The best 7 mm hot glue guns, compared.
Top pick: Tilswall W101 hot glue gun Best value: RUNSAI RS601 – After the top pick, the corded kit that prints 230 V and a 1.5 m cable: about £7.59, 4.6 from 756 reviews, with 30 sticks of 7 mm. Updated 22 October 2026.
A hot glue gun 7mm is the mini hot-melt tool UK households use for cards, models, fabric and small repairs. You feed a stick about 7 mm across and press the parts while the bead is still soft. A 7 mm stick and an 11 mm stick do not interchange. A mini body is not a low-temperature gun. A corded gun should show a BS 1363 three-pin plug. UK mains are 230 V. A printed 120 V line is a conflict until the plug photos show a UK plug, and a travel adaptor is not the fix. Lower wattage suits short sessions. Higher wattage is sold for faster recovery. A stated temperature matters on heat-sensitive materials. Cool-melt, often about 125–140°C, is a heat class, not a size class. Check sticks in the box, a stand that stays upright, and an on/off switch. Light guns fall over when the cable pulls them. The [7 mm hot glue gun buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/hot-glue-gun-7mm/sub/hot-glue-gun-7mm-buying-guide) lists those checks without ranking kits. An anti-drip title is not proof the nozzle stays dry.
A hot glue gun 7mm is the mini hot-melt tool UK households use for cards, models, fabric and small repairs. You feed a stick about 7 mm across and press the parts while the bead is still soft.
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Across 5,941 amazon.co.uk reviews the Tilswall W101 sits at 4.7 and about £9.99, with 75 sticks of 7 × 130 mm, a stated 165°C and an on/off button. Reviewers often say it is ready in a couple of minutes to about three minutes, with a light nozzle for cards and small repairs, and several say it does not drip. The technical details still print 120 V, and the raw text does not confirm a BS 1363 plug, so check the plug on the live page before you rely on it at a UK socket. There is no ready light. The folding stand is stable for some owners and tips for others. One short review calls the gun cordless, which the corded-electric spec contradicts. It earns its place when you have confirmed the plug and you want the largest stick count in this set. Leave it if a 120 V line on a UK listing is enough reason to walk away.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have checked the plug and you want 75 longer sticks for cards and small repairs.
Less suitable: You will not buy a UK listing whose technical details say 120 V.
Specifications
Common questions
What temperature and stick size are stated?
The bullets state 165°C and 75 sticks of 7 × 130 mm, on a corded 50 W gun. Reviews put warm-up at about 2–3 minutes. There is no ready light.
Is the voltage the UK mains figure?
The technical details say 120 V. The raw text does not confirm a BS 1363 plug. Check the plug photos on the live page before you use it on a UK socket. UK mains are 230 V.
Does it drip?
The listing claims an anti-drip silicone sleeve. Several UK reviews say it does not drip. The maker says hard trigger pressure can still push glue out.
Assark’s DY-KE203 is listed at about £10.99 with 4.7 from 1,371 reviews, an on/off switch and 60 sticks of 7 × 130 mm in the bullets. The title and bullets say 50 W, the technical details say 40 W, and one review says 20 W, so this comparison does not treat any one figure as measured power. Reviewers like the pace on school crafts and small repairs, and the body is listed as aluminium, metal and plastic at 500 g. The light gun falls on its side because of the cable for some owners, and one report says extrusion stops about five minutes after a stick goes in until you remove the stick and load it again. Voltage is not printed. Foam and fabric appear among compatible materials without a nozzle temperature. It suits you if you want a large refill and you will check watts and the plug on the live page. It is a poor default while those lines still disagree.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want about 60 sticks and you will reconcile the wattage lines before you order.
Less suitable: You need one wattage figure, a printed voltage, or a stand that holds against the lead.
Specifications
Common questions
Is it 40 W or 50 W?
The title and bullets say 50 W. The technical details say 40 W. One UK review says 20 W. This comparison does not treat any one figure as measured power.
How many sticks are included?
The bullets say 60 sticks of 7 × 130 mm. The included-components field names only the glue gun, which does not match the bullet count.
