I’m a firefighter/ swiftwater rescuer for a major city fire department/ Urban search and rescue team. I’ve taken the ryobi inflator into two major disasters, on both occasions the unit was used to inflate and deflate multiple large inflatable boats, top off trailer tires and used as an ad hoc blower to clean out wet/dirty equipment and electronics. In the staging areas the little ryobi got quite the reputation and was being passed around to half a dozen different teams to inflate large 14-16 foot boats with. I actually had no idea there was a recommended time limit for operation, quite a few times we ran this little unit for well over an hour on multiple boats with multiple batteries. We are so impressed we went out and bought one for each one of our trucks. At 40$ it’s essentially a disposable tool, that is available at just about every HD, the batteries are relatively abundant and cheap, this unit and the spotlight/light cannon are “must haves” when ever I deploy. Now if only ryobi would make a single function usb charger! (currently only available in Australia)
Gregory Nelson Gregory, how are you? $40US. ? In Australia it is $99. Single USB charger? I like to see Ryobi comes out with a car jump starter with the ONE +. Ranges.
It's remarkable that people do not know these inflators all have a specified duty cycle. But then, I guess people usually don't read the manual, which is regrettable. ' Nevertheless, it is satisfying to read numerous accounts, like yours, that say they didn't just melt into a pile of goo because they were run for too long. I guess that would take several such abuses, but do that too often, and it'll no doubt destroy the plastic internals. [EDITED FOR READABILITY]
I've had the Ryobi for a year or two now and use it for checking car tires, riding mower tires, and inflating kid pools, fishing float tubes, and camp mattresses. I haven't experienced any issues with under inflation or stalling. My riding mower tires use 10psi and one is leaky. So I am constantly refilling it to 10 without issue. I do agree the low pressure tube seems really flimsy and I feel like I will break it every time I remove and replace it. But it has held up surprisingly well. For $40 Ryobi was a great buy to add to my collection. I would buy another. Mostly because I already have a lot of Ryobi stuff. Final side note, if you press and hold the pressure button it will go up to higher pressures faster, like the 45psi for car tire.
I have the milwaukee inflator its very capable! topping up wheel barrows on site and any soft tires has been its main use, but we have also tested it on larger stuff up to dump truck tires and it will do it no worries. And its small enough to put behind your seat so you always have it handy just in case. Can definantly recommend it.
What would have been nice to see with the tire test is test the actual pressure with another accurate pressure gauge to see how accurate they pump the pressure too. I am sure there would have all been off by some amount.
Great video although I disagree on the findings. I have had the Ryobi one since it came out (back in 2012) and it still works well. I have used it on everything from car tires to bike tires to balls and it generally runs well. It may function the worst out of the 3, but keep in mind that it is by far the cheapest and oldest. It is half the price of the others and came out almost 6 years ago.
The Milwaukee compressor says says in the manual when using the ball needle adaptor to not set a psi and run manually- then stop and check pressure when pump is off- This is due to the small opening on the pin not giving correct feedback while pump is running. Also- just holding the +/- button makes it jump in 5psi increments.
I have the Ryobi. I agree, it does inflate slow on car tires but does great on smaller tires. I have had it for nearly 6 year now and have used it extensively and have not had a problem.... not even once.... FYI.... this has also been used on construction sites and my ryobi tools, (including this inflator) have all outlasted multiple DeWalt and Milwaukee tools.... both from a battery and tool perspective...... don’t be fooled by a high price tag.....
Lol I'm sure it has. Not really apples to apples unless it was one of the other 2 inflators there the same amount of time. Anything will last if you baby it.
Oh my gosh thank you for this video! Your video was by far the best I've seen. Very informative and I loved how you test against the other models. I've gone through 3 air compressors over the years. Was confused on what to purchase that wouldn't break or burn out on me again. Watching your video is a clear choice, the Dewalt. THANK YOU for this video!! 👍
I have used the ryobi on trailer tires, inflating them to 60 psi. It's a little slow, but beats dragging out a big compressor. Note- for every 10 minutes of use you have to wait 10-20 minutes for it to rest. Also, it pays to have 3 or more batteries
Hi guys and gals,- one thing about reviews is the reviewers rarely read the manuals. The key thing all the reviews I have seen about this inflator is that you can inflate to PSI, Bar or kPa. This is versatile when you have different units like cars, trucks and tractors. They often use different units in their manuals. A really great plus.
I bought this exact Ryobi inflator about a year ago and it broke after topping off my tires only 4-5 times. I'm going to try out the Milwaukee because of your video. Thank you.
I’ll be picking up the Milwaukee personally. The high volume air mattress type “features” seem like an afterthought if the hose doesn’t stay together properly or it cracks rendering it useless and for those few times with an air matters/float toys I’ll probably have ac and can use the pump for the air mattress itself. Now for my use in autocross. Adjusting tire pressures quickly and accurately while waiting in line between runs means this little guy will be at my hip, no fumbling with cords and opening doors. Just walk around the car, at the least a few times each month for 6-9 months a year. I’m excited to see how she holds up!
I'm a 20v/60v/M12 Dewaukee fan. I have been using the M12 inflator constantly, but I would buy the DeWalt when it came out IF IT WAS FASTER! It's 3x bigger! Come on DeWalt!
In my opinion, it is more about what platform you are alreaxy invested in. In my case I am heavily invested in Milwaukee. So even if De Walt came out 10 times better I would stick to Milwaukee for an emergency compressor. For airing up serious off road tires, I would consider a 12v portable that I already own or a sedicated system with air tank installed on my Jeep.
I'm invested in Dewalt. I haven't had any reason to switch brands and yes I only use one platform. I use some Milwaukee at work as well (not my tools), I have to say as far as longevity they seem to be on par. By the way I do a lot of side work and use my tools.. It's comparable.
If that's your only criteria for a portable tire inflator you might be in for a nasty surprise one day since the Milwaukee is only battery operated and it might fail on you someday. The Dewalt unit can also be powered with the car and if you get stranded in freezing whether you will certainly thank your lucky stars for going with the Dewalt unit.
