The best cordless hot glue guns, compared.
Top pick: HHDQFTSLG HJ053, orange Best value: Tilswall W106s, pink – Lowest shelf price among complete kits at 85 or above with a stated diameter: about £14.99, and 4.4 from 2,554 shared reviews. Updated 22 October 2026.
A cordless hot glue gun melts a stick and feeds it through a hot nozzle, with no mains lead on the tool while you work. On amazon.co.uk the crowded end is a USB mini for about 7 mm sticks, usually with sticks and a cable, and often without a mains adapter. A smaller group uses 11 mm sticks, with its own packs or as a body for a 20 V pack that is not in the box. Battery type, stick diameter and box contents are set out in the [cordless hot glue gun buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/cordless-hot-glue-gun/sub/cordless-hot-glue-gun-buying-guide). A warm-up line is a listing claim, and watts are not a temperature. A cord-free mains gun that heats on 230 V and then runs briefly unplugged is a different purchase. Warm-up lines run from about 10 seconds to 1–3 minutes. Where an auto-off is stated, it is 3 or 5 minutes. VIWKO's table says 550 g and a bullet says 212 g. The amazon table says and lists 794 g. Bosch DIY United Kingdom specifies 170°C, about 2 g/min and 0.142 kg.
A cordless hot glue gun melts a stick and feeds it through a hot nozzle, with no mains lead on the tool while you work.
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What are you buying?
HHDQFTSLG's orange HJ053 is £14.99 with a 2600 mAh cell, 20 W at 3.7 V, 32 sticks of 7 × 150 mm and a white USB-C cable. The star line reads 4.7 from 34 reviews, which looks like a crown until you apply the sample size. It is not the top pick here. The title says Type-C charger while the included line lists a cable, not a mains adapter. Model HJ053 also appears on the VIWKO listing, but brand, battery, stick count and review count differ, so they are not the same gun. Heat-up is claimed at 1–3 minutes with no Celsius figure. Treat it as a thin-sample entry kit with a clear 7 mm stick pack.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want a cheap 7 × 150 mm stick pack and accept a small review sample.
Less suitable: Anyone ranking solely by star average without checking review count.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the title's Type-C charger mean a mains plug is in the box?
The included line lists an English manual, a white cable, 32 sticks and the gun. It does not name a mains adapter.
Is this the same gun as the VIWKO HJ053?
No. Both print HJ053. Brand, price, battery, stick count and review count differ.
How strong is a 4.7 score here?
The listing line is 4.7 from 34 reviews, and the file has 31 UK reviews. That is a smaller sample than the Tilswall pair.
The pink EZARC GLC001 is £26.97 with a built-in 2500 mAh cell, a 15-second heat claim, 30 sticks (0.28 × 3.9 in in the table), and 4.6 from 1,111 amazon.co.uk reviews. That review sample is the strongest settled evidence among complete USB minis that also state a stick size, which is why it is the top pick in this set. The title mentions automatic safety power-off without a minute figure in the captured bullets. The included line lists a USB-C cable, gun, sticks and manual, while a bullet says a charger fills the battery in about two hours, so expect a cable-led charge path unless the box clearly shows a plug. Reviews praise the missing lead and quick warm-up. Others report a unit that stopped within 11 months of light use, or an earlier EZARC colour that failed. It is the strongest all-round USB mini here when you will pay mid-twenties for sample size.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Craft and light DIY users who want the strongest review sample on a complete USB mini in this set.
Less suitable: Budget shoppers under £15, or buyers who need 11 mm sticks or a DeWalt platform body.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a mains charger in the EZARC box?
The bullet says the gun comes with a charger that fills the battery in 2 hours. The included-components line lists a USB-C charging cable, the gun, 30 sticks and a manual.
How long is the automatic shut-off?
The title says Automatic-Safety-Power-Off. The captured bullets do not give a minute figure.
What do reviews say about durability?
Many praise the missing lead and a fast warm-up. One says a unit stopped within 11 months of light use. Another says an earlier red and grey EZARC stopped working.
