Worx Nitro 20V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer, Cordless Nail Gun, Nail Gun Battery Powered, Up to 2 Inch, Tool-Free Jam Release…
Best for
Best for trim
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$111.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the Worx Nitro WX842L is a capable, convenience-focused 18-gauge brad nailer that lands well for trim, molding, and baseboard work. Its NailForce air-impact system is cited (in retailer listings on Amazon and Walmart) as firing up to 80 nails per minute and about 500 shots on a 2.0Ah charge. A high-trust r/Carpentry commenter said it 'delivers excellent results and working with this tool is easy and successful,' preferring it to a previous battery nailer.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust r/Carpentry user praises it as easy to use with excellent results
- Kit includes battery and charger; rated for up to 80 nails per minute and ~500 shots per charge
- Tool-free depth and a 4.6 Amazon average across 769 reviews
Where it falls short
- A high-trust r/Tools thread calls jam clearing a hassle requiring an Allen key and four screws
- Independent expert coverage in the signals is thin—mostly brand and retailer pages
- Community notes it can struggle to fully sink nails into harder woods like oak
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Across the reviewers we read, the Worx Nitro WX842L is a capable, convenience-focused 18-gauge brad nailer that lands well for trim, molding, and baseboard work. Its NailForce air-impact system is cited (in retailer listings on Amazon and Walmart) as firing up to 80 nails per minute and about 500 shots on a 2.0Ah charge. A high-trust r/Carpentry commenter said it 'delivers excellent results and working with this tool is easy and successful,' preferring it to a previous battery nailer.
The most important caveat comes from a high-trust source: an r/Tools thread specifically calls out 'the big downside of the Worx is clearing jams, which requires using the onboard Allen key to remove four screws—it's a hassle.' That recurring jam-clearing complaint is the clearest knock against it, and it's worth weighing against the otherwise positive ease-of-use feedback. Much of the remaining expert coverage in this candidate's signals is brand pages and unrated YouTube demos rather than independent lab testing.
For occasional trim work where convenience matters more than jam-clearing speed, the 4.6 Amazon average across 769 reviews and positive carpentry-community feedback make it a reasonable mid-priced choice, with the kit's included battery and charger adding value for first-time buyers.
- Advanced Nailing Power
- Electric nail gun uses NailForce Air Impact Technology to secure brad nails up to 2" into hardwood. Perfectly versatile for a wide range of uses—such as fastening panel molding, window trim, small baseboards, and more
- Same Battery, Expandable Power
- The same Power Share batteries that run this cordless brad nailer can conveniently be used with 140 plus power tools, outdoor power equipment, and lifestyle products from the Worx Power Share platform
- Rapid Firing
- Electric nail gun fires up to 80 nails per minute to complete jobs at a fast, efficient pace
- Cordless Freedom
- Leave behind the hose, compressor, and gas cartridge hassles of pneumatic nail guns. Enjoy the convenient flexibility with this battery-powered cordless nailer that streamlines nail firing with innovative Air Impact Technology
- Clear Jams Quickly
- Battery nail gun is equipped with a tool-free jam release that easily clears stuck nails so you can keep firing without interruption
- Improved Nail Safety
- Compared to other products on the market, this cordless nail gun offers greater peace of mind with its anti-ejection design that keeps nails from flying when you open the magazine or jam clearing is required
With the battery-powered nailer, a two minute job takes two minutes. It's brilliant. I know this is the dewalt sub, so probably unnecessary to ...
The big downside of the Worx is clearing jams, which requires using the onboard Allen key to remove four screws...it's a hassle. Jams are ...
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