Metabo HPT NR90AES1 Framing Nailer vs Bostitch F33PT Framing Nailer

Both are proven pneumatic framing nailers, but they suit different jobs. The Metabo HPT NR90AES1 is lighter at 7.5 lbs, runs on very little air, and has a long record of owner and magazine praise, so it is the easier tool to swing all day on framing and sheathing. The Bostitch F33PT is heavier and thirstier but adds a dry fire lockout, a magnesium body, an adjustable exhaust and a second mode for metal connector nails, which makes it the more versatile choice for engineered lumber and hardware work.

• Choose the Metabo HPT NR90AES1 if you want a light, air-efficient plastic-collated framer for walls, roofs and sheathing.
• Choose the Bostitch F33PT if you also drive metal connector nails and want dry fire lockout and a magnesium body.