The Best Cordless Air Compressor?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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The most unappreciated tool testing channel in existence.
Thanks! Hopefully at some point the views and subs grow. Defiantly room for improvement, but its hard this is like having another full-time job, on top of my normal job and farming lmao.
@@Tools-Tested The level of testing you do is by far the best. Can't tell ya how many goofballs with a phone in their garage are out there running lag screws into 4X4 treated lumber with a drill as if that's telling people anything aside from the obvious.
@@strykerentllc Yeah I don’t get it lol. But they somehow managed to get the views and subs.
The thing that really gets me is how almost no one it’s testing with all available batteries.
I admit it’s a lot lot of money. But the battery is just as important as the tool in most cases.
@@Tools-Tested Agree 100% on all points. Maybe it's titles filled with buzzwords like, "MILWAUKEE M18 KILLER....? Let's find out!" that'll get your content the views and subs it deserves. "Best cordless Air Compressor!" maybe? Not sure but it seems like the YT algorithm works that way.
@@strykerentllc yeah it’s weird, I think the algorithm is definitely fighting me.
This channel was probably the best discovery for me this year👌
This is so useful! I travel to different sites and need a portable compressor all day with sometimes no power.
Subjectively the Makita is WAY quieter than any, including the Milwaukee. As another commenter mentioned, the influence of the roll up door behind these compressors could cause critical frequencies to cancel out. Sound level testing is always best done as far away from reflective surfaces as possible.
Tone is also important as our ears are sensitive to certain frequencies. Low frequencies at a given sound level are much less disturbing than high frequencies, generally speaking.
I have two Makita plug in compressors, the MAC700 and MAC2400, and I chose them because of their big bore low speed design that makes them extremely quiet compared to most of their competitors. They’re a bit heavy (especially the 2400) but work very, very well and you can easily carry a conversation in the same room.
Great comparison! I think the AC adapter is a huge advantage for the Metabo on a tool like an air compressor, and could make it much more useful.
That 90-day warranty on the Bauer is a deal-breaker. It shows that not even the manufacturer believes in their product's reliability.
Amazing detail! Your grass make it so easy to understand.
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
This channel and PF are my go to’s for tool reviews. Great job! Keep it up.
Thanks for the support, will do!
I’ve got the Milwaukee and have had it around 18 months now. Brilliant compressor. I would agree with the points made here. It’s heavy! A lot to lug around, especially when full of air! I stuck some rubber feet on the other side and use it as suggested in the video I just feel this should be an option standard but for prolonged use I set it the other way. Thermals seem to work better and run cooler that way. But I couldn’t fault it.
Yeah it really is a good air compressor. Definitely should be an option to use it standing up.
way ‐ WAY heavier full of air! Good lorT, I could just barely budge mine after filling 👊🤣
Thanks for review! I used aeg/ridgid with adapters and Makita lxt batteries. Sold it when I switched to full 40v and recently bought xgt compressor. I am very impressed by it's noise level, it is fairly light and works cooler than most compressors I used.
I use it with nailers, caulk guns, rivet guns, works much better for me than battery powered.
No problem! yeah I'm shocked how quiet this Makita is.
I came to your channel by chance. I have to say, even though you're doing an excellent job, your channel isn't getting the attention it deserves.
Respect.
Thanks! I appreciate it! Hopefully it picks up.
very cool comparison video. The new makita looks pretty dang nice with that low weight and low noise
Thanks! Yeah expensive but its light and quiet for its size.
Been looking at every compressor you mentioned thank you for your thorough breakdown. I sincerely appreciate it. This was well thawed out and perfectly executed.🙌🏾
No problem! Glad you found it helpful!
Man im glad i found this channel
Glad to hear!
Thanks for your video. I know it took a while to make it. I just bought the Bauer 20v air compressor and so far I'm happy with it. I"m replacing my old Sears Craftsman 4Gal 120psi which weigh like 80lbs. Overall cordless tools have come a long way since 25 years ago.
No problem! I think it’s a good value for the money. Yeah I installed air line in my garage and hardly use it because of cordless.