I wish Ryobi would update this model with a slightly better hose (It is quite thin, but has held up for me so far and a replacement hose is under $2), consideration for the new 6Ah (and rumored 9Ah) batteries, but most of all make it tri-powered like the Dewalt. Having the 110 house, 12v car, and 18v battery options would be quite nice!
I've had the ryobi for 3 years now and it's still going. takes forever to inflate my tundra tires but it does it I guess. what I really bought it for though was for my motorcycles and mountain bike. it works amazing for that. also for camping to inflate mattress and it works great.
Someone might have already pointed this out, but did you know that you can hold the plus or minus button on the Milwaukee to make it go in fast increments of 5? You don't have to keep tapping on it. This works good for reaching those higher numbers. Still not a rotary dial, but not as bad as you made it sound.
I was really trying to get a Milwaukee to match my high end batteries I have but Milwaukee doesnt make a M18 version AND I read many reviews of the Milwaukee dying. I believe the Dewalt is about to get my purchase. Thanks for the video.
I’ve had this Ryobi for around a year. I use it often. We have family visit us in NC from TX. So I use it multiple times to fill air mattresses. Usually when they visit, we go to the beach. So I take it with me to fill inflatable toys for the beach and hotel pool. I like it, I do agree about the hose feeling cheap, but I’ve had no issues with it ripping... so far, so good
I have the Ryobi model. On the rare occasion that I need to inflate something below 20psi, I simply set it to 25psi and watch the monitor and stop it when it reaches 10.5psi. Easy and accurate. For $40, it's a great DIY inflator.
Might not make a big difference in your judgment, but maybe you might like the Milwaukee a little bit more. If you hold the plus button on the Milwaukee it increases in increments of 10 instead of having to press it 1000 times haha. Great video.
I own the older Blue Ryobi. Works fine for filling tires and occasional blow up bed. If it goes out will get the Milwaukee. Love my M12/M18 tools. I do like the performance of the flexvolt though. I am fine with all brands. Best tool gets my money.
I've had a Ryobi for a couple years and I use it every week. It works just fine and since I've already got the batteries it's only $40. If you hold the "+" sign down for a couple seconds it will advance the psi setting fast and you don't have to keep pushing the button. I like the non-threaded filler because you can't always get to the valve stem easy. If the valve stem is deepset inside the wheel or there is a hub cap in the way I can usually still get the lever type filler on the stem.
Amazon has now dropped their price to $69.00 but the unit is not eligible for Prime shipping so shop early for Christmas. I imagine most buyers will base their decision of what unit to buy depending on what tool platform they currently use, although I consider the DeWalt inflator heads over the other units. If you are thinking you might purchase the DeWalt ac adapter (N557514), consider that the prices are ranging from around $64-$84. Also, to prevent any operational surprises, you might want to download the operator's manual off of Servicenet. Not all modes utilize the auto shutoff, for one example.
I'm sure Milwaukee tools are great, the only issue is that they are very expensive. For example, the Milwaukee 18 ga nailer is more than triple the price of the Ryobi one and in videos Ihave seen, they are pretty comparable.
All my tools are Milwaukee- you name it ... they are by far great in many aspects and desalt is slowly disappearing in many workplaces... if you noticed pro on RUclips hardly use dewalt now a days even in construction... don’t waste you’re many on yellow garbage tools
Cheng Liu they are expensive for a reason... if you are talking longevity of the tools and dependability- no doubt they are expensive because Milwaukee tools are built to last n perform exceptionally against its competitors... don’t waste money on dewalts-
I just bought the Milwaukee w 3.0 and 1.5 ah batteries for 99 bucks 5 min ago I already have m12 and m18 stuff so I’m happy. Air mattresses etc. I use a good ole fashioned hand pump never fails. I plan on using it for car atv and lawnmowers.
A different review claimed that the DeWalt was "surprisingly quiet." I do not think so. I like my Kobalt high-volume inflator. MANY years of use and it has never stopped working well. People do not do comparisons with Kobalt.
i have the older (blue) ryobi inflator and love it, never had an issue one modification i did do, i cut the hose and used a quick disconnect so i can use a proper air chuck i would do that with ANY of the inflators
It would have been interesting to see a gauge applied to the inflated items afterward to validate how accurately they were filled. We have no idea if the compressors actually filled the items to their desired PSI or "finished" the job quickly by not filling properly.
I've been using the Ryobi one for bike tires and was handy when I had a slow leak on my truck tire until I got it fixed. Hasn't failed yet so I've pretty happy with it. I liked that it had auto shutoff when it reached the set psi. If you use the 6.0amp battery, it'll stand awkward. The DeWalt looks promising but at $99 I'll need to wait a while. I might have missed it but does any of these overheat faster than the others from use?
Hi Anthony - each model specifies to NOT to use it past 10 minutes before allowing 10-20 minutes of cool down time. As such, we didn't select any tests that would take longer than 10 minutes, and thus avoided any possible overheating. Also, none of the three models appeared overly hot after any of our tests.
There is another video out there showing the Ryobi inflator pumping up a tire on a trailer from ~21 PSI to 60 PSI. They ran it for 19 minutes straight and didn't *appear* to have any issues. I'm not sure about the longevity if you use it that much without a break, but it did seem to work. That being said I would be curious if it has an automatic shutoff in the event it overheats.
I own a landscaping company and keep 3 of the ryobi pumps in my trucks. Mowers, Wheel barrows, Truck tires. Going on three years and they have been worked hard. I dont understand his issues with the lower psi setting. We consistently fill between 10 and 35psi. IMO this 'review' based its conclusions on opinion rather than functionality or first hand knowledge. I care if a tool does its job and it keeps doing its job, the ryobi has fit the bill so far. Not recommending a product because it feels like it won't last is not how it's done CopTool.
