-20$3494.6174Milwaukee M1815, angledYesNo77
8CRAFTSMAN CMCN616C1$3294.5482CRAFTSMAN V20 (included)16NoYes73
9CRAFTSMAN CMCN616B$216.104.3227CRAFTSMAN V2016NoNo68
10RYOBI P326$171.314.2191RYOBI 18V ONE+16NoNo62
✕Ecarke 16GA DeWalt-fit$199.992.324Rated 2.3; heavier than the DEWALT it imitatesAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Kit (DCN660D1)
Money No Object
DEWALT

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

4.7 840 reviews
Score 89/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score89/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score80/100 → 16 pts

Has: a brushless motor, selective, a complete kit (everything you need in the box). Missing: long warranty.

Total: 89/100. How the score works

$392.95
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The DCN660 as a kit with a 2.0Ah battery, charger and box: the highest-rated cordless finish nailer here.

Best for: Starting on DEWALT 20V with a finish nailer.

Skip it if: You already own DEWALT batteries; the bare DCN660B is $24 less.

Battery
DEWALT 20V MAX (2.0Ah included)
Gauge
16, angled
Nail lengths
Up to 2-1/2 in
Weight
6 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • 4.7 stars, the best here
  • Battery and charger included
  • Brushless, selectable trigger

Cons

  • $392.95
  • One 2.0Ah battery
#2
DEWALT 20V MAX Finish Nailer, Angled, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN660B)
Best Overall
DEWALT

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

4.6 1,914 reviews
Score 88/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score99/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score60/100 → 12 pts

Has: a brushless motor, selective. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 88/100. How the score works

$369
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100+/mo

The most-reviewed cordless finish nailer here: a brushless 16-gauge angled nailer with a tool-free sequential/contact switch, depth adjustment and jam release.

Best for: DEWALT 20V owners doing trim regularly.

Skip it if: You don't own DEWALT batteries; the DCN660D1 kit adds one.

Battery
DEWALT 20V MAX
Gauge
16, angled
Nail lengths
Up to 2-1/2 in
Weight
—
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • 1,914 reviews at 4.6 stars
  • Brushless
  • Tool-free mode, depth and jam release

Cons

  • $369.00 bare tool
  • Weight not listed
#3
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer, Tool Only (DCN650B)
DEWALT

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless 15-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer, Tool Only (DCN650B)

4.5 856 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score89/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score60/100 → 12 pts

Has: a brushless motor, selective. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$322.99
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200+/mo

DEWALT's 15-gauge for crown, casing and hardwood flooring, with a micro nose for seeing where the nail goes.

Best for: Heavy trim and door casing on DEWALT 20V.

Skip it if: You mostly do baseboard; 16-gauge leaves smaller holes.

Battery
DEWALT 20V MAX
Gauge
15, angled
Nail lengths
—
Weight
6.6 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • 15-gauge, brushless
  • Micro nose for accuracy
  • 200+ sold last month

Cons

  • Tool only
  • 6.6 lbs
#4
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Brushless Cordless 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Kit (NT1865DMST)
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Brushless Cordless 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer Kit (NT1865DMST)

4.6 89 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score59/100 → 21 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

Has every feature we score: a brushless motor, selective, a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$341.36
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An air-spring drive that fires with no ramp-up, like a pneumatic, plus a selective actuation switch, battery, charger and bag, and Metabo HPT's lifetime tool-body warranty.

Best for: Trim pros who want air-nailer feel and a lifetime warranty.

Skip it if: You want a long track record; it has 89 reviews.

Battery
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt (2.0Ah included)
Gauge
16, straight
Nail lengths
1 to 2-1/2 in
Weight
6.5 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • Air-spring drive, no ramp-up
  • Lifetime tool-body warranty
  • Battery and charger included

Cons

  • $341.36
  • Smaller review base
#5
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Straight, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN662B)
DEWALT

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Finish Nailer, Straight, 16GA, Tool Only (DCN662B)

4.6 333 reviews
Score 80/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score76/100 → 27 pts
  • Features 20% of score60/100 → 12 pts

Has: a brushless motor, selective. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 80/100. How the score works

$329.74
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100+/mo

The straight-magazine version of DEWALT's 16-gauge, which takes cheaper straight finish nails, with a micro nose and a brushless motor.

Best for: DEWALT owners who'd rather buy straight 16-gauge nails.

Skip it if: You need to reach into tight corners; the angled DCN660 fits better.

Battery
DEWALT 20V MAX
Gauge
16, straight
Nail lengths
—
Weight
6 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • Straight nails cost less
  • Micro nose
  • 6 lbs

Cons

  • Tool only
  • Straight magazine is less nimble in corners
#6
Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer, Kit (NT1865DAA)
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 18V Brushless 15 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer, Kit (NT1865DAA)

4.5 49 reviews
Score 79/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score51/100 → 18 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

Has every feature we score: a brushless motor, selective, a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 79/100. How the score works

$394.43
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200+/mo

Metabo HPT's new 15-gauge kit: 13% lighter and smaller than its predecessor, rated for flush drives into hardwood and fiber cement, up to 700 nails per charge, and a lifetime tool-body warranty.

Best for: Heavy trim in hardwood and fiber cement.

Skip it if: Price matters; it's the most expensive here.