Straight to the point wow. Btw I have the Milwaukee air compressor and it sucks, It breaks down so easy. Any dust or water touches the circuitboard it’s done…
Thanks for the info, sad to hear that about the Milwaukee.
What a great review, i appreciate the technical style
Thanks!
I think the craziest thing about the Bauer is how cheap it is compared to the rest. Not only that you can get Bauer 8Ah batteries for $99 each as well...and that's the regular price, not a sale!
Yep you have to basically almost double the price before you even get to the rest.
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@@NoNo_IStayspeech impediment?
One thing to note is that the Baur price, currently $140, is WITHOUT a battery or charger. Add in the 8AH battery ($100) and a charger ($60) and it's $300 to get started. There is a cheaper 5AH battery for $68. Not sure if the other tools come with a battery and charger for their prices.
I concur with the rest of your viewers. You really take the testing to the next level. Graphically speaking and value of the tools u test are beyond what many youtubers are willing to do... especially when these companies love to rebrand, redesign, rename to looking like entirely different products so fast..
Oh hey. One thing you could add above the rest i rarely see anyone testing decibal level correctly. Fot car audio we used meters for sound pressure in excess of 150dB. The thing you and lots of people lack, is having a standard reference to go by. These makes your testing more accurate, having a known standard as reference. LASTLY, do the db testing in a silent room. Like a recording booth with sound dampening. That's how testing loudness for db should be done. Be it from within a car, isolated from outside noise, or in a recording studio..Controlled environment is more accurate , along with equal distances from reverberating objects such as floors, walls, other equipment etc.
Thanks! I try and get a good range of tools for comparison and use all available battery's if they are cordless. I know most YTers will only test with the kited batteries, and for some tools thats leaving a lot of performance on the table.
Do you know the model of dB tester you are using? I agree its hard to get accurate dB readings without a sound room. Hopefully in a few years I can afford to build one.
Thanks
Metabo HBT/Hikoki is my choice - love it
Yep really like the AC power option.
Great video - much appreciated! I'm on Milwaukee, but have to say that price hurts! I really hate the sound of compressors though, and dumped my pancake for a *very* quiet California Air Tools and am so grateful every time I turn it on. That alone might make me pay up for the Milwaukee if I ever decide to get a portable compressor. Protect your ears folks!
Thanks! yeah I hear great things about the California air tools compressors. The price tag is defiantly steep on the Milwaukee, but home depot normally has a sale on it though with a free 5AH. I returned the 5AH and got the price down to $267.
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Your noise test was likely impacted by the rolling door behind the machines... as sound is bounced back on the 4ft away test. Depending on the sound wave, it could be defected or amplified.
Defiantly 110%, not to mention the side walls and ceiling of this building are all metal , so overall this is probably the worst case scenario for dB.
Just the video I was looking for.
I started off as finish carpenter had craftsman 5 ho 25 gallon it was so noisy and vibrated so much it would try the walk away
Sold it bought Bostitch and so slow to fill.
It quit after a tear
Bought rolair twin tank it is fast reasonable for noise. Like it though weighs 62 lbs.
Saw Milwaukee M18 compressor wonder if work all day driving finish nails!
Or just go cordless tools and compressor while the finish guns charge use the compressor.
Be contest Makita or Milwaukee.
Thanks for the video bud
Best review channel broski. Love all the stats.
Thanks!
Excellent Video ! Damn , You should have like 100,000 subs by Now. Definitely a Great Review & Charts !!!
Just Subbed !
Thanks! yeah its probably bc I'm slow @ responding to comments lol.
Thanks for the Sub!
@@Tools-Tested i don't think that has any thing to do with it. i don't know what it is , but lots of channels with a lot of subs don't t even answer comments. it's kinda weird.
Is it posible for you to show us and do a run time test and efficiency and how much battery each will consume to inflate a 35 psi car or truck tire ? Also cycle duty is hard to do maybe hours of test 😅 but would be great to do .and a recharge time for each brand that will also tell us how much time cycle can we operate a side job where energy is not available :) I understand you did a one time 90psi but I’ll be great to do a real regular tire test just if you happen to make extra time for these test .other than that great job
Good stuff! Thanks!