The blue AOZOY SD-856 sits at £19.99 with a built-in 4000 mAh USB-C cell, a 30-second heat claim, a 3-minute auto-off claim and 25 sticks of 0.275 × 5.51 inch. Stars are 4.5 from 1,045 reviews shared with the orange colour. The technical table prints neither wattage nor a Celsius figure, so do not invent either from the milliamp-hour line. A 4000 mAh claim is not a runtime in minutes. Shared reviews praise cordless use but also report drips, a bright rear light and sticks that lodge before the nozzle. The included-components field says 1 while the bullets name the gun and 25 sticks. A mains adapter is not named. It is a strong mid-price USB mini when you want the larger cell claim and a shared four-figure review pool.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Craft users who want a mid-price USB mini with a large shared review pool and a bigger cell claim.
Less suitable: Buyers who need printed watts and temperature, or a stated UK mains plug in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the blue AOZOY listing state a wattage or a temperature?
No. The technical table has no wattage and no voltage. The heat bullet says 30 seconds and does not print a Celsius figure.
What has to be in the box?
The included-components field says 1. The bullets say 25 sticks of 0.275 × 5.51 inch. A mains adapter is not named.
Are the 1,045 reviews only the blue gun?
The orange SD-856 file shows the same count and the same opening reviews. Count them once.
The orange AOZOY SD-856 is the colour twin of the blue file: same £19.99, 4000 mAh, 30-second claim, 3-minute auto-off, and 4.5 from 1,045 shared reviews. Power-on guidance in the listing is to charge fully, then hold the top button until the light flashes. Complaints about leaks and lodged sticks belong to the same evidence pool, so buying orange does not buy a quieter nozzle. Unit-count wording on the listing reads oddly as 1 1, which is a listing quirk rather than a second gun. Choose orange only for colour preference. Treat performance expectations as identical to the blue ASIN.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Shoppers who want the orange SD-856 colour at the same mid-price USB spec.
Less suitable: Anyone expecting a different performance class from the blue AOZOY.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the orange AOZOY a different model from the blue one?
Both listings say SD-856, £19.99, 4000 mAh, and 4.5 from 1,045 reviews. The colour field is orange and the unit-count field reads 1 1.
How do you switch it on?
The warm-reminder line says to charge it fully, then hold the top button until the light flashes.
What do the shared reviews complain about?
Drips and a gun that leaks, a bright rear light, and sticks that lodge before the nozzle.
Yofidra's blue kit is £34.99 with a 100 W body, two 2000 mAh packs, a charger in the kit bullet and 10 sticks of 11 mm. Stars are 4.5 from 147 reviews. The listing says ready in 5 minutes and reaching 100°C with a flow of 5–10 g/min. Do not read the 100 W line as 170°C or 190°C. The included-components field says only Batteries while the kit bullet lists gun, two batteries, charger and sticks, so trust the kit bullet for what you expect to unbox. Makita compatibility is not stated on the listing. At 1.66 kg listed weight it is a heavier kit than the USB minis. It is the complete own-pack 11 mm option in this set when you want swappable cells in the price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want an 11 mm cordless kit with two packs already in the price.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a hotter melt than the 100°C listing, or a light USB craft mini.
Specifications
Common questions
Does 100 W mean about 180°C?
No. This listing says ready in 5 minutes, reaching 100°C. It does not print 170°C or 190°C.
Is a charger in the box?
The kit bullet lists 1 glue gun, 2 batteries, 1 charger and 10 sticks of 11 mm. The included-components field says only Batteries.
Does the listing say the packs are Makita?
No. Compatibility with Makita is not stated.
The pink Tilswall W106s is a 15 W USB mini at £14.99 on amazon.co.uk, with a built-in 2000 mAh cell, a USB-C cable and 20 sticks in the box. Across 2,554 reviews shared with the blue colour, the star line is 4.4, and buyers praise working without a lead at a craft table. The listing claims about 90 seconds to 170°C ± 10°C. UK reviews also say warm-up can take longer than the title suggests, and one professional crafter reported about 20 minutes of use rather than the 40–60 minutes the bullets advertise. The included line does not list a mains adapter, and the bullets tell you to use a 5 V / 2 A supply, maximum 10 W, not a fast charger. Stick wording mixes 0.275 × 5.51 inch with a 7 × 140 mm highlight, so treat it as about 7 mm and do not force 11 mm sticks. It is the best value complete mini here when you want a large UK review sample at entry price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Craft-table jobs where you want a complete USB mini under £15 with a large shared review pool.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs an included wall plug, a measured long runtime, or 11 mm high-flow sticks.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the pink Tilswall include a mains charger?
The included-components line lists the gun, 20 sticks and a USB-C cable. It does not list a mains adapter. The listing says to use a 5 V / 2 A adapter, maximum 10 W, and not a fast charger.
