You’re the one guy that can do a fair comparison test regardless what parameter is being focused. Legitimate is what makes your videos stand out. You know how to level the playing field. You get my vote and my respect for your honesty and integrity. Not always present on this platform. Well represented here! Press on sir!
One of the best RUclips channels today. Your enthusiasm makes me excited to watch videos on products I have zero interest or need to purchase but I still watch the videos.
I bought the DeWalt pump a 2-3 years ago and I'm very happy with it. If the Milwaukee M18 unit was available back then I would have bought that one. But I only use my pump to adjust my tires with change or weather and check the air pressure periodically. No complaints whatsoever since I've owned it. Great job to Milwaukee on their M18 air pump!
@@bobbyheffley4955portable AC’s would less likely be based on performance and more on time and durability and ease of repairing. As long as they have the same btus they would be matched on performance.
Living in the rust belt with corroded aluminum wheels, we tend to lose tire pressure often. I use a portable air tank that adds air lightning fast, but it's bulky. Thanks for the info on smaller options!
@@danlux4954you go to the beach and find the biggest girl blowing up the largest floaties, then just simply ask her to blow your tank up and hand her your hose.
Even though the Milwaukee is expensive, the ability to quickly inflate a tire sitting along side the road makes it a must have. Would also make a big difference in a "slow leak" situation. And as always.. Great Video!!!!
The biggest drawback to the Milwaukee is that it takes up more space than the competition. I can fit the ridgid, makita and the ryobi under the seats. Would have to leave the Milwaukee out in the open where it invites thieves to smash and grab it.
I picked up the Milwaukee after watching this video. I absolutely love it. It is fast and is very well built. My 5-amp battery last a very long time. I really like the memory function as well. It fits nicely inside the small section of my under-seat storage compartment in my '21 GMC Sierra.
I have the Ryobi and it has held up great. I just use it for regular check ups every week on my truck and for my wifes car. Nice size too with the battery so it sits right under the seat in my truck with a second battery! Great review!
I have the Ryobi too. Mostly because I have several other tools that use the same battery. Its not as fast as my 12V powered Viair but its perfect to add those few PSI that leaks out of tires monthly. I use it at 36 PSI for vehicle tires and 50 PSI trailer tires.
I have the Milwaukee and love it. Recommend it to people I know who were looking for a tire pump. I was shocked at how quick it was for a battery operated inflator. Great review as always!
Having just purchased the Milwaukee, I was gratified by these results. I'm pretty much "all in" on the V18 system so I am pleased when the tools perform.
I bought the GOOLOO GT160 from Amazon today based on your recommendation. Amazon list price is 109.99; reduced to 59.99; with a 15.00 discount - NET $44.99.
My Gooloo crapped out in 1 month, got them to replace it (cause it did work ok) and that one lasted 3 weeks before the screen stopped working and I wouldn't turn it on anymore. STAY AWAY
Always a fan of these inflator videos. It seems like the brands disappear pretty fast for the cheaper models, so sometimes not available from previous videos.
Really, if you don't need battery power, the cheapest 12v inflator is the best deal. They all get really hot because it is just a very inefficient design. Some stay cooler with extra mass and heat sink, but they are all otherwise the same inside. It's a DC motor with an offset connected to a piston in a small cylinder with a reed valve acting as a 1 way valve. They tend to be made from pot metal too.
You always have the most creative yet also scientific ways of testing. I absolutely love your reviews, thank you for providing us with such terrific quality content!
I got a reconditioned RIDGID inflator for $40 from their online outlet store, hard to beat that performance for the price. I've been extremely satisfied with it in the year I've had it.
I have been carrying a inflator in my vehicles for over 30 years. Obviously they have been 12v to plug into a cigarette or accessory plug when needed. I have the Ryobi you reviewed for about a year. Haven’t used it to inflate tires but to blow up inflatables which to me is one of the greatest assets to having a cordless inflator! Having grown up in the 1970s and 1980’s we used to have to use a bellows foot pump to blow up our inflatables or even a manual double pump which was even better! The ability to blow up a raft, mattress or any large inflatable AND combined ability to deflate is such a HUGE labor and timesaver. Now we get to have portable inflator which is even better! Nicely Done PF for another great review!
Nice video. One thing not mentioned is duty cycle. It's a good idea to be aware of the duty cycle of whatever pump you buy so you don't damage it by exceeding the duty cycle. It can be frustrating to buy a new pump and find out it can only do something like 2 minutes on, then 2 minutes off.
Most pumps are 10 minutes on, and 10 minutes off for those who don't know. There are a few on the market that are less though. I think the 10 minute rule is about universal for battery pumps.
Yeah, this would have been nice to test. I have found that the biggest limitation of these type of pumps is duty cycle (and lifetime when run hard). They tend to overheat when facing a bigger job like airing up four tires. It is super frustrating to have to wait 20 minutes for a pump to cool down to get the next 10 minutes of use.
I've only ever used really budget 12v inflators and never had an issue. In fact I've just replaced one made by Ring Automotive and it's finally thrown the towel in after 15 years. Used to top up car and van tyres and also to seat tubed tyres on various Suzuki LT/LTA/LTZ50s and LT80S over the years as well as I used to do them up as a side business.
I go off-roading and air down large 35" tires to 15 psi, then have air them back up when done. Trust me, spent $90 on a 12v Viair 88P pump and don't look back. It will hang with the fastest pumps here, has no battery you have to replace in 6 years, no worrying about a lithium battery blowing up inside your car from getting too hot (cars get 155° inside during the summer in the south), and it is an air pump that you can hand down to your kids and your grandkids. It's not a bunch of plastic like these. I've had mine for over 10 years and I've literally aired up multiple hundreds of large off-road tires.
I only recently discovered your channel and instantly loved it. You asked for viewer suggestions so here's mine: As I'm sure you know, most people choose and stick with 1 brand of tools. I'd love to see you do a meta analysis (aka summary across all of your tool tests) to find the ultimate brand winner 🎉
I'd like that too! And perhaps include some of the intangibles worth mentioning, like which ones are more comfortable, less annoying to deal with, etc.
Solid video! If you revisit the corded 12v DC inflators, it would be great to see the heavy duty options designed for airing up large off road tires after rock crawling. Many of us swear by Viair, like the 400P, but would be nice to see how the other brands compare. I started with that DeWalt from this video which took 12 minutes to fill my tire from 15psi to 35psi. My Viair 400P takes about 2.5 minutes.
I use the relatively inexpensive harbor freight 12v pump... works a champ on car and truck tires, but crawler tires might require so much air it would overheat. $89 w/ insane return warranty vs/ almost $250 without.
YES! I would like to see the heavy duty options as well. I have the Viair 400P-RV, and I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. I've used it dozens of times on my truck and travel trailer tires and it is soooo nice.
I picked up the Bauer based on your last video, watched for a sale and picked it up for just over $30, and I already had the batteries and charger from an impact driver I picked up along with an extra battery (both also on sale). I have been using these tools fairly frequently for about a year and the Bauer line has held up well and worked flawlessly, I think they are a good bargain for Harry homeowners needs, and especially when you get them on sale. Another great video, I don't buy anything anymore without looking for a video from PF first!
I would love to see a comparison of all different brands of pack out tool boxes. Especially the ones that claim to be water proof! Thanks for your amazing reviews!
@@ProjectFarm Does it float, simulated rain proof, dropped in a pool/pond, resistant to damage, handle strength, etc... Just some ideas for the tool boxes if you do it.
@@Barrett_Fodderwheels testing! Over terrain and in/out of doors, agility, I honestly think there's too many factors for his video length. See em in person, that's all I can say.
I got the Ridgid on sale for $70.00 about 2 years ago. I use it to top off vehicle tires and the lawnmower tires. I have 4 vehicles so about once a month I use it to check all tires and if needed, to top them off while I am there! So very easy to use. What a time saver. Love it!
