Rank #2 in Best Heat Gun 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up
BLACK+DECKER KX1650-GB 1750W Heat Gun
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BLACK+DECKER KX1650-GB is a corded heat gun rated at 1750W and priced at £18.00, and it sits at number two in this guide. It is one of the few listings in the round-up where the headline number survives a look around the page: the bullet says "POWERFUL 1750W MOTOR", the specification table says Wattage: 1750 watts, and the Style field says "1750 W". The same three-way agreement does not happen with the SEEKONE 2000W or the Wagner FURNO 750 above and below it. The listing carries a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 1,627 ratings, and it ranks 3rd in Heat Guns within DIY & Tools.
Where this listing parts company with the SEEKONE is in the box contents. Included Components reads "1 x KX1650-GB" and Number of Pieces reads 1, so no nozzles, scrapers or spatulas are listed — nothing of the seven-item kit the SEEKONE advertises. The two heat settings are given as 570°C and 740°C, and the tool is sold as mains corded at 230 volts with a 2 metre cable. The one field here that has nothing to do with a heat gun is "Guaranteed software updates until: unknown", which is Amazon template text rather than a specification of this tool. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 1,627 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £18.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,627 ratings |
| Wattage | 1750 watts, listed as 1750W in the bullet and as "1750 W" under Style |
| Heat settings | 570°C and 740°C |
| Power source | Corded, 230 volts |
| Cord length | 2 metres |
| Included components | 1 x KX1650-GB (Number of Pieces: 1) |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Does the job well, but a longer cable would have been nice. I find it's a bit short and need an extension quite often. Otherwise, it's great!”
Verified purchase“Absolutely excellent.Has made real light work of stripping the years of paint of my banister.Only critique is would be better if it had some different types of attachments. To get into the nooks and crannies.Overall very impressive.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Heat Gun 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Numbers That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What are the two heat settings?
The BLACK+DECKER KX1650-GB is listed with two heat settings, given as 570°C and 740°C, chosen with a simple toggle switch.
How much power does it draw?
1750 watts. The listing states 1750W in the product bullet and 1750 watts in the specification table, with Style listed as "1750 W".
How long is the cable?
2 metres, and one 4-star reviewer says a longer cable would have been nicer because the supplied one needs an extension lead fairly often.
What is in the box?
Included Components lists "1 x KX1650-GB" and Number of Pieces lists 1. The listing names no nozzles, scrapers or other attachments.
Can it stand up on its own?
Yes. The listing describes a built-in stand for hands-free operation, allowing the gun to stand upright safely.
How is it rated and ranked?
4.7 out of 5 from 1,627 ratings, with a best sellers rank of 2,375 in DIY & Tools and 3 in Heat Guns.
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