What stick size does the listing print?
The bullet prints 0.275 × 5.51 inch. The highlight line says 7 × 140 mm. Both figures are in the same listing. 0.275 inch converts to 7.0 mm.
Is the 2,554-review count only this colour?
The blue W106s file shows the same 4.4 from 2,554, and the opening reviews match. Treat the pair as one evidence pool.
The blue Tilswall W106s matches the pink file on model, 15 W, 2000 mAh, sticks and the 4.4 from 2,554 reviews, so you are paying £17.99 for colour rather than a different tool. Reviewers again like the missing lead, while complaints about short practical runtime and glue that does not always melt fully on 15 W sit in the same shared pool. The box still lists a USB-C cable without a mains adapter, and the same 5 V / 2 A, maximum 10 W charger rule applies. Stick size is the same about-7 mm class as the pink listing. Buy this only if you specifically want blue. Otherwise the pink ASIN at £14.99 is the same gun at a lower shelf price in this snapshot.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who want the blue W106s colour and accept the higher shelf price for the same kit.
Less suitable: Shoppers comparing only on price. The pink W106s is the same evidence pool cheaper.
Specifications
Common questions
How does the blue Tilswall differ from the pink one?
The listing shows the same W106s model, 15 W, 2000 mAh, sticks and 4.4 from 2,554 reviews. The shelf price in this file is £17.99 and the colour is blue.
Does it come with a mains plug?
No mains adapter is listed. The box line is a USB-C cable. The 5 V / 2 A, 10 W limit is in the bullets.
What do UK reviews say about runtime?
Praise for no lead sits next to a professional crafter who got about 20 minutes, and a review that says 15 W did not melt the glue fully.
The Bosch GluePen (06032A2070) is £32 on amazon.co.uk with 4.4 from 1,455 reviews. Bullets include a micro USB charger and four UltraPower sticks, and claim about 15 seconds to heat. Bosch DIY United Kingdom specifies 170°C, about 2 g/min and a 0.142 kg tool weight, while the amazon table says Corded Electric and 794 g. Keep both figures and do not average them. Reviewers like the pen grip and missing lead for detail work. Complaints cover drips, sticks that fall out until the feed catches, dear refills, and at least one second unit that died within months. Stick diameter is not printed in this amazon file. The maker page expects 7 mm sticks of at least 150 mm. It is the pen-shaped pick when you want a brand UK page behind the tool.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Detail craft and card work where a pen grip matters more than a large stick pack.
Less suitable: Budget pistol buyers, or anyone who needs dozens of sticks in the first box.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the GluePen corded?
The technical table says Corded Electric. The title, the item-type line and the bullets describe a cordless pen with a micro USB charger and an integrated 3.6 V battery.
How many sticks are in the box?
The title and the bullets say four UltraPower sticks. The included-components field says 1.
What fails in the UK reviews?
Drips, sticks that fall out until the feed catches, dear refills, and at least one second unit that died within months.
Athnevy's white FA0401-1 is listed at £13.99 as a 20 W USB gun with a 2000 mAh cell, 30 sticks of 7 × 100 mm and a USB-C cable. The star line is 4.3 from 547 reviews. The listing claims about 10 seconds to roughly 180°C and a 5-minute auto-off, framed as a lower temperature for foam, fabric and paper on standard 7 mm low-temperature sticks. Treat that as listing copy, not a cool-melt certificate. UK reviews split on drips: one says it dribbles on itself, another that glue keeps releasing for about 60 seconds, and a third that it drips less than an old corded gun. There is no case and no mains charger in the included line. It is a sensible entry complete kit when you want a stated 7 mm pack and auto-off wording.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget USB buyers who want a stated 7 mm stick size and an auto-off claim on the page.
Less suitable: Delicate foam work that needs a named cool-melt gun, or anyone expecting a case in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Athnevy kit include a case or a mains charger?
No. Included components are 30 sticks of 7 × 100 mm and a USB-C cable. The listing asks about a case and does not put one in the box line.
What temperature does the listing state?
About 180°C maximum, described as a lower temperature for foam, fabric and paper, for standard 7 mm low-temperature sticks. That is a listing claim.
What do reviews say about drips?
One review says it dribbles on itself. Another says it keeps releasing glue for 60 seconds. A third says it drips less than an old corded gun.