Battery
Metabo HPT 18V (2.0Ah included)
Gauge
15, angled
Nail lengths
—
Weight
5.9 lb (no battery)
Nails per charge
Up to 700

Pros

  • 5.9 lbs, 15-gauge
  • Up to 700 nails per charge
  • Lifetime tool-body warranty; kit

Cons

  • $394.43
  • 49 reviews
#7
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 15 Gauge Finish Nailer (2839-20)
Milwaukee

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 15 Gauge Finish Nailer (2839-20)

4.6 174 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score68/100 → 24 pts
  • Features 20% of score60/100 → 12 pts

Has: a brushless motor, selective. Missing: a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$349
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Milwaukee's M18 FUEL 15-gauge with sequential and contact modes, a tool-free jam latch, an LED, tip storage on the magazine and a reversible belt hook.

Best for: M18 owners doing heavy trim.

Skip it if: Weight matters; at 8.7 lbs it's one of the heaviest here.

Battery
Milwaukee M18
Gauge
15, angled
Nail lengths
—
Weight
8.7 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • M18 FUEL brushless
  • LED work light
  • Tip storage, belt hook

Cons

  • 8.7 lbs
  • Listing has little detail; check Milwaukee's site
#8
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Finish Nailer Kit, 16GA, Battery and Charger Included (CMCN616C1)
CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Finish Nailer Kit, 16GA, Battery and Charger Included (CMCN616C1)

4.5 482 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score81/100 → 28 pts
  • Features 20% of score20/100 → 4 pts

Has: a complete kit (everything you need in the box). Missing: a brushless motor, selective, long warranty.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$329
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The CMCN616 as a kit with battery and charger, rated a little higher than the bare tool listing.

Best for: Starting on CRAFTSMAN V20.

Skip it if: You own V20 batteries; the bare tool saves about $113.

Battery
CRAFTSMAN V20 (included)
Gauge
16
Nail lengths
Up to 2-1/2 in
Weight
9.1 lb (kit)
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • Battery and charger included
  • 4.5 stars
  • Tool-free depth

Cons

  • Brushed motor
  • Costs nearly as much as DEWALT's bare tool
#9
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Finish Nailer, 16 Gauge, Bare Tool Only (CMCN616B)
CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Finish Nailer, 16 Gauge, Bare Tool Only (CMCN616B)

4.3 227 reviews
Score 68/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score86/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score71/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score20/100 → 4 pts

Has: long warranty. Missing: a brushless motor, selective, a complete kit (everything you need in the box).

Total: 68/100. How the score works

$216.10
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50+/mo

A V20 16-gauge for about $150 less than DEWALT's, with tool-free jam and stall settings and a 3-year warranty, rated for up to 375 nails per charge.

Best for: CRAFTSMAN V20 owners trimming a room or two.

Skip it if: You trim every day; DEWALT and Metabo are brushless.

Battery
CRAFTSMAN V20
Gauge
16
Nail lengths
—
Weight
7.6 lb
Nails per charge
Up to 375

Pros

  • About $150 less than the DCN660B
  • 3-year warranty
  • Tool-free jam and stall settings

Cons

  • 7.6 lbs
  • 4.3 stars
#10
RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike Finish Nailer, Tool Only (P326)
Best Budget
RYOBI

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

4.2 191 reviews
Score 62/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score84/100 → 38 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score69/100 → 24 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

Missing: a brushless motor, selective, a complete kit (everything you need in the box), long warranty.

Total: 62/100. How the score works

$171.31
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200+/mo

The cheapest cordless finish nailer here: RYOBI's AirStrike 16-gauge with a 78% smaller nose than the P325 for tight spots and an air-pressure dial.

Best for: RYOBI ONE+ owners on a budget.

Skip it if: You want a full warranty; this listing is a third party with 30 days.

Battery
RYOBI 18V ONE+
Gauge
16
Nail lengths
—
Weight
7.15 lb
Nails per charge
—

Pros

  • $171.31
  • Small nose for tight spots
  • Runs on any ONE+ battery

Cons

  • Third-party listing, 30-day warranty
  • 4.2 stars

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $220; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from a brushless motor (30%), selective (30%), a complete kit (20%), long warranty (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 2,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

What changed

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Buyer's guide

Cordless or pneumatic finish nailer?

Cordless nailers skip the compressor and hose, which saves setup time on small jobs and punch lists. They're heavier (6 to 9 lbs vs 4 lbs) and cost more. For all-day production trim, an air nailer is lighter and cheaper.

Angled or straight?

Angled magazines reach into corners and under cabinets more easily, and most 15-gauge nailers are angled. Straight 16-gauge nails cost less.

Do cordless nailers have a delay?

Some flywheel designs spin up for a moment before firing. Air-spring designs like Metabo HPT's fire immediately, closer to a pneumatic nailer.

How many nails per charge?

Makers quote 375 to 800 nails per charge on a 2.0Ah battery, depending on the tool and the wood. A spare battery covers a full day of trim.

Can a finish nailer do framing?

No. Finish nailers drive 15 or 16-gauge nails for trim. Framing, sheathing and subfloor need a framing nailer with 2- to 3-1/2-inch clipped or round-head nails.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
Ecarke Finish Nailer 16 Gauge Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery, Cordless Straight Brad Nailer
Ecarke

Ecarke Finish Nailer 16 Gauge Compatible with Dewalt 20V Battery, Cordless Straight Brad Nailer

2.3 24 reviews   $199.99

A DEWALT-battery clone that costs more than RYOBI's real nailer and rates far worse. If you're on DEWALT batteries, save for the DCN662B or DCN660B.

Why we'd skip it

  • It's rated 2.3 stars, far below every nailer we rank (4.2 and up).
  • At 8.95 lbs it's nearly 3 lbs heavier than the DEWALT DCN662B it's built to run alongside, and its title calls it both a finish nailer and a 'brad nailer'.
  • It's a third-party body on DEWALT batteries, so DEWALT doesn't warrant it, and the listing names no warranty of its own.
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