
Metabo HPT NV75A5Metabo HPT NV75A5 Siding/Framing Coil Nailer
Takes nails up to 3 in, the longest maximum among all 12 products on the page.
- Weight
- 5.7 lb
- Top nail length
- 3 in
- Nail collation type
- Wire and plastic
Buyers searching for a cordless siding nailer want light weight, nail lengths that match their siding, a magazine that holds enough nails, and depth control without tools. We put 12 products on one spec sheet to compare those points. One catch matters up front: every ranked product here is pneumatic, not battery powered. None is truly cordless. Each needs an air compressor and hose. Read the specs below to pick the best air-powered option if you cannot find a battery model.
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Ranked from 12 siding nailers that met our standard, compared on weight, nail length range (min to max), magazine capacity.
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Takes nails up to 3 in, the longest maximum among all 12 products on the page.

At 4.08 lb, it has the lowest weight among the 12 products listed.

The listing cites 9 depth detents, plus a smooth nose tip that prevents scratching.
| Spec | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Scoreout of 100 | 81 | 78 | 70 | 68 | 62 | 65 | 47 | 56 | 45 | 45 |
| Weightlb | 5.7 lb | 4.1 lb (best in row) | 5.1 lb | 4.8 lb | 6.0 lb | 5.1 lb | — | 6.1 lb | — | 5.6 lb |
| Nail lengthin | 1.75–3 (best in row) | 1.25–2.5 | 1.5–2.5 | 1.5–2.5 | 1.25–2.5 | 1.5–2.5 | 1–2.25 | 1–2.25 | 1–2.25 | 1.25–2.5 |
| Collation angle | 15° and 16° (best in row) | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only | 15° only |
| Nail collation type | Wire and plastic (best in row) | Wire and plastic (best in row) | Wire and plastic (best in row) | Wire and plastic (best in row) | Wire and plastic (best in row) | Wire and plastic (best in row) | — | Wire only | — | Wire only |
| Magazine capacitynails | — | — | 300 nails | 300 nails | — | 300 nails | — | 400 nails (best in row) | — | 375 nails |
| Operating pressurepsi | 70–120 | — | 70–120 | 70–120 | — | 70–120 | 87–116 | 70–120 | 87–116 | 70–120 |
| Sequential/contact switch | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Tool-free depth adjustment | Yes (best in row) | — | Yes (best in row) | Yes (best in row) | Yes (best in row) | Yes (best in row) | No | Yes (best in row) | No | — |
| Adjustable exhaust | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| No-mar nose tip | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — |
| Body material | — | Aluminum | — | — | Anodized aluminum cylinder | — | Aluminum alloy | Magnesium housing | Aluminum alloy | — |
| Overall lengthin | 10.7 in | 11.0 in | 10.8 in | 11.4 in | 13.3 in | 14.4 in | — | 10.6 in (best in row) | — | 11.6 in |
| Warrantyyears | 5 years | — | — | 5 years | — | — | — | — | — | 5 years |
We reviewed 21 siding nailers and kept only the 12 that pass every check below. Those are ranked by a Best Score built from spec fit for this job, sales rank.
These reviews are based on specifications and listing information only. Each one starts by saying how the tool fits a search for a cordless nailer.
Longest top nail size here, but it runs on air
This is not a cordless tool. The NV75A5 is pneumatic, so it needs a compressor and a hose. If a battery tool is a must, nothing on this page fits. If you can accept a hose, it leads our ranking for siding work, so read the details below.
It takes nails from 1.75 to 3 in. That 3 in top size is the longest among all 12 products on the page, so it suits thicker stacks of siding and sheathing. It takes 16° wire coil and 15° plastic coil. At 5.7 lb it is heavier than some rivals here. The maker does not publish a magazine capacity.
Setup is simple. A switch moves between sequential and contact firing. Depth adjusts without tools, and the no-mar tip protects finished siding. It runs at 70 to 120 psi and carries a 5 year warranty. Overall length is 10.69 in. The side-load, tilt-bottom magazine makes reloads quick, according to the listing.
VerdictIt is the strongest spec sheet here, but it needs air, so it is not the cordless answer.
Lightest of the 12, still needs a compressor
The N66C-1 weighs 4.08 lb. That is the lowest weight among the 12 products on the page, which helps when you work overhead or on a ladder all day. It is not cordless, though. It is pneumatic and needs a hose and a compressor, so it only partly fits this search.