If you hold the + symbol for psi on the Milwaukee it increases in increments of 5, way faster than you smashing it one by one. Not sure why the Dewalt was #1 if it was out performed by a 12v tool.(that also came out 1st)
Good catch Juan- we double checked this morning and correct, the Milwaukee does in fact increase the target PSI in increments of five when holding down the button; the Ryobi however did not. Secondly, we chose the Dewalt as the winner based on not only performance, but the overall features as well.
you can dial the DeWalt up to the pressure you want very quickly.... even faster than holding down a button while it eventually reaches the pressure that you want
One of the issues of the Milwaukee inflator is that it will heal up if used continuously over 10 minutes. You have to let it cool down before using it again. Don't know if the Dewalt or Ryobi have that issue.
I have the ryobi inflater the smaller one and it performs great.My trailer spare tyre was 10 psi and filled to 40psi it tool approx 3 minutes.6 year warranty can't go wrong:)
It would have been more interesting (at least to me) if you inflated the spare tire to the standard 60 psi. From that, we could have extrapolated how this inflators worked on light truck tires.
That must have been one small spare tire. It took my Dewalt 20V unit 8 minutes to bring one 16" F250 tire from 45 to 60 psi. After doing all four tires, the 3 ah battery gave out while pumping up a 15" trailer tire. Needless to say the Dewalt will be returned to the store. I just picked up a Bostich 2.8 SCFM @ 90 psi 1 gallon compressor from Menards that is at least 5 times faster than the Dewalt. If you're only filling small (bicycle, motorcycle, garden tractor, etc) tires, the Dewalt is ok, but not for full sized tires, unless you've got lots of time on your hands and have at least one spare battery.
I bought dewalt inflater eleven months ago. It quit working and killed my 20 volt battery at same time. I looked into other peoples’ problems . A lot problems like mine blo show in the readout.
I got the Milwaukee and the Ryobi I keep the the Ryobi in my car for slow leaks in two of my tires. Works great Used the Milwaukee once on the tires. Didn’t like that i had to screw it on Kind of annoying
I’ve had the ryobi inflator for years and had no issues with performance ,on anything from balls to flat tires, or durability, years of being stored in a truck in Florida heat.
you know I was a Dewalt guy for years but over time I got to use Milwaukee m12 and m18 and now thats my go to brand for cordless and bosh for corded, I feel Dewalt has fallen behind and I would go makita over them now, I just don't have confedence in their stuff anymore after several expensive tool failures and total garbage chains saw purchase I couldn't return fast enough appears I'm not alone most job sites are red tools now Milwaukee and hilt and not just plumbers and electricians lIke in the early 2000's. that's said my Dewalt worm drive saw is incredible and I love that saw but it's a one trick pony now since all my impacts and other tools I use more are Milwaukee and bosh. just my 2 cents and why I'm not surprised the poor quality of the hose connection.
Great review! I have one unanswered question - the Milwaukee is annoyingly loud in real life. How does the DeWalt compare in terms of noise level? Thanks!
renaissanceman possibly, but I need it for bike tires and car tires. Plus I need a third battery system like another hole in my head. The unit looks way nicer and the dial makes using it stupid easy, but I have two battery systems/tools, Ryobi and Milwaukee.
The M12 inflator seems the best suited for quick tire work and is by far the most portable. Getting that with the Ryobi high volume inflator for things like air mattresses would give you two compact tools for doing two different jobs when needed.
What about overheating? Many of these tire inflator's require you to turn them off and let them cool down if they run longer than a time specified by the manufacturer. I think the Milwaukee is the better of the 3 because it's faster. People are buying these primarily for tires and not toys.
They're all missing the mark. Customers don't usually buy these to inflate a legion of toys or 3 cars at a time, rather they would prefer a larger compressor in them even if it meant shorter runtime on the battery, and if they can be made with brushless motors without raising the price much, even better. The Ryobi in particular is just too weak in that as long as it takes, it's going to heat the compressor up a lot in typical uses which bodes ill for lifespan. However realize something. If it has shorter battery life in minutes, but gets the work done a lot faster, you aren't really losing any capability, rather saving a lot of time and not overheating it as much, and will probably last longer regardless of that. Little pot metal compressors just don't have that many hours of life in them, and all 3 put too much work into a stylized plastic case and not enough on what's inside of that case.
You said the DeWalt goes in increments of 1/10th's but in the video it goes in increments of 0.5psi. Did you also say the AC cord is sold separately? That is so weird...
Good catch - we should have better stated this. The PSI gauge showed increased pressure during inflation in increments of 1/10ths on the Dewalt, and in 5/10ths on the M12 & Ryobi. The target PSI on the Dewalt is in 0.5 increments and in whole numbers on the M12 & Ryobi. ...and Yes, the AC cord is sold separately for some reason on the Dewalt. We thought it might just be missing but it was clearly stated on the box - sold separately.
What is the best duty cycle or pulse width settings to prevent overheating and the inflator very getting hot? The Ryobi 18v P747 model I heard is the best but what do you think is the best for the cheapest price?
Perhaps I missed something. How do you charge the battery? Does the AC cord for the DeWalt just run the unit or does it charge the battery? Or does it come with a charger cradle?
Do the dewalt and ryobi have a 10min cooldown/ waiting period after using it for 10min as well like Milwaukee’s model? I’ve been looking into the Milwaukee version but I don’t have any of the smaller batteries and a ton of the m18’s so hoping they make an m18/m12 version so compatible with all their battery options. I do like that dewalt has AC and DC power options which is a nice feature I don’t believe Milwaukee has. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Not very many mine overheated when topping off 2 tires. After about 10 uses the auto shut off feature which I think is great would not function anymore
Just tested Milwaukee air inflator it really depends on what your inflating , firstly who buys a inflator to inflat toys or balls , set it to 120 psi it (for coach tyre 295/80R ) back feeds so definitely does not go up to 120psi , Just want to ask is this an Independent review ,
I have the Milwaukee . I love the Milwaukee tools but this tire inflater eats batteries . Hooked it up to 3 tires that were about 25lbs of pressure ( I don't remember the exact amount , just wanted to top off the pressure to 35 with a 1.5 battery ) the battery died before the 3rd tire was topped off ..and the compressor was hat as heck.. I saw a vid where a guy used a 4.0 battery ...he was very disappointed as I am... Hey but Milwaukee powers tools Rock , Just not this one.