Is it cordless?
No. The technical details say corded electric. Voltage is not printed, so check the plug on the live page.
The MAXDONE NL-310 is a corded 50 W mini at about £7.39, with 4.6 from 4,958 amazon.co.uk reviews and 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm in the box. Reviewers often describe a quick warm-up and a trigger that is easy to control on small jobs such as a cat scratcher, fabric and wood. The technical details print 220 V, the closest mains figure in this set to UK 230 V, and the listing includes an on/off switch with an LED. A wire rest shows up in reviews rather than as a case, and several owners say it stays up only after you arrange the flex. The body gets hot if you leave it on, and one UK review estimates the lead at about a metre, so an extension is a fair expectation. One reviewer also describes it as a 25 W single-heat gun, which does not match the 50 W line, so treat wattage as the listing figure rather than a measured output. In this comparison it is the top pick when you want a heavily reviewed corded 7 mm kit at the low end of this shelf and you can live with a flimsy stand.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap corded 7 mm gun for short household jobs and the printed voltage is 220 V.
Less suitable: You need a stable stand, a long lead, or a stated nozzle temperature.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this glue gun take 7 mm sticks?
Yes. The listing includes 30 sticks specified as 7 × 130 mm.
Is it cordless?
No. The technical details say corded electric, 50 W and 220 V.
Does it include a case?
No case is listed. The bullets state 30 glue sticks. A wire rest shows up in reviews, and owners say it stays up only after you arrange the flex.
The RUNSAI RS601 is the corded kit that prints 230 V, at about £7.59 with 4.6 from 756 reviews and a 1.5 m cable. The title says 30 W and the box includes 30 sticks of 7 mm, though the spec block does not give the stick length. One review describes a small UK-style plug, and another found the gun stable on its rest, which is a clearer stand story than several kits here. Heat-up copy disagrees with itself: one bullet says 90 seconds and other listing text says 3 minutes, and reviews split between quick and slow. One owner reported overheating after several minutes, after which the seller emailed them, and another notes a bit of leakage despite a claimed steel ball valve. There is no on/off switch in the spec block and no carry case. It is the best value in this set when a printed 230 V line and a longer lead matter more than the largest review count. It is a weaker choice if you need one agreed warm-up time.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a 7 mm kit whose listing prints 230 V and a 1.5 m lead at a low shelf price.
Less suitable: You need one agreed warm-up time, or you still have 11 mm sticks from an older gun.
Specifications
Common questions
What voltage is listed?
230 V, corded, 30 W, with a 1.5 m cable. One review describes a small UK-style plug. Confirm the plug on the live page before you rely on it.
Will it take the larger sticks from an old gun?
No. It is a 7 mm gun. A UK review says leftover larger sticks do not fit. An 11 mm stick is a different feed.
Does it come with glue sticks?
Yes. The listing includes 30 sticks of 7 mm. Length is not in the spec block.
DEKO’s 20 W kit is about £7.99 with 4.5 from 187 reviews and 30 sticks of 7 × 100 mm. One review says it was ready in about two minutes, inside the 3–5 minute bullet, and fabric held firmly on a candle-holder project. The model number includes a UK suffix, but voltage is not in the spec block. A bullet claims a drip-free nozzle, yet one owner says glue pours out if the gun is left switched on and set down. At least one unit arrived without the pictured safety stand, and follow-up messages from the seller stopped. The title and technical details say black, while a bullet also describes a white-orange scheme. It can cover occasional short crafts if the stand is actually in the box you receive. It is a weak pick if you are buying because the page promises a rest you can trust.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap 20 W kit for occasional fabric crafts and you will check that a stand is in the box.
Less suitable: You need a rest you can trust, or a listing whose colour and voltage lines agree.
Specifications
Common questions
What size are the sticks?
30 sticks of 7 × 100 mm are listed with this 20 W corded gun.
Does it include a stand?
The bullets claim a built-in plastic stand. One UK review says the pictured safety stand was missing, and seller contact then stopped. Check the box.