I got the same model about 3 years ago on sale at a direct tools outlet for $20 or so, apparently (monetary)inflation is a thing. It works great, I like it, and I've found other uses for it besides inflating things, but I'd have never bought it for $60
I have the Ryobi. I do jeep stuff and it works fairly well for airing up after being off road. It takes a while to go from 12-14 psi to 28, but I can do all 4 tires (on 35x11.5r17 tires) on one 4 amp hour battery. It's nice because I can also bring my Ryobi electric wrench, Ryobi electric chainsaw, and Ryobi power inverter and all run off the same batteries.
I have liked ours overall as well. I mostly use it for inflatable kayaks and pools. My main complaint would be the noise. It can be annoying to others by a quiet lake.
We bought the Gooloo pump based on this test and recommendation. It filled 3 SUV tires to 35 psi, and then would no longer pump tires, only turn on, spike the PSI, and immediately shut off. Glad yours held up better, but we'll be returning ours! Would love to see a video and testing on auxiliary transmission coolers, your videos are always incredibly well done and informative!
@CorePathway Nope, it was used to top off a couple tires from 32-33psi to 35psi. Amazon offered to replace it, so we opted for that to try again and haven't had any problems with the new one. I'm assuming we just got a bad unit.
This is by far the very best review I have ever seen of any product ever in the history of production and testing. everyone who tests and reviews products should use your format.
I bought the ryobi one+ for my car a year ago and have had no issues with it. I love it. Compact and easy to use. It's also bang on for the tire pressure amount.
I use my Ridgid one all the time. It’s done a great job in a pinch on many occasions. Just having one of these tools that you can reliably pull out more than once or twice is quite useful and I love that 18v batteries have such a broad range of uses these days. Life is better when All the solutions to my problems fit in my backseat.
Thanks for the info. I was considering getting the Ryobi since I already have many Ryobi tools. I did buy a Rigid pneumatic framing nailer. I got tired of waiting for Ryobi to come out with an 18V framing nailer, so I bought a Rigid 18V framing nailer. Since I have the 18V batteries for the Rigid nailer I am going to go ahead and get the Rigid inflator since it did outperformed the Ryobi.
That Milwaukee is impressive! I've got the Ryobi (it's my "cheap enough to leave them sat in the boot of the car" brand rather than my first choice of tools) and have been pretty happy with it so far. They also do a small tank compressor that looks interesting for those of us who rarely need compressed air.
@@ProjectFarm I have a video idea for you .... boot laces .... for example, Ironlace make some pretty cool claims about some of their laces ... I'd love to see you test those against the competition like Kg, Rhino Lace, Miscly, Mercury + Maia etc
The Ryobi at around $60 is a nice inexpensive solution if inflation time is not that important (how many times do we really have to inflate tires anyway.. heh).
After buying several inexpensive inflators that all died due to overheating, I bought the DeWalt about three years ago. It has worked flawlessly as I have to top off one tire on my Jeep Gladiator about once a month that has a cut in a sidewall. I'll replace all four tires this winter when the tread finally gets low but in the meantime the DeWalt has been perfect.
@@Nick-bb4nk Yes, Nick, though that's not the only reason I purchased it. However, to your point, since the tires are nearly four years old and approaching the end of their treadwear life, it makes no sense to replace just one tire for a slow leak that loses only about 1.5 psi a week.
@@aaronneumeyer5572if it’s leaking out of the side wall your tire isn’t safe to drive down the road. Your gonna blow it out and kill yourself if your at highway speeds 😣
I have a gooloo jump starter/battery bank. I've used it on a few different vehicles over the course of about 5 years. It has yet to fail me. It's a good glovebox solution. I give the brand two thumbs up personally.
I got one of those things when my car battery crapped itself by discharging too much, but I just attach the jump starter and it springs to life every time. Saved my bacon and it’s now a permanent fixture in my everyday bag as it is a massive power bank, and you never know when you can save someone with a jump
@@SWATT101 Yeah, it's quite a useful addition. Not only can it keep your phone charged when you do need to call for help, it can help reduce the need to call for help in the first place with a jump start.
I’ve had the Milwaukee since they were introduced about a year ago. It has been super reliable and makes for quick work. Last week I topped up the tires on my Rv (5 tires) from about 40 to 60 psi, my van tires (5) rear tires and spare to 80, front to 60), and my truck tires (5 tires) from 40 to 65 psi. I was done in less than a half hour and the four amp battery was still half full. Definitely one of the better tool purchases I’ve made
Im not a tool fan boy, so my toolbox has a bunch of brands (to the point I kind of want one from every country lol), but with the battery stuff, makes sense to stick to a brand, and Milwaukee has I think the best if you have to go with one battery platform (well, two, the M12 and M18) but its definitely the way to go. Id say even better than Snap On cordless, because of all the other little tools. The big boy impact and the stubby are just flawless, the die grinders overheat a lot and shut down, but now Im interested in this inflator... I have air in my garage, but looks like for just a flat tire or a few flats on a project I return to (I have so many of those lol) that it just might make sense to get this and not have to fill up the big tank on the compressor. Thanks for the report. Longevity is an issue with these. Im curious if the piston is some kind of metal and not plastic.
Got a good (and cheap!) video idea for you. Test different hydrophobic windshield coatings/waxes. And keep up the great work. This is the one channel I couldn’t live without. You r saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars and many headaches from dealing with bad products
I have the Milwaukee M12 tire inflator and absolutely love it. I don't think the m18 was out yet, but the speed we've seen in this video it is now on my list.
@TheGrimy1One i really like it, it works very well. I would definitely recommend it, but now that the 18v is out, and I've seen video reviews and now have more 18v batteries, I probably would go 18v. But the m12 still works great so I'm not going to upgrade for no reason.
Your reviews are simply amazing! Whenever I find myself needing a specific tool, I always check your channel 1st. Sometimes, I already have the tool your testing and I watch your video anyways, just to confirm I made the right choice in the past😂. What I love the most about your videos is *how* you choose to do your tests, and the level of detail you put into your methods of testing to get a fair assessment of each tool. Well done sir, keep up the great content. 👏👏
Thank you for the tests as always very thorough. I would love a video testing common 13 gallon kitchen trash bags (strength of ties, weight capability, leaking, etc). I've tried so many brands over the years and they all seem to have their own pros and cons.
I used to buy a buyer's club store brand of 13 gallon bags but since the pandemic they have made the bags thinner and the seams and drawstring rip more easily and I now have to stretch them very carefully to get them to fit over the rim of the same can I've been using for a decade. They also don't reach quite to the bottom of the can anymore. Last winter I bought a case of generic Splenda type sweetener packets from the same buyer's club and many of the packets were empty or not completely full. I should have counted all the full and all the empty ones and complained....
Well if you've already bought into the tool line's battery system, you go with that one. I have the Ryobi one and it works very well, it's a good design. I noticed the Makita has to have the trigger held down which is just silly. It's interesting to see them compared side-by-side though.
i have as ryobi as well and was impressed with it, i like the set tire psi and press start and have the ability to walk away if needed, i got mine off ebay from a reseller so mine only cost like 30 bucks and was basically brand new!
you should be able to use any battery for any tool as long as the voltage is correct. Its pretty anti-consumer and environmentally unfriendly that you can only use a brands battery for their tool.
Another awesome video! The Milwaukee is a beast. Would love to see a comparison between the smaller emergency inflators to see which ones stand out against the ones you already tested. Fanttik, AstroAI, Oak & Iron, Airmoto, Gooloo, etc. So many brands and so many to pick from would be good to see the ones that just quit and don’t work vs the ones that stand out and would be good to keep in the truck for emergency. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks Todd for those unbiased reviews. Not sure if you have done already, but I would love to see a thermal cameras showdown. I 'm looking to buy a thermal camera, but there are so many brands, with so many different features and refresh rates that I'm lost. Please make it happen!