RAM TRUCKS I have milwaukee line up and I have the black and decker inflator because I had batteries already but I like to inflate my bed when I go camping with the kids. I want to see the difference with what I already have. Which is good, for me. I want to see how it compares with the Dewalt and the ryobi. So far I just care about the Dewalt because it's better built than that ryobi
No accuracy test.?? you even said you did have a PSI measurement tool but you did not validate how far off the accuracy was, only on the fly like "it doesnt feel that hard" got a cheap combokit with incl. good high current batterypark..it goes to a little over +100psi and is spot on when stopping according to settings, even at low psi value. imgur.com/a/x0IlpLv (cost 50euro here in Denmark. this combo with batterypack and fast intelligent charger incl.)
Something isn’t right with the high volume dewalt test. Other videos show the hose locking in and pushing lots of air ruclips.net/video/S_ba7DOogHA/видео.html Maybe double check the connector?
The Dewalt wins by default. It has multiple power options. Even half off I didn't buy the Milwaukee last week since it can't plug in to the car or wall. Worthless.
If you're thinking about buying the Dewalt or Milwaukee compressor, consider buying these locking air chucks so you do not have the inconvenience of screwing on the hose to the tire valve ( www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXBYPT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_7YKcFb4G6JX40 ) 2 for $10 ... I have one of these installed on my Dewalt...works fast and great..
Yea pay 99 bucks for a slower machine when it comes to large volume and hose doesn't stay on... Naaa I'll pass and get the Milwaukee. Always said...better to do what you do great, rather than half ass all you do. Thanks for the info and the review!
Lmao, you guys are a dime a dozen. More times than not the person calling someone else a fan boy is usually the one who is just that. Been a carpenter for over 35 years now and still going strong and have Bosch, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita... Yup I'm a Milwaukee fan boy. Maybe just remain silent and you'll look less foolish. Or go ahead and flap those jaws and show your ignorance. Btw... Nice response to the tools in the video.... Smh. Another little boy behind a key board.
reddawg rup good luck relying on batteries, the DeWalt is far superior in functionality. Get ready to buy the m18 version in about a year, it's the way Milwaukee does business ...
urjnlegend I've never had any problems with any of my m18 or m12 batteries. Quite the opposite in my experience. Much easier of a time in cold weather with the Milwaukee batteries in general than the bosch or dewalt batteries.
Yeah my m12 batteries haven’t had any issues in my jacket/hoodie outside in the cold these last 4 winters. Quick charge time as well. Hard to beat what just works
I carry Milwaukee inflator and repair tire kits... you never know when you will get stuck on the road ... whose stupid to use tools to inflate a ball... wow.. Milwaukee designed tools specific to certain need no multiple use ... they are portable for a reason ..
If u hold the plus button on the milwaukee it goes up by five if you use the small blow tool on the m12 u put it in the mouth piece to inflate tubes ur test is skewed if you don't know how to use the tool properly i give this video an f
I’m a firefighter/ swiftwater rescuer for a major city fire department/ Urban search and rescue team. I’ve taken the ryobi inflator into two major disasters, on both occasions the unit was used to inflate and deflate multiple large inflatable boats, top off trailer tires and used as an ad hoc blower to clean out wet/dirty equipment and electronics. In the staging areas the little ryobi got quite the reputation and was being passed around to half a dozen different teams to inflate large 14-16 foot boats with. I actually had no idea there was a recommended time limit for operation, quite a few times we ran this little unit for well over an hour on multiple boats with multiple batteries. We are so impressed we went out and bought one for each one of our trucks. At 40$ it’s essentially a disposable tool, that is available at just about every HD, the batteries are relatively abundant and cheap, this unit and the spotlight/light cannon are “must haves” when ever I deploy. Now if only ryobi would make a single function usb charger! (currently only available in Australia)
Gregory Nelson
Gregory, how are you?
$40US. ?
In Australia it is $99.
Single USB charger?
I like to see Ryobi comes out with a car jump starter with the ONE +. Ranges.
Gregory Nelson
PS. About to buy one this week.
It's remarkable that people do not know these inflators all have a specified duty cycle. But then, I guess people usually don't read the manual, which is regrettable.
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Nevertheless, it is satisfying to read numerous accounts, like yours, that say they didn't just melt into a pile of goo because they were run for too long. I guess that would take several such abuses, but do that too often, and it'll no doubt destroy the plastic internals.
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I've had the Ryobi for a year or two now and use it for checking car tires, riding mower tires, and inflating kid pools, fishing float tubes, and camp mattresses. I haven't experienced any issues with under inflation or stalling. My riding mower tires use 10psi and one is leaky. So I am constantly refilling it to 10 without issue. I do agree the low pressure tube seems really flimsy and I feel like I will break it every time I remove and replace it. But it has held up surprisingly well.
For $40 Ryobi was a great buy to add to my collection. I would buy another. Mostly because I already have a lot of Ryobi stuff.
Final side note, if you press and hold the pressure button it will go up to higher pressures faster, like the 45psi for car tire.
I don't need it but I have a feeling the Dewalt compressor is going to end up in my garage....
That’s what happened to me.
I carry the Dewalt along with a plug kit in my Jeep.
I have the milwaukee inflator its very capable! topping up wheel barrows on site and any soft tires has been its main use, but we have also tested it on larger stuff up to dump truck tires and it will do it no worries. And its small enough to put behind your seat so you always have it handy just in case. Can definantly recommend it.
The Milwaukee only needs to hold button to increase pressure by 5 psi increments. So the dial is just a preference if you like it.
lol! at the Unicorn test!
Great video, you sold me on the Milwaukee one (I just need it for tires)
Thanks!
