I have 2 of the Rigids. However I have problems with the quick connect coming off both on car tires and bikes using the Presta adapter. While I don't have the Dewalt, the screw-on connector would seem to be a benefit to me. I wonder if many other Ridgid users are having problems with the quick connect either leaking or coming off completely when trying to air up a tire?
A big downside for me about the ridgid is the 5 minute duty cycle. It didn't hurt the tool when you went over that this time but it may, it's not rated for that. I wish the ridgid had a 10 minute duty cycle. I don't know what the Dewalt's is but as I understand it it's higher. Problem for me is that I don't have any Dewalt batteries, only use Milwaukee and Ridgid tools.
@@MasteringMayhem Well I'm sure like most things in life they underrate the duty cycle. Can't have it blowing up at 5m30s or else people will all bitch and call it a POS. It also depends on ambient temperature. My guess is it'll run like 15 or 20 minutes before getting too hot, then they chose 5 as a nice "cover their ass" number.
@@MrSlowestD16 while it has a 5 min duty cycle, the unit doesn't shut off at 5 minutes. I believe it IS a cover their ass number. Also a way for them to deny a warranty claim. They can claim that it was abused from over heating it. I have one and it doesn't take 5 minutes to fill the one tire I have that is always leaking. The 5 minute cycle is written in the manual that comes with the tool. You can run it until it dies, which is way longer than 5 minutes. I've seen other reviews of it and this one isn't the only one that fills an empty tire until it's full without cycling the tool. I think I saw one run it from 0-85 pounds to see IF it could and how long it would take. It did it and did it faster than the other ones in the comparison.
@@adriandavis3908 Yea but that denying of the warranty claim and claiming it was abused is exactly what I'd like to avoid. There was another channel that did a bunch of comparisons and pretty much none of them lasted the full time except the DeWalt. It had all the competitors, but it unfortunately didn't have the Ridgid, it was before it came out I think. Nice to know it lasts significantly longer than 5m though. I ended up getting the DeWalt, simply because it's rated for 100% duty cycle in the manual (so they can't claim abuse), it's the quieter one by far (compared to all the competitors, not just this one), and it has the AC and DC power plugs so you don't need to rely on battery if you don't want. I think it's not quite as quick on the fill as the Ridgid, though,
The five min duty cycle comes from not having adequate cooling etc. probably a friction type sleeve or something. Ball bearings will let you run much longer. But still. You gotta go with the one you have batteries for.
Yeah, that RIDGID one is the right choice. I have an upcoming video where I do something pretty unique with this this inflator. I didn’t just to see if my theory would work. I’ll post it sometime next week.
@@MasteringMayhem Funny ... I looked online at Ryobi first (have about 15 Ryobi cordless tools) and then Dewalt. Went to HD hoping they had the Dewalt. They did, but manual was missing in box and decided I didn't need the other features. So I put the Ryobi in the cart. But then I noticed the Ridgid ... and ultimately got that one. I will be testing more over the weekend. I do have both Dewalt and Ridgid tools. All three are actually pretty good.
Love Ridgid but it's dangerous!! It does not auto shut off and continues to fill air into tire when it's set to 10 psi or less. Why have an option of setting a low psi when it doesn't work!?
It does have a 5 minute cycle time. It is printed in the manual. It'll run longer, but I'm sure it's written in the manual as their way to not honor the warranty. Wouldn't be surprised if there is some chip on it that keeps track of how many times it runs over 5 minutes and for how long. I have one and really love it. I don't normally have to completely fill my tires so it rarely runs even close to 5 minutes. I love it! The only thing I don't like is how loud it is!
I just finished watching another comparison test and it appears that the rigid has heat issues it gets super hot and after you finish inflating the suggestion is that you rest it for five minutes to let it cool down the Dewalt doesn’t have that issue so for $30 do you want to go through all of that five minutes at a time and it being super hot needing cool down time?