I feel like the Metabo (formerly hitachi) is a no brainer what with how prolific their nailers are.
Yep and the ability to use AC power if available.
I've been thinking about getting the Ryobi for my trim nailers because it's so small, compact and light weight. Plus I'm just going to buy a battery adapter to run it with my Milwaukee 18 volt batteries.
I have both the Milwaukee and the DeWALT, but the DeWALT is still brand new so I haven’t actually used it yet. Now the Milwaukee is heavy to tote around, but it works very well. I will say that it seems to eat batteries though if you’re using the 5ah battery. As for the DeWALT, I only have FlexVolt 6ah and 9ah batteries so I’m hoping they provide longer run times than the Milwaukee M18s. I do like that the DeWALT is more compact and lighter than the Milwaukee.
Yeah that Milwaukee is heavy vs the dewalt. I did some runtime testing trying to gauge efficiency but haven't posted the data yet.
The exact video I was looking for lol
I got the craftsman for 99 dollars tool only but I have a shit load of craftsman batteries its great for small air tools angle grander small air hammer and ratchet and filling tires
You my friend got a new subscriber. This video was good
Thanks for the sub!
Something to consider about the noise level comparison is where the sound actually comes from on the unit. Tests maybe should have been done about 6 ft in the air as, doubtless, none of us will be using these compressors with our head on the floor, haha!
Very true, its more of were each stand in comparison vs actual dB in a working environment. This is probably the worst case scenario, because of the garage door, metal side walls and ceiling.
For this size of compressor, light weight and quite is more likely for me to pick up especially when you work at complex. Basically for the internal job only like fire 16 18 and 23 ga nail, any frame work people will chose the large compressor you will be plug in running for 8 hours a day. I will choose Makita XGT , compact size also with good power
Wow… awesome review!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks!
Thanks for this video I think I'm gonna go ahead and get the bauer one
Glad I could help, definitely a good value in my opinion.
Thanks for your tests! I am currently using AEG/Ridgid 18v model, pretty happy with it, but planning upgrade it to Makita 40v as I am almost full 40v equipped. My main complain about my current one is noise - it is loud, especially after my silent a/c model.
No problem, yeah I'm shocked they stoped selling the AEG.
To me the noise is also a big deal. I really wish the Metabo was quieter.
Also the tone of the noise is important, Milwaukee dB wise was quieter then the Makita in my testing but the Makita was more tolerable to the ears if that makes any sense lol.
@@Tools-Tested It is the case almost for all Milwaukee tools vs Makita. I am finding myself grabbing old brushed Makita driver jus for sound comfort. Milwaukee fuel motors can be very high pitched.
@@stepansavelyonok5532 Yep I can definitely see that.
"I'm almost 40v equipped"
You just stumbled upon the entire reason for going battery tools. Just like phones. These companies make you *dependent*
@@NoNo_IStay Isn't it kinda obvious? Tool companies provide convenience and performance to my workplace and I am giving them money willingly for this. Most of my corded tools cost more than similar makita's tool kit with batteries aren't they making me dependent of them? I can do work with cheap tools but in the end of the day I will do less and would feel awful(literally)
Great video sir
Thanks!
What a great video!!
Thank you!!
Good test.
Glad you liked it!
don't be surprised when AC power doesn't perform better than batteries on metabo hpt's 36v tools, it is rated at 1000w that is almost equal or slightly below the 2,5 ah battery, and weaker than 4ah pack. also these are probably regulated tools, so what you put on them doesn't make a difference.
oh and makita def sounds quieter than milwaukee ;)
Yeah tone wise the Makita is definitely quieter than the Milwaukee. It's weird how the Db meter will read vs how things actually sound.
@@Tools-Tested yeah probably related to the band of frequencies people are most sensitive to, thanks!
@@riba2233 yep 110% tone plays a huge role. It’s very hard to rank because of that. No problem!
