Top 10 Best Job Site Air Compressors
for June 2023

This quiet, powerful and portable compressor is ideal for a heavy-duty job at home or at the garage. It doesn't emit much noise, either, so use it in the bedroom without disturbing your partner.

This small and quiet 12 gallon portable air tank has a useful 150 psi pressure rating which means it will easily run for larger pneumatic tools, such as 18" finishing nailers, and 1 1/4" finish nails. It has two 10" air hose adapters, so you can hook up a 10" or 12" air hose to the compressor. It uses 110v power.
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The Makita MAC210Q Quiet Series 1 hp, 2 gallon, oil-free, electric air compressor is the best at inflating tires, and the roll cage provides extra protection.

Among our cheapest picks, this Makita electric air compressor, although not as good as the more expensive units we tested, wasn't bad at all. It contains an energy-efficient 1/2-horsepower electric motor and an oil-free piston pump that runs at a lower RPM to avoid undue wear on the moving parts, resulting in longer motor and pump life. The roll-cage construction provides protection to withstand a variety of job-site, transporting, and storage environments.

The Metabo HPT is the most powerful and economical compressor we tested, and proved virtually indestructible. It's heavier than traditional pancake compressors, but it provides more air per charge than competitive models.

The air compressor kit from BOSTITCH operates with low decibels, and with no need for a noisy, oil-soaked compressor, it's a great choice for a home office or workshop.

This 10-gallon air compressor provides a lot of power for industrial applications, like filling vehicles and tires. We had no trouble filling up a 17.5-inch air compressor tire in about 10 minutes, and the noise level was much quieter than competing models.

This 20-gallon air compressor from Craftsman is compact, and lacks a pressure gauge and hoses, but it delivers powerful airflow when needed. But expect to refill frequently.

This gas-powered air compressor is ideal for home projects, and it's a lot easier to move around than electric compressors.

This must-have air compressor features an oil-free design, an automatic shut-off when it's full, a built-in water-oil separator filter, and a built-in fan for cooling. Its 4500 psi/30 mpa output is ideal for paint-balling, airsoft, and much more.