I love the Milwaukee. Already had the batteries so it was a no-brainer for me, but the performance has been excellent. One thing not shown or mentioned in this, at least on the Milwaukee, is after a hard pump it has an annoying cooling fan that continues to run for some time after it is done, and you are warned to not power the unit down until that fan cycle completes.
I've got the DeWalt last year, have used it numerous times and I'm very happy with it so far. I've carried a DeWalt impact wrench in my trunk bag for years and all of my other cordless tools are DeWalt as well so after a bit of review searching the DeWalt looked good enough and fits my battery scheme. I got tired years ago of all the different chargers and batteries and decided in the future DeWalt was my brand, and really made that decision because I had more DeWalt batteries than other.
@hellsfavoritesaltyberserke4724 -- Mine have really lasted well, though I don't use them for my trade. For this maybe that brand is better and for that another brand is better, but I figured if it's DeWalt it will do anything I need it to do good enough. Plus I just had more DeWalt batteries, else I might have gone Milwaukee or something. Really it was just that my charger/battery shelf was taking up more room than the tools were.
These are starting to get pretty impressive! I like my viair metal 12v compressor with long battery cables most of the time even though they are a hassle, infinite power source!
I think another very important feature to point out is compressors that use a screw-on chuck are much easier to use on tires that use an inner tube without a fixed stem like bicycles, appliance dollies, etc. than those that use a lever-type chuck. It's always a fight to get a lever-type chuck on a flat bicycle tire.
Really seems from watching these tests over the years, you can’t go wrong with Milwaukee, dewalt, or makita. I mostly have dewalt but a lot of my newer tools are becoming Milwaukee. They’re just monsters
As a Milwaukee guy I'm continually impressed with much of Dewalt's performance and widespread availability, but on the flip side, while Makita often performs well enough, I so often feel they rarely live up to their hype or their price tag compared to Milwaukee or Dewalt.
i saw another channel ran abunch of scientific test and they found out that 100% of dewalt users ended up being homosexual.. how do you feel about that ?
I'm a Makita guy, their impacts are built for comfort which is what you want for daily use. Batteries are also the most protected and easiest to swap out of all 3. Japanese man 🤟
Love these videos! Thank you for including the Makita! The best parts about it to me are that it's brushless for longer battery and tool life, and I have a ton of Makita batteries!
I have the Makita because I have Makita batteries. Why doesn't the button lock on and then shut off automatically? Why should I waste 20 minutes holding the trigger? Unacceptable!
You are by far the best reviewer anywhere... i just picked up the milwaukee not just from your test but all my tools are milwaukee and glad to know they still makiing the best tools out there..
I purchased the Makita a few months back and am very pleased with it. It’s great to see that the hose temperature readings you provided for the Makita were the lowest for fully inflating an 80psi tire, as most of my trucks and trailers have e-rated tires. As you mentioned, heat kills compressors.
@@ProjectFarm wish I had known this test was in the que, I have a Fanttik X8 Apex inflator. Always wondered how it'd stack up to the larger inflators despite it being so small.
I currently use the Ridgid tire pump. While it does overinflate slightly depending on the total pressure, after a few minutes when the tire cools down, it basically settles on the set pressure.
This was a great review. I really appreciate when you do these! Maybe a follow-up could be larger capacity portable off-road tire compressors, like Viair or ARB, for campers and four wheelers.
love my older Makita inflator, it's a must-have in your toolbox, and good for the car, bike, and central heating top-up. also, the small Makita leaf blower is very handy to have. a bit like having an impact driver, until you get one you never realized that you really needed one years ago!
I've had the Ridgid for awhile and it has not disappointed. It has been very reliable and repeatable to where I don't double check it anymore. It is also not hard on the battery. One charge can completely inflate several tires. The one test I wish you did was how long ( number tires inflated) does the battery last on a charge. It boils down to which battery platform you have. If you have Ridgid, don't hesitate getting the Ridgid.
I have the Ridgid and it's the perfect homeowner pump for someone who is just topping off tires in the winter, refilling a couple bike tires, and occasionally limping a car to a shop with a nail. All these are garbage for hardcore, full refills, but for someone looking for a compact, lightweight upgrade to those crap kit emergency compressors I definitely recommend the Ridgid. It's also much cheaper than described in the video (currently $79 at Home Depot NOT $118).
I’m surprised you didn’t recommend the Ridgid at the end. It came in 2-3rd fairly often and is only $79 for the bare tool at HD (non-sales price) and currently on sale for $79 with a 2Ah battery. Seems like the best value/performance combination with the downside being the hose temp. Thanks for testing.
I've had the Ryobi for about three years. Between my wife and I we have six vehicles and four bicycles, so it gets used pretty constantly and it still works perfectly. I had a feeling the Milwaukee would kick butt, but I'm impressed by the GooLoo. My last two battery jump packs have been GooLoo and they've been great but I didn't expect the same from their compact cordless compressor. Thanks for the awesome tests
Since all my battery tools are dewalt I got the dewalt inflator. I've had it a couple of years now and still working. It has done all I've asked of it. I'm satisfied.
I’m surprised none of them broke. I have the DeWalt inflator and use it for airing up my tires after off roading, I’ve had it for a while now and it works great, highly recommend it.
Been here for years the videos just keep coming! Great work, thanks for taking your time to create these videos for us. I personally have the m18 for the drag strip since I air down my massive 21 inch tires.
glad to see Milwaukee win, considering how much they charge for it! I'm a Milwaukee and Dewalt guy through and through, but sometimes I think Milwaukee is just REALLY proud of their stuff and it's reflected in their pricing lol
I have the previous generation Makita one - it matches my garden / work tool batteries. It’s been amazingly reliable, the only weird thing with it is the trigger - it would be better off with an auto button.
Great review! I think you should have pumped them up then checked the next day. Pumping hot means the pressure will drop when it's returned to ambient. Which could be dangerous depending on how much psi drops in the tire. Needing a second inflation instead of thinking you're good with just 1
Interesting test but it might actually be better as the pressure increases as the tire heats up. Inflating a tire to the desired pressure with cooler air means the pressure maybe too high when the tires reaches temp.
I bought the Ridgid on sale at Home Depot and have been pleased. It being able to run off 12 volt as well as battery and having the lifetime service agreement were selling points for me
I have had the Milwaukee for a year now and love it. Use it all the time. Good to see this test prove it's the best of the best. Well worth the money!🤙
Yeah, I've had two of them, only because my first got stolen. It can't inflate an air mattress if you wanted to do both though, but that's a different design for that. Fastest 12v inflator I've ever used anyway.
I personally use a Xiaomi tyre pump for my Motorbike (and car when needed) and I've never had an issue with it. Definitely small enough to take mountain biking, and while it may not be overly quick to pump up a car tyre it does the motorbike tyre reasonably quickly, and would do a mountain bike in no time at all.
With a mountain bike I’d just use a hand pump - any of these pumps would be a lot of dead weight to save a small amount of actual work. (Plus you can always use CO2 inflators if you’re desperate and lazy/space constrained)
I work at a used car dealership in northern Vermont. We use the yellow DeWalt one. It's been very durable so far but it's pretty old by now and it's a lot slower than it used to be. It takes a lot longer to pump up tires which go flat here. But it's so nice to not have to drive the car inside to fill the tires. Especially since that usually damages the tire
To me, it seems silly to carry a compressor with a built in battery when your bike already has a big capacity one. I carry the Dynaplug Micro Pro. Very small, well made, and inflates decently.
