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The 10 Best Cordless Framing Nailers

Battery-powered framing nailers for decks, sheds and remodels, ranked from live Amazon data.

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

Cordless framing nailers drive 2 to 3-1/2 inch nails without a compressor, hose or gas cartridge. We ranked 10 best-sellers from DEWALT, Milwaukee, Makita, Metabo HPT and CRAFTSMAN on rating, review volume and features (a battery in the box, a light tool body and a warranty of three years or more). The first decision is the nail angle: 21° nailers take plastic-strip nails, 30° nailers take paper-tape nails.

Best Overall Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer Kit with 4.0Ah Battery (NR1890DRST)
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer Kit with 4.0Ah Battery (NR1890DRST)
4.4 (155)
$400
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Best Budget CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Framing Nailer, 21 Degree, up to 3-1/4 inch Nails, Tool Only (CMCN621PLB)
CRAFTSMAN
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Framing Nailer, 21 Degree, up to 3-1/4 inch Nails, Tool Only (CMCN621PLB)
4.5 (170)
$299
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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
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVoltMetabo HPT NR1890DRST #1$400Battery included
CRAFTSMAN V20CRAFTSMAN CMCN621PLB #4$299Tool only
Milwaukee M18Milwaukee 2745-20 #5$440Tool only
DEWALT 20V MAXDEWALT DCN930B #6$362.42Tool only
Makita 18V LXTMakita XNB07Z #10$399Tool 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 Metabo HPT, CRAFTSMAN, Milwaukee, DEWALT, and Makita. 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 — Metabo HPT and CRAFTSMAN rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsAnglePlatformBattery included3+ yr warrantyScore
1Metabo HPT NR1890DRST$4004.415521°Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVoltYesYes89
2Metabo HPT NR1890DRA$4594.29021°Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVoltYesYes84
3Metabo HPT NR1890DCA$4594.45030°Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVoltYesYes83
4CRAFTSMAN CMCN621PLB$2994.517021°CRAFTSMAN V20NoYes77
5Milwaukee 2745-20$4404.639630°Milwaukee M18NoNo76
6DEWALT DCN930B$362.424.415830°DEWALT 20V MAXNoNo69
7DEWALT DCN930P1$449.994.33730°DEWALT 20V MAXYesNo68
8DEWALT DCN920B$361.194.18521°DEWALT 20V MAXNoNo63
9CRAFTSMAN CMCN630PTB$2994.44830°CRAFTSMAN V20NoNo62
10Makita XNB07Z$3994.61930°Makita 18V LXTNoNo59
✕cakuuma 2744-20$4494.7391Third-party listing with a misspelled brand and no specsAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer Kit with 4.0Ah Battery (NR1890DRST)
Best Overall
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Plastic Strip Framing Nailer Kit with 4.0Ah Battery (NR1890DRST)

4.4 155 reviews
Score 89/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score84/100 → 29 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

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

Total: 89/100. How the score works

$400
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Metabo HPT's earlier 21-degree cordless framer, still sold as a kit with a 4.0Ah battery. The listing claims about 600 nails per charge and 2 nails per second, with a lifetime tool warranty.

Best for: Buyers who want a battery-included 21° kit for less than the newer NR1890DRA.

Skip it if: Speed matters; the newer Metabo HPT models fire 3 nails per second.

Nail angle
21°
Nail range
2 to 3-1/2 in
Weight
9.2 lb
Battery platform
Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVolt
In the box
4.0Ah battery, charger

Pros

  • Kit with battery and charger
  • About 600 nails per charge
  • Lifetime tool warranty

Cons

  • 2 nails per second, slower than the newer models
  • 9.2 lb
#2
Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Framing Nailer Kit (NR1890DRA)
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 18V MultiVolt Cordless 21° Framing Nailer Kit (NR1890DRA)

4.2 90 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score84/100 → 38 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score75/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

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

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$459
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100+/mo

A complete kit with a 4.0Ah battery and charger. The listing quotes 120 joules of driving power, about 500 nails per charge and 8.4 lb without the battery, and Metabo HPT covers the tool body for life.

Best for: Framers buying into a cordless nailer from scratch who want the lightest tool here.

Skip it if: You already own another brand's batteries; this runs on Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVolt.

Nail angle
21°
Nail range
Up to 3-1/2 in
Weight
8.4 lb
Battery platform
Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVolt
In the box
4.0Ah battery, charger, bag

Pros

  • Battery and charger included
  • 8.4 lb, among the lightest here
  • Lifetime tool warranty

Cons

  • About 500 nails per charge on the included battery
  • 4.2 stars
#3
Metabo HPT 18V Paper Tape Cordless Framing Nailer, 30° Kit (NR1890DCA)
Metabo HPT

Metabo HPT 18V Paper Tape Cordless Framing Nailer, 30° Kit (NR1890DCA)

4.4 50 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score66/100 → 23 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

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

Total: 83/100. How the score works

$459
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100+/mo

The 30-degree twin of the NR1890DRA: brushless, 8.2 lb without the battery, up to 3 nails per second with no ramp-up time, and a battery, charger and lifetime tool warranty in the box.

