![]() Both would typically interrupt his teenage-weekend fun by forcing him to help fix the family car. Roberto grew up with a mechanic father and a mechanically inclined mother. Roberto Baldwin is a freelance automotive and tech reporter whose work has appeared in Car and Driver, Motor1, Engadget, Wired, and a host of other publications. We tested each of the portable tire inflators and air compressors in this guide, multiple times, to ensure our data was correct. Compact car owners should likely steer clear of the DCC020IB. Finally, because of its size, we feel that this compressor is best suited for use with vehicles with a lot of cargo space to spare, or in a home garage. And, while its display is well lit, we were disappointed to find that the DCC020IB doesn’t come equipped with a work light. If you choose to go without a battery pack, the compressor can still be juiced up using its included DC vehicle adapter. We did have some issues with it, however, first, while it’s possible to power the DCC020IB with a Lithium-Ion battery, the battery must be purchased separately, adding to this compressor’s overall cost. In addition to tires, the Dewalt can also be used to pump air into air mattresses, sporting equipment, and pool toys, thanks to its collection of hose-end adaptors. Its LED light illuminated digital display and the fact that you can choose your desired PSI with the twist of a dial makes it easy to use, in any lighting condition. But it's almost toyish design hides a heavy-duty, full-featured inflation machine. The Dewalt DCC020IB 20 V Max Inflator looks more like a tiny boombox than an air compressor. While it should only be one for a few minutes in the case of a flat tire, it’s still something you wouldn’t want to spend too much time listening to. The biggest downside is that, at 89.5dB, the Avid was the loudest inflator that we tested. What’s more, its battery pack is equipped with a USB port that can be used to charge additional devices. Its included rechargeable battery, an AC charger, and DC charger adapter make it possible to keep it juiced up, wherever you go. Unlike many of the tire inflators and air compressors in this guide, the Avid can make use of multiple power sources. So, when you disconnect the compressor from your tire, the resulting air loss will leave you with the perfect amount of inflation. Once the Avid pumps up your tire to the desired PSI, it'll add an additional 1 PSI before its automatic shut-off kicks in. ![]() We liked that users can set an inflation target when using this compressor-it’s a great feature that’ll help keep you from overinflating your tires. More important than its speed, however, was its accuracy: the PSI readings it produced were near the top of the pack with an error rate of about 1 PSI compared to our control tire gauge. ![]() We found that this compressor’s backlit digital display was easy to read, night or day.ĭuring testing, the Avid was able to refill a tire from 25 PSI to 35 PSI in just over a minute, making it the third-fastest air compressor we used. When using it in hard-to-reach places, you’ll find that the Avid is reasonably light, well balanced, and comfortable to hold. Thanks to the large battery pack built into the base of its grip, you can set it on the ground as you work, keeping your hands free to connect its long air hose and nozzle to your tire. The Avid Power 10v Cordless Inflator resembles a power drill. ![]()
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