Should I buy a pneumatic or cordless 18-gauge brad nailer?

Across the reviewers we read, pneumatic models like the Bostitch and DeWalt kits win on weight, price, and long-term reliability, but require a compressor and hose. Cordless models such as the Metabo HPT and DeWalt DCN680B are far more convenient for quick jobs and punch lists, but specialist communities consistently note they are heavier and pricier. The r/Dewalt and r/Carpentry consensus is that cordless makes the most sense if a two-minute task shouldn't become a half-hour compressor setup, while daily trim work often still favors pneumatic.