I'm not sure what the warranty is with the DeWalt but I'm a big fan of the RIDGID. RIDGID has Liftetime Service Agreement . Look for the badge on box. You do have to be sure to registered within 90 days of purchase. I started replacing cordless and decided to go with tools made by RIDGID and they all use the same batteries. I have the Impact Driver, Hammer drill, reciprocating saw, 4 batteries and charger.. I have beat the Impact Driver and Hammer drill and they have worked great. Batteries seem to last much longer then you would expect. You have to figure if you use other RIDGID tools along with all of them using the same battery and the LifeTime Warranty which even covers batteries. RIDGID seems to be the only one that offers what I consider the best warranty. I had the Impact and hammer drill for a couple of years and they work like new. No I'm not a salesman for RIDGId and I don't work for HomeDepot. LOL
I carry mostly Milwaukee and Metabo HPT tools but have some Makita and Rigid where it makes sense Rigid has been bringing in quite a few tools with AC plug in dual flexibility propane jobsite- heater, fan, lights and now the inflator-theynalso make a great review cordless brushless planer that outdoes my old Makita planer that has been a workhorse
Yeah I bought the Ridgid propane turbo heater. Works off of AC power or battery pack. I use my old series 2 Ridgid batteries. But the AC power is sweet. I run that heater out in my garage when putsing around in the winter.
If you like long drive. Get the DeWalt no contest. If you're just doing errands, work, quick travel, or driving around towns. No question, get the Rigid.
Make sure to wear ear protection, as those higher Decibels on the Rigid can be detrimental to your hearing, long-term! Just sayin’. For me, I will get the Dewalt, as I have NO Rigid tools, and not wanting to add yet another platform to my already 3-brand platform of great battery-operated power tools that I use!
I use cordless tools daily in my plumbing business. Have Milwaukie, DeWalt, Bosch, and Ridgid tools. I wish I hadn't bought the Ridgid tools. They are not as good as the other brands I use. They get hot very quick. And I hate the valve connection on this Ridgid compressor. . Of these 2 compressors, It is DeWalt for the win.
Isn't it a huge risk to run 2 inflators at the same time off of the F150's alternator? Anyway the Ridgid seems awesome, I just wish the batteries were not so expensive. I really want one, but would have the buy a battery and charger for it which would be an extra $100 (when I need to inflate bike tires and other things where 12V power isunavailable) though it is hard to beat their warranty claims.
Good video, appreciate the time you put into it. Obvious comment here...one major consideration for me is 'what batteries do I have now?' I've stocked up on Ridgid tools for a few years now so I have quite a few 18V batteries. While I like the DeWalt storage and blower option, I would need to spend another $100 min for a battery and charger if I don't want to rely on 12V plug exclusively. So personally, I like the DeWalt tool better (even being a Ridgid guy), but not for the extra battery and charger I would need to purchase to use as I intend.
Makes sense. Personally I have the RIDGID in my truck with me and it’s come in handy quite a few times. Yes, the batteries one has is always a big factor in the decision making.
VM Carpenter So far I’ve used this for quite a few items and no issues yet with the quick connect. I’ll make a video on it if does end up breaking down or having issues.
I just ordered the Ridgid Inflator today. I'll pick it up tomorrow. I got it for $49. I've been waiting for it to go back down on price. I'm also a Ridgid tools guy. I have a mix of GEN5X and Octane sets. I also still have my old Ridgid tools left from my second generation of Ridgid cordless tool set. I bought them back in 1997 or 98. They came in a big orange canvas duffel with two NiCad batteries a charger a drill sawz•all, a lightand s couple others That set is sooo fkn heavy compared to the new lithium batteries and the tools construction. Ridgid did exchange my NiCad batteries once their lithium batteries got a bit established., Maybe back in '03 or so. All right mang, good video.