What would have been nice to see with the tire test is test the actual pressure with another accurate pressure gauge to see how accurate they pump the pressure too. I am sure there would have all been off by some amount.
Wish Milwaukee made an M18 version
Fahrenheit38 that’s what I’m waiting for
What is that?
They will, they're just bring greedy in a sense, they released the m12 first so we'll all buy it and then release the m18 later on.
I want it to be M18 and to have a cord that you can plug into it just in case.
My M12 works like a charm
Great video although I disagree on the findings. I have had the Ryobi one since it came out (back in 2012) and it still works well. I have used it on everything from car tires to bike tires to balls and it generally runs well. It may function the worst out of the 3, but keep in mind that it is by far the cheapest and oldest. It is half the price of the others and came out almost 6 years ago.
Cheng Liu I concur
The Milwaukee compressor says says in the manual when using the ball needle adaptor to not set a psi and run manually- then stop and check pressure when pump is off- This is due to the small opening on the pin not giving correct feedback while pump is running. Also- just holding the +/- button makes it jump in 5psi increments.
I have the Ryobi. I agree, it does inflate slow on car tires but does great on smaller tires. I have had it for nearly 6 year now and have used it extensively and have not had a problem.... not even once.... FYI.... this has also been used on construction sites and my ryobi tools, (including this inflator) have all outlasted multiple DeWalt and Milwaukee tools.... both from a battery and tool perspective...... don’t be fooled by a high price tag.....
Lol I'm sure it has. Not really apples to apples unless it was one of the other 2 inflators there the same amount of time. Anything will last if you baby it.
Oh my gosh thank you for this video! Your video was by far the best I've seen. Very informative and I loved how you test against the other models. I've gone through 3 air compressors over the years. Was confused on what to purchase that wouldn't break or burn out on me again. Watching your video is a clear choice, the Dewalt. THANK YOU for this video!! 👍
Same. DeWalt.
The cig plug won it for me.
I bought this as peace-of-mind tool for my wife's vehicle.
I have used the ryobi on trailer tires, inflating them to 60 psi. It's a little slow, but beats dragging out a big compressor. Note- for every 10 minutes of use you have to wait 10-20 minutes for it to rest. Also, it pays to have 3 or more batteries
Hi guys and gals,- one thing about reviews is the reviewers rarely read the manuals. The key thing all the reviews I have seen about this inflator is that you can inflate to PSI, Bar or kPa. This is versatile when you have different units like cars, trucks and tractors. They often use different units in their manuals. A really great plus.
I bought this exact Ryobi inflator about a year ago and it broke after topping off my tires only 4-5 times. I'm going to try out the Milwaukee because of your video. Thank you.
I’ll be picking up the Milwaukee personally. The high volume air mattress type “features” seem like an afterthought if the hose doesn’t stay together properly or it cracks rendering it useless and for those few times with an air matters/float toys I’ll probably have ac and can use the pump for the air mattress itself. Now for my use in autocross. Adjusting tire pressures quickly and accurately while waiting in line between runs means this little guy will be at my hip, no fumbling with cords and opening doors. Just walk around the car, at the least a few times each month for 6-9 months a year. I’m excited to see how she holds up!
I'm a 20v/60v/M12 Dewaukee fan. I have been using the M12 inflator constantly, but I would buy the DeWalt when it came out IF IT WAS FASTER! It's 3x bigger! Come on DeWalt!
In my opinion, it is more about what platform you are alreaxy invested in. In my case I am heavily invested in Milwaukee. So even if De Walt came out 10 times better I would stick to Milwaukee for an emergency compressor. For airing up serious off road tires, I would consider a 12v portable that I already own or a sedicated system with air tank installed on my Jeep.
I'm invested in Dewalt. I haven't had any reason to switch brands and yes I only use one platform. I use some Milwaukee at work as well (not my tools), I have to say as far as longevity they seem to be on par. By the way I do a lot of side work and use my tools.. It's comparable.
If that's your only criteria for a portable tire inflator you might be in for a nasty surprise one day since the Milwaukee is only battery operated and it might fail on you someday. The Dewalt unit can also be powered with the car and if you get stranded in freezing whether you will certainly thank your lucky stars for going with the Dewalt unit.
I have Dewalt 20v and Milwaukee 12v tools so trying to figure out which one works best for me.
I wish Ryobi would update this model with a slightly better hose (It is quite thin, but has held up for me so far and a replacement hose is under $2), consideration for the new 6Ah (and rumored 9Ah) batteries, but most of all make it tri-powered like the Dewalt. Having the 110 house, 12v car, and 18v battery options would be quite nice!
I've had the ryobi for 3 years now and it's still going. takes forever to inflate my tundra tires but it does it I guess. what I really bought it for though was for my motorcycles and mountain bike. it works amazing for that. also for camping to inflate mattress and it works great.
Someone might have already pointed this out, but did you know that you can hold the plus or minus button on the Milwaukee to make it go in fast increments of 5? You don't have to keep tapping on it. This works good for reaching those higher numbers. Still not a rotary dial, but not as bad as you made it sound.
I was really trying to get a Milwaukee to match my high end batteries I have but Milwaukee doesnt make a M18 version AND I read many reviews of the Milwaukee dying. I believe the Dewalt is about to get my purchase. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Scott, I got on youtube to find a camparison video exactly like this one. Thanks! Great video!
I’ve had this Ryobi for around a year. I use it often. We have family visit us in NC from TX. So I use it multiple times to fill air mattresses. Usually when they visit, we go to the beach. So I take it with me to fill inflatable toys for the beach and hotel pool. I like it, I do agree about the hose feeling cheap, but I’ve had no issues with it ripping... so far, so good
I have the Ryobi model. On the rare occasion that I need to inflate something below 20psi, I simply set it to 25psi and watch the monitor and stop it when it reaches 10.5psi. Easy and accurate.
For $40, it's a great DIY inflator.