Best for: Framers who use 30° paper-tape nails and want a complete kit.

Skip it if: You're on DEWALT or Milwaukee batteries already.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
2 to 3-1/2 in
Weight
8.2 lb
Battery platform
Metabo HPT 18V/MultiVolt
In the box
4.0Ah battery, charger, bag

Pros

  • Lightest here at 8.2 lb
  • Kit with 4.0Ah battery and charger
  • Lifetime tool warranty

Cons

  • About 500 nails per charge
  • Only 50 reviews so far
#4
CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Framing Nailer, 21 Degree, up to 3-1/4 inch Nails, Tool Only (CMCN621PLB)
Best Budget
CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 Cordless Framing Nailer, 21 Degree, up to 3-1/4 inch Nails, Tool Only (CMCN621PLB)

4.5 170 reviews
Score 77/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score86/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

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

Total: 77/100. How the score works

$299
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50+/mo

A 21-degree framing nailer for CRAFTSMAN V20 owners that the listing says will drive 3-1/4 inch round head nails into LVL. It has tool-free depth adjustment, a rafter hook and a 3-year warranty.

Best for: CRAFTSMAN V20 owners building decks, sheds and additions.

Skip it if: You need 3-1/2 inch nails; it tops out at 3-1/4.

Nail angle
21°
Nail range
Up to 3-1/4 in
Weight
10.75 lb
Battery platform
CRAFTSMAN V20
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • Drives up to 3-1/4 in nails into LVL
  • Tool-free depth adjustment
  • 3-year limited warranty

Cons

  • Heaviest here at 10.75 lb
  • Bare tool
#5
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 Degree Framing Nailer, Tool Only (2745-20)
Milwaukee

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 Degree Framing Nailer, Tool Only (2745-20)

4.6 396 reviews
Score 76/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

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

Total: 76/100. How the score works

$440
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The most-reviewed cordless framing nailer here, sold under the Milwaukee brand. The listing is bare: the model number and not much else.

Best for: Milwaukee M18 owners who frame with 30° nails.

Skip it if: You want specs on the listing before you buy; this one has almost none.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
—
Weight
—
Battery platform
Milwaukee M18
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • 396 reviews, the most here
  • 4.6 stars
  • M18 FUEL line

Cons

  • Bare tool
  • Listing lists no weight or nail range
#6
DEWALT 20V MAX 30-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer, Tool Only (DCN930B)
DEWALT

DEWALT 20V MAX 30-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer, Tool Only (DCN930B)

4.4 158 reviews
Score 69/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score85/100 → 30 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

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

Total: 69/100. How the score works

$362.42
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600+/mo

The best seller here: DEWALT's current 30-degree framing nailer as a bare tool for 20V MAX owners. The listing itself says almost nothing beyond the model and weight.

Best for: DEWALT 20V MAX owners who frame with 30-degree paper-tape nails.

Skip it if: You need a battery; this is the bare tool.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
—
Weight
9.9 lb
Battery platform
DEWALT 20V MAX
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • 600+ sold last month, the most here
  • Uses 30° paper-tape nails, common at lumber yards
  • 9.9 lb

Cons

  • Bare tool
  • Listing gives no nail range or features
#7
DEWALT 20V MAX 30-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Kit (DCN930P1)
DEWALT

DEWALT 20V MAX 30-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer Kit (DCN930P1)

4.3 37 reviews
Score 68/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score86/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score61/100 → 21 pts
  • Features 20% of score40/100 → 8 pts

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

Total: 68/100. How the score works

$449.99
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The DCN930 sold as a kit with a battery and charger, for anyone who isn't on DEWALT 20V yet. Like the bare-tool listing, it gives almost no detail beyond the model.

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

Skip it if: You already own DEWALT batteries; the bare DCN930B costs much less.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
—
Weight
9.98 lb
Battery platform
DEWALT 20V MAX
In the box
Battery, charger

Pros

  • Battery and charger included
  • Same nailer as the best-selling DCN930B

Cons

  • Listing gives no nail range or battery size
  • 4.3 stars
#8
DEWALT 20V MAX 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer, Tool Only (DCN920B)
DEWALT

DEWALT 20V MAX 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer, Tool Only (DCN920B)

4.1 85 reviews
Score 63/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score82/100 → 37 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score74/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

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

Total: 63/100. How the score works

$361.19
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400+/mo

The 21-degree version of DEWALT's framing nailer, for plastic-collated full round head nails. It sells well but rates lower than the 30-degree model.

