Milwaukee M12 3 Crown Stapler
Score: 85/100
KIMO Cordless Brad Nailer
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Milwaukee 2447-20 M12 3/8" Crown Stapler is a compact, professional-grade cordless stapler designed for tight spaces and reduced hand fatigue. It offers excellent battery efficiency and a 5-year warranty but requires separate battery purchase. It is ideal for professionals and DIY users in the M12 ecosystem needing portability and reliability.
The KIMO 18 Gauge Cordless Brad Nailer and Stapler is a versatile 2-in-1 tool designed for DIY homeowners, featuring dual firing modes and adjustable depth settings. Its main trade-off is a relatively heavy weight of 6.2 lbs, which may lead to user fatigue during extended overhead work. It is best suited for hobbyists who value the convenience of a cordless system with included accessories over professional-grade durability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,000 shotsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 lbsbest | 6.2 lbs |
89 staplesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1 hoursbest |
— | 180 staples/minbest | |
5 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance & Control(2) | ||
Firing Modes | Sequential and Contact | Single/Sequential and Contact |
Firing Rate (staples/min) | null staples/min | 180 staples/min |
Power & Battery(3) | ||
Battery Included | false | true |
Charging Time (hours) | null hours | 1 hours |
Battery Type | Milwaukee M12 | Lithium-Ion |
Build & Ergonomics(1) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 3.0 lbs | 6.2 lbs |
Compatibility & Capacity(4) | ||
Staple Length Range | 0.25" to 0.5625" | 0.75 - 1.625 inches |
Magazine Capacity (staples) | 89 staples | staples |
Staple Crown Width | 3/8" | 0.25 inches |
Staple Gauge | 20 Gauge | 18 Gauge |
Safety & Usability(1) | ||
Safety Mechanism | Dry fire lockout | Safety nose pin |
Accessories & Value(3) | ||
Included Fasteners | false | true |
Included Charger | false | true |
Warranty (years) | 5 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the Milwaukee 2447-20 as an effective upgrade from manual staplers, praising its compact design for tight access, significant fatigue reduction, and impressive runtime of up to 1500 staples on a 1.5Ah battery.
Search results lack direct user reviews or complaints; however, spec sheets and demos imply general praise for portability and ease of use over manual tools, with no recurring consumer complaints noted in the available data.