The issue is that you are not seeing apples to apples comparisons. If we just take the inflator . The Dewalt runs slower because you can run it under 100psi for an hour or more. The Rigid 5 minutes. Also with all tools it comes down to what batteries you are using
@@tynado1173 its not about what tools win every reviewers testing. Most of the time its by such little margin its not going to make a big difference on the job as long as they get rhe job done. Its more about whats in your budget, what feels more comfortable in your hand/while in use, and which tools last longer. Ive seen and talked to quite a few ppl using milwaukee that have had issues with their tools, and there's even been tools that after they built a good reputation they switched the internals to cheaper ones and made the tools junk. I dont trust milwaukee tools or the company. Never had a problem w dewalt. Also the tools dewalt has been coming out with recently (especially their impact wrenches) have been amazing tools and really powerful. They always felt more comfortable than milwaukee as well
@@jacksmith2315 I work in the trades and our company switched to Milwaukee. So did all our contractors. I've personally had multiple Dewalt fail me. Not a fan boy. Only speaking from experience. Dewalt in the past has released a new tool first, which is great, until Milwaukee, makita, ridgid, etc does it better a month later
Half of my negative opinion of Dewalt is based off personal (poor) experiences. The other half is based off project farm reviews which just confirms my opinion with empirical data
It has more features and capabilities but it is slower than the RIDGID when it comes to inflating. I think they are both great, but the RIDGID had a better price and more inflating power.
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Ridgid 30% less expensive, faster inflation, smaller in the tool box, lifetime guarantee = Winner!
My sentiments exactly.
Just bought one today
I got it and fully agree-good job Rigid+u can plug it intonAC
Just bought one for my truck and lawn mower tires. Buying another one to keep in my saddlebag with just the 12v cable
Just make sure to give it a 5-10 min rest time in between tires because it can overheat if you dont.
Go with what battery you already have. Easy choice.
Hello, can anyone answer this compressor is only in PSI shows pressure? or is there a switch in the BAR
Well, that RIDGID beat the DeWalt hands down. $69 is a great deal for an emergency tool.
Totally Titus The RIDGID was my choice. Nothing wrong with the DeWalt, just didn’t need all the extras.
I have 2 of the Rigids. However I have problems with the quick connect coming off both on car tires and bikes using the Presta adapter. While I don't have the Dewalt, the screw-on connector would seem to be a benefit to me. I wonder if many other Ridgid users are having problems with the quick connect either leaking or coming off completely when trying to air up a tire?
Yes, The Ridgid connector sucks. I have both brands. The Dewalt is very easy and good.
sound measurements sholld be done at a particular distance, usually 1 metre away.
Wanted to see exactly this comparison! Thank you so much
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.
A big downside for me about the ridgid is the 5 minute duty cycle. It didn't hurt the tool when you went over that this time but it may, it's not rated for that. I wish the ridgid had a 10 minute duty cycle. I don't know what the Dewalt's is but as I understand it it's higher. Problem for me is that I don't have any Dewalt batteries, only use Milwaukee and Ridgid tools.
It’s weird that it didn’t happen when I made the video. I’ll definitely look out for it as I use. Thanks for that detail.
@@MasteringMayhem Well I'm sure like most things in life they underrate the duty cycle. Can't have it blowing up at 5m30s or else people will all bitch and call it a POS. It also depends on ambient temperature. My guess is it'll run like 15 or 20 minutes before getting too hot, then they chose 5 as a nice "cover their ass" number.
@@MrSlowestD16 while it has a 5 min duty cycle, the unit doesn't shut off at 5 minutes. I believe it IS a cover their ass number. Also a way for them to deny a warranty claim. They can claim that it was abused from over heating it. I have one and it doesn't take 5 minutes to fill the one tire I have that is always leaking. The 5 minute cycle is written in the manual that comes with the tool. You can run it until it dies, which is way longer than 5 minutes. I've seen other reviews of it and this one isn't the only one that fills an empty tire until it's full without cycling the tool. I think I saw one run it from 0-85 pounds to see IF it could and how long it would take. It did it and did it faster than the other ones in the comparison.