Nail range is 1.25 to 2.5 in, in wire and plastic collation at 15° only. Coil at 16° will not fit. That range is narrower at the top than the 3 in leader on this page. The maker does not publish a magazine capacity, so reload frequency is unknown. Operating pressure is also not listed, so check your compressor against the manual.
Build is aluminum, and the listing mentions a soft rubber foot that helps protect softer woods. Depth is set with an adjustable guide, and the exhaust adjusts without tools. The data does not show a selective actuation switch or a warranty. Check the product page for warranty terms before you buy. Overall length is 11 in.
VerdictIt is the lightest option here, but missing specs and a hose requirement limit it.
Makita's air-powered coil nailer for 15° nails
The AN613 is a Makita pneumatic nailer, so there is no battery. It ranks fourth on our spec score. Buyers set on cordless should look elsewhere or accept a hose. It weighs 5.1 lb and holds 300 nails, the same capacity as several other models that list it.
The listing gives the depth dial 9 detent settings. That helps you repeat the same flush or countersunk result across a wall. It drives 15° wire and plastic coil nails from 1.5 to 2.5 in. It does not take 16° coil. A selector switch changes between sequential and contact modes, and a smooth nose tip prevents scratching.
Pressure range is 70 to 120 psi, and the tool is 10.75 in long. The data lists no adjustable exhaust toggle, though the listing mentions a multi-directional exhaust port. No warranty length is published here. Compared with the leader, it is lighter at 5.1 lb against 5.7 lb but reaches a shorter maximum nail.
VerdictA capable air nailer with precise depth control, but it is not cordless, so it fits only buyers who own a compressor.
Older Hitachi-branded listing of the NV65AH2
This listing carries the Hitachi name, and the listing notes that Hitachi Power Tools has been renamed Metabo HPT. It is the same model number as the third place nailer. It ranks fifth here. Like every ranked product, it is pneumatic, so cordless buyers should look elsewhere.
The data lists this one as 15° only, while the third place listing shows 15° and 16°. If you use 16° wire coil, check that before buying. Nail length is 1.5 to 2.5 in, in wire and plastic collation. The magazine holds 300 nails. The listing says it can drive nails up to 2.5 in long and .099 in diameter at a rate of 3 per second.
At 4.8 lb, it is lighter than the 5.7 lb leader, though the Bostitch is lighter still. Depth adjusts without tools, a switch picks sequential or contact firing, and the no-mar tip and adjustable exhaust are included. It runs at 70 to 120 psi, has a 5 year warranty and measures 11.4 in long.
VerdictA lightweight air nailer that matches its sibling on most specs, but it is not cordless.
Best among the reviewed tools
True cordless coil siding nailers run on a battery and need no hose. Every ranked product here is pneumatic, so it needs a compressor and hose. Decide first whether you can accept that. If not, none of these models will fit, and you should search for battery models elsewhere.
Check the nail length range against your siding and sheathing. Ranges here run from 1 to 3 in. Also check collation angle and type. Some tools take only 15° nails, and some take only wire coil. Buy nails that match the tool.
Weight matters on a ladder. Listed weights run from 4.08 lb to 8.47 lb across the page. Magazine size sets how often you reload, and listed capacities run from 120 to 400 nails. Some makers do not publish a capacity, so check before buying.
Tool-free depth adjustment lets you set flush or countersunk nails without a wrench. A selective actuation switch lets you pick sequential firing for care or contact firing for speed. A no-mar tip protects finished siding. Look for these before you pick a model.
No. Every ranked product here is pneumatic and needs an air compressor and hose. A cordless model would run on a battery. If you need one, you will have to look beyond this list.
It depends on your siding and what is behind it. Listed ranges on this page start at 1 in and reach 3 in. The Metabo HPT NV75A5 has the longest maximum at 3 in. Check your siding maker's nail guidance.
The Bostitch N66C-1 lists 4.08 lb, the lowest weight among the 12 products on the page. The Metabo HPT NV65AH2 follows among the top five at 4.8 lb. Weight is not listed for every product.
More nails mean fewer reloads. Among the models that list it, capacity runs from 120 to 400 nails. The Meite CN55 holds 400. Several top ranked models hold 300. Choose by how long your wall runs are.
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