Who doesn’t love a good Nerf battle? Okay, maybe not everyone, especially if you’ve killed your inner child. But for those of us who still know how to have fun, Nerf guns are one of the top nostalgic toys that remind us of summer breaks spent wreaking havoc with the other neighborhood kids.
If you miss those days, you’ve probably thought of having a Nerf battle with your cousins, siblings, or friends. And that means getting one of the new Nerf guns.
Unlike the Nerf guns of ye olde days, the Nerf guns of the 2020s shoot faster, have a higher projectile capacity, offer more accuracy, and are even fully automatic. Kind of like the real thing, but without the danger.
These Nerf guns are some of the best you can buy online right now and their additional features are sure to level up your Nerf battles into a whole new world of fun.
TOP CHOICES
Best Overall
NERF Ultra One Motorized Blaster
- Shoots darts accurately up to 120 feet.
- High-capacity drum holds 25 Nerf Ultra darts at a time.
- Comfortable handle and front grip.
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Best Capacity
NERF Elite Titan CS
- 50 dart capacity.
- Comes with a shoulder strap to make it easier to carry.
- Top and rear handles for aiming.
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Best Budget
NERF Mega Motostryke Motorized 10-Dart Blaster
- Clip-fed, 10 dart capacity.
- Uses mega-sized, whistling projectiles.
- Smooth operation with the acceleration button.
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1NERF Ultra One Motorized Blaster
Best Overall
The NERF Ultra One Motorized Blaster is the Nerf gun that has it all. This stylish Nerf blaster has a sleek build and a fresh-looking orange, white, and gray color scheme that wouldn’t be out of place in a video game.
For such a big blaster, it’s surprisingly comfortable to hold and move around with, though its size still makes it a bit awkward to use at first.
It has a capacity of 25 darts at a time and uses the Nerf Ultra foam darts which are lighter and faster compared to regular Nerf darts.
PROS
- Shoots darts accurately up to 120 feet.
- High-capacity drum holds 25 Nerf Ultra darts at a time.
- Comfortable handle and front grip.
CONS
- Can be a bit awkward to move with.
2NERF Elite Titan CS
Best Capacity
The NERF Elite Titan CS is a high-capacity, fully automatic Nerf gun that uses Nerf Elite darts to let you shoot accurately at further distances.
It uses the classic blue and orange Nerf color palette and has a massive spinning dart drum that feeds darts continuously into your blaster.
While there are lighter, faster Nerf guns out there, the NERF Elite Titan CS wins in the intimidation department because this massive blaster requires you to use the shoulder strap and both top handles to be able to aim and shoot with it.
PROS
- Massive 50 dart capacity.
- Comes with a shoulder strap to make it easier to carry.
- Top and rear handles for aiming.
CONS
- Really bulky and difficult to use for smaller shooters.
3NERF Mega Motostryke Motorized 10-Dart Blaster
Best Budget
In a nutshell, the NERF Mega Motostryke Motorized 10-Dart Blaster is a light and powerful fully automatic Nerf gun that, as the name implies, holds up to 10 darts at a given time.
However, it isn’t a small blaster by any means, partly because it’s designed to shoot the Nerf Mega darts which make a loud, whistling sound as they tear their way through the air.
PROS
- Clip-fed, 10 dart capacity.
- Uses mega-sized, whistling projectiles. Smooth operation with the acceleration button.
- Smooth operation with the acceleration button.
CONS
- Uses up its batteries quickly.
4NERF Overwatch Soldier: 76 Rival Blaster
Fans of the Overwatch video games will likely recognize this fully automatic Nerf gun’s inspirations. The NERF Overwatch Soldier: 76 Rival Blaster is a cosplay-friendly replica of the gun used by Soldier: 76 in the Overwatch games, making it ideal for Nerf fans who want to have fun with a functional cosplay prop.
Its video game-inspired design has made this gun look cool but spectacularly large so it can be too big and heavy for some people.
That said, it’s a solid Nerf blaster that has a round capacity of 30 rounds and fires at a speedy 90 feet per second.
PROS
- High capacity of 30 rounds.
- Fires rounds at 90 feet per second.
- Electronic lights and recoil make it feel more realistic.
CONS
- Massive and unwieldy.
5NERF Halo MA40 Motorized Dart Blaster
The NERF Halo MA40 Motorized Dart Blaster is the most stylish fully automatic Nerf gun on this list. Its compact design and sleek look comes with a vibrant splash of green inspired by the Halo video game franchise.
Like the previous blaster, this is a cosplay-ready Nerf gun made to look like the MA40 from Halo Infinite.
As for the blaster itself, it uses a 10-dart clip that holds Nerf Elite foam darts so you can live out your Master Chief fantasies in real life. Speaking of Master Chief, this blaster comes with a digital unlock code so you can claim a bonus item in the game.
PROS
- Includes a 10-dart clip and 10 Nerf Elite foam darts.
- Can be used with a rail riser.
- Cosplay-friendly replica inspired by Halo Infinite.
CONS
- Makes a very loud noise when fired.
6Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K
Okay, so maybe the Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K looks a little too much like a lottery machine, but this somewhat goofy blaster has a whopping 100-round capacity so you can keep shooting at your opponents without a thought.
With a weight of 5 pounds, it’s a little lighter than it looks and is available in both red and blue so you and the opposing team can use the same model of Nerf gun.
This precise, fully automatic blaster is easy to reload from the top of the hopper which can be removed and swapped for a full hopper at a drop of a hat.
The only con with this, depending on how you see it, is that the blaster shoots strong enough to hurt and break TV screens so it’s not the blaster for you if you want to have Nerf fights inside your apartment.
PROS
- High capacity, hopper-fed projectiles.
- Comes in red and blue options.
- Convenient reloading.
CONS
- Not an indoor Nerf gun.
7NERF Hyper Mach-100 Fully Motorized Blaster
The NERF Hyper Mach-100 Fully Motorized Blaster is another high-capacity, fully automated Nerf gun that can hold up to 100 rounds at a given time and shoot them at a jaw-dropping 100 feet per second.
With this Nerf blaster, your opponents aren’t getting away from you.
Like the Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K, this Nerf blaster has a detachable hopper for faster reloading. It comes with protective eyewear so you don’t have to worry about getting a black eye during your match.
PROS
- Shoots projectiles up to 110 feet per second.
- 100-round capacity hopper.
- Compatible with tactical rails.
CONS
- Tacky design and color scheme.
8Infinus Nerf N-Strike Elite Toy Motorized Blaster
The Infinus Nerf N-Strike Elite Toy Motorized Blaster is the last, but not least, on our list of recommendations for fully automatic Nerf guns.
This purple and orange Nerf blaster comes with 30 Nerf Elite darts that can be quickly loaded in thanks to the N-Strike Elite’s Speed-Load technology that automatically loads the darts into the dart drum for you so while the dart drum is still removable, you won’t have to manually reload it unless one of the darts jam.
Its shooting speed is just as fast as its load time, making it super convenient to use in the middle of action.
PROS
- 30-dart drum capacity.
- Automatic loading thanks to the Nerf Speed-Load technology.
- Ergonomic grips, if a bit heavy.
CONS
- Only really works with the Nerf Elite darts.