@@adriandavis3908 Yea but that denying of the warranty claim and claiming it was abused is exactly what I'd like to avoid. There was another channel that did a bunch of comparisons and pretty much none of them lasted the full time except the DeWalt. It had all the competitors, but it unfortunately didn't have the Ridgid, it was before it came out I think. Nice to know it lasts significantly longer than 5m though.
I ended up getting the DeWalt, simply because it's rated for 100% duty cycle in the manual (so they can't claim abuse), it's the quieter one by far (compared to all the competitors, not just this one), and it has the AC and DC power plugs so you don't need to rely on battery if you don't want. I think it's not quite as quick on the fill as the Ridgid, though,
The five min duty cycle comes from not having adequate cooling etc. probably a friction type sleeve or something. Ball bearings will let you run much longer. But still. You gotta go with the one you have batteries for.
I'm on both platforms so it was a no brainer ... Lifetime service agreement all the way
I missed the part that how long does it take the Rigid to bring up a tire to 38 lbs, let say from 30. Does any one know. Thanks.
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Nice video. I just bought the Ridgid at HD tonight ... and THEN I watched this video. I see I made the best choice !
Yeah, that RIDGID one is the right choice. I have an upcoming video where I do something pretty unique with this this inflator. I didn’t just to see if my theory would work. I’ll post it sometime next week.
@@MasteringMayhem Funny ... I looked online at Ryobi first (have about 15 Ryobi cordless tools) and then Dewalt. Went to HD hoping they had the Dewalt. They did, but manual was missing in box and decided I didn't need the other features. So I put the Ryobi in the cart. But then I noticed the Ridgid ... and ultimately got that one. I will be testing more over the weekend. I do have both Dewalt and Ridgid tools. All three are actually pretty good.
@@joeanderson3423 I have a variety as well. It’s tough to stay exclusive to one brand 🤷🏻♂️
Love Ridgid but it's dangerous!! It does not auto shut off and continues to fill air into tire when it's set to 10 psi or less. Why have an option of setting a low psi when it doesn't work!?
I want the dewalt because that’s my platform. But I also like to be able to use it to inflate and deflate.
What about the Ridgid cycle run-time? It's only "supposed" to run for 5 minutes at a time.
Kevin Cotter Haven’t heard about that yet. I ran mine over the 5 minute mark a few times already. Didn’t get hot or have any problems.
It does have a 5 minute cycle time. It is printed in the manual. It'll run longer, but I'm sure it's written in the manual as their way to not honor the warranty. Wouldn't be surprised if there is some chip on it that keeps track of how many times it runs over 5 minutes and for how long. I have one and really love it. I don't normally have to completely fill my tires so it rarely runs even close to 5 minutes. I love it! The only thing I don't like is how loud it is!
How much battery did the Ridgid use for the initial inflation?
One bar…barely
I would have to go with the Dewalt due to having many batteries and other tools that I love! Thanks for video Rigid was impressive.
I just finished watching another comparison test and it appears that the rigid has heat issues it gets super hot and after you finish inflating the suggestion is that you rest it for five minutes to let it cool down the Dewalt doesn’t have that issue so for $30 do you want to go through all of that five minutes at a time and it being super hot needing cool down time?
I'm not sure what the warranty is with the DeWalt but I'm a big fan of the RIDGID. RIDGID has Liftetime Service Agreement
. Look for the badge on box. You do have to be sure to registered within 90 days of purchase. I started replacing cordless and decided to go with tools made by RIDGID and they all use the same batteries. I have the Impact Driver, Hammer drill, reciprocating saw, 4 batteries and charger.. I have beat the Impact Driver and Hammer drill and they have worked great. Batteries seem to last much longer then you would expect. You have to figure if you use other RIDGID tools along with all of them using the same battery and the LifeTime Warranty which even covers batteries. RIDGID seems to be the only one that offers what I consider the best warranty. I had the Impact and hammer drill for a couple of years and they work like new. No I'm not a salesman for RIDGId and I don't work for HomeDepot. LOL
Ben Their LSA is the best warranty I know of on power tools.