Might not make a big difference in your judgment, but maybe you might like the Milwaukee a little bit more. If you hold the plus button on the Milwaukee it increases in increments of 10 instead of having to press it 1000 times haha. Great video.
I own the older Blue Ryobi. Works fine for filling tires and occasional blow up bed. If it goes out will get the Milwaukee. Love my M12/M18 tools. I do like the performance of the flexvolt though. I am fine with all brands. Best tool gets my money.
I've had a Ryobi for a couple years and I use it every week. It works just fine and since I've already got the batteries it's only $40. If you hold the "+" sign down for a couple seconds it will advance the psi setting fast and you don't have to keep pushing the button. I like the non-threaded filler because you can't always get to the valve stem easy. If the valve stem is deepset inside the wheel or there is a hub cap in the way I can usually still get the lever type filler on the stem.
Amazon has now dropped their price to $69.00 but the unit is not eligible for Prime shipping so shop early for Christmas. I imagine most buyers will base their decision of what unit to buy depending on what tool platform they currently use, although I consider the DeWalt inflator heads over the other units. If you are thinking you might purchase the DeWalt ac adapter (N557514), consider that the prices are ranging from around $64-$84. Also, to prevent any operational surprises, you might want to download the operator's manual off of Servicenet. Not all modes utilize the auto shutoff, for one example.
Milwaukee is the best and best lineup for M12/M18. They are killing it with their gigantic mechanic tool/ construction trade lineup
RAM TRUCKS I've owned lots of tools and I'll never own Milwaukee again... Junk to the highest degree
I'm sure Milwaukee tools are great, the only issue is that they are very expensive. For example, the Milwaukee 18 ga nailer is more than triple the price of the Ryobi one and in videos Ihave seen, they are pretty comparable.
All my tools are Milwaukee- you name it ... they are by far great in many aspects and desalt is slowly disappearing in many workplaces... if you noticed pro on RUclips hardly use dewalt now a days even in construction... don’t waste you’re many on yellow garbage tools
Cheng Liu they are expensive for a reason... if you are talking longevity of the tools and dependability- no doubt they are expensive because Milwaukee tools are built to last n perform exceptionally against its competitors... don’t waste money on dewalts-
cheng liu they are cheap compared to snap on and matco the tools that they are going against not to mention the 5 year warranty.
Since the Milwaukee runs off of 12 volts, I wish they had an option to plug it into a 12 volt car adapter.
When setting the pressure on the pushbutton settings did you try just holding in on the button for a few seconds ?
I use the ryobi, no complaints it does the job when called upon 👌🏾
Great video comparison of the cordless inflators, but you left out a KEY component of... NOISE LEVEL of the 3?
Can you update that?
kupua do it matter, you will be filling up tire outside anyhow🤷🏾♂️
I just bought the Milwaukee w 3.0 and 1.5 ah batteries for 99 bucks 5 min ago I already have m12 and m18 stuff so I’m happy. Air mattresses etc. I use a good ole fashioned hand pump never fails. I plan on using it for car atv and lawnmowers.
A different review claimed that the DeWalt was "surprisingly quiet." I do not think so. I like my Kobalt high-volume inflator. MANY years of use and it has never stopped working well. People do not do comparisons with Kobalt.
i have the older (blue) ryobi inflator and love it, never had an issue
one modification i did do, i cut the hose and used a quick disconnect so i can use a proper air chuck
i would do that with ANY of the inflators
Good tip Rob! Thanks!
It would have been interesting to see a gauge applied to the inflated items afterward to validate how accurately they were filled. We have no idea if the compressors actually filled the items to their desired PSI or "finished" the job quickly by not filling properly.
I've been using the Ryobi one for bike tires and was handy when I had a slow leak on my truck tire until I got it fixed. Hasn't failed yet so I've pretty happy with it. I liked that it had auto shutoff when it reached the set psi. If you use the 6.0amp battery, it'll stand awkward. The DeWalt looks promising but at $99 I'll need to wait a while. I might have missed it but does any of these overheat faster than the others from use?
Hi Anthony - each model specifies to NOT to use it past 10 minutes before allowing 10-20 minutes of cool down time. As such, we didn't select any tests that would take longer than 10 minutes, and thus avoided any possible overheating. Also, none of the three models appeared overly hot after any of our tests.
Appreciate the feedback and comparison on that point.
There is another video out there showing the Ryobi inflator pumping up a tire on a trailer from ~21 PSI to 60 PSI. They ran it for 19 minutes straight and didn't *appear* to have any issues. I'm not sure about the longevity if you use it that much without a break, but it did seem to work. That being said I would be curious if it has an automatic shutoff in the event it overheats.
I'm pretty sure they'll all overheat and fail. I've been through a few different brands.
Great video! Thank you for the side by side test 👍
That m12 is impresive, good thing I'm in the Milwaukee platform, I'll be definitely buying this,good review, although I like the dewalts functions
I own a landscaping company and keep 3 of the ryobi pumps in my trucks. Mowers, Wheel barrows, Truck tires. Going on three years and they have been worked hard. I dont understand his issues with the lower psi setting. We consistently fill between 10 and 35psi. IMO this 'review' based its conclusions on opinion rather than functionality or first hand knowledge. I care if a tool does its job and it keeps doing its job, the ryobi has fit the bill so far. Not recommending a product because it feels like it won't last is not how it's done CopTool.
they literally tested the equipment on camera... i don't know what more you could want man.
Really nice review, very clear and detailed !!!
If you hold the + symbol for psi on the Milwaukee it increases in increments of 5, way faster than you smashing it one by one. Not sure why the Dewalt was #1 if it was out performed by a 12v tool.(that also came out 1st)
Good catch Juan- we double checked this morning and correct, the Milwaukee does in fact increase the target PSI in increments of five when holding down the button; the Ryobi however did not. Secondly, we chose the Dewalt as the winner based on not only performance, but the overall features as well.
you can dial the DeWalt up to the pressure you want very quickly.... even faster than holding down a button while it eventually reaches the pressure that you want
Like my Milwaukee
Light weight and does not slide while inflating “feels like a Honda generator”.
