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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VIAIR 88P

4.7 out of 5

The most honest 12V compressor for the money: fast, robust and reliable, as long as you accept a screw-on chuck and an analog gauge that reads about 2 PSI high.

Max pressure
120 PSI
Air flow
1.8 CFM at 0 PSI
Power
12V DC, alligator battery clamps, 9 ft cord
Weight
4.5 lb (2.04 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.

Head-to-head comparisons

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