Metabo N3808AP Nailer
- Nailer
- 4.8 pounds
- Better rated than 81%
At just under 5 pounds, this Metabo nailer is light enough for repetitive work, though the sparse listing makes confirming fastener compatibility worth the extra step.
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How it ranks among the 177 nailers we track
4.7★ across 133 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
133 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 177 nailers we track - how the scorecard works · full nailers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Metabo N3808AP is a nailer weighing 4.8 pounds, built for drivers who need a manageable tool for repeated firing across a work day. Beyond weight, the listing supplies no further specs.
Metabo HPT, formerly Hitachi, has a long history in pneumatic nail guns, and the N3808AP model number fits that lineup. With no power source, magazine capacity or fastener size listed here, buyers going in on title and weight alone should check the manufacturer page before ordering.
- 4.8 pound item weight
- Metabo N3808AP model
- Tools > Nailers category
- 133 ratings on file
Who it's for
Fits carpenters and framers who want a mid weight nailer they can hold overhead without fatigue. Anyone needing a specific nail gauge or magazine capacity should verify those details elsewhere first, since this listing does not state them.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 4.8 pounds for a nailer
- From an established nail gun lineage (Metabo HPT)
- No power source, nail size or capacity listed
- No description provided to confirm use case
Performance notes
Weight is the one factual data point available, and at 4.8 pounds this nailer sits toward the lighter end of the category, which tends to reduce arm fatigue during long runs of fastening.
Specifications
| Brand | Metabo |
|---|---|
| Model | N3808AP |
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in nailers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabo N3808AP NailerThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 133 | 3.6 / 5 |
| DEWALT DWFP12231 NailerDeWalt | 4.7 / 5 | 5,003 | 4.4 / 5 |
| BOSTITCH BTFP12233 NailerBOSTITCH | 4.8 / 5 | 2,616 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bielmeier BCSG-4 NailerBielmeier | 4.3 / 5 | 3,991 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Arrow T50 Heavy Duty Staple Gun KitArrow | 4.6 / 5 | 1,526 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Metabo N3808AP
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Metabo N3808AP weigh?
4.8 pounds, according to the listed spec.
What is the Metabo N3808AP used for?
It is listed as a nailer, though the specific fastener type and magazine size are not given here.