What colour is it?
The title and the colour field say black. A bullet also describes a white-orange scheme. Those lines do not agree.
The ValueMax V099008 is a 20 W corded mini at about £9.13, with 4.5 from 167 reviews, 20 sticks of 7 × 100 mm, a stated output of 8 g/min and a 135 cm cable. A reviewer with a disability found it light enough to use one-handed, at 162 g, and it held a Christmas wreath. Another owner expected a slow warm-up from the 3–5 minute bullet and found it faster. The removable stand is described as too light to locate the gun, and glue still drips when it is set down. One review blames the supplied sticks for melting poorly and for burns, and advises disposable gloves because the job is messy. Voltage and temperature are not printed, and the spec block has no on/off switch. The line about a mini size that children can hold is a size claim, not a safety approval. It can cover an occasional household fix if you accept drips and you test the included sticks. It is a poor choice for unsupervised children or for a job that needs a stable rest.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a light 20 W gun for a short household job and you will test the sticks that come with it.
Less suitable: You need a stable stand, a drip-free nozzle, or a gun a child can use unsupervised.
Specifications
Common questions
How long is the cable?
The listing says 135 cm, which is 1.35 m. Voltage is not printed.
Does the stand stop drips?
The listing includes a removable bracket. UK reviews say the stand is light and that glue still drips. The bullets do not claim a drip-free nozzle.
Is the 20 W gun cordless?
No. It is corded electric. There is no on/off switch in the spec block.
The Tilswall W106s is the cordless gun in this set, at about £14.99 with 4.4 from 2,554 reviews, a 2,000 mAh battery and a stated 170°C plus or minus 10°C. The listing claims about 90 seconds to heat, 40 to 60 minutes of use, and charging from a 5 V / 2 A adaptor at a maximum of 10 W, not a fast charger. The box includes a USB-C cable and 20 sticks given as 0.275 in by 5.51 in, about 7 mm by 140 mm. Reviewers like working without a flex on crafts and a cat-scratcher re-cord, and several say it drips less than their old corded guns, though the bead is small. Battery complaints cluster around about 20 minutes, or the gun going flat on a larger area, and one owner stopped getting heat after 21 small items on a full charge. At 15 W it did not liquefy the glue for another reviewer. Choose it for short jobs away from a socket. Skip it when you need a long session or a heavy bead.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are doing short craft jobs away from a socket and you can recharge between them.
Less suitable: You need a long session, a heavy bead, or the 40–60 minutes printed on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this a 7 mm glue gun?
The sticks are listed as 0.275 in × 5.51 in, which is about 7 mm × 140 mm. Twenty sticks, a USB-C cable and the gun are included.
How is it powered?
A built-in 2,000 mAh battery, listed at 4 V and 15 W. The listing says to charge from 5 V/2 A, maximum 10 W, and not from a fast charger.
How long does the battery last?
The listing says 40–60 minutes. UK reviews include about 20 minutes and reports that it runs out on larger jobs. Plan short sessions and a recharge.
Seven amazon.co.uk 7 mm hot glue gun listings were scored on a 0–100 scale. This is not a laboratory test. Amazon evidence is 30 points, from the star rating, with more weight on a large UK review file than on a small one. Listing fit is 35 points: a printed 7 mm feed, a voltage line, wattage that does not contradict itself, a stated temperature when the page gives one, sticks in the box, and an on/off switch. A 120 V line on a UK listing, a title and a technical block that disagree on watts, and a missing voltage are deducted. Review outcome is 20 points: a stand that holds, drip and overheating reports, and whether a cordless runtime matches the listing. Value is 15 points, from the shelf price in GBP. The lowest price does not win when the stand fails or the voltage line is 120 V. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the low-price corded kit whose listing prints 230 V and a 1.5 m cable, after the top pick. Prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk shelf figures on 19 October 2026.
Amazon evidence
30%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, with more weight on a large UK review file than on a small one.