Nice to see RIDGID running in the top of this list shows how much they have improved over the years. I have an idea not sure if it works for your channel but how about testing label makers/label tapes I know it would be a long term type test so see how well the tapes can last outside/UV testing and weather conditions.
I was a big fan of the Milwaukee, was amazed how fast it fills which is great for airing up after track days. It does take up a lot of space though. I already ordered the Gooloo off your recommendation, I’m thinking of maybe buying two so I can air up two tires at the same time and it will still cost less and take up less space/weight than the full size ones.
The M12 Milwaukee inflaters arent too bad when it comes to space but they do take a while to inflate stuff and theyre only 12 volt as opposed to 18 volts. They chew threw battery pretty quickly but if your in a desperate situation its not a bad thing to have around
I am in the Ryobi battery system, so when I watch your videos, I use the "I'll buy it if it doesn't totally suck" test. In this case, the Ryobi unit did not totally suck, and I bought it. Very happy with it for my (much less strenuous purposes than yours) purposes. Got two sedans that need the occasional pump up and some mattress duty. Thanks for your great tests!
I think I would prefer the Makita. The reason is that I like the way they stand behind their products, and running cooler to me means it's not over working itself and staying cooler to do the job, meaning a longer lasting compressor. I also already have batteries for it.
@@keithquinn5624 The way I get around that is to set the cut off 4 psi lower than required and it works great. Happens on pretty much all of the DMP181 (18V) and MP001G (40V) models. The smaller DMP180 doesn't seem to suffer the same problem.
Another awesome video! One thing I'm looking for and can't find much information on is the difference in diesel fuels from the different fuel stations. Would love to see a video comparing Shell, Exxon, Flying J, Pilot, Chevron, Walmart, etc...
I need to get an inflator for my Miata, since it doesn’t have a spare and this test really made the decision a lot easier! Thank you for all your amazing content and all the time and energy you devote!
What a legend! Just purchased the Gooloo GP4000 after watching your 'best jump start power pack' vid. Also ended up purchasing the GT160 at a discounted price. So am glad that it actually performs pretty decently for what it is!
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I'll never stop being amazed by the incredible amount of time and money you put into making your extremely thorough testing videos. A++ 👍 Thank you!
Thank you very much! The positive feedback keeps me motivated to keep on going!!
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He has a crew of elves off camera helping.... I think they are Santas elves that are laid off for the summer
Not just time and money, but how he comes up with the ideas of specific tests
You’re the one guy that can do a fair comparison test regardless what parameter is being focused. Legitimate is what makes your videos stand out. You know how to level the playing field. You get my vote and my respect for your honesty and integrity. Not always present on this platform. Well represented here! Press on sir!
Thanks so much!
I've chosen brands based on this channel's tests more than once. If there's a better tool reviewer on youtube I haven't seen them.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 Why are you talking about religion in the comments of a tool review channel??
@@bus6292, I don’t get it either.
@@bus6292it's a bot
One of the best RUclips channels today. Your enthusiasm makes me excited to watch videos on products I have zero interest or need to purchase but I still watch the videos.
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I bought the DeWalt pump a 2-3 years ago and I'm very happy with it. If the Milwaukee M18 unit was available back then I would have bought that one. But I only use my pump to adjust my tires with change or weather and check the air pressure periodically. No complaints whatsoever since I've owned it. Great job to Milwaukee on their M18 air pump!
As hot as it's been I wouldn't mind seeing Battery Operated Fans tested.Great video as always thank you for taking the time to do these videos for us.
Or room air conditioners
Not a bad idea, seems most of the major tool brands have a fan for their battery system. Could test airspeed, noise and battery life I guess.
@@bobbyheffley4955portable AC’s would less likely be based on performance and more on time and durability and ease of repairing. As long as they have the same btus they would be matched on performance.
I like my Milwaukee fan, but I think it makes too much noise.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Living in the rust belt with corroded aluminum wheels, we tend to lose tire pressure often. I use a portable air tank that adds air lightning fast, but it's bulky. Thanks for the info on smaller options!
You are welcome!
How do you fill the tank?
@@danlux4954you go to the beach and find the biggest girl blowing up the largest floaties, then just simply ask her to blow your tank up and hand her your hose.
@@grabbag6314she def knows how to blow😊
@@danlux4954 air compressor in my garage.
Even though the Milwaukee is expensive, the ability to quickly inflate a tire sitting along side the road makes it a must have. Would also make a big difference in a "slow leak" situation. And as always.. Great Video!!!!
plus if you need to air up more than one tire you can probably get it done with the battery you have since it does it fairly quickly
The biggest drawback to the Milwaukee is that it takes up more space than the competition. I can fit the ridgid, makita and the ryobi under the seats. Would have to leave the Milwaukee out in the open where it invites thieves to smash and grab it.
Harbor Freight model that connects to the car battery is smaller, lighter, and FAR more robust.
Can't say anything as to speed comparisons.
@@3vil3lvis True, but for where I live that's not an issue. Well, more like a 0.001% of an issue. Small rural communities are awesome! :)
@@pecosR0B Batteries.. between my son & myself, we have them everywhere. Some fathers get ties, I get Milwaukee/Ryobi & EGO tools. LOL
I picked up the Milwaukee after watching this video. I absolutely love it. It is fast and is very well built. My 5-amp battery last a very long time. I really like the memory function as well. It fits nicely inside the small section of my under-seat storage compartment in my '21 GMC Sierra.
Thanks for sharing!
I am gonna put the Milwaukee on my Christmas list for 2024. Thanks goes out to Todd & happyman9612. 😊😎👍🇺🇸
Is it still working?
It's probably shot now.
@thingshappen9199
M18 has 3year (Item) guarantee
L-ion (Battery) has 2year guarantee
Milwaukee smallprint!!
Edit......
BATTERY CHARGER M18C
ALSO CHARGES M12 BATTERIES ON SAME UNIT WHILST CHARGING M18 BATTERY 👍
(Heated Jacket Battery = M12)
(Tooling = M18)
I have the Ryobi and it has held up great. I just use it for regular check ups every week on my truck and for my wifes car. Nice size too with the battery so it sits right under the seat in my truck with a second battery! Great review!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I have the little Ryobi inflater. Does fine for my needs
I have the Ryobi too. Mostly because I have several other tools that use the same battery. Its not as fast as my 12V powered Viair but its perfect to add those few PSI that leaks out of tires monthly. I use it at 36 PSI for vehicle tires and 50 PSI trailer tires.
I have the ryobi 18v pump, works great. And i got the harbor freight cigarette lighter pump that came out best in a previous project farm test.
I have the Milwaukee and love it. Recommend it to people I know who were looking for a tire pump. I was shocked at how quick it was for a battery operated inflator. Great review as always!
The only major changes I'd make is add a 110v option for it. That'd make it a truly top tier charger.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@@bstrickler For me, and most of my friends, we already have an air compressor that is 120 or 240. This inflator is just much more convenient.
@@musketmerve1436my 2022 pickup has no 12V plug so a battery inflator is a must.
@@musketmerve1436my 2022 pickup has no 12V plug so a battery inflator is a must.
I really like how rigorous you are with all your tests. They are all really pertinent.
It help a lot and it fun to watch :p
Thanks! Thanks for your channel support! I really appreciate it!
Having just purchased the Milwaukee, I was gratified by these results. I'm pretty much "all in" on the V18 system so I am pleased when the tools perform.
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Excellent video, Todd. We can always rely on you to do a fair and honest test. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that!
I bought the GOOLOO GT160 from Amazon today based on your recommendation. Amazon list price is 109.99; reduced to 59.99; with a 15.00 discount - NET $44.99.
Thanks for sharing.
