# Best Heat Gun 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns Published: 2026-09-19 | Updated: 2026-09-19 | Prices checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-19 If you are shopping for a heat gun, the numbers on the listing can describe a different tool. The SEEKONE 2000W variable temperature model says "7 nozzles and other accessories: scraper and putty knife" in its own product features, while the box contents list five nozzles, a scraper and a putty knife — seven items, not seven nozzles. The Wagner FURNO 750, a 2000W hot air gun, carries "Torque: 200 Newton Meters" in its specification table. The Einhell 18V cordless model is listed with "Wattage: 18 watts". To compare these machines, the wattage, the stated temperature range and the box contents tell you more than the title does. We ranked ten of the best corded heat gun models sold on Amazon using four checks: stated wattage, the temperature range the listing actually publishes, the number of nozzles printed in the box contents field, and the spread of ratings rather than the star average alone. Where a listing contradicted itself, we say so with both figures. ## The ranking ### 1. SEEKONE 2000W Variable Temperature Heat Gun, 50–600°C - Price: £24.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 5,676 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/seekone-2000w-heat-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P31K83F?tag=ranked10-21 Best seller in the category: 2000W, a 50–600°C dial and a 4.6 average from 5,676 ratings. This sits at number one because it is the best-selling heat gun in Amazon's DIY & Tools category — rank 1 in Heat Guns, 551st overall in DIY & Tools — with 4.6 from 5,676 ratings. The headline figures hold up: 2000W, and a stated range of 50°C to 600°C. The control is a black dial for rheostat-type heating, plus a high/low switch on the handle for airflow. Mode I runs 50–450°C at 190–210 L/min; mode II runs 50–600°C at 250–500 L/min. In practice, mode II is the paint-stripping one. The body weighs 900g, the cable is 5.25ft, and a stated lifetime warranty covers the tool. It also has an integrated support so it can stand on its own. That said, the product features field claims "7 nozzles and other accessories: scraper and putty knife". The box contents field lists five nozzles plus a handheld scraper and a putty knife — seven items, not seven nozzles. The specification table is odder still: it lists an Altazimuth Mount, Manual Focus and compatibility with cameras, smartphones, laptops and tablets, which describe a different product entirely. If you need a precise digital temperature reading, this model gives you a dial and nothing more. Pros: 2000W with a 50–600°C range set on a dial rather than fixed steps; Mode II delivers up to 600°C at 250–500 L/min; 4.6 out of 5 from 5,676 ratings, and rank 1 in Heat Guns; Box includes five nozzles plus a scraper and a putty knife; Stated lifetime warranty, 5.25ft cable and an integrated stand Cons: Product features claim "7 nozzles"; the box contents list five nozzles plus two tools; Spec table lists Altazimuth Mount, Manual Focus and camera/laptop compatibility; No digital temperature display, so the dial gives no exact reading; 900g in the hand before the cable is taken into account ### 2. BLACK+DECKER KX1650-GB 1750W Heat Gun - Price: £18.00 | Amazon rating: 4.7 from 1,627 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/black-decker-kx1650-heat-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0058GIATY?tag=ranked10-21 The highest-rated model here: 4.7 from 1,627 ratings, 376g and £18.00. Second place goes to the highest-rated tool in this ranking: 4.7 from 1,627 ratings, with 80% of the histogram at five stars and a single one-star review. It is a corded 230V tool at 1750W, and it weighs 376g — the lightest of the ten by a clear margin. There are two heat settings and no dial: 570°C and 740°C, chosen with a toggle switch. A built-in stand lets it sit upright for hands-free work. For a heat gun for paint stripping, that 740°C top setting is the point of the tool. The cord is 2 metres, which is on the short side for a full door frame or a ceiling edge. However, there is no low temperature at all — 570°C is the minimum, which rules this out for heat-shrink tubing, vinyl wrapping or gentle drying. The included components field lists only "1 x KX1650-GB", so no nozzles come with it and no scraper either. If you need fine control for craft work, this is the wrong shape of tool. Pros: 4.7 out of 5 from 1,627 ratings, the best average here; 376g — lighter than every other model in this ranking; Top setting of 740°C for stubborn paint and varnish; Built-in stand for hands-free operation; £18.00, corded 230V with two heat settings Cons: Only two fixed settings, 570°C and 740°C — no low-temperature option; 2 metre cord, short for large surfaces; Included components list only the tool, with no nozzles; 376g is the bare tool, with no case or accessories in the box ### 3. SEEKONE 2000W Heavy Duty Hot Air Gun Kit, 400°C/600°C - Price: £17.