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Cheap Glue Gun Puts Premium Brands to Shame!
Todd's Picks
Best Performance
Average Finish: 4.7
Purchased for: $57
Made In: Taiwan
High glue output and efficient heating, best for large jobs.
Best Value
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $11
Made In: China
Least expensive corded glue gun, great value for its price.
Runner-up
Average Finish: 4.6
Purchased for: $34
Made In: China
Fastest to heat and highest glue output, excellent performance.
Tools Tested
Average Finish: 3.3
Purchased for: $68
Made In: China
Powerful for carpentry and remodeling, high price.
Average Finish: 3.4
Purchased for: $30
Made In: China
Compatible with Milwaukee M18 batteries, struggled in performance.
Average Finish: 3.5
Purchased for: $25
Made In: China
Fireproof material with stand and glue tray to prevent drips.
Average Finish: 3.6
Purchased for: $30
Made In: China
Compatible with DeWalt batteries, moderate performance.
Average Finish: 3.7
Purchased for: $34
Made In: China
Compatible with Makita 18V batteries, slower heating.
Average Finish: 3.8
Purchased for: $15
Made In: China
Dual temperature settings with built-in stand, moderate performance.
Average Finish: 3.9
Purchased for: $11
Made In: China
Affordable cordless option, decent glue output.
Average Finish: 4
Purchased for: $11
Made In: China
Least expensive corded glue gun, great value for its price.
Average Finish: 4.1
Purchased for: $26
Made In: China
Fast heating with dual temperature settings and efficient glue flow.
Average Finish: 4.2
Purchased for: $22
Made In: Taiwan
60W power with no-drip technology and removable stand.
Average Finish: 4.2
Purchased for: $40
Made In: China
Includes 20V battery and charger, good glue output.
Average Finish: 4.3
Purchased for: $26
Made In: China
High-end PTC thermal element, quick heating and good glue output.
Average Finish: 4.4
Purchased for: $24
Made In: China
Self-standing base with fast heating and high glue output.
Average Finish: 4.6
Purchased for: $34
Made In: China
Fastest to heat and highest glue output, excellent performance.
Average Finish: 4.7
Purchased for: $57
Made In: Taiwan
High glue output and efficient heating, best for large jobs.
Average Finish: 4.8
Purchased for: $121
Made In: Taiwan
Professional-grade glue gun with adjustable temperature and high glue output.
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Final glue temperature after 10 minutes of warm-up time.
Amount of glue dripped after 10 minutes of use.
Total melted glue output in 30 seconds with one trigger squeeze.
Seconds taken for glue to begin flowing after trigger squeeze.
Amount of glue dispensed with a single trigger squeeze.