My Gooloo crapped out in 1 month, got them to replace it (cause it did work ok) and that one lasted 3 weeks before the screen stopped working and I wouldn't turn it on anymore. STAY AWAY
Always a fan of these inflator videos. It seems like the brands disappear pretty fast for the cheaper models, so sometimes not available from previous videos.
Great point and thank you!
Especially Tacklife. RIP
Is there screw type or scroll type ?
@@deletdis6173 totally. I'm surprised gooloo is still around.
Really, if you don't need battery power, the cheapest 12v inflator is the best deal.
They all get really hot because it is just a very inefficient design. Some stay cooler with extra mass and heat sink, but they are all otherwise the same inside. It's a DC motor with an offset connected to a piston in a small cylinder with a reed valve acting as a 1 way valve. They tend to be made from pot metal too.
You always have the most creative yet also scientific ways of testing. I absolutely love your reviews, thank you for providing us with such terrific quality content!
Thank you!
I got a reconditioned RIDGID inflator for $40 from their online outlet store, hard to beat that performance for the price. I've been extremely satisfied with it in the year I've had it.
Thanks for the feedback.
Is it still working?
I have been carrying a inflator in my vehicles for over 30 years. Obviously they have been 12v to plug into a cigarette or accessory plug when needed. I have the Ryobi you reviewed for about a year. Haven’t used it to inflate tires but to blow up inflatables which to me is one of the greatest assets to having a cordless inflator! Having grown up in the 1970s and 1980’s we used to have to use a bellows foot pump to blow up our inflatables or even a manual double pump which was even better! The ability to blow up a raft, mattress or any large inflatable AND combined ability to deflate is such a HUGE labor and timesaver. Now we get to have portable inflator which is even better! Nicely Done PF for another great review!
Thanks and you are welcome ! Thanks for sharing.
Nice video. One thing not mentioned is duty cycle.
It's a good idea to be aware of the duty cycle of whatever pump you buy so you don't damage it by exceeding the duty cycle. It can be frustrating to buy a new pump and find out it can only do something like 2 minutes on, then 2 minutes off.
Most pumps are 10 minutes on, and 10 minutes off for those who don't know. There are a few on the market that are less though. I think the 10 minute rule is about universal for battery pumps.
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Yeah, this would have been nice to test. I have found that the biggest limitation of these type of pumps is duty cycle (and lifetime when run hard). They tend to overheat when facing a bigger job like airing up four tires. It is super frustrating to have to wait 20 minutes for a pump to cool down to get the next 10 minutes of use.
I've only ever used really budget 12v inflators and never had an issue. In fact I've just replaced one made by Ring Automotive and it's finally thrown the towel in after 15 years. Used to top up car and van tyres and also to seat tubed tyres on various Suzuki LT/LTA/LTZ50s and LT80S over the years as well as I used to do them up as a side business.
I go off-roading and air down large 35" tires to 15 psi, then have air them back up when done. Trust me, spent $90 on a 12v Viair 88P pump and don't look back. It will hang with the fastest pumps here, has no battery you have to replace in 6 years, no worrying about a lithium battery blowing up inside your car from getting too hot (cars get 155° inside during the summer in the south), and it is an air pump that you can hand down to your kids and your grandkids. It's not a bunch of plastic like these. I've had mine for over 10 years and I've literally aired up multiple hundreds of large off-road tires.
I only recently discovered your channel and instantly loved it. You asked for viewer suggestions so here's mine: As I'm sure you know, most people choose and stick with 1 brand of tools. I'd love to see you do a meta analysis (aka summary across all of your tool tests) to find the ultimate brand winner 🎉
I'd like that too! And perhaps include some of the intangibles worth mentioning, like which ones are more comfortable, less annoying to deal with, etc.
I hate to say this, but that brand would be Milwaukee, hands down. Dewalt would come in a close second, though.
Solid video! If you revisit the corded 12v DC inflators, it would be great to see the heavy duty options designed for airing up large off road tires after rock crawling. Many of us swear by Viair, like the 400P, but would be nice to see how the other brands compare.
I started with that DeWalt from this video which took 12 minutes to fill my tire from 15psi to 35psi. My Viair 400P takes about 2.5 minutes.
I use the relatively inexpensive harbor freight 12v pump... works a champ on car and truck tires, but crawler tires might require so much air it would overheat.
$89 w/ insane return warranty vs/ almost $250 without.
@@amzarnacht6710 Viair 88P is about $80-90 and the quality is leaps and bounds over anything HarborFreight
YES! I would like to see the heavy duty options as well. I have the Viair 400P-RV, and I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of it. I've used it dozens of times on my truck and travel trailer tires and it is soooo nice.
I got the Tozalazz. It seems pretty quick. Have not timed it. I have heard of some serious off-roaders liking it.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I picked up the Bauer based on your last video, watched for a sale and picked it up for just over $30, and I already had the batteries and charger from an impact driver I picked up along with an extra battery (both also on sale). I have been using these tools fairly frequently for about a year and the Bauer line has held up well and worked flawlessly, I think they are a good bargain for Harry homeowners needs, and especially when you get them on sale. Another great video, I don't buy anything anymore without looking for a video from PF first!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I would love to see a comparison of all different brands of pack out tool boxes. Especially the ones that claim to be water proof! Thanks for your amazing reviews!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Might need some creativity in the 'testing' of those boxes.. Only a couple of metrics come to mind for a box..
@@ProjectFarm Does it float, simulated rain proof, dropped in a pool/pond, resistant to damage, handle strength, etc... Just some ideas for the tool boxes if you do it.
@@Barrett_Fodderwheels testing! Over terrain and in/out of doors, agility, I honestly think there's too many factors for his video length.
See em in person, that's all I can say.
The world needs this test
I got the Ridgid on sale for $70.00 about 2 years ago. I use it to top off vehicle tires and the lawnmower tires. I have 4 vehicles so about once a month I use it to check all tires and if needed, to top them off while I am there! So very easy to use. What a time saver. Love it!
Thanks for sharing.
I have been using the Ryobi for a couple years and it is great for air mattresses/ pool toys and keeping tires at the correct pressure.
I got the same model about 3 years ago on sale at a direct tools outlet for $20 or so, apparently (monetary)inflation is a thing. It works great, I like it, and I've found other uses for it besides inflating things, but I'd have never bought it for $60
Thanks for sharing.
I have the Ryobi. I do jeep stuff and it works fairly well for airing up after being off road. It takes a while to go from 12-14 psi to 28, but I can do all 4 tires (on 35x11.5r17 tires) on one 4 amp hour battery. It's nice because I can also bring my Ryobi electric wrench, Ryobi electric chainsaw, and Ryobi power inverter and all run off the same batteries.
I have liked ours overall as well. I mostly use it for inflatable kayaks and pools. My main complaint would be the noise. It can be annoying to others by a quiet lake.
9:58 "and the Rigid is making a run for it under the car." 😂 Definitely the fastest 18V at running away from the car.
Thanks for watching!
We bought the Gooloo pump based on this test and recommendation. It filled 3 SUV tires to 35 psi, and then would no longer pump tires, only turn on, spike the PSI, and immediately shut off. Glad yours held up better, but we'll be returning ours!
Would love to see a video and testing on auxiliary transmission coolers, your videos are always incredibly well done and informative!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@CorePathway
Nope, it was used to top off a couple tires from 32-33psi to 35psi.
Amazon offered to replace it, so we opted for that to try again and haven't had any problems with the new one. I'm assuming we just got a bad unit.
@@LJRacing91 thanks for clarifying.
Still working the new one?
@@LJRacing91 how's the new one holding up?
This is by far the very best review I have ever seen of any product ever in the history of production and testing. everyone who tests and reviews products should use your format.
I'm makita fan. Watching your tests is like watching Olympics. Hoping for good score of my team but also that everybody will enjoy the game like I do.