Listing fit
35%A printed 7 mm feed, a voltage line, wattage that agrees with itself, a stated temperature when given, sticks in the box, and an on/off switch. A 120 V line, a wattage conflict, and a missing voltage are deducted.
Review outcome
20%A stand that holds scores higher than a rest that tips, a nozzle that pours, overheating, or a cordless run far under the printed time.
Value
15%Shelf price in GBP. The lowest price does not win when the stand fails or the voltage line is 120 V. After the top pick, a printed 230 V line and a 1.5 m cable decide the best value.
Match stick diameter, plug, voltage, wattage and any stated temperature to the job. A mini body is not a cool-melt gun, and an anti-drip title is not a dry nozzle.
A 7 mm hot glue gun feeds a round hot-melt stick about 7 mm across, sometimes printed as 0.27 in. You wait until the chamber is hot, lay a bead, and press the parts together while the glue is still soft. UK households use this size for cards, models, fabric and small repairs. Length only changes how often you reload. Stated lengths on household kits are commonly 100 mm, 130 mm or about 140 mm. Diameter is the cut that matters.
The diameters do not interchange. A mini body is not a full-size gun with a smaller nozzle. Check the stick before you assume an old refill will fit.
Cool-melt, often about 125–140°C, is a heat class for foam, balloons and thin synthetics. Most kits here state no temperature. A stated 165°C or 170°C is hot-melt. Keep the two stick stocks apart.
UK mains are 230 V and the plug to look for is BS 1363. A technical line of 120 V is a conflict until the plug photos confirm a UK plug. Electrical Safety First says not to use a travel adaptor.
Buy a stick printed as 7 mm, about 0.27 in. Length, commonly 100 mm, 130 mm or about 140 mm, only changes how often you reload. A corded gun for a UK socket should show a BS 1363 three-pin plug. UK mains are 230 V. A listing that prints 230 V is the clearest mains line in this set. 220 V is the next closest printed figure. 120 V in the technical details is a conflict until the plug photos confirm a UK plug, and a travel adaptor is not the fix.
Corded guns around 20–30 W suit dots and short sessions. Listings around 50 W are sold for faster recovery. If the title, the technical details and a review disagree on watts, do not treat any one figure as measured output. A stated temperature matters on heat-sensitive materials. About 165°C and about 170°C are hot-melt figures. Cool-melt, often about 125–140°C, is a different class and often not a 7 mm round stick. Bostik’s UK cool-melt gun is about 125–135°C.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a corded 7 mm kit for short household jobs and a large amazon.co.uk review file. The MAXDONE NL-310 is the top pick: about £7.39, 4.6 from 4,958 reviews, 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm, and 220 V printed. The wire stand is flimsy unless you arrange the flex.
You want the listing to print 230 V and a longer lead. The RUNSAI RS601 is the best value at about £7.59, 4.6 from 756 reviews, with a 1.5 m cable and 30 sticks of 7 mm. Heat-up copy says both 90 seconds and 3 minutes.
You are working away from a socket and can recharge between jobs. The Tilswall W106s is the cordless gun in this set, at about £14.99, 4.4 from 2,554 reviews, with a stated 170°C. Reviews often put runtime near 20 minutes, under the 40–60 minute claim.
The top pick is the MAXDONE NL-310 at about £7.39: a corded 50 W mini, 4.6 from 4,958 amazon.co.uk reviews, 30 sticks of 7 × 130 mm, an on/off switch, and 220 V in the technical details. Reviewers describe a quick warm-up. The wire stand is flimsy unless you arrange the flex, and one review puts the lead at about a metre and the wattage at 25 W. The best value is the RUNSAI RS601 at about £7.59, 4.6 from 756 reviews, because the listing prints 230 V and a 1.5 m cable. Heat-up copy disagrees with itself, and one review reports overheating. Neither score is a laboratory test. A printed 120 V line, on the Tilswall W101, is a conflict until the plug photos show a UK plug.
RUNSAI RS601
After the top pick, the corded kit that prints 230 V and a 1.5 m cable: about £7.59, 4.6 from 756 reviews, with 30 sticks of 7 mm.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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