Best for: DEWALT owners whose local codes or habits call for full round head 21° nails.

Skip it if: You want the best-rated DEWALT; the 30° DCN930B rates higher.

Nail angle
21°
Nail range
—
Weight
10.05 lb
Battery platform
DEWALT 20V MAX
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • 400+ sold last month
  • Takes 21° plastic-strip nails
  • DEWALT 20V MAX battery

Cons

  • 4.1 stars, lowest of the DEWALTs here
  • Bare tool
  • 10.05 lb
#9
CRAFTSMAN V20 Brushless Cordless 30° Framing Nailer, Tool Only (CMCN630PTB)
CRAFTSMAN

CRAFTSMAN V20 Brushless Cordless 30° Framing Nailer, Tool Only (CMCN630PTB)

4.4 48 reviews
Score 62/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score65/100 → 23 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

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

Total: 62/100. How the score works

$299
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50+/mo

CRAFTSMAN's brushless 30-degree framing nailer, with tool-free depth adjustment, a rapid sequential firing mode and an adjustable rafter hook.

Best for: CRAFTSMAN V20 owners who use 30° paper-tape nails.

Skip it if: You need 21° plastic-strip nails; get the CMCN621PLB instead.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
—
Weight
9.83 lb
Battery platform
CRAFTSMAN V20
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • Brushless motor
  • Tool-free depth adjustment
  • 9.83 lb

Cons

  • Bare tool
  • Fewer reviews than the 21° CRAFTSMAN
#10
Makita XNB07Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 30º Clipped Head 3-1/2" Framing Nailer, Tool Only
Makita

Makita XNB07Z 18V LXT Brushless Cordless 30º Clipped Head 3-1/2" Framing Nailer, Tool Only

4.6 19 reviews
Score 59/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score50/100 → 18 pts
  • Features 20% of score0/100 → 0 pts

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

Total: 59/100. How the score works

$399
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50+/mo

Makita's brushless 30-degree clipped-head framer for 18V LXT owners. The listing claims up to 1,000 nails per charge, a two-mode selector for sequential or bump fire, and tool-less depth adjustment.

Best for: Makita 18V LXT owners framing with engineered lumber.

Skip it if: You use full round head nails; this takes clipped head.

Nail angle
30°
Nail range
Up to 3-1/2 in clipped head
Weight
11.9 lb with battery
Battery platform
Makita 18V LXT
In the box
Nailer only

Pros

  • Up to 1,000 nails per charge (claimed)
  • Brushless
  • Sequential or bump fire

Cons

  • 11.9 lb with a battery
  • Only 19 reviews so far

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 $300; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from a complete kit (40%), light (30%), long warranty (30%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 400 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

What changed

We re-check every listing on this page on a rotation. The most recent changes:

Buyer's guide

21-degree or 30-degree?

It comes down to the nails you can buy locally and your building code. 21° nailers take plastic-strip full round head nails. 30° (and 30-34°) nailers take paper-tape nails, usually clipped head, and the magazine is shorter so it fits between studs more easily. Check that full round head nails aren't required where you build before going 30° with clipped heads.

Are cordless framing nailers as good as pneumatic?

For decks, sheds, remodels and punch-out work, yes: no compressor, no hose, and the better ones fire 2 to 3 nails per second. Full-time production framers still tend to use pneumatic because the tools are lighter and never need charging.

Why are these so heavy?

A cordless framer carries its own motor and drive system, so most weigh 8 to 11 lb before you add the battery. The Metabo HPT kits are the lightest here at 8.2 to 8.4 lb.

Should I buy the bare tool or a kit?

If you already own batteries on the same platform, buy the bare tool and use your largest battery. If not, a kit is usually the cheaper way in than buying a bare tool, battery and charger separately.

How many nails per charge?

The listings here claim about 500 to 1,100 per charge, depending on the battery. Use a 4.0Ah or larger battery for framing; small compact packs run out fast and can struggle to sink 3-1/2 inch 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
Milwauke M18 FUEL 21-Degree Framing Nailer (Tool Only) New
cakuuma

Milwauke M18 FUEL 21-Degree Framing Nailer (Tool Only) New

4.7 391 reviews   $449

This listing sells a Milwaukee 2744-20 under the brand 'cakuuma' with the maker spelled 'Milwauke', and its bullets are generic company boilerplate with no specs. Buy a Milwaukee-branded listing instead.

Why we'd skip it

  • The brand field says 'cakuuma' and the title and manufacturer field both spell the maker 'Milwauke', so it's unclear who is selling it or whether Milwaukee's warranty applies.
  • None of the five bullets describe the nailer: they're generic praise for the company ('is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced solutions') with the brand name missing.
  • It lists no nail range, angle details, modes or warranty, which you need to match a nailer to your nails.
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