One of the issues of the Milwaukee inflator is that it will heal up if used continuously over 10 minutes. You have to let it cool down before using it again. Don't know if the Dewalt or Ryobi have that issue.
I have the ryobi inflater the smaller one and it performs great.My trailer spare tyre was 10 psi and filled to 40psi it tool approx 3 minutes.6 year warranty can't go wrong:)
Great for airing up those forklift tires
It would have been more interesting (at least to me) if you inflated the spare tire to the standard 60 psi. From that, we could have extrapolated how this inflators worked on light truck tires.
The duty cycle time would have also been a good comparison.
Thanks for the review I made up my mind now.
That must have been one small spare tire. It took my Dewalt 20V unit 8 minutes to bring one 16" F250 tire from 45 to 60 psi. After doing all four tires, the 3 ah battery gave out while pumping up a 15" trailer tire. Needless to say the Dewalt will be returned to the store. I just picked up a Bostich 2.8 SCFM @ 90 psi 1 gallon compressor from Menards that is at least 5 times faster than the Dewalt. If you're only filling small (bicycle, motorcycle, garden tractor, etc) tires, the Dewalt is ok, but not for full sized tires, unless you've got lots of time on your hands and have at least one spare battery.
I bought dewalt inflater eleven months ago. It quit working and killed my 20 volt battery at same time. I looked into other peoples’ problems . A lot problems like mine blo show in the readout.
I got the Milwaukee and the Ryobi I keep the the Ryobi in my car for slow leaks in two of my tires. Works great Used the Milwaukee once on the tires. Didn’t like that i had to screw it on Kind of annoying
I’ve had the ryobi inflator for years and had no issues with performance ,on anything from balls to flat tires, or durability, years of being stored in a truck in Florida heat.
you know I was a Dewalt guy for years but over time I got to use Milwaukee m12 and m18 and now thats my go to brand for cordless and bosh for corded, I feel Dewalt has fallen behind and I would go makita over them now, I just don't have confedence in their stuff anymore after several expensive tool failures and total garbage chains saw purchase I couldn't return fast enough appears I'm not alone most job sites are red tools now Milwaukee and hilt and not just plumbers and electricians lIke in the early 2000's. that's said my Dewalt worm drive saw is incredible and I love that saw but it's a one trick pony now since all my impacts and other tools I use more are Milwaukee and bosh. just my 2 cents and why I'm not surprised the poor quality of the hose connection.
Great review! I have one unanswered question - the Milwaukee is annoyingly loud in real life. How does the DeWalt compare in terms of noise level? Thanks!
I bought the Ryobi when it first came out. It recently failed and no longer works, so I will likely be replacing it with the Milwaukee unit.
renaissanceman possibly, but I need it for bike tires and car tires. Plus I need a third battery system like another hole in my head. The unit looks way nicer and the dial makes using it stupid easy, but I have two battery systems/tools, Ryobi and Milwaukee.
Surely Milwaukee will be making an m18 version.....I'll wait for that one
The M12 inflator seems the best suited for quick tire work and is by far the most portable. Getting that with the Ryobi high volume inflator for things like air mattresses would give you two compact tools for doing two different jobs when needed.
Curious why you didn’t use the Milwaukee m18 inflator
It didn’t exist 4 years ago when we made this.
@@ToolShow 🤣🤣🤣that makes sense 🤦
I just bought this model ryobi I love it!
What about overheating? Many of these tire inflator's require you to turn them off and let them cool down if they run longer than a time specified by the manufacturer. I think the Milwaukee is the better of the 3 because it's faster. People are buying these primarily for tires and not toys.
I wish Milwaukee made a 18V one as well that was faster I just feel the 12v seems chinzy as the basketball test showed.
I have the milwaukee and for what its designed to do i couldnt be happier with it! its a great little unit.
Don't the DeWalt & Ryobi have deflation options? Any reason why you didn't test that feature?
They're all missing the mark. Customers don't usually buy these to inflate a legion of toys or 3 cars at a time, rather they would prefer a larger compressor in them even if it meant shorter runtime on the battery, and if they can be made with brushless motors without raising the price much, even better. The Ryobi in particular is just too weak in that as long as it takes, it's going to heat the compressor up a lot in typical uses which bodes ill for lifespan. However realize something. If it has shorter battery life in minutes, but gets the work done a lot faster, you aren't really losing any capability, rather saving a lot of time and not overheating it as much, and will probably last longer regardless of that. Little pot metal compressors just don't have that many hours of life in them, and all 3 put too much work into a stylized plastic case and not enough on what's inside of that case.
Should test $20 handheld Ryobi air pump
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You said the DeWalt goes in increments of 1/10th's but in the video it goes in increments of 0.5psi.
Did you also say the AC cord is sold separately? That is so weird...
Good catch - we should have better stated this. The PSI gauge showed increased pressure during inflation in increments of 1/10ths on the Dewalt, and in 5/10ths on the M12 & Ryobi. The target PSI on the Dewalt is in 0.5 increments and in whole numbers on the M12 & Ryobi. ...and Yes, the AC cord is sold separately for some reason on the Dewalt. We thought it might just be missing but it was clearly stated on the box - sold separately.
you sold the dewalt to me. thanks i'll purchase one in week.
I have the Milwaukee and never have that issue airing up sports balls.
i’ll bet your real good at airing up some balls
@@blackpepe I'll never be as good as someone with a Gayheart.
@@Dale37 you cant say that bigot! i’m an oppressed lgbt ally
What is the best duty cycle or pulse width settings to prevent overheating and the inflator very getting hot? The Ryobi 18v P747 model I heard is the best but what do you think is the best for the cheapest price?
Perhaps I missed something. How do you charge the battery? Does the AC cord for the DeWalt just run the unit or does it charge the battery? Or does it come with a charger cradle?
