Milwaukee M18 Fuel 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit vs Wen 61721 Brad Nailer

Buy the Milwaukee if you want a cordless nailer that runs on batteries and fires without a compressor. Buy the Wen if you already own a compressor and want a simple, lightweight pneumatic tool. The Milwaukee is heavier and needs its own battery platform, but owners rate it very highly and it fires consistently with no ramp-up. The Wen is far lighter and holds more nails, but it needs an air line and its review base is much smaller.

• Choose the Milwaukee 2746-21CT if you work away from a compressor, want battery power, and value dry-fire lockout and tool-free depth and jam clearing.
• Choose the Wen 61721 if you already have a compressor and air hose and want a light, simple brad nailer for trim and small jobs.