Thanks for sharing.
@@firstbloood1
A deal breaker?! 😂
@@firstbloood1 It's pretty annoying but I just use a gear tie
@@firstbloood1 Yeah I don't at all disagree with that. But that is the battery system I've got and I have a million gear ties anyway so c'est la vie.
That’s a great name for the testing “Tool Olympics”.
I bought the ryobi one+ for my car a year ago and have had no issues with it. I love it. Compact and easy to use. It's also bang on for the tire pressure amount.
Thanks for sharing.
I use my Ridgid one all the time. It’s done a great job in a pinch on many occasions. Just having one of these tools that you can reliably pull out more than once or twice is quite useful and I love that 18v batteries have such a broad range of uses these days. Life is better when All the solutions to my problems fit in my backseat.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the info. I was considering getting the Ryobi since I already have many Ryobi tools. I did buy a Rigid pneumatic framing nailer. I got tired of waiting for Ryobi to come out with an 18V framing nailer, so I bought a Rigid 18V framing nailer. Since I have the 18V batteries for the Rigid nailer I am going to go ahead and get the Rigid inflator since it did outperformed the Ryobi.
@@fleebee3639did you end up getting one?
Thanks! Can you make a video on dirtbike plastics restoration tools or chemicals
Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for supporting the channel I really appreciate it!
That Milwaukee is impressive! I've got the Ryobi (it's my "cheap enough to leave them sat in the boot of the car" brand rather than my first choice of tools) and have been pretty happy with it so far. They also do a small tank compressor that looks interesting for those of us who rarely need compressed air.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm I have a video idea for you .... boot laces .... for example, Ironlace make some pretty cool claims about some of their laces ... I'd love to see you test those against the competition like Kg, Rhino Lace, Miscly, Mercury + Maia etc
@@MotoGoatoooh I second this. I’ve been looking for a good brand for my work boots
The Ryobi at around $60 is a nice inexpensive solution if inflation time is not that important (how many times do we really have to inflate tires anyway.. heh).
@@BillAntif it ran on the 40v batteries all my Ryobi yard tools run on I'd buy one of these in a second.
Nothing beats drinking a cup a coffee and enjoy your video on a Sunday morning thank you for all your hard work you put into your content 😀
Thank you very much!
After buying several inexpensive inflators that all died due to overheating, I bought the DeWalt about three years ago. It has worked flawlessly as I have to top off one tire on my Jeep Gladiator about once a month that has a cut in a sidewall. I'll replace all four tires this winter when the tread finally gets low but in the meantime the DeWalt has been perfect.
Let me get this straight, it has a cut in the sidewall large enough that its losing air, and you go to the store to buy an air compressor?
@@Nick-bb4nk Yes, Nick, though that's not the only reason I purchased it. However, to your point, since the tires are nearly four years old and approaching the end of their treadwear life, it makes no sense to replace just one tire for a slow leak that loses only about 1.5 psi a week.
Thanks for sharing.
@@aaronneumeyer5572if it’s leaking out of the side wall your tire isn’t safe to drive down the road. Your gonna blow it out and kill yourself if your at highway speeds 😣
Thanks!
Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
I have a gooloo jump starter/battery bank. I've used it on a few different vehicles over the course of about 5 years. It has yet to fail me. It's a good glovebox solution. I give the brand two thumbs up personally.
Thanks for sharing.
Gooloo seems to be one of the very few decent 'random chinese' brands.
I got one of those things when my car battery crapped itself by discharging too much, but I just attach the jump starter and it springs to life every time. Saved my bacon and it’s now a permanent fixture in my everyday bag as it is a massive power bank, and you never know when you can save someone with a jump
I just bought one to keep in my motorcycle saddle bag, with a tire repair kit. I like the fact I can charge my phone to call for help lol
@@SWATT101 Yeah, it's quite a useful addition. Not only can it keep your phone charged when you do need to call for help, it can help reduce the need to call for help in the first place with a jump start.
Interested in seeing a test between socket brands. Love the depth of testing you do so quickly. Straight to the point!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I’ve had the Milwaukee since they were introduced about a year ago. It has been super reliable and makes for quick work.
Last week I topped up the tires on my Rv (5 tires) from about 40 to 60 psi, my van tires (5) rear tires and spare to 80, front to 60), and my truck tires (5 tires) from 40 to 65 psi. I was done in less than a half hour and the four amp battery was still half full.
Definitely one of the better tool purchases I’ve made
Im not a tool fan boy, so my toolbox has a bunch of brands (to the point I kind of want one from every country lol), but with the battery stuff, makes sense to stick to a brand, and Milwaukee has I think the best if you have to go with one battery platform (well, two, the M12 and M18) but its definitely the way to go. Id say even better than Snap On cordless, because of all the other little tools. The big boy impact and the stubby are just flawless, the die grinders overheat a lot and shut down, but now Im interested in this inflator...
I have air in my garage, but looks like for just a flat tire or a few flats on a project I return to (I have so many of those lol) that it just might make sense to get this and not have to fill up the big tank on the compressor. Thanks for the report. Longevity is an issue with these. Im curious if the piston is some kind of metal and not plastic.
Thanks for sharing.
Got a good (and cheap!) video idea for you. Test different hydrophobic windshield coatings/waxes.
And keep up the great work. This is the one channel I couldn’t live without. You r saved me hundreds if not thousands of dollars and many headaches from dealing with bad products
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
I have the Milwaukee M12 tire inflator and absolutely love it. I don't think the m18 was out yet, but the speed we've seen in this video it is now on my list.
Thanks for the suggestion.
How do you like the M12? I know it’s more portable. I found a deal on an M12 kit since i dont currently own any Milwaukee stuff.
@TheGrimy1One i really like it, it works very well. I would definitely recommend it, but now that the 18v is out, and I've seen video reviews and now have more 18v batteries, I probably would go 18v. But the m12 still works great so I'm not going to upgrade for no reason.
I like the m12 stuff, how is the m12 inflator for truck tires that require 80 psi
Another great video. Would like to see a showdown for inflating 35”+ tires for off-road use.
Probably the Dewalt because you can run it off the car battery too. Otherwise put an OBA system like Morrflate.
@@Kyle-ev4fk that’s what I was implying OBA but they also have ones that are portable that you don’t need to mount.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Your reviews are simply amazing! Whenever I find myself needing a specific tool, I always check your channel 1st. Sometimes, I already have the tool your testing and I watch your video anyways, just to confirm I made the right choice in the past😂. What I love the most about your videos is *how* you choose to do your tests, and the level of detail you put into your methods of testing to get a fair assessment of each tool. Well done sir, keep up the great content. 👏👏
Thanks, will do!
i appreciate that i don't have to set your videos to 1.25 speed like most on youtube, thanks
You are welcome!
Thank you for the tests as always very thorough. I would love a video testing common 13 gallon kitchen trash bags (strength of ties, weight capability, leaking, etc). I've tried so many brands over the years and they all seem to have their own pros and cons.
I used to buy a buyer's club store brand of 13 gallon bags but since the pandemic they have made the bags thinner and the seams and drawstring rip more easily and I now have to stretch them very carefully to get them to fit over the rim of the same can I've been using for a decade. They also don't reach quite to the bottom of the can anymore. Last winter I bought a case of generic Splenda type sweetener packets from the same buyer's club and many of the packets were empty or not completely full. I should have counted all the full and all the empty ones and complained....
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Well if you've already bought into the tool line's battery system, you go with that one. I have the Ryobi one and it works very well, it's a good design. I noticed the Makita has to have the trigger held down which is just silly. It's interesting to see them compared side-by-side though.
Thanks for sharing.
i have as ryobi as well and was impressed with it, i like the set tire psi and press start and have the ability to walk away if needed, i got mine off ebay from a reseller so mine only cost like 30 bucks and was basically brand new!