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 3,135 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/seekone-2000w-heat-gun-9zjj - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088K49ZJJ?tag=ranked10-21 £17.99 for 2000W and 4.6 from 3,135 ratings, but only two fixed temperatures. At £17.99 this is the second-cheapest 2000W heat gun on the list, and the figures behind it are solid: 4.6 from 3,135 ratings, rank 3 in Heat Guns, and a body weight of 575g. It is one of four 2000W units here within £7 of each other, so the differences are in the controls and the box, not the power. A toggle on the back of the handle switches between 400°C and 600°C. The front muzzle carries a ring of black flame-retardant cover, which is there to stop the casing getting too hot during long runs. The motor is described as full copper, and the four supplied nozzles are a reflector, a deflector and two concentrators. Even so, there is no dial and no setting below 400°C. That makes it a stripping, thawing and drying tool rather than a craft tool. There is no scraper, no putty knife and no glass protection nozzle in the box, and the listing does not mention overload protection, unlike the two other SEEKONE models here. If you work with PVC or heat-shrink, look for something that starts at 50°C. Pros: £17.99 for 2000W — the second-cheapest 2000W model here; 4.6 out of 5 from 3,135 ratings and rank 3 in Heat Guns; 575g with a flame-retardant ring around the muzzle; Four nozzles included: reflector, deflector and two concentrators; ABS and stainless steel body with a full copper motor Cons: Only two temperatures, 400°C and 600°C — the minimum is far too hot for PVC; No scraper, putty knife or glass protection nozzle; No variable temperature dial; Overload protection is not mentioned in the listing ### 4. AIUNAOM 2000W Heat Gun, 50–650°C, D-Handle - Price: £16.59 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 2,727 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/aiunaom-2000w-heat-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4FN63XX?tag=ranked10-21 £16.59, a stated 50–650°C and 4.5 from 2,727 ratings — but the listing counts its own settings two ways. The cheapest of the ten at £16.59, and it still claims 2000W with a 50°C–650°C range and 4.5 from 2,727 ratings. The low end matters: 50°C is cool enough for gentle drying and vinyl, which the fixed-setting models at this price cannot manage at all. Here the listing disagrees with itself. The title says "2-Temp Settings"; the first bullet says "9 Tempe Setting". The body of that same bullet then describes two airflow speeds — 250 L/min on mode I, 500 L/min on mode II — which means the honest description is probably two airflow rates with a dial between them, not nine temperatures. The "5 Accessories" bullet does line up with the box list: a scraping knife and four nozzles. The catch is the first-use warning printed in the listing: the built-in mica paper may release a small amount of smoke for up to a minute when new. At 1 kg it is the heaviest of the sub-£20 group, and the listing went live in November 2025, so it has far less history behind it than the SEEKONE models above. If a long track record matters more to you than £2, buy elsewhere. Pros: £16.59 — the lowest price in this ranking; Stated range of 50°C to 650°C, the widest here; 4.5 out of 5 from 2,727 ratings; Four nozzles plus a scraping knife in the box; Ergonomic D-handle with two airflow speeds Cons: Title says 2 temperature settings; the first bullet says 9; 1 kg, heavier than the cheaper 2000W alternatives; Listing date November 2025 — a short history on Amazon; The listing warns that mica paper may smoke on first use ### 5. Einhell TH-HA 2000/1 Hot Air Gun, 2000W - Price: £21.79 | Amazon rating: 4.2 from 7,863 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/einhell-2000w-heat-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HT95ABE?tag=ranked10-21 The most-reviewed model here — 7,863 ratings — but the weakest average in the top five, at 4.2. More people have rated this tool than any other on the list: 7,863 ratings. The average, though, is 4.2 — the weakest in the top five — and 9% of that histogram sits at one star. It is a 2000W machine at £21.79 with a two-year warranty. The two airflow rates are 300 and 500 litres per minute, and the two temperatures are 350°C and 550°C. An overheating cut-off that switches the tool off automatically is listed, along with a stable base for stationary use. Meanwhile the specification table also carries "Rounds: 2000", "Caliber: 1900" and "Barrel Material Type: Metal" — the fields of an air gun, not a hot air gun. Crucially, 350°C is as low as it goes. There is no low-temperature setting, so vinyl, heat-shrink and craft work are out. The included components field says only "1 x Einhell Hot Air