@@MasteringMayhem metabo hpt also has lifetime warranty on most of their cordless tools.
I need to hook up a dual head for my dually tires. How would I do that?
Just bought th ridgid unit and it's amazing. I do own dewalt, Marita,and milwaukee. But this ridgid it's something else
I love my RIDGID inflator.
Going with DeWalt for the long haul myself.
Another reviewer used a thermal imager on the Ridgid and found the following…
After 5 min 160F
Rest 7 minutes
Run 5 more minutes >200F
I JUST bought a rigid today. Glad I did. Worked great on my first try.
It’s a great tool for a great price. I hope you get to use it often.
@@MasteringMayhem Yes sir, got it for drag racing.
I carry mostly Milwaukee and Metabo HPT tools but have some Makita and Rigid where it makes sense
Rigid has been bringing in quite a few tools with AC plug in dual flexibility propane jobsite- heater, fan, lights and now the inflator-theynalso make a great review cordless brushless planer that outdoes my old Makita planer that has been a workhorse
Yeah I bought the Ridgid propane turbo heater. Works off of AC power or battery pack. I use my old series 2 Ridgid batteries. But the AC power is sweet. I run that heater out in my garage when putsing around in the winter.
I have the dewalt, have never had to use it to fill a tire, it has filled a lot of air mattresses though… also, that exhaust leak though 😬
I see Dodge still has that lifter tick 14:20
Time for a Toyota
Sounds like you are ready for a new exhaust manifold :) The rear upper or lower bolt will be broken... I hate drilling those bolts.
If you like long drive. Get the DeWalt no contest. If you're just doing errands, work, quick travel, or driving around towns. No question, get the Rigid.
That RIDGID is the better inflator. Fewer options, but better.
Agreed. RIDGID is in my truck always.
Make sure to wear ear protection, as those higher Decibels on the Rigid can be detrimental to your hearing, long-term! Just sayin’. For me, I will get the Dewalt, as I have NO Rigid tools, and not wanting to add yet another platform to my already 3-brand platform of great battery-operated power tools that I use!
What about milwaukee m18
I use cordless tools daily in my plumbing business. Have Milwaukie, DeWalt, Bosch, and Ridgid tools. I wish I hadn't bought the Ridgid tools. They are not as good as the other brands I use. They get hot very quick. And I hate the valve connection on this Ridgid compressor. . Of these 2 compressors, It is DeWalt for the win.
I will stick with my Ridgid tools, lifetime warranty too!
Bought the Dewalt due to being invested in the platform and have many 20v battery's and chargers. Little pricey, but happy with it.
Great Video. I was debating between the 2 units.
Good review but you didn't show the battery life of the Rigid after the first or second test. I think that's some important info, but oh well.
i'll go with Ridgid i like their quality
Isn't it a huge risk to run 2 inflators at the same time off of the F150's alternator? Anyway the Ridgid seems awesome, I just wish the batteries were not so expensive. I really want one, but would have the buy a battery and charger for it which would be an extra $100 (when I need to inflate bike tires and other things where 12V power isunavailable) though it is hard to beat their warranty claims.
Sounds like there are a few considerations that your are deliberating. RIDGID is the way to go if you are able to get it.
The kit comes with a 2.0ah battery and charger for an extra $20
I think this is a Ram 1500
how is this compared to the milwaukee
I hope to compare it to the Milwaukee soon. Not sure how it compares right now though.
very good video comparison!
Good video, appreciate the time you put into it. Obvious comment here...one major consideration for me is 'what batteries do I have now?' I've stocked up on Ridgid tools for a few years now so I have quite a few 18V batteries. While I like the DeWalt storage and blower option, I would need to spend another $100 min for a battery and charger if I don't want to rely on 12V plug exclusively. So personally, I like the DeWalt tool better (even being a Ridgid guy), but not for the extra battery and charger I would need to purchase to use as I intend.
