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Top pick: Tilswall 50 W kit, 75 sticks Best value: MAXDONE 20 W mini glue gun – Lowest shelf price among guns that score 80 or more, state 220–240 V, and include at least 20 sticks: about £6.99, 230 V, 30 sticks. Updated 22.10.2026.
A hot glue gun melts a solid stick and pushes molten adhesive through a hot nozzle. The bond sets as the glue cools. In a UK home you buy one for cards, flowers, fabric, school work and small fixes on wood or cardboard. It gives a fast tack on a clean, dry, grease-free surface. A joint that carries weight or stays hot needs another adhesive. Match the refill before you compare wattage. Mini guns take 7 mm sticks. Full-size guns take about 11 mm, and 12 mm is a separate size. A 7 mm stick will not feed an 11 mm gun. Look for a 220–240 V nameplate and a UK 3-pin plug on a BS 1363 socket. Leave a tool marked 120 V unplugged. About 20–30 W suits small fixes, about 40–50 W recovers faster on a 7 mm gun, and about 100 W is the usual full-size pattern. A Celsius figure is rarely printed. The [hot glue gun buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/hot-glue-gun/sub/hot-glue-gun-buying-guide) sets that order: diameter, then mains voltage, then wattage and the sticks in the box.
A hot glue gun melts a solid stick and pushes molten adhesive through a hot nozzle. The bond sets as the glue cools. In a UK home you buy one for cards, flowers, fabric, school work and small fixes on wood or cardboard.
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Which sticks will you use?
The Tilswall W101 with 75 sticks is about £9.99, listed as 50 W corded, with 4.7 from 5,941 reviews, the largest count in this set. Sticks are 130 × 7 mm. The bullets claim a silicone sleeve, an anti-drip design, a widened stand, and an on/off switch. The voltage field says 120 V, so this is not scored as a confirmed UK mains gun. Sampled reviews praise the heat-up and also mention drips and a stand that is not always stable.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only after you have read a 220–240 V nameplate on the tool in your hand.
Less suitable: You are buying from the technical table alone, because that table says 120 V.
Specifications
Common questions
What voltage does this Tilswall listing state?
The technical table says 120 volts. That is not the UK 230 V mains figure. Check the nameplate. Do not use a travel adapter to force a 120 V tool into a UK socket.
How many sticks are included?
75 sticks of 130 × 7 mm. This is not the 10-stick Tilswall listing.
Is it cordless?
The spec says corded electric. One review calls it cordless. Follow the spec, then the nameplate.
The BEEWAY gun is about £22.99, listed as 100 W and 230.01 V, with 30 sticks of about 11 × 150 mm, a hard case, and 4.7 from 3,027 reviews. The bullets claim a 3–5 minute warm-up, an LED switch, a fuse, and a long copper nozzle. Reviewers praise the case and the nozzle reach. The wire stand is a repeated weak point. The model field is printed in German and is not a UK model code. The score ties the 50 W mini. That mini has the higher review count, so it takes the top-pick badge.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You need more glue per squeeze on wood or cardboard and you will buy 11 mm refills.
Less suitable: You make cards or small floral details with 7 mm sticks.
Specifications
Common questions
Will 7 mm sticks fit?
No. The title says 11.2 mm and a bullet says 11.0 mm. Buy full-size refills, not mini sticks.
What voltage is listed?
230.01 volts, corded, 100 watts. The model field is printed in German, which is not a UK model code.
What do reviews say about the stand?
The case is widely praised. The wire stand is described as wobbly. The long copper nozzle helps in corners and is coarse for fine card work.
The Assark DY-KE203 is about £10.99 with 60 sticks of 7 × 130 mm and 4.7 from 1,371 reviews. The title says 50 W and the wattage field says 40 W. Voltage is not stated. Dimensions match the MAXDONE 50 W string, so treat them as unverified. Reviewers like it for crafts and complain that the stand falls over. The listing does not settle the wattage.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a lot of 7 mm sticks and you will check the nameplate and the stand yourself.
Less suitable: You need one wattage figure and a stand the reviews say stays up.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a 50 W or a 40 W gun?
The title says 50 W. The wattage field says 40 watts. The listing does not resolve that, so neither figure is settled.
How many sticks are included?
The title and bullets say 60 sticks of 7 × 130 mm. The included-components field only says hot glue gun.
Does the stand stay up?
Several reviews say it does not. The cable pulls the gun over.