Gun", even though the item highlight mentions four nozzles and a paint scraper — worth noting before you order, because the two fields cannot both be complete. Pros: 7,863 ratings — the largest sample in this ranking; 2000W with 300 and 500 L/min airflow settings; Overheating protection that switches the tool off automatically; Two-year warranty and a stable base for stationary use; £21.79 for a 2000W branded tool Cons: 4.2 average, the lowest of the top five, with 9% at one star; Minimum temperature is 350°C — too hot for PVC or craft work; Spec table lists Rounds, Caliber and Barrel Material, which are airgun fields; Included components list the gun only, while the highlight mentions four nozzles and a scraper ### 6. SEEKONE Compact 2000W Heat Gun, 50–600°C - Price: £19.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 854 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/seekone-2000w-heat-gun-gl1z - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CL4CGL1Z?tag=ranked10-21 A claimed 550g compact with a 50–600°C dial and 4.6 from 854 ratings. This one is aimed at hands that tire: the copy claims 550g and says the body is 20% smaller than a traditional heat gun. It still claims 2000W, and the range is 50°C to 600°C, set with a temperature dial plus a separate fan switch. The rating is 4.6 from 854 reviews, and the price is £19.99. In theory the smaller body and lower weight are the selling points here. The specification table, however, lists the item weight as 710g, and the listing never separates the in-hand figure from the shipping figure. Either way, the four stainless steel nozzles are the only accessories, and the extended support base is designed to cool the tool without a mounting bracket that can snap off. That said, 854 ratings is a fraction of the 5,676 on the £24.99 SEEKONE above, and the £5 saved costs you the scraper, the putty knife and the glass protection nozzle. As a result this is a sensible buy if weight matters to you and the accessory set does not. Pros: 550g claimed in-hand weight, 20% smaller than the traditional shape; 2000W with a 50–600°C dial and a separate fan switch; 4.6 out of 5 from 854 ratings; Four stainless steel nozzles included; £19.99, £5 below the top-ranked SEEKONE Cons: Listed item weight is 710g against the 550g claimed in the copy; No scraper or putty knife in the box; 854 ratings — far fewer than the other two SEEKONE models; No digital readout, just a dial ### 7. Bosch UniversalHeat 600 Heat Gun, 1800W - Price: £56.00 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 166 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/bosch-universalheat-600 - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q3SDH9V?tag=ranked10-21 The only 1800W model here, with three steps including a genuine 50°C setting. Bosch's entry is the only heat gun in this ranking below 2000W: 1800W, with three temperature steps at 50°C, 300°C and 600°C. It costs £56.00 and holds 4.5 from 166 ratings. By contrast with the dial models, this is a step switch — you pick one of three settings rather than tuning between them. The useful part is the 50°C step, which covers drying and gentle work without a second tool. A removable heat shield, a slip-resistant rubberised surface at the back of the gun for standing, and task-specific nozzles are all listed, and the body weighs 765g. However, 166 ratings is a small sample, and at £56.00 you are paying roughly three times the BLACK+DECKER for a lower wattage. The included components field lists only "UniversalHeat 600", so check which nozzles come in the carton you order. If you want to set an exact temperature rather than pick one of three, this is not the tool. Pros: Three temperature steps: 50°C, 300°C and 600°C; Removable heat shield and rubberised standing surface; 765g — much lighter than the Wagner below; 4.5 out of 5 from 166 ratings; Heating element described as fast and evenly distributed Cons: 1800W — the lowest wattage of the ten; £56.00, roughly three times the price of the BLACK+DECKER; Only 166 ratings; Included components list only the tool, not the nozzles ### 8. Wagner FURNO 750 Heat Gun, 2000W, LCD - Price: £59.99 | Amazon rating: 4.5 from 124 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/wagner-furno-750-heat-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M4KA6VZ?tag=ranked10-21 The most adjustable model here: 50–630°C on an LCD, 800 L/min, at £59.99 and 2.3 kg. This is the most adjustable tool in the ranking and the most expensive at £59.99: 50°C to 630°C, set on an LCD that remembers your last setting. Airflow reaches 800 litres per minute across six settings, and there is a cool-down mode to protect the heating element. The rating is 4.5 from 124 ratings. Accessories are the fullest here: a concentrator nozzle, a hook nozzle, a glass protection nozzle, a wide concentrator nozzle, a 5-in-1 scraper tool and an Angle-loc carry case. In practice that is a kit rather than a bare