Great very informative. Yes the Bauer was a surprise. Do the manufacturers list a duty cycle. That’s an important spec even if they all are the same. 👍
Thanks! Yeah I was shocked by the Bauer. No sadly I couldn't find any duty cycles listed for these.
makita does at least
On the warranty, my Bauer air compressor has a 2 year warranty. Yes, it costs money however it's an in local store warranty. I got it when you were making this video (well, someone got it for me for my birthday 🎂) with a warranty.
That being said, just say it costs $145.00 with a warranty.
Duty cycle I'd think to be in the 45ish minute runtime with 2 5amp hour batteries 🔋.
Yes, I am happy with my Bauer product and its performance.
Yes I was pleasantly surprised by all it does. Note 📝 get the Merlin adapters and hoses if you want good quality.
I took a gamble on Hart because well, Walmart. I got a battery for it just from buying a Hart Cordless vacuum kit on sale. And Walmart is local and has a clearance isle. Once in a while I can catch a 20v Hart tool for half price. Other than that I wish Kobalt made those. I would have went way as I have a whole mess of the Kobalt tools, 3 times the Hart tools I have.
Yeah I really this the Hart line is a good value, and you can always seem to find deals on them.
I agree, really wish Kobalt would make one.
I've had the Bauer for a couple of years now and no problems yet. I do have 2 8ah batteries for the maximum run time. I am concerned about the longevity however, as it appears it has been discontinued by HF. Wonder why?
Milwaukee is designed to sit in the pack out design
makita all day
Not really seen any of these about. Milwaukee and Makita look to be good, but they do come at quite a cost and not the best of flow rates for air powered tools.
Yep, in my book they are only good for air nailers and tire inflation.
Hard to justify the price, defiantly when you can buy cordless nailers now.
Defiantly niche market.
If only Ridgid still had Thiers available that'd be sweet
Yep kinda sad they don't make one anymore.
I have almost all Milwaukee tools but was not going to pay over 400$ Cad. for the compressor so I bought a adaptor for the Milwaukee to Ryobi battery and the Ryobi compressor. I has worked great for the last couple years . Runs my brad nailers pin nailers just fine never been an issue . don't know how many kitchens and bathrooms I've done with it but it's been a bunch and a couple house full trim.
oh and it was only 110$ cad
Has anyone tried to shoot texture with the Bauer compressor ?
Thank you for the video. Was the DeWalt machine tested with the 60v or 20v for it's timing?
No problem, for the fill to 90psi I tested that with all the battery's @2:35. That being said the only advantage I found with the FV battery's was a higher max PSI, fill time to 90 was almost even across all battery's.
Like the Makita but wish it was the dual 18v instead
Yep I really wish they made accept dual 18vs as well.
I like the Makita if it runs on 18v but for now I'm looking at Metabo but the sound is so defending.
Yeah the sound from the Metabo is defining, I with Makita would have also made it in 18v.
Your tests are just as good as project farm i don't know why you don't have more subscribers why don't u test those wireless portable handheld tire inflators there's so many of them u should test at least 10
Thanks! Yeah apparently my content isn't the greatest, I cant even get to 50,000 subs.
Hopefully I can test them at some point this year.
@@Tools-Tested I do know this is a great video and just what a consumer like me wanted to see. I will definitely be checking out more of your videos.
@@Greego Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
I got in on that crazy Home Depot Milwaukee clearance deal for this compressor last month.
My final price after returning the 6 AH HO battery was less than $40. So only paying that much, I think I got an amazing deal.
Is it heavy? Yeah. Does it work well? Yeah.
Can you beat it for only $37.94? Not on your life!
Yeah that was an awesome price, no way I can be beat for that $
Can you do this again with the rigid compressor?
Sadly they don’t sell it anymore.
I don't think that Ryobi thing has been updated in like 5 years at least. No surprise it did so poorly. For the Bauer and most Harbor Freight, you can pay extra for a longer warranty. On that model it is like only $27 to do 2 years. Probably worth it.
l love the Ryobi works great takes almost no room in the van
@@framergod69 It definitely is small and portable. Just if you were buying today, that price... but it goes on big sales constantly.