Do the dewalt and ryobi have a 10min cooldown/ waiting period after using it for 10min as well like Milwaukee’s model? I’ve been looking into the Milwaukee version but I don’t have any of the smaller batteries and a ton of the m18’s so hoping they make an m18/m12 version so compatible with all their battery options. I do like that dewalt has AC and DC power options which is a nice feature I don’t believe Milwaukee has. Any help would be greatly appreciated
The P731 has been supplanted by the P747. I'm gonna go search for a direct comparison between those two....
Would like to know how many tires the m12 would fill.
Not very many mine overheated when topping off 2 tires. After about 10 uses the auto shut off feature which I think is great would not function anymore
Вообще странно сравнивать эти совсем разные фирмы. Ну ведь все равно каждый привязан к своей линейке. Продолжайте обсуждение )
Great Review, thank you
Just tested Milwaukee air inflator it really depends on what your inflating , firstly who buys a inflator to inflat toys or balls , set it to 120 psi it (for coach tyre 295/80R ) back feeds so definitely does not go up to 120psi , Just want to ask is this an Independent review ,
I have the Milwaukee . I love the Milwaukee tools but this tire inflater eats batteries . Hooked it up to 3 tires that were about 25lbs of pressure ( I don't remember the exact amount , just wanted to top off the pressure to 35 with a 1.5 battery ) the battery died before the 3rd tire was topped off ..and the compressor was hat as heck.. I saw a vid where a guy used a 4.0 battery ...he was very disappointed as I am... Hey but Milwaukee powers tools Rock , Just not this one.
Would the Milwaukee do well to inflate to 18psi sup-board(s). A sup-board isn't 'high volume' I think?
it would be high volume for the first bit like 100+ pumps on my titan hand pump, then the board would take shape and pressure started to build
@@blackpepe Thank you!
Just got the Milwaukee w a 6.0 battery
Fantastic inflator
Can you test out the black and decker inflator?
Therealphantomzero
Why?... Its crap... Buy Milwaukee. Best lineup in world
RAM TRUCKS is it now?
RAM TRUCKS I have milwaukee line up and I have the black and decker inflator because I had batteries already but I like to inflate my bed when I go camping with the kids. I want to see the difference with what I already have. Which is good, for me. I want to see how it compares with the Dewalt and the ryobi. So far I just care about the Dewalt because it's better built than that ryobi
renaissanceman haha so true! Dewalt smokes milwaukee takes their dam time. Ryobi uses trash bags for tools black and decker tools
renaissanceman haha so true! Dewalt smokes milwaukee takes their dam time. Ryobi uses trash bags for tools black and decker tools
how fast it will inflate a boat?
Dose Makita make one
No accuracy test.??
you even said you did have a PSI measurement tool but you did not validate how far off the accuracy was, only on the fly like "it doesnt feel that hard"
got a cheap combokit with incl. good high current batterypark..it goes to a little over +100psi and is spot on when stopping according to settings, even at low psi value.
imgur.com/a/x0IlpLv (cost 50euro here in Denmark. this combo with batterypack and fast intelligent charger incl.)
Something isn’t right with the high volume dewalt test. Other videos show the hose locking in and pushing lots of air
ruclips.net/video/S_ba7DOogHA/видео.html
Maybe double check the connector?
The hose is "twist to lock", could be user error.
The Dewalt wins by default. It has multiple power options. Even half off I didn't buy the Milwaukee last week since it can't plug in to the car or wall. Worthless.
Honestly I'm not going to replace my 12 volt air compressor with a battery tool. Not so necessary
Milwaukee is built for emergency and compact use ... inflating a unicorn maybe an emergency for others not for me hhahah
First off, M12 v anything larger, shocker. Don't be dumb... SHOULD be M18 compressor v any other 18/20v system
Thank you!
Dewalt FTW!
If you're thinking about buying the Dewalt or Milwaukee compressor, consider buying these locking air chucks so you do not have the inconvenience of screwing on the hose to the tire valve ( www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXBYPT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_7YKcFb4G6JX40 ) 2 for $10 ... I have one of these installed on my Dewalt...works fast and great..
Milwaukee dropped the ball, they need a bigger with more options unit.
Yea pay 99 bucks for a slower machine when it comes to large volume and hose doesn't stay on... Naaa I'll pass and get the Milwaukee. Always said...better to do what you do great, rather than half ass all you do.
Thanks for the info and the review!
"yea" how in the world would you ever get those 13 seconds back, milwaulee fan boy
Lmao, you guys are a dime a dozen. More times than not the person calling someone else a fan boy is usually the one who is just that.
Been a carpenter for over 35 years now and still going strong and have Bosch, Dewalt, Milwaukee and Makita... Yup I'm a Milwaukee fan boy. Maybe just remain silent and you'll look less foolish. Or go ahead and flap those jaws and show your ignorance.
Btw... Nice response to the tools in the video.... Smh. Another little boy behind a key board.
reddawg rup good luck relying on batteries, the DeWalt is far superior in functionality.
Get ready to buy the m18 version in about a year, it's the way Milwaukee does business ...
urjnlegend I've never had any problems with any of my m18 or m12 batteries. Quite the opposite in my experience. Much easier of a time in cold weather with the Milwaukee batteries in general than the bosch or dewalt batteries.
Yeah my m12 batteries haven’t had any issues in my jacket/hoodie outside in the cold these last 4 winters. Quick charge time as well. Hard to beat what just works
I carry Milwaukee inflator and repair tire kits... you never know when you will get stuck on the road ... whose stupid to use tools to inflate a ball... wow.. Milwaukee designed tools specific to certain need no multiple use ... they are portable for a reason ..
If u hold the plus button on the milwaukee it goes up by five if you use the small blow tool on the m12 u put it in the mouth piece to inflate tubes ur test is skewed if you don't know how to use the tool properly i give this video an f
It is the best because they sponsor me, even if it is the extreme expensive and super slow one. What a crap conclusion !
Flexvolt that shit
#dewalt @dewalt
Milwaukee are the boss kisses to u boss
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