Grex GC1850	DeWalt DC608B	The Grex Advantage
Weight	4.4 lbs.	7.4 lbs.	39.2% lighter tool means less fatigue.
Tool Height	10.5"	11"	Smaller tool for access to tight spaces.
Tool Width	2.6"	3.5"	Smaller tool for access to tight spaces.
Tool Balance	Good	Front Heavy	Well balanced too prevents fatigue.
Fastener Range	1/2" to 2"	5/8" to 2-1/8"	Drive nails as short as 1/2".
Power Source	Gas	NiCad Battery	No partial drives.
Drive Mechanism	Gas Engine	Electric Motor	Power for the hardest woods.
Trigger Instant Shot	Yes	No	No ramp up time. Feels like a pneumatic tool.
Power Controller	Yes	No	Adapt to material hardness. Prolongs tool life.
Battery Type	2x AAA	18V NiCad	Most accessible, lighter, far less expensive.
Battery Charge Time	None	60 min	No battery charge time means less downtime.
Safety Design	Small	Large	Better access & visibility.
Safety Location	In the nose	Back of nose	Enables firing from any direction.
Magazine Material	Extruded Aluminum	Plastic Composite	More robust construction
Body Material	Cast Aluminum	Plastic Composite	More robust construction
Hole size like nail head	Yes	No	Cleaner smaller hole for better finish.
Anti Dry Fire	Yes	No	No empty holes.
Battery Cost	About $0.50	About $50	Less expensive to own.
Onsite Driver Change	10 minutes	Not recommended	No downtime when inevitable happens.

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