How come you didn't pick a hand pump bicycle pump? You not only inflate the tire but get exercise at the same time!! 😁
you should be able to use any battery for any tool as long as the voltage is correct. Its pretty anti-consumer and environmentally unfriendly that you can only use a brands battery for their tool.
Or just get a battery adapter and go with the best option within budget. The speed of that Ridgid on sale at $50 + a $20 battery adapter is tempting.
Another awesome video! The Milwaukee is a beast. Would love to see a comparison between the smaller emergency inflators to see which ones stand out against the ones you already tested. Fanttik, AstroAI, Oak & Iron, Airmoto, Gooloo, etc. So many brands and so many to pick from would be good to see the ones that just quit and don’t work vs the ones that stand out and would be good to keep in the truck for emergency. Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Brilliant review. Informative and to the point. Thank you!
Thanks! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
Love how good the 12V pumps have become. Just in the $25 range, most can handle truck tires no problem (following directions for cool down periods).
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Todd for those unbiased reviews. Not sure if you have done already, but I would love to see a thermal cameras showdown. I 'm looking to buy a thermal camera, but there are so many brands, with so many different features and refresh rates that I'm lost. Please make it happen!
Thanks for the suggestion.
I love the Milwaukee. Already had the batteries so it was a no-brainer for me, but the performance has been excellent. One thing not shown or mentioned in this, at least on the Milwaukee, is after a hard pump it has an annoying cooling fan that continues to run for some time after it is done, and you are warned to not power the unit down until that fan cycle completes.
Thanks for sharing.
Thats not annoying, I have burned up many pumps before the 'waukee. It has to be the highest quality cordless pump.
I got the Milwaukee with two 5.0ah batteries for $199 since that's the line I use for work. It's awesome. Love it.
Where did you find that deal? @@commentsboardreferee7434
@@commentsboardreferee7434 I got mine for less than that and it came with the charger also.
I've got the DeWalt last year, have used it numerous times and I'm very happy with it so far. I've carried a DeWalt impact wrench in my trunk bag for years and all of my other cordless tools are DeWalt as well so after a bit of review searching the DeWalt looked good enough and fits my battery scheme. I got tired years ago of all the different chargers and batteries and decided in the future DeWalt was my brand, and really made that decision because I had more DeWalt batteries than other.
Thanks for sharing.
@hellsfavoritesaltyberserke4724 -- Mine have really lasted well, though I don't use them for my trade. For this maybe that brand is better and for that another brand is better, but I figured if it's DeWalt it will do anything I need it to do good enough. Plus I just had more DeWalt batteries, else I might have gone Milwaukee or something. Really it was just that my charger/battery shelf was taking up more room than the tools were.
These are starting to get pretty impressive! I like my viair metal 12v compressor with long battery cables most of the time even though they are a hassle, infinite power source!
Thanks!
I think another very important feature to point out is compressors that use a screw-on chuck are much easier to use on tires that use an inner tube without a fixed stem like bicycles, appliance dollies, etc. than those that use a lever-type chuck. It's always a fight to get a lever-type chuck on a flat bicycle tire.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'm amazed how consistently I prefer your reviews over even consumer reports.
Thank you for everything.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Would love to see a comparison done on battery powered walk behind lawn mowers.
Great video as per usual!
EGO will most likely win in most categories and tests.
@@stevenbrindisi4719 we may never know.. 😂
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@stevenbrindisi4719 Hope so, as that's the one I own.😉
I flip push mowers and ill tell ya whut... they basically last forever. Battery mowers are for libtards
Really seems from watching these tests over the years, you can’t go wrong with Milwaukee, dewalt, or makita. I mostly have dewalt but a lot of my newer tools are becoming Milwaukee. They’re just monsters
As a Milwaukee guy I'm continually impressed with much of Dewalt's performance and widespread availability, but on the flip side, while Makita often performs well enough, I so often feel they rarely live up to their hype or their price tag compared to Milwaukee or Dewalt.
i saw another channel ran abunch of scientific test and they found out that 100% of dewalt users ended up being homosexual.. how do you feel about that ?
@@BH-gh6qmhow is that relevant? What if they ended up being Republicans, or vegans, or smokers, or Taylor Swift fans, or monster truck drivers?
@@BH-gh6qmto be fair though that study was done by The University of Elton John.
I'm a Makita guy, their impacts are built for comfort which is what you want for daily use. Batteries are also the most protected and easiest to swap out of all 3. Japanese man 🤟
Love these videos! Thank you for including the Makita! The best parts about it to me are that it's brushless for longer battery and tool life, and I have a ton of Makita batteries!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have the Makita because I have Makita batteries. Why doesn't the button lock on and then shut off automatically? Why should I waste 20 minutes holding the trigger? Unacceptable!
You are by far the best reviewer anywhere... i just picked up the milwaukee not just from your test but all my tools are milwaukee and glad to know they still makiing the best tools out there..
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I purchased the Makita a few months back and am very pleased with it. It’s great to see that the hose temperature readings you provided for the Makita were the lowest for fully inflating an 80psi tire, as most of my trucks and trailers have e-rated tires. As you mentioned, heat kills compressors.
Thanks for the feedbackk.
Your timing couldn't have been more perfect. I literally just got back inside from changing a flat lol
Awesome! Thank you!
Always great & useful information.
That small battery pack/inflators always seemed very sketchy to me, even if them being small was nice.
Thanks!
For an emergency tool, it would be my choice. I don't want a huge tool in my car 24/7.
@@ProjectFarm wish I had known this test was in the que, I have a Fanttik X8 Apex inflator. Always wondered how it'd stack up to the larger inflators despite it being so small.
I really expected 1 or 2 of the smallest cheapest units to overheat badly and emit smoke!
This channel makes my life better. Thank you for being genuine and providing reviews that are so thorough
Thanks! Glad to hear!
I currently use the Ridgid tire pump. While it does overinflate slightly depending on the total pressure, after a few minutes when the tire cools down, it basically settles on the set pressure.
Thanks for sharing.
This was a great review. I really appreciate when you do these!
Maybe a follow-up could be larger capacity portable off-road tire compressors, like Viair or ARB, for campers and four wheelers.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
love my older Makita inflator, it's a must-have in your toolbox, and good for the car, bike, and central heating top-up. also, the small Makita leaf blower is very handy to have. a bit like having an impact driver, until you get one you never realized that you really needed one years ago!
Thanks for sharing.
I've had the Ridgid for awhile and it has not disappointed. It has been very reliable and repeatable to where I don't double check it anymore. It is also not hard on the battery. One charge can completely inflate several tires. The one test I wish you did was how long ( number tires inflated) does the battery last on a charge. It boils down to which battery platform you have. If you have Ridgid, don't hesitate getting the Ridgid.
I have other rigid tools, but only 2ah batteries. Does this pump work well with such a small battery?
I have the Ridgid and it's the perfect homeowner pump for someone who is just topping off tires in the winter, refilling a couple bike tires, and occasionally limping a car to a shop with a nail. All these are garbage for hardcore, full refills, but for someone looking for a compact, lightweight upgrade to those crap kit emergency compressors I definitely recommend the Ridgid. It's also much cheaper than described in the video (currently $79 at Home Depot NOT $118).
Thanks for the feedback.
I’m surprised you didn’t recommend the Ridgid at the end. It came in 2-3rd fairly often and is only $79 for the bare tool at HD (non-sales price) and currently on sale for $79 with a 2Ah battery. Seems like the best value/performance combination with the downside being the hose temp. Thanks for testing.
You are welcome!
I've had the Ryobi for about three years. Between my wife and I we have six vehicles and four bicycles, so it gets used pretty constantly and it still works perfectly.