Makes sense. Personally I have the RIDGID in my truck with me and it’s come in handy quite a few times. Yes, the batteries one has is always a big factor in the decision making.
Home depot is now selling the ridgid for 99 bucks.
Trying to KILL that DeWalt quick lmfao pretty sure they both have a 5 min run/rest time
I love my Ridgid tire inflator works great and quick.
The Ridgid has a lifetime warranty.
Dump the DeWalt and get the Ridgid compact job site blower. It has inflation tips to bulk inflate kids toys and rafts. Stay 100% ridgid
I just bought a few months back. Love the RIDGID jobsite Blower
I just picked up both the blower and inflator for $58 CAD each, haven't got to use it yet but it's going to be handy for air tests (I'm a plumber)
Dewalt now it's $139 tool only.
I don't see the ridgid quick connect last long
VM Carpenter So far I’ve used this for quite a few items and no issues yet with the quick connect. I’ll make a video on it if does end up breaking down or having issues.
I use it quite often so far its still good
I just ordered the Ridgid Inflator today. I'll pick it up tomorrow. I got it for $49. I've been waiting for it to go back down on price.
I'm also a Ridgid tools guy. I have a mix of GEN5X and Octane sets. I also still have my old Ridgid tools left from my second generation of Ridgid cordless tool set. I bought them back in 1997 or 98. They came in a big orange canvas duffel with two NiCad batteries a charger a drill sawz•all, a lightand s couple others That set is sooo fkn heavy compared to the new lithium batteries and the tools construction. Ridgid did exchange my NiCad batteries once their lithium batteries got a bit established., Maybe back in '03 or so.
All right mang, good video.
The dewalt seem louder on camera. Lot louder . That's odd .
That is odd. Maybe the camera mic picks sound up differently? Not sure. The RIDGID is definitely louder though.
That lifter tap! Get that fixed before it becomes fatal
Ridgid over default
You can’t really compare those tbh
Hey great review! T u
I wish I never invested in the dewalt. They lose every tool review I see.
The issue is that you are not seeing apples to apples comparisons.
If we just take the inflator . The Dewalt runs slower because you can run it under 100psi for an hour or more.
The Rigid 5 minutes.
Also with all tools it comes down to what batteries you are using
@@darkerbrother1 Milwaukee kicked dewalt's ass with impacts too. Watch project farm UA-cam videos. Dewalt always loses.
@@tynado1173 its not about what tools win every reviewers testing. Most of the time its by such little margin its not going to make a big difference on the job as long as they get rhe job done. Its more about whats in your budget, what feels more comfortable in your hand/while in use, and which tools last longer. Ive seen and talked to quite a few ppl using milwaukee that have had issues with their tools, and there's even been tools that after they built a good reputation they switched the internals to cheaper ones and made the tools junk. I dont trust milwaukee tools or the company. Never had a problem w dewalt. Also the tools dewalt has been coming out with recently (especially their impact wrenches) have been amazing tools and really powerful. They always felt more comfortable than milwaukee as well
@@jacksmith2315 I work in the trades and our company switched to Milwaukee. So did all our contractors. I've personally had multiple Dewalt fail me. Not a fan boy. Only speaking from experience. Dewalt in the past has released a new tool first, which is great, until Milwaukee, makita, ridgid, etc does it better a month later
Half of my negative opinion of Dewalt is based off personal (poor) experiences. The other half is based off project farm reviews which just confirms my opinion with empirical data
Jus bought the ridgid, i love this thing!
I take it with me everywhere
Ok folks...appreciate the comparison. Should have been 5 min long... then would have been perfect.
Nice video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
What’s with that engine tick better take it in for warranty oh wait that’s normal it’s a dodge.
great
Great review👍👍
Dewalt it's better
It has more features and capabilities but it is slower than the RIDGID when it comes to inflating. I think they are both great, but the RIDGID had a better price and more inflating power.
Yes that's true
How so?
You butt hurt bro?
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