Paslode has been making cordless framing guns for over 20 years and they're still the best. this cordless nailer is still more powerful than the Hitachi or the Max. it's more trouble to use both a battery and a fuel cell, than just a fuel cell, (as with the Hitachi or the Max), but the power is worth it. also, if you live above 5000 feet above sea level, you'll need Paslode's high-altitude fuel cells; (at high altitude, there's less oxygen, which affects combustion). i really like the feel and lightness of the Hitachi, but i still prefer this one.