I had a feeling the Milwaukee would kick butt, but I'm impressed by the GooLoo. My last two battery jump packs have been GooLoo and they've been great but I didn't expect the same from their compact cordless compressor.
Thanks for the awesome tests
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So have you left this in a hot car?
Since all my battery tools are dewalt I got the dewalt inflator. I've had it a couple of years now and still working. It has done all I've asked of it. I'm satisfied.
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I’m surprised none of them broke. I have the DeWalt inflator and use it for airing up my tires after off roading, I’ve had it for a while now and it works great, highly recommend it.
Thanks for sharing.
Been here for years the videos just keep coming! Great work, thanks for taking your time to create these videos for us. I personally have the m18 for the drag strip since I air down my massive 21 inch tires.
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glad to see Milwaukee win, considering how much they charge for it! I'm a Milwaukee and Dewalt guy through and through, but sometimes I think Milwaukee is just REALLY proud of their stuff and it's reflected in their pricing lol
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The price reflects how often I read "I'm a Milwaukee guy" in these comments 😂
I love seeing what scenarios you put cousin Eddy in. He’s such a great helper! Great video!
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I have the previous generation Makita one - it matches my garden / work tool batteries. It’s been amazingly reliable, the only weird thing with it is the trigger - it would be better off with an auto button.
Yes, Gotta Keep a small spring clamp with it on the handle. I saw He did the same in his testing videos of a few of these.
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Yes x 1000!! Ridiculous overlook by designers. I use a Velcro strap on the button, but I feel like throwing it in the swamp every time I use it.
Great review! I think you should have pumped them up then checked the next day. Pumping hot means the pressure will drop when it's returned to ambient. Which could be dangerous depending on how much psi drops in the tire. Needing a second inflation instead of thinking you're good with just 1
Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Interesting test but it might actually be better as the pressure increases as the tire heats up. Inflating a tire to the desired pressure with cooler air means the pressure maybe too high when the tires reaches temp.
@@brianst3625 tires are designed to be inflated cold and expect to heat up during use. Every car manual and tire manual states as much
I bought the Ridgid on sale at Home Depot and have been pleased. It being able to run off 12 volt as well as battery and having the lifetime service agreement were selling points for me
Same experience. Really like mine even if it’s loud. Also I feel like it was $69 or so at full price, not $118
I got the rigid free bundled with a tool, at that price it's a clear winner here.
@@nmatthew7469 Me too. I got mine with their dust buster for around $80
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I love mine as well. It's my go to for quick air.
I have had the Milwaukee for a year now and love it. Use it all the time. Good to see this test prove it's the best of the best. Well worth the money!🤙
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Love my Viair 88p. Great video keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Yeah, I've had two of them, only because my first got stolen. It can't inflate an air mattress if you wanted to do both though, but that's a different design for that. Fastest 12v inflator I've ever used anyway.
On a side note, I always keep one in my car's trunk with a battery fully charged. You never know when you need it, similar to a road kit.
Great plan.
I was wondering how safe it is to store a lithium ion battery in a hot car. Also will the heat degrade the battery?
Those compact inflators seem like they'd be fantastic for mountain biking/camping. Very nice!
I personally use a Xiaomi tyre pump for my Motorbike (and car when needed) and I've never had an issue with it. Definitely small enough to take mountain biking, and while it may not be overly quick to pump up a car tyre it does the motorbike tyre reasonably quickly, and would do a mountain bike in no time at all.
With a mountain bike I’d just use a hand pump - any of these pumps would be a lot of dead weight to save a small amount of actual work. (Plus you can always use CO2 inflators if you’re desperate and lazy/space constrained)
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I work at a used car dealership in northern Vermont. We use the yellow DeWalt one. It's been very durable so far but it's pretty old by now and it's a lot slower than it used to be. It takes a lot longer to pump up tires which go flat here. But it's so nice to not have to drive the car inside to fill the tires. Especially since that usually damages the tire
Thanks for sharing.
How about a test on Come-a-longs?
Nice job. I have the Ridgid and love it but it's not $118 MSRP, it's $79.
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The Gooloo seems like it would be a good candidate for adventure/long distance motorcycling. Thanks for another great test, Todd 👍
Gooloo makes some good shit, they're the spiritual successor to Tacklife after all.
To me, it seems silly to carry a compressor with a built in battery when your bike already has a big capacity one. I carry the Dynaplug Micro Pro. Very small, well made, and inflates decently.
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Nice to see RIDGID running in the top of this list shows how much they have improved over the years.
I have an idea not sure if it works for your channel but how about testing label makers/label tapes I know it would be a long term type test so see how well the tapes can last outside/UV testing and weather conditions.
Ridgid seems good at sucking with the shop vac style vacuums so it makes sense they can also blow.
dymo vs p-touch? ptouch fades.
@@mikes-wv3emP-touch vs. Dymo vs. Brady vs. Epson the industrial models.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm remember to subtract one point for DRM refills
As a mobile mechanic I don't see how you could skip the Milwaukee I was expecting those results very happy
Thanks for the feedback.
I was a big fan of the Milwaukee, was amazed how fast it fills which is great for airing up after track days. It does take up a lot of space though. I already ordered the Gooloo off your recommendation, I’m thinking of maybe buying two so I can air up two tires at the same time and it will still cost less and take up less space/weight than the full size ones.
The M12 Milwaukee inflaters arent too bad when it comes to space but they do take a while to inflate stuff and theyre only 12 volt as opposed to 18 volts. They chew threw battery pretty quickly but if your in a desperate situation its not a bad thing to have around
I am in the Ryobi battery system, so when I watch your videos, I use the "I'll buy it if it doesn't totally suck" test. In this case, the Ryobi unit did not totally suck, and I bought it. Very happy with it for my (much less strenuous purposes than yours) purposes. Got two sedans that need the occasional pump up and some mattress duty. Thanks for your great tests!
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You should do one on coolers!!
Thank you for the video idea!
I think I would prefer the Makita. The reason is that I like the way they stand behind their products, and running cooler to me means it's not over working itself and staying cooler to do the job, meaning a longer lasting compressor. I also already have batteries for it.
You have to hold the trigger though. Major design flaw. Deal breaker.
The gauge is wrong by 4psi too… garbage
@@keithquinn5624 The way I get around that is to set the cut off 4 psi lower than required and it works great. Happens on pretty much all of the DMP181 (18V) and MP001G (40V) models. The smaller DMP180 doesn't seem to suffer the same problem.
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@funkypotamus holding the trigger is better. What if the machine doesn't shut off automatically. Automatic shut offs are sketchy at best.
I can't believe Cousin Eddie slept through that whole test.
It was the motion that kept him sleeping! lol
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Saves money on the pesky weekly chiropractor visits.
I know it may not be polite to ask, but for purposes of science, how much does cousin Eddie weigh? 😂
Another awesome video! One thing I'm looking for and can't find much information on is the difference in diesel fuels from the different fuel stations. Would love to see a video comparing Shell, Exxon, Flying J, Pilot, Chevron, Walmart, etc...
Thanks for the suggestion.
I need to get an inflator for my Miata, since it doesn’t have a spare and this test really made the decision a lot easier! Thank you for all your amazing content and all the time and energy you devote!
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So which did u buy?
What a legend!
Just purchased the Gooloo GP4000 after watching your 'best jump start power pack' vid. Also ended up purchasing the GT160 at a discounted price. So am glad that it actually performs pretty decently for what it is!
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I've got the M12 Milwaukee inflator. It lived in my trunk for a while when I was dealing with a slow leak situation. Never failed to impress.
Thanks for sharing.
I love your thorough, none bias testing.
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@@ProjectFarm No, thank you. IMO you’re definitely a RUclipsr that earns your money.
I love your honesty and for that alone I give 100% out of a 100% Briddy England UK..
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