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Todd's Picks

Best Performance

Sh Bonder

Average Finish: 4.7

Purchased for: $57

Made In: Taiwan

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High glue output and efficient heating, best for large jobs.

Best Value

Black & Decker

Average Finish: 4

Purchased for: $11

Made In: China

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Least expensive corded glue gun, great value for its price.

Runner-up

DeWalt

Average Finish: 4.6

Purchased for: $34

Made In: China

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Fastest to heat and highest glue output, excellent performance.

NamePrice ($)Made InAverage FinishLinkContent
AdTech
$68.00
China
3.3
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Powerful for carpentry and remodeling, high price.
Knockoff Milwaukee
$30.00
China
3.4
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Compatible with Milwaukee M18 batteries, struggled in performance.
Arrow
$25.00
China
3.5
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Fireproof material with stand and glue tray to prevent drips.
Knockoff DeWalt
$30.00
China
3.6
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Compatible with DeWalt batteries, moderate performance.
Knockoff Makita
$34.00
China
3.7
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Compatible with Makita 18V batteries, slower heating.
Gorilla
$15.00
China
3.8
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Dual temperature settings with built-in stand, moderate performance.
Robi
$11.00
China
3.9
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Affordable cordless option, decent glue output.
Black & Decker
$11.00
China
4
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Least expensive corded glue gun, great value for its price.
RCH
$26.00
China
4.1
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Fast heating with dual temperature settings and efficient glue flow.
Chandler
$22.00
Taiwan
4.2
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60W power with no-drip technology and removable stand.
AVID Power
$40.00
China
4.2
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Includes 20V battery and charger, good glue output.
Kamasi
$26.00
China
4.3
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High-end PTC thermal element, quick heating and good glue output.
The Works
$24.00
China
4.4
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Self-standing base with fast heating and high glue output.
DeWalt
$34.00
China
4.6
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Fastest to heat and highest glue output, excellent performance.
Sh Bonder
$57.00
Taiwan
4.7
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High glue output and efficient heating, best for large jobs.
Surebonder
$121.00
Taiwan
4.8
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Professional-grade glue gun with adjustable temperature and high glue output.

Price comparison of all tested glue guns.

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.