The MAXDONE NL-310 is a 50 W corded mini at about £7.39, listed at 220 V, with 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm and 4.6 from 4,958 amazon.co.uk reviews. The bullets claim a 1–3 minute warm-up, a PTC heater, a silicone nozzle sheath, and an LED switch. Reviewers call it light and quick for small DIY. A few mention drips. The included-components field is the word count, and fireproof is a listing word, not a test result.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 7 mm craft gun with a large review count and a voltage line in the UK band.
Less suitable: You need 11 mm sticks, a carry case, or a published temperature setting.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this kit include glue sticks?
The bullets say 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm. The included-components field only says count, so the stick count comes from the bullets.
What voltage does the listing state?
The technical table says 220 volts. UK mains are nominally 230 V. Check the nameplate before you plug it in.
Does the listing include a case?
No. A product question asks about a case, and the bullets do not include one.
The MAXDONE GGC00221 is a 20 W corded mini at about £6.99, listed at 230 V, with 30 sticks of 7 mm including 10 coloured, and 4.6 from 1,133 reviews. The bullets claim a 1–3 minute warm-up and a silicone sleeve. The compatible-material field says only wood. The listed weight of 90 g is not a credible weight for a mains gun with a cable.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the lowest price among 7 mm kits that state 220–240 V and include at least 20 sticks.
Less suitable: You need a published weight, an 11 mm gun, or a materials list wider than the wood field.
Specifications
Common questions
Are the sticks 7 mm?
Yes. The bullets say 20 clear sticks and 10 coloured sticks, all 7 mm.
Is the 90 g weight reliable?
The listing says 90 g. That is too light for a mains glue gun with a cable, so do not plan around that figure.
Does the listing say it is safe for children?
The page asks the question. The fields do not give an age rating. It is still a hot tool, so an adult stays on the plug.
The Haltons HAL-GLGUN is a 20 W corded gun at about £11.99, listed at 240 V, with 50 sticks of 7 × 150 mm and a case, and 4.6 from 937 reviews. The bullets claim about 5 minutes to heat. Reviewers like the case. Leaks and a short cable appear in the sampled reviews. The listed weight is 690 g.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 7 mm kit with a case and a 240 V line, and you can live with drips.
Less suitable: You want a drip-free result that the reviews support, or a lighter 20 W gun.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Haltons kit include a case?
Yes. Included components say case, and the title includes 50 sticks of 150 × 7 mm.
What voltage is listed?
240 volts, corded electric, 20 watts.
Do reviews mention leaks?
Yes. A detailed review says it heats well and leaks quite a bit. Another review title calls the cable short.
The RUNSAI RS601 is a 30 W corded mini at about £7.59, listed at 230 V, with 30 sticks of 7 mm, a 1.5 m cable, and 4.6 from 756 reviews. Glue Guns bestseller rank on the checked list is 2. The bullets claim a 90 second warm-up, a PTC heater, a steel ball valve, and a silicone nozzle cover. Reviewers use it for flowers and class work. One review describes overheating after several minutes and a replacement from the seller.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 7 mm kit that states 230 V and a long cable, for flowers and small craft.
Less suitable: You need a switch you can document from the spec table, or an 11 mm gun.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this glue gun cordless?
No. The listing says corded electric, 230 volts, with a 1.5 m cable.
Can the listing be used on fabric?
Fabric is in the compatible-material field, with paper, wood, styrofoam, and plastic.
Does it include sticks?
Yes. The listing includes 30 clear 7 mm sticks and instructions, plus a stated 2 year replacement warranty.
The KATSU 323128 is a 20 W corded gun at about £5.99, listed at 240 V, with a 1.3 m cable and 12 sticks of 7 × 150 mm stated, and 4.6 from 344 reviews. The bullets say 3–5 minutes to heat. Reviewers call the nozzle fine for small work. One review says 11 sticks arrived. Dimensions are not stated. The price is the lowest here, and the stick count is under the 15-stick line used for the best-value rule.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheapest 7 mm gun in this set with 240 V printed on the listing.
Less suitable: You want a large stick bundle or a full set of dimensions before you buy.
Specifications
Common questions
How many sticks are in the box?
The title and included components say 12 sticks of 7 × 150 mm. One verified review says 11 arrived.
How long is the cable?
The bullets say 1.3 metres. Voltage is listed as 240 volts.
How long does the listing say it takes to heat?
3–5 minutes, then it claims to hold a constant temperature. There is no Celsius figure.
