HiKOKI v DeWalt | Framing Nailer Head-to-Head

Framing Nailer Head-to-head review - Hitachi NR1890 vs DeWalt DCN692

A battle of two popular 18V cordless framing nailers.

Roger visits his friend Malcolm to put the new Hitachi NR1890DBCL up against the established DeWalt DCN690 nail gun to see how much of a difference Hitachi's new air spring drive technology makes to performance.

DeWalt Features
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• Dry fire lockout ensures that the tool is protected from firing without nails in the magazine

• Cordless design so no hanging leads to deal with

• The user can engage contact trip lock-off and prevent accidental discharge of the fastener

• Two speeds or power levels which optimise the nailer for firing all lengths of nails.

• The sequential operating mode allows for precision placement and the bump operating mode provides the user with production speed

• Mechanical rather than gas operation offers consistent performance at a temperature between -20 and 50 degrees Celsius and minimal cleaning/service requirements

• Class-leading vibration and sound figures offer fantastic user protection

• Reversible belt/rafter hook provides increased portability and versatility on the job-site

• Depths can be easily adjusted using the thumb wheel depth adjuster Increased visibility and durability along with protection for work-surface from the non-mar contact-trip

• Ergonomic tool design allows the nailer to fit easily between a 400mm centre stud

• Gas free operation offers a significant saving in running costs

• Tool-free stall/jam clearance minimises user downtime

Hitachi Features
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• Unique Air Drive System - Compressed air is used to drive each nail increasing power, performance and driving speed

• Lower running costs: - No Gas cells required. Purchasing nails without gas cells are approximately 50% cheaper - No regular cleaning of a combustion chamber is required significantly reducing the cost of servicing and downtime - Fewer parts to manage results in easier maintenance

• Dual function trigger for Sequential and contact mode with operation control panel

• Dry-fire lockout mechanism prevents the nailer from being activated when there is a very low level of nails in the magazine

• Integrated Hook for added convenience

• Safer and more comfortable to use on any jobsite than Gas combustion models

• Brushless motors are 30% more efficient than conventional models as no energy is wasted through brush friction thus extending battery run time

• Rapid charger with the cooling system and USB port

• Extreme high capacity 5.0Ah Li-ion batteries with multiple protection circuit provide long run time and protects the battery & tool from overload, overheat, over discharge & overcharge.

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[otto]

Got Paslode gun 20 years ago, still working.

[Kirkwoodjoinery]

Roger my dewalt broke not long after seeing this so I went and got the hitachi. Your right the power of the hitachi is much better. The nose on the dewalt is better by a long chalk . The bit on the side of the magazine on the hitachi limits your view when nailing studs at the top .
And the belt hook on the hitachi needs improved .
If I could get the design of the dewalt with the power of the hitachi, that gun would be perfect

[timgrubb]

Roger.... absolute gent... by far the best educational videos on youtube. Given me the confidence to take on more projects in my own house... thank you!💪

[doctorlefthandthread]

I am surprised by the performance of the Hitachi over the Dewalt. I knew this model of Dewalt was superior to the old one but I didn't expect the Hitachi to outperform it good video thanks

[Liquid_dreams-]

Im a framer and a DeWalt fanboy, I would recommend any DeWalt tool apart from the nailer. I've had 3 and all of them have gone the same way. They are great when they work but eventually they just stop working and you can't do anything to fix it.

[byronc]

Im a dewalt guy but I love my passlode. Much lighter. I've had it for almost 3 years and its going on strong and never even done any maintenance on it. I use it almost daily. When i go in production framing, i definitely do bring out compressor and pneumatic hitachi.

[yvonroy]

We just upgraded to the hitachi.Love it.

[danielgarbuzov]

I bought the Hitachi 21 degree plastic collated framing nailer about a month ago and I love it. Already did 2 big additions. Just wish it came with a 6.0 battery and 15 min rapid charger for the price.

[andyallard]

The manual for the Hikoki says it’s 30 degrees. Nails seem a bit harder to get than the 34 degree. People are saying it’s ok to use 34 in the Hikoki, does anyone know if this is the case or what brand stocks 30 degree nails?

[ShanDiesel]

I've had the makita champion edition Black drills with the buttons. Mine are still intact and not falling apart. I think the problem happens when the buttons are pressed down using a finger nail and not the tip of the finger. Just purchased the hi koki nr1890dc. Great gun!

[jetson]

Thanks guys. That was a great informal information. Love your style.

[herbertbrown]

I just bought the Hitachi it works great shooting 3 inch nails. Glade I made this choice . Great initial review

[hypnotoad]

Have both of these, and the Hitachi is miles better honestly. Just a beautifully simple mechanism, tremendous nailing power, and lifetime warranty. The Dewalt isn't bad by any stretch but the inside of the gun is like a fucking Rube Goldberg machine, I hear issues about reliability and that wouldn't surprise me with how complicated the internals are.

Only grab the Dewalt if you already have lots of Dewalt stuff 20v, and you're buying it bare tool/skin only. If it's a choice between buying the two kits outright, the Hitachi is the way to go, incredible nailer.

[isaacsmith]

I am familiar with the Dewalt nail gun we have bought three DeWalt nail guns different timings and they all have the same issue after using it for a while the battery won't pop out so you have to stop pulled off pop it back in it does something it knocks it loose

[redsresearch]

Whats with the clipped head nails? Also the offset round nails?

[thextrme]

Tried both and can say hands down its the Hitachi is the best between the 2

[Griphook]

Just bought the 692 (first fix) and the 660 (second fix). Can't wait to give them a try out :)

[giuseppecastaldo]

good morning. Sorry about the question.
i'd like to buy one nailer.
better to battery or air?
better Dewalt Hikoki Milwaukee?

[thetrickfun]

Will NR1890DBCL work with 30 degrees paper off-set Full Round Head (not clipped head) nails? Like DeWalt dpt-16d131fh nails or Paslode 650388? Anybody tried?

[mohammadrezarasooli]

Really perfect and powerful, thank you for your efforts.