Avid Power Tire Inflators: Tested Models

This page compiles the hands-on testing we have already published in the individual reviews. It adds no new measurements: every score, spec and figure below comes from the linked review.

Models we have tested

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Avid Power AC/DC Portable Air Compressor

4.3

AC/DC dual power$59.99Best AC/DC

The most flexible compressor under $70: AC power at home for garage duty, 12V for roadside emergencies. It gives up a little speed and gauge accuracy for that versatility.

Max pressure: 150 PSI
Air flow: 1.4 CFM at 0 PSI on AC, 1.3 CFM on DC
Power: 120V AC wall power and 12V DC cigarette plug
Weight: 4.9 lb (2.22 kg)

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Trade-offs we measured across this range

Collected from the cons published in each review above. This describes the models we tested, not the brand’s entire catalogue.

Analog gauge read about 2.5 PSI high in both modes
Bulky and heavier than a pure 12V inflator — 4.9 lb
No auto shut-off, so you still have to watch the dial
AC cord is only 5 ft, which often means an extension cord

Head-to-head comparisons

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