The FAHEFANA gun is about £19.99 with 30 sticks of 11 × 150 mm, a zip bag, and 4.5 from 1,316 reviews. The title says 200 W and the wattage field says 100 W. Use neither figure as settled. Voltage is not stated. The bullets claim a 60–90 second warm-up, a fuse, an LED switch, and a pop-up stand. Leaks and drips are repeated in the sampled reviews. A 7 mm stick will not feed it.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already know you need 11 mm sticks and you will ignore the conflicting wattage until the nameplate is clear.
Less suitable: You own 7 mm sticks, or you need one wattage and a stated voltage.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this 200 W or 100 W?
The title and a bullet say 200 W. The wattage field says 100 watts. Use neither figure as settled.
Which sticks does it take?
11 mm by 150 mm, 30 sticks. A 7 mm stick will not feed it.
Does it include a case?
The bullets include a black zip bag. The included-components field says only glue gun.
The black DEKO kit is a 20 W corded mini at about £7.99 with 30 sticks of 7 mm and 4.5 from 187 reviews. The bullets claim a 3–5 minute warm-up, a folding plastic stand, and a length of 17.5 cm. Voltage is not stated. The written reviews are short and rarely name a defect. Do not assume a UK plug from the amazon.co.uk page alone.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a black 7 mm kit and you can check the nameplate voltage yourself.
Less suitable: You need a stated 220–240 V line before you order.
Specifications
Common questions
What voltage is listed?
The technical table does not state a voltage. Do not assume a UK plug from the amazon.co.uk page alone.
Does it come with a case?
The page asks. The bullets describe a gun, 30 sticks, and a plastic stand, not a case.
Which stick size does it take?
7 mm. The kit includes 30 sticks. Warm-up on the listing is 3–5 minutes.
The Tilswall W101-Blue is about £8.99, listed as 50 W corded, with 10 sticks of 130 × 7 mm and 4.5 from 85 reviews. The voltage field says 120 V, so this is not a confirmed UK 230 V appliance. The bullets claim a silicone sleeve, an anti-drip design, a stand, and an on/off switch. Sampled reviews praise the switch and also describe heavy drips. One order of two kits arrived without sticks. The 75-stick Tilswall listing is a different ASIN.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if the nameplate in the box says 220–240 V and you only need a few sticks.
Less suitable: You want the 75-stick bundle or a voltage line you can trust from the table.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the 75-stick Tilswall?
No. This listing includes 10 sticks. The 75-stick listing is a different ASIN. Both state 120 volts in the technical table.
Do the sticks always arrive?
One buyer of two kits says both were missing the 10 sticks. That is one review, not a rate.
What do reviews say about drips?
A detailed review says it drips heavily, against the anti-drip bullet. Other reviews praise the switch and the warm-up.
The pink DEKO kit is a 20 W corded mini at about £7.99 with 30 sticks of 7 mm and 4.4 from 385 reviews. The bullets claim a 3–5 minute warm-up, a folding stand, and a power switch. Voltage is not stated. Drips dominate the sampled reviews, including against the drip-free wording. This ASIN is not the black DEKO kit.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the pink 20 W kit and you already accept drips.
Less suitable: You want the reviews to back an anti-drip claim.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the same kit as the black DEKO?
No. This ASIN is the pink model. The black kit is a separate listing. Both are 20 W with 30 sticks of 7 mm, and neither states a voltage.
Do the reviews mention drips?
Yes. Dripping is the repeated complaint, including against the drip-free wording.
Which materials are listed?
Foam, glass, metal, paper, plastic, and wood. Fabric is a product question, not a field.
Twelve amazon.co.uk hot glue gun listings were scored on a 0–100 scale on 19 October 2026. Amazon stars are 25 points, from (rating − 4.0) × 25, then a count modifier, capped at 0–25. Listing clarity is 35 points: a stated stick diameter, a stated stick count, a 220–240 V line, a stand or on/off switch, and a title wattage that matches the wattage field. A 120 V line scores 0 for voltage and loses 6. A title and field wattage clash scores 0 for that match and loses 4. An implausible weight costs 4. Review pattern is 25 points, starting at 15, with additions when warm-up or a stand is praised and deductions when drips, leaks, missing sticks or a short cable dominate. Price fit is 15 points. A complete corded gun under £10 scores 15, £10–£15 scores 12, and £15–£25 scores 9, minus 4 if the kit has fewer than 15 sticks. The highest score is the top pick. A tie goes to the higher amazon.co.uk review count. The best value is the lowest shelf price among guns that score 80 or more, state 220–240 V, and include at least 20 sticks. A warm-up claim is not a measured time. This is not a laboratory test.
