Worx Nitro 20V 18GA Cordless Brad Nailer, Cordless Nail Gun, Nail Gun Battery Powered, Up to 2 Inch, Tool-Free Jam Release…
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$142.99
Updated May 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
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The consensus
What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the WORX Nitro WX842L is the budget cordless pick with the most credible community track record. A high-trust r/Tools comment from a residential contractor describes more than four years of daily-driver use and recommends it without reservation, and another high-trust r/Tools commenter says they've been installing millwork with one since launch — now on their third unit, having genuinely worn out the first two. A high-trust r/Carpentry thread on cordless nailers also calls out this WORX as delivering excellent results.
What reviewers liked
- Multi-year daily-use endorsements from high-trust r/Tools and r/Carpentry contractors
- Meaningfully cheaper than Metabo HPT and DeWalt cordless equivalents
- Amazon 4.5 across 648 reviews with positive Walmart verified-purchase corroboration
- Brushless motor and tool-free jam release marketed (jam release contested — see cons)
Where it falls short
- High-trust r/Tools commenters say clearing jams actually requires an Allen key and four screws — a real hassle
- WORX is not on the major pro battery platforms, so you're committing to a separate ecosystem
- No high-trust expert publication coverage in the signals to corroborate community praise
- One r/Tools contractor reports being on their third unit after wearing out earlier ones
Across the reviewers we read, the WORX Nitro WX842L is the budget cordless pick with the most credible community track record. A high-trust r/Tools comment from a residential contractor describes more than four years of daily-driver use and recommends it without reservation, and another high-trust r/Tools commenter says they've been installing millwork with one since launch — now on their third unit, having genuinely worn out the first two. A high-trust r/Carpentry thread on cordless nailers also calls out this WORX as delivering excellent results.
Amazon shows 4.5 stars across 648 reviews, with Walmart verified-purchase reviewers praising straightforward operation and ample power for typical work. At its sub-$150 street price, this is meaningfully cheaper than the Metabo HPT and DeWalt cordless options without the no-name-brand risk of the third-party DeWalt-battery-compatible nailers in this pool.
The consistent, repeated complaint from those same high-trust r/Tools threads is jam clearing: when this nailer does jam, you have to use the onboard Allen key to remove four screws, which reviewers describe as a real hassle. If you jam often (hardwood, awkward angles), this is the disqualifier; if you don't, the consensus is that it punches well above its price.
- 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
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 ...
I have the more expensive model. Been using it for over 4 years as a residential contractor, and it's great. Can't recommend it enough. I've ...
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