VIWKO's grey HJ053 is £13.99 with a 3000 mAh USB-C claim, a 1.7 mm nozzle claim and 4.3 from 359 reviews. Bullets list 40 sticks and five finger protectors plus a removable base, while the included-components field says only Hot Glue Gun. Stick diameter is not stated. Weight lines disagree: the table says 550 g and a bullet says 212 g, so do not quote one mass as settled. This is not the same listing as HHDQFTSLG's HJ053 despite the shared model string. A cable or mains adapter is not named in the included field. It is an entry USB option if the nozzle claim and stick count in the bullets matter to you.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget buyers who care about the nozzle claim and accept incomplete included-line clarity.
Less suitable: Shoppers who need a printed stick diameter and a tidy box contents field.
Specifications
Common questions
How much does the VIWKO weigh?
The technical table says 550 g. A bullet says the gun weighs only 212 g. Both lines are in the listing. Do not average them.
Are the sticks and finger cases in the included-components field?
No. That field says Hot Glue Gun. The bullets list 5 finger protectors and 40 sticks, plus a removable base.
Is a charger listed?
A USB-C port is claimed. The included-components field does not name a cable or a mains adapter.
EZUVITA's red EZ127002 is £13.99 with a 2600 mAh cell, a 30–45 second heat claim, a 5-minute auto-off claim, 30 sticks and a USB-C cable. Stars are 4.2 from 184 reviews. The listing does not state stick diameter, which is a buying risk if your spare sticks are 11 mm. A page question about children is unanswered. One review title calling it good for children to start with is not an age rating. Faults in the listing include a barely used gun that stopped working, cardboard that would not bond and leaks. It is a cheap complete USB gun when you will confirm stick size before ordering refills.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Tight-budget USB buyers who will measure or confirm stick size before buying refills.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a printed diameter, or a child project sold as age-rated.
Specifications
Common questions
What diameter are the EZUVITA sticks?
The listing does not state a diameter. It says 15 clear sticks and 15 colourful sticks.
Does the listing answer whether children can use it?
The question is on the page and is not given an age. One review title says it is good for children to start with. That is not an age rating.
What faults show up in reviews?
One UK review says it was barely used and already not working. Another says it does not glue cardboard and leaks. A non-UK note says the battery lasts under 20 minutes.
SEEKONE's yellow SCE103 is £18.99 for a 100 W body aimed at listed DeWalt 20 V packs: DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB208 and DCB210. Batteries are not included. The box line is the gun, 20 sticks and a manual, with 11 × 150 mm sticks in the highlight. Stars are 4.2 from 86 reviews. Heat is claimed at 170–190°C in 1–3 minutes with PTC, an overheat cut-off and shut-off below 15 V. One review says an 18 V XR pack fitted. The compatibility line to trust is still the DCB list. Comparing £18.99 with a complete £14 USB kit misses the pack and charger. It is the platform pick for DeWalt owners who need 11 mm cordless.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Owners of a listed DeWalt 20 V pack who want an 11 mm cordless body.
Less suitable: First-time buyers without a DeWalt pack, or craft users who only need a USB 7 mm mini.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the £18.99 SEEKONE include a DeWalt battery?
No. The bullets say batteries are not included. The box line is the gun, 20 sticks and a manual.
Which packs does the listing name?
DCB200, DCB201, DCB203, DCB204, DCB205, DCB206, DCB208 and DCB210. A review also says an 18 V XR pack fitted. The compatibility line is the DCB list.
What temperature and protection are claimed?
170–190°C in 1–3 minutes, PTC heating, an overheat cut-off, and shut-off if battery voltage falls below 15 V. Those are listing claims.
Twelve amazon.co.uk cordless hot glue gun listings were scored on a 0–100 scale. Amazon stars are 30 points, from the star line and a review-count modifier. Kit completeness is 25 points, from a cell or swap packs in the price, a stated stick diameter, a stick count, and a cable or charger line. Review pattern is 25 points, from praise for no-lead use and a usable warm-up, minus drips, early failure or short runtime. Price fit is 20 points, higher for a complete USB mini under £16, and lower if the shelf price omits the battery. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the lowest shelf price among complete kits that score 85 or more and state a stick diameter. Colour pairs that share one review count are one evidence pool. This is not a lab test. Prices are the amazon.co.uk shelf prices on 19 October 2026.
Amazon stars
30%Stars and a review-count modifier. Under 100 reviews loses points. A count of 3,000 or more adds points. Tilswall pink and blue share 2,554 reviews. AOZOY blue and orange share 1,045. Each pair is one evidence pool.