I was looking at the bsuer for on board air for my offroading adventure. What do ya'll think? What's the battery life like to air up 4 33 in tires.
Hard to say, if you have the Bauer line it’s worth a shot IMO. Sadly I don’t have anything with 33s to try it on.
Help.. I’m trying to decide b/t Milwaukees 18v inflator, versus a 1-gallon compressor. I mainly want to fill my tires (car and garden stuff). But I sometimes wish I had compressed air to blow crud away when I’m working on something. I’ll never buy an air tool (battery-operated tools do everything I need).
What do you guys think?
For occasional use I think I should get the inflator.. it doesn’t seem worth double or triple the cost (Milwaukee/Makita) to get something a little quieter.. And it seems like an 8-pound inflator with no electric cord and a short hose would be a heck of a lot easier for diy tire filling.
I own the M18 inflator and it’s Awesome! Worth twice what I paid (I use the 12ah battery) with it & it lasts forever, however I’ve used the 5ah batteries with it and was very satisfied with the performance of standard (44psi) and 22psi garden tires. However I filled 3- 80psi tires from 20 psi to 80 psi. It filled 3 of the four and the last tire was at 75 psi went the battery went dead so you have an idea of what it can do. Also it’s pretty fast and has an “inflator” piece used for filling like inflatables that you can put it on and use it to blow light debris off stuff if you need..
The welds on the makita where kinda bad ngl
Yep and don’t look at the handle on top of the metabo, holes were stamped off center so the handle is not straight.
What would you recommend for airing up big tires on my truck?
If it’s a pickup probably something like the M18 tire inflator, semi truck wise probably a cordless compressor like these.
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Just make sure you don’t need to warranty the Metabo HPT Ec36da. Lmao it’s been out a year at minimum and the tools still not on the mhpt factory repair service center site, like it is literally impossible to file a warranty claim online for that tool it’s a bit ridiculous and just truly shows how disjointed the two parts of that brand are, Not to mention, if you import a high Koki to your void the warranty what kind of shit is that?
My Milwaukee cordless compressor stopped working after 20 tank refills I'm not happy
Hopefully its still under warranty.
The metabo sounded the loudest by far and lowest is Makita
What are the chances that the day you lease this video PF released a similar video about tire inflators. Love your videos, you deserve much more appreciation and subs then you’re getting so far. Hopefully that changes for you soon!
Lol yeah funny how thing happen. I know earlier this year PF and TTC release almost an identical video lol.
Looks like PF seen similar results with the Milwaukee winning, I did a similar test ua-cam.com/video/5XQ39qczfmg/v-deo.html .
Thanks I appreciate the support! yeah I thought the subs would be a little higher by now.
Does the waukee have a pressure release valve?
Does the same dewalt use both 20v & 60v batteries or are they different tools?
Yes this one will do 20&60V, but they also sell a 20V only one with almost identical specs.
@@Tools-Tested thanks for answering 👍
Maybe I missed it but how long will they actually run per Ah?
No you didn't, that one is a little tricky because of the different AH battery's and CFM. The compressor needs to be under a constant load. So I might try and regulate the compressors @90psi and get the run time and calculate the CFM in giving us the efficiency of the pump/motor.
0:52 time slice 🙃
This is timely because i have a Dewalt 60v kit arriving today.
Makita wins - I don't care about the rest of the tests, How noisy is it?
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Can any one comment if the Makita compressor would be good enough to run a 15 ga nailer ?
Isn't it frustrating that no one is reviewing these for trim guys? Driving me crazy finding real world info. Someone on Instagram told me he had used his for trimming all day and started in on a second battery but not finished it.