tool, and it is part of what the £59.99 buys. The handle is shaped for longer sessions. The catch is weight. At 2.3 kg it is more than six times the BLACK+DECKER's 376g, and overhead work will feel every gram of that. Meanwhile the specification table lists "Torque: 200 Newton Meters", a figure that belongs to a drill or impact driver and means nothing for a hot air gun. With only 124 ratings, it is also the least-reviewed model here. Pros: Fully adjustable 50–630°C with an LCD and last-setting memory; 800 L/min across six airflow settings, plus a cool-down mode; Concentrator, hook, glass protection and wide concentrator nozzles included; 5-in-1 scraper tool and Angle-loc carry case in the box; 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings Cons: 2.3 kg — by far the heaviest tool here; £59.99, the highest price in this ranking; Spec table lists Torque: 200 Newton Meters, which is not a heat gun figure; Only 124 ratings, the smallest sample here ### 9. Einhell 2000W Heat Gun, Dual Heat Settings - Price: £20.95 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 576 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/einhell-2000w-heat-gun-pq0g - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00QKHPQ0G?tag=ranked10-21 £20.95 for 2000W and 4.4 from 576 ratings, but the listing never states its temperatures. A plain 2000W machine at £20.95, rated 4.4 from 576 ratings. It is the cheaper of the two Einhells here and one of the cheapest 2000W tools in the ranking. The bullets promise two temperature settings, one-handed operation, a stable base for stationary applications and overheating protection. What they never give is the numbers: this heat gun's listing does not state its temperatures in degrees at all, unlike the TH-HA 2000/1 above, which publishes 350°C and 550°C. The supplied nozzles are a reducer and a wide nozzle, and the body weighs 710g. As a result you are buying two unnamed heat levels. There is no scraper in the box, no glass protection nozzle, and only 576 people have rated it. If temperature accuracy matters — and for PVC or heat-shrink it does — a model with a published range is easier to compare before you buy. Pros: £20.95 for 2000W; 4.4 out of 5 from 576 ratings; Reducer nozzle and wide nozzle supplied; Overheating protection listed for safe operation; Stable base suitable for stationary work Cons: The listing never states the two temperature figures; 710g body, with no scraper in the box; 576 ratings — a small sample; Two nozzles only ### 10. STEUGO 2000W Hot Air Gun, 60–600°C, 7 Accessories - Price: £18.99 | Amazon rating: 4.3 from 206 ratings - Full review: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/home/best-heat-guns/steugo-2000w-hot-air-gun - Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6DMQGYZ?tag=ranked10-21 £18.99 with five nozzles, a scraper and a putty knife on the box list — and a bullet that counts four nozzles. £18.99 buys 2000W, a stated 60°C to 600°C range (written in the listing as 142°F to 1112°F) and 4.3 from 206 ratings. It is one of the few models here with both a low-temperature end and a scraper in the box. The box contents field is generous: five nozzles, a handheld scraper and a putty knife, seven items in total, which is where the "7 Accessories" in the title comes from. Then the third bullet says "Four Nozzle Fittings & Two Spatulas", a different count again. For a heat gun for shrinking PVC, the exact nozzle count matters less than the 60°C floor, which is what makes that job possible at all. That said, 4.3 is the second-lowest average in this ranking, ahead of only the Einhell models at 4.2, and 980g is heavy for a budget tool. The Fahrenheit figures in the title mean you convert before comparing. If you want the widest published range at the lowest price, the AIUNAOM costs £2.40 less. Pros: £18.99 with a stated 60°C–600°C range; Five nozzles, a scraper and a putty knife according to the box list; Variable temperature control with overload protection; 4.3 out of 5 from 206 ratings; 60°C floor suits PVC shrinking and light craft work Cons: A bullet says four nozzles; the box contents list five; 980g — heavy for the price; 4.3 average, second lowest here after the Einhells at 4.2; Temperatures are given in Fahrenheit in the title ## Verdict For most homes, the BLACK+DECKER KX1650-GB is the best heat gun to start with: £18.00, 4.7 from 1,627 ratings, 376g and a built-in stand, provided you accept that 570°C is its lowest setting and that it is a stripping tool rather than a craft one. If you need a variable temperature heat gun with a display and a wide airflow range, the Wagner FURNO 750 gives 50–630°C, 800 L/min and six airflow settings for £59.99, though it weighs 2.3 kg. For occasional PVC shrinking and light craft work, the AIUNAOM at £16.59 claims the widest range here — 50°C to 650°C — with four nozzles and a scraping knife, but note that its own listing describes both two settings and nine.