Kit completeness
25%A cell or swap packs in the price, a stated stick diameter, a stated stick count, and a cable or charger line. A platform body with no battery does not score the cell line. SEEKONE at about £18.99 is that case.
Review pattern
25%Praise for working without a lead, and warm-up described as usable, raise the score. Drips, incomplete melt, early failure or a short runtime pull it down. A warm-up line stays a listing claim.
Price fit
20%A complete USB mini under £16 scores higher than one from £16 to £28, and higher than one above £28. The shelf price loses points if the battery is not in the box.
Match the battery first, then the stick diameter, then what the price actually includes. A built-in USB cell, two swap packs and a DeWalt 20 V body are three checkouts. Treat every warm-up line as a listing claim. Watts are not a temperature. A large review count outweighs a high star line from a few dozen ratings.
A cordless hot glue gun melts a stick and feeds it through a hot nozzle, with no mains lead on the tool while you work. On amazon.co.uk the crowded end is a USB mini for about 7 mm sticks, usually with sticks and a USB-C cable, often without a mains adapter. A smaller group uses 11 mm sticks. SEEKONE SCE103 is a body for a listed DeWalt 20 V pack, and the batteries are not in the box at about £18.99.
This set is about 7 mm, including 0.275 inch and 0.28 inch listings, or 11 mm. 0.275 inch converts to 7.0 mm. Forcing the wrong stick is a common fault. EZUVITA and VIWKO do not print a diameter.
SEEKONE at about £18.99 does not include a DeWalt 20 V pack or a charger. Athnevy, EZUVITA and VIWKO at about £13.99 are complete USB kits. Add the pack before you call the body cheaper.
Yofidra lists 100 W and 100°C. SEEKONE lists 100 W and 170–190°C. Do not turn 100 W into 170°C. A heat-up claim is not a measured time, and a 4000 mAh line is not a runtime in minutes.
Three purchases sit under one product name. A built-in USB cell, swap packs and a platform body are not the same checkout. Most guns here are USB minis with the cell in the price: Tilswall, Athnevy, AOZOY, HHDQFTSLG, EZARC, EZUVITA and VIWKO. Yofidra lists two 2000 mAh packs and a charger in the kit bullet, while the included-components field says only Batteries. Trust the kit bullet for what you expect to unbox, and do not assume Makita compatibility, because the listing does not state it.
This set states about 7 mm, including 0.275 inch and 0.28 inch listings, or 11 mm. 0.275 inch converts to 7.0 mm. Forcing the wrong stick is a common fault. Athnevy prints 7 × 100 mm. HHDQFTSLG prints 7 × 150 mm. Yofidra and SEEKONE are 11 mm. EZUVITA and VIWKO do not state a diameter, so confirm the size before you buy refills. The Bosch amazon file does not print a diameter. Bosch DIY United Kingdom expects 7 mm sticks of at least 150 mm.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You pass a gun around a table and care more about the missing lead than about a long bead. The EZARC GLC001 is the top pick at about £26.97: a built-in cell, 30 sticks, a stated diameter, and 4.6 from 1,111 reviews. The 15-second heat line is a listing claim.
You want sticks and a cell in the price, and you already have a suitable charger. The pink Tilswall W106s is the best value at about £14.99, with 4.4 from 2,554 reviews shared with the blue colour. Use a 5 V / 2 A adapter, maximum 10 W, not a fast charger. That limit is for this model.
You already own a listed DeWalt 20 V pack and you want 11 mm sticks. The SEEKONE SCE103 is about £18.99 for the body, 20 sticks and a manual. Batteries are not included. Add the pack before you compare it with a complete USB kit at about £14.
The top pick is the EZARC GLC001 at about £26.97. It has a built-in 2500 mAh cell, 30 sticks, a stated stick size, and 4.6 from 1,111 amazon.co.uk reviews. The best value is the pink Tilswall W106s at about £14.99: a complete USB mini with 4.4 from 2,554 reviews shared with the blue colour, if you use a 5 V / 2 A adapter of 10 W or less. SEEKONE at about £18.99 is a body only. A warm-up claim is not a measured time, and watts are not a temperature.
Tilswall W106s, pink
Lowest shelf price among complete kits at 85 or above with a stated diameter: about £14.99, and 4.4 from 2,554 shared reviews.
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