RYOBI AirStrike Nailers for Trim, Shelves and Desk Builds

Best for
First nailer for shelves and panels

Best for
Baseboard, casing and chunky desk trim

The RYOBI ONE+ 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AirStrike P326 is the current 16-gauge straight finish nailer in the family. RYOBI says it sinks nails up to 2-1/2 inches in hardwoods and drives up to 1,000 nails per charge. Its headline improvement is a nose that is 78% smaller than the P325, which helps when you are nailing into tight corners, inside cabinet boxes or along the underside of a desk shelf.

An adjustment dial regulates air pressure, and depth of drive is tool-free, so you can set nail heads flush or slightly below the surface for filling. The listing puts the tool at 7.3 pounds and calls it tool only, meaning you need a ONE+ battery and charger. It suits readers already on the ONE+ platform who want the stronger 16-gauge fastener for baseboard, door casing and thicker trim.

If your projects are mostly thin panels and small moldings, the 18-gauge tools below leave smaller holes and are less likely to split thin stock. For a heavier-duty fastener class, our guide to a 15-gauge angled finish nailer explains where 15-gauge makes sense.

• Sinks up to 2-1/2 in. nails in hardwoods
• Up to 1,000 nails per charge
• 78% smaller nose than the P325
• Tool-free depth of drive and air pressure dial

Best for
Owners wanting the brushless 18-gauge option

The RYOBI P322 ONE+ HP 18V 18-Gauge is the brushless member of the AirStrike brad nailer family. The ONE+ HP badge marks RYOBI’s brushless line, and brushless motors generally run more efficiently than brushed ones. The box includes the nailer, two non-marring pads and an operator’s manual.

The listing is thin on details. It gives an 18-volt rating and a weight of 6.3 pounds, which is the lightest weight quoted in this group, but it does not specify maximum nail length, nails per charge or nose size. We would not assume it shares the P321 figures without confirmation from RYOBI.

It suits readers who already own ONE+ batteries and want the brushless 18-gauge option for shelf trim, picture-frame molding and wall panels. If you need a battery and charger in the box, the P321 kits are the easier starting point.

• Brushless ONE+ HP motor
• Two non-marring pads included
• 6.3-pound listed weight
• Tool only; battery sold separately

Best for
Crown and base work in dim rooms

The Ryobi P325 One+ 18V Lithium Ion is the earlier 16-gauge AirStrike finish nailer, and it still has some thoughtful features. An LED at the head lights the work area and runs from a separate trigger, so you can see without firing a nail. A low nail indicator warns you before you dry fire, and the front end flips open to clear jams without tools.

Depth and air pressure adjust without tools, and RYOBI names crown molding and baseboard among common uses. The listing says it works with any ONE+ 18V battery and includes sample nails and a belt clip, but no battery. It lists a 30-day limited warranty on the Amazon page. Compared with the P326, its nose is larger, as the P326 listing states a 78% smaller nose.

The P325 suits readers doing crown and base work in dim hallways or closets who value the light and nail indicator. If you work in tight inside corners often, the P326’s slimmer nose is the better fit.

• LED work light with separate trigger
• Low nail indicator to prevent dry firing
• Tool-free jam clearing and depth adjustment
• Includes sample nails and belt clip

Best for
Buyers wanting 16-gauge with a battery

The RYOBI ONEAND 18V 16-Gauge Cordless AIRSTRIKE listing carries the model number P326K1N, and its title says it is a 16-gauge finish nailer with a 2.0Ah battery. That suggests a P326 bundled with a battery, which would be useful for anyone starting without ONE+ batteries.

Be careful here. The listing’s feature and description text talks about Stens replacement parts for lawn and landscape professionals, which has nothing to do with a finish nailer. The included components are listed only as “item,” and the weight is 7 pounds. Because the listing contradicts itself, we cannot confirm exactly what ships in the box, whether a charger is included, or which performance figures apply.

It may suit buyers who want a 16-gauge nailer and a battery in one order, but check with the seller before buying. If you want clearly documented contents, the P326 tool-only listing plus a separate battery is the safer path.

The RYOBI ONE+ 18V 18-Gauge Cordless AirStrike P321 kit ships with the nailer, a battery and a charger. RYOBI says the P321 sinks up to 2-inch nails in hardwoods and calls it the lightest cordless brad nailer in its class. Compared with the older P320, the nose is 45% smaller and the tool is 12% more compact.

Tool-free depth of drive helps protect your work surface, an air pressure dial tunes performance, and two non-marring pads keep marks off finished surfaces like painted desk panels. The listing weight of 8.4 pounds likely includes the battery and charger. Its description names a 4.0Ah battery, but the specs do not confirm the capacity, so treat that as unverified.

This kit suits first-time nailer owners building shelves, wall panels, LED light channels or desk trim who do not own ONE+ batteries yet. If you are comparing 18-gauge tools across the market, our roundup of another 18-gauge brad nailer covers a different platform.

• Nailer, battery and charger included
• Up to 2 in. nails in hardwoods
• 45% smaller nose and 12% more compact than the P320
• Two non-marring pads

Best for
Light trim and wall panel projects

The RYOBI 18V ONE+ AirStrike 18GA Brad kit is another P321 bundle, bulk packaged in a generic box. The features and included components list a 1.5Ah battery and charger, while the description mentions a 4.0Ah battery. That is a direct conflict, and the component list is the more specific source, so expect the 1.5Ah battery unless the seller confirms otherwise.

The nailer itself matches the P321: up to 2-inch nails in hardwoods, up to 1,900 nails per charge per the description, a tool-free jam release, tool-free depth adjustment, an air pressure dial and two non-marring pads. The listing gives a 7.8-pound weight and a 30-day limited warranty.

It suits hobby builders doing light trim and panel work in shorter sessions. A 1.5Ah battery is compact, so plan on a larger pack if you nail for long stretches.

• Tool-free jam release
• Up to 1,900 nails per charge (per description)
• Includes battery and charger
• Bulk generic packaging