Amazon stars
25%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, from (rating − 4.0) × 25, then a count modifier: under 100 reviews loses 6, 100–299 loses 2, 1,000–2,999 gains 2, and 3,000 or more gains 4. Capped at 0–25.
Listing clarity
35%Stick diameter, stick count, a 220–240 V line, a stand or switch, and a title wattage that matches the field. A 120 V line and a wattage clash are deducted. An implausible weight costs 4.
Review pattern
25%Starts at 15. Warm-up praise and a praised stand or case add points. Drips, leaks, missing sticks or a short cable are deducted. Capped at 0–25.
Price fit
15%A complete corded gun under £10 scores 15, £10–£15 scores 12, and £15–£25 scores 9. Subtract 4 if the kit has fewer than 15 sticks.
Match stick diameter first, then a 220–240 V nameplate and a BS 1363 plug, then wattage and the sticks actually in the box. A 120 V line, a blank voltage, and a title that disagrees with the wattage field stay unresolved until you read the nameplate.
A hot glue gun melts a solid stick and pushes molten adhesive through a hot nozzle. The bond sets as the glue cools. On amazon.co.uk the busy pattern is a corded mini for 7 mm sticks, usually about 20–50 W, sold with sticks. Full-size guns take about 11 mm sticks. Cordless pens are a different category. Every gun on this page is corded. Judge a gun in this order. Stick diameter comes first. Sellers list 7 mm, 11 mm and 12 mm as separate sizes.
Sellers list 7 mm, 11 mm and 12 mm as separate sizes. A 7 mm stick will not feed an 11 mm gun. Match the refill before you compare wattage, and do not move a 7 mm collection onto a full-size gun.
A silicone sleeve is not a promise of no drips. Drips and leaks are a repeated review theme, including on kits that use anti-drip wording. Do not pull a half-used stick out of the back of the gun.
Two listings state 120 V. UK mains are nominally 230 V and the plug is BS 1363. Read the nameplate. Leave a 120 V tool unplugged. A high-temperature nozzle can scorch foam and some fabrics.
Stick diameter is the first check. A 7 mm stick will not feed an 11 mm gun, and 12 mm is a separate size. UK sockets are BS 1363. The gun needs a UK 3-pin plug. A travel adapter is not a fix. Score a stated 220–240 V line above a blank field, and do not treat a 120 V table as a confirmed UK appliance. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation 35, require a proper plug on a BS 1363 socket in England, Wales and Scotland.
Wattage is pace, and a Celsius figure is rarely printed. About 20–30 W suits cards and small fixes, about 40–50 W recovers faster on a 7 mm gun, and about 100 W is the full-size pattern. A title that disagrees with the wattage field is unresolved. Count the sticks in the box: reviewers on the 12-stick and 10-stick kits report fewer than the title. A stand or an on/off switch should keep the nozzle off the bench. None of these twelve listings states a dual-temperature switch.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a 7 mm mini with sticks in the box, a voltage line in the UK band, and a large amazon.co.uk review count. The MAXDONE 50 W kit is the top pick at about £7.39, listed at 220 V, with 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm and 4.6 from 4,958 reviews. A few reviews mention drips, and there is no case.
You want the lowest price among guns that score 80 or more, state 220–240 V, and include at least 20 sticks. The MAXDONE 20 W kit is the best value at about £6.99, listed at 230 V, with 30 sticks including 10 coloured, and 4.6 from 1,133 reviews. The listed weight of 90 g is not credible.
You want more glue per squeeze and you will buy about 11 mm refills. The BEEWAY gun is about £22.99, listed at 100 W and 230.01 V, with 30 sticks, a hard case, and 4.7 from 3,027 reviews. It ties the top score. The higher review count on the 50 W mini takes the top-pick badge. The wire stand is described as wobbly.
The top pick is the MAXDONE 50 W mini at about £7.39: 220 V on the listing, 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm, and 4.6 from 4,958 amazon.co.uk reviews. It ties on score with the BEEWAY 100 W gun, and the higher review count takes the badge. A few reviews mention drips, and there is no case. The best value is the MAXDONE 20 W kit at about £6.99, listed at 230 V, with 30 sticks of 7 mm and 4.6 from 1,133 reviews. The KATSU at about £5.99 is cheaper and states only 12 sticks, so it misses that rule. Read the nameplate before you plug in any gun whose table says 120 V or leaves voltage blank.
MAXDONE 20 W mini glue gun
Lowest shelf price among guns that score 80 or more, state 220–240 V, and include at least 20 sticks: about £6.99, 230 V, 30 sticks.
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