9 Best Glue Guns (Review) In 2019

The top pick for the best glue guns is the ccbetter Upgraded Mini Hot Melt Glue Gun which is an awesomely effective and remarkably affordable option for a variety of applications whether you need to use it at home or at work.

It heats within 5 minutes, giving you ample time to make yourself a coffee or tea and get everything ready to go, and using smart temperature control, it retains a consistent heat throughout your project. Even though it’s a mini glue gun, it still offers a substantial glue feeding with a smooth and controlled stream to ensure there’s as little mess as possible.

The Black+Decker Cordless Glue Gun is a lightweight and highly convenient gluing option for those who want to make the world a better place, with a glue gun on hand at all times. That may be a little hyperbolic, but the point still stands. As a cordless hot glue gun, it is provides an unlimited range of motion as long as you have a charger close by should the battery run down.

It’s 20V lithium battery gives you 3 hours of battery life, which is perfect for long projects, although it also takes a long time to charge, which could pose a problem when on jobsite or without a replacement battery. Its 125V heater makes it easy to squeeze streams onto your surface with little trouble, even for those who have never used a glue gun before.

Tough and ready to tackle a variety of environments, the DeWalt Rapid Heat Ceramic Glue Gun is a top quality option that ensures longevity like few other options around. Perfect for those in a hurry (but hopefully not too much of a hurry they are careless), its ceramic heating element heats 50% faster than your standard glue gun, while the high output design is ideal for managing glue stick after glue stick.

This makes it an excellent choice for the more craft-oriented among you, and you can go through 50 glue sticks in an hour, depending on the project and your control. Even with such a high use, it resists overheating to provide safety and keep it performing at a high level.

The Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Hot Glue Gun is a convenient option coming at a similar price to its Black+Decker counterpart, which is also cordless. Heavier than the B+D, it may not be too comfortable to use all day at least for your arms, but the rest of the casing design is ideal for ensuring you resist cramp and strains in your hands and maintain control with your projects.

It boasts a large two-finger trigger, which is ideal for measuring the exact amount of glue you need for each craft, and it also delivers a longer run time than the Black+Decker, although it’s only half an hour more, so use that extra time wisely. It heats quickly, although this affects the battery charge, even with the extra time, but at least you won’t waste too much time waiting around. As it’s a Ryobi One+, you can install batteries from the same range if you’re looking at an all-day job.

With the Anyyion AI 300 Watt Hot Glue Gun, you can select the operating temperature for versatility when working with different fabrics and materials, ranging from 150 to 300 watts, and controlled via an easy-to-reach switch on the base of the handle. This is perfect for ensuring safety, especially if you’re using it with children.

The Smart Temperature Control system, which takes less than minutes to reach optimum heat, eliminates the risk of overheating, while a built-in chip provides longevity while also conserving energy to prevent parts damage, which also gives you peace of mind that there’ll be no accidents when using it, which is always nice to know.

A low-temperature glue gun perfect for heat-sensitive crafts and projects, the TopElek Hot Glue Gun is a cheap and cheerful option that makes no assumptions about being the glue gun to end all glue gun. Instead, it’s a way to introduce yourself or your kids to using them and discover just how effective they can be.

With a maximum temperature of 100 watts, it’s perhaps the best and most appropriate glue gun for fabric, and even though it’s not as powerful as other, the full-size design ensures control and comfort combine well to provide a simple-to-use product for all ages. However, its price means it won’t be as high quality as the more expensive options, and so it’s not recommended to be used for too long, as the element may not handle it.

The Chandler Tool Commercial Glue Gun is a mid to upper range option which boasts a solid, reliable build for both budding DIY enthusiasts, craft hobbyists, and professionals. Immediately, it’s Grab-and-Go! stand pops out as an easy and massively convenient addition to ensure protection for countertops while also preventing the gun getting stuck to the table. It also gives you somewhere to safely store in while taking breaks, or when you’re taking a day off from glue gunning your way through the house.

The precision glue feed is controlled and prevents dripping, while its heavy duty wattage is perfect for longer jobs which other, smaller, less-expensive glue guns would fail. This is further confirmed with the UL-certification, and ensures quality, reliability, and durability through hundreds and perhaps thousands of crafts, repairs, or projects.

If you’re after an option which provides superb value in all aspects, the Gorilla Hot Glue Gun and Sticks is the perfect option for you. It’s compact and lightweight design makes it easy to handle, while the dual temperature settings provide a level of versatility for tackling different projects while also allowing it to accept different temperature glue sticks.

The precision nozzle ensures a careful and considered stream of glue, and its easy-squeeze trigger prevents an overload of glue onto the surface, which might ruin your project. There’s also a kickstand useful for anytime you need to take a break and is made from the same sturdy plastic as the gun’s casing to provide durability.

Going from the best value to our premium choice, the Arrow Fastener Pro High Temp Glue Gun is the top option for professionals searching a long-lasting and reliable product. At 300 watts, it reaches superbly high temperatures perfect for a variety of demanding jobs or projects and ensure superior bonding regardless of the material you’re working with.

For efficiency, the element heats quickly to minimize downtime, and this stays at a consistent temperature for the duration. Not only is this ideal for continuous and uninterrupted work, it also prevents the gun overheating, which could cause damage to the internal parts and maybe you, especially if you’re not careful.