At some point in time, we’ve all picked up a portable air compressor that was too small, or wound up regretting the extra money that we spent on one that was way more than what we needed. The key to preventing that guilty feeling, known as buyer’s remorse, is to check out the latest products, and then determine what you need before you buy it.
This comprehensive list of the hottest portable air compressors on the market in 2017 will help you look at the different air compressors available to make sure that you get exactly what you need, at a price that you won’t feel guilty about.
Review Summary Table
Product
Price and Rating
Pros
Cons
Full Review
AAA LIFELINE
300 PSI 12 Volt DC
$
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Pros
- Plugs into car charger
- Pressure gauge included
- Small size
Cons
- Loud, Small Amount of Air
- Cannot be Used for Air Mattress
AAA – 4024AAA Lifeline 300 PSI 12 Volt DC Air Compressor Review
BOSTITCH
BTFP02012
$$$
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Pros
- Portable
- Medium noise level
- Portable
Cons
- Hose not Included
- Attachments Needed to Fill up Tires
BOSTITCH Pancake Air Compressor, Oil-Free, 6 Gallon, 150 PSI Review
PORTER-CABLE
C2002-WK
$$$
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Pros
- Recharges quickly
- 6-gallon capacity
- Easy to store
Cons
- Nozzle is Low Quality
- Loud
PORTER-CABLE Compressor, Oil-Free, UMC Pancake, 13-Piece Accessory Kit, 6-Gallon, 150 PSI Review
DEWALT
D55168
$$$
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Pros
- Recharges quickly
- Larger capacity
Cons
- Only One Air Outlet
- Mixed Reviews
- Tank Drain is on the Bottom
DEWALT D55168 225 PSI 15 Gallon 120-Volt Electric Wheeled Portable Workshop Compressor Review
Industrial Air
ILA188354
$$$
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Pros
- Portable
- High PSI
- Well built
Cons
- Beware of Shipping Issues
- USA Parts but Made Overseas
- Wheels are not the best
Industrial Air ILA1883054 30-Gallon Belt Driven Air Compressor Review
Makita MAC2400
181122-A
$$$
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Pros
- Portable
- High PSI
- Well built
Cons
- Beware of Shipping Issues
- USA Parts but Made Overseas
- Wheels are not the best
Makita MAC2400 2.5 HP* Big Bore™ Air Compressor Review
BOSTITCH
CAP1512-OF
$$$
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Pros
- More Powerful Than Others at this Size
- Perfect for Around the House
- LED Switch
Cons
- Louder Than Advertised
- Check to Make Sure it Works Within 30 Days
- Lower Volume Tank
BOSTITCH Air Compressor for Trim, Oil-Free, High-Output, 1.2 Gallon, 120 PSI Review
California Air Tools
10020C
$$$$
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Pros
- One of the Quieter Air Compressors
- Quick Fill
- Holds Air Well
Cons
- Poor Welding
- Compressor Issues
- Poor Quality
California Air Tools 10020C Ultra Quiet Oil-Free and Powerful Air Compressor, 2 HP Review
