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Tire inflators with a built-in pressure gauge
Every inflator we have tested has a gauge on it, and several of them read a couple of pounds high — which is the single most useful thing this page can tell you. Below, the units we measured ourselves, then the models we hold only manufacturer specifications for.
Measured by us
Full ranking →These are the inflators we own and tested. Gauge accuracy is one of the five sub-scores in every review, and the reviews state the measured offset where we found one.
| Inflator | Gauge accuracy score | Overall | Price | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tire Inflator 2475-20 | 5.0 / 5 | $99.00 (bare tool) | Read | |
| Ryobi P737D 18V ONE+ Cordless Inflator | 4.8 / 5 | $49.00 (bare tool) | Read | |
| AstroAI 12V DC Portable Air Compressor | 4.7 / 5 | $39.99 | Read | |
| VIAIR 88P | 4.2 / 5 | $64.99 | Read | |
| Avid Power AC/DC Portable Air Compressor | 3.8 / 5 | $59.99 | Read | |
| Kensun AC/DC Portable Air Compressor | 3.6 / 5 | $49.99 | Read | |
| EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor | 3.1 / 5 | $29.99 | Read |
Specifications only — not tested by us
| Inflator | Max pressure | Stated accuracy | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOLOO GT150 | 150 PSI | — | $63.98 |
| GOOLOO GT160 | 160 PSI | — | $74.98 |
| GOOLOO AP150 | 150 PSI | — | $54.98 |
| GOOLOO AP150 PRO | 150 PSI | ±1 PSI | $70.98 |
| GOOLOO A6 Lite | 160 PSI | — | $58.98 |
Two-in-one, or two tools?
An inflator’s gauge is for getting close; a separate gauge is for setting the pressure you actually want. On the units we tested, on-board gauges read up to two pounds high, which is enough to leave every tire on the car slightly over. That is why our reviews finish every fill with a separate gauge, and why this site publishes a gauge comparison as well.
If you want one tool, choose the inflator on the accuracy of its gauge and accept that you will still want a cheap second opinion in the glovebox. If you want the pressure right, buy the inflator on airflow and duty cycle and put a couple of dollars into a gauge.