@@morganwheeler7417 yeah surely there’s somebody out there who can answer me! Please 😂
I have the dewalt. I use it all the time for nailing hardiplank siding. I use a 16ga metabo nail gun for the trim and it works amazing. I can get about ~12 , 2.5" nails into the trim before the compressor kicks in. Its 1" fiber cement trim so I have the gun set around 90psi to sink the nails. But if your using it for wood work or something that needs lower psi, you can get more shots in. I've probably nailed a few thousand square feet of siding with this dewalt compressor and so far so good. I've used it for framing and roofing repairs. It wont keep up with production work but if your repairing dryrot or something with a frame gun it can get about 5-6, 3" or about 8, 2" nails in before recharge. About 10 shots with a siding gun. 18ga probably 15. Of course it depends what psi you run the tools. I have it set around 90 most of the time but if I'm using the frame gun I turn it up to 120. With a 9ah battery I can nail about 400 sqft of hardiplank. All of the batteries work including the 1.3ah powerstack although it doesn't have much runtime. Overall I feel like it was a solid investment. It paid for itself after the first job where there was no electricity available. It's very light and compact. I keep it in the cab of my work truck. I dont even bring my old Hitatchi behemoth with me anymore because we mostly do repair work and this works perfect for me. No power outlets to look for. No tripped breakers. You can take it up on the roof if you're working on like a flat roof. It's a little money maker. The only problem I've had in the two years I've owned it is the on off switch glitches sometimes like the compressor wont kick on I toggle the switch and it turns on. I also have a power inverter in my truck to charge the battery so it's always ready to go.
I would say just by looking at the specs of the makita that yeah it can run a 15 ga nailer. It's more powerful than the dewalt and if the dewalt can do all those thing I dont see why the makita couldn't do them better (and quieter too!)
“The best cordless air” why not air compressor or there’s something I don’t know :/
Cant carry a air compressor with you in the woods
Ah yes, battery compressors. All the shortcomings of batteries joins with all the inconvenience of air tools.
I used the Dewalt to run a pair of hog ring pliers. It was MUCH lighter and more convenient than a corded compressor. Cordless hog ring pliers are very heavy, more than $1,000, and use proprietary batteries. So there are cases where cordless compressor + air tool is better than cordless tool
Any reason the Ridgid was excluded?
Yeah I couldn’t find it, no longer sold in the US.
Ryobi absolutely rubbish
I bought the Bauer, intending to take it off-roading. (In case you don't know, it is common to drastically lower the psi of tires before hitting the dirt and re-inflating them to normal upon returning to pavement.) I was disappointed because the compressor was so slow that it shut off from over heating long before the tires were properly inflated. If anyone knows the secret to making this scheme work, please let me know.
Interesting, were you able to get any of them up to road PSI? I think most are using the new M18 inflator or have a second storage air tank.
i have seen 12v compressors paired together.
For this application, I hard mounted a tank 3 or 4 gallon and viair 12v compressor on a 160 pressure switch. I can air up all the tires on my single battery Toyota without running the alternator. Takes like 5 minutes and the truck cranks right up, tank refills while I'm already on the highway
I converted mine to run on dual dewalt 20v 6ah batteries, installed a 110on 140off pressure switch and 150psi relief valve for $15 and maybe a half hour on the first one... It's been great, faster than my old superflow dual head 12v compressor, although it stays in that vehicle regardless... That Bauer has been run HARD for the last 6 months without any noticeable performance loss. I think they were discontinued as they were on clearance for $130 or less the last few months (so I bought a spare 😉) I reccomend always running 2-5ah Bauer batteries if you don't have other large tool batteries laying around for using battery adapters or a bauer:dewalt conversion... 2-8ah Bauers would REALLY give you some performance with a new pressure switch/relief valve! But most importantly did you do any type of no load break in before using it? If not then you may have already lost some output permanently... Any oil-less compressor I buy gets run continuously at no load for 20 minutes then let it build to full pressure, let it cool completely then drain it and let it run for maybe 5 minutes with the drain open... Same goes for any 12v or battery powered tire inflator! (except i usually stop those around 60-70 psi for cool down). Also critical for oil splash compressors, but with the step of draining the oil and putting in full synthetic 30w after a few more post break in/cool down cycles at the factory set on/off pressure. Sadly this is a critical part of making any compressor or tire inflator
Great show, I was between makita or Milwaukee but going to go with makita, makita do a adapter for the 40v charger to take the 18v as well as I do mobile DPF cleaning so short on space in my van so swap my old 18v charger that I charge of a inverter to the 40v plus adapter. 👍