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Any compressor can pump up a flat tire. One is faster, the other is slower, but they will let us down: we haven’t seen frankly unsuitable models for a long time. Therefore, the buyer usually chooses a product that, say, will fit in the spare wheel well. Or focusing on design: bright and cute. And most often they take what is cheaper.
Well, what if the tire went flat? So much so that you got off the seat called the hump? There are protrusions on the wheel rims that hold the inflated tire. Compressor manufacturers love to boast about the high performance of their products, but the buyer will not count liters per minute! But he will immediately appreciate the ability to return the tire to its place. And this is interesting to check.
AS-50 attack aircraft
The compact compressor in an all-metal casing has a record low weight of two and a half kilograms. Thanks to this, it is resistant to external influences and at the same time mobile.
It works for 20 minutes without interruption, supplying 35 liters of air per minute. This is not the highest figure, and it will be difficult to inflate several tires at once without overheating the device. Inflating time for one wheel is about three minutes. The maximum pressure is 1 MPa. The length of the hose, unfortunately, also leaves much to be desired - 1.2 m, but this is compensated by the low price of the device - only 700 rubles.
WHICH CAR COMPRESSOR IS BETTER: TEST RESULTS
The performance of the compressors was assessed according to several criteria. We measured the inflation time of a wheel of size 215/65R16 when powered by a voltage of 13.8 V from a network source with a fixed current strength. Noise measurements were carried out with a Bruel & Kjær 2230 sound level meter.
To evaluate the performance of the compressors, the time the tire sat on the disc's hump was measured. The rated performance (l/min) is not very informative; moreover, during inflation, due to natural leaks, some of the air comes out, but the speed of landing on the hump immediately indicates the real performance.
Additionally, the accuracy of the pressure gauges was assessed by comparing them with a reference device.
2nd position: “Jock K70”
The K70 model auto-shut-off car compressor is capable of not only pumping air, but also testing the generator and battery. The precision pressure gauge stops working when the preset pressure level is reached. The device operates at temperatures from -30 to +40 degrees; overheating protection is built in to avoid breakdowns.
Automotive compressor "Kachok K70"
| Characteristics | |
| View | Piston mechanism |
| Pump power | 40 l/min |
| Ultimate pressure | 10 atm |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Cable | 2.8 m |
| Connection | Cigarette lighter connector |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
A car compressor with automatic pressure shut-off can operate without interruption for about 30 minutes. A flashlight is built into the side surface. The kit includes a bag and 3 adapters, which eliminates the need to buy anything additional for comfortable work. The digital display shows the current atm level. Using the adjustment buttons, the user can set the required values. Thanks to its light weight and small dimensions, the device is easy to carry and does not take up much space in the trunk.
alca
Germany
The declared indicators are 20 l/min; 7 bar (100 PSI); 15 A
price, rub. 1800
alca
Convenient and compact. The plastic casing protects against burns. To connect to the valve, a threaded coupling with a plastic tip is used: screwing is convenient. But the garland of adapters hanging on it gets in the way. The wire is long enough to reach the rear wheel. The hose is soft and comfortable, but gets very hot during operation. The pressure gauge is built-in, with a double scale, and its readings are inaccurate: at a pressure of 2 bar it shows 1.75. In terms of time - the worst result. It’s also definitely the last one when it comes to seating tires on humps.
3rd position: Xiaomi Air Compressor Lite
A car compressor with automatic shut-off from the Chinese company Xiaomi is capable of inflating a standard car wheel inner tube in 5 minutes. Works continuously for up to half an hour. Sturdy metal construction and smooth inner cylinder provide durability and long service life. The device is not contactless; it must be connected to a power source.
The built-in chip automatically remembers the specified settings. Thanks to this, the motorist will not have to set the required pressure each time he uses it. The current level is shown on the digital display. Below are the adjustment and shutdown buttons. A 70 cm long air hose and a 3-meter power cord allow you to freely inflate your rear tires.
Car compressor Xiaomi Air Compressor Lite
| Characteristics | |
| View | Piston mechanism |
| Pump power | 25 l/min |
| Ultimate pressure | 11 atm |
| Materials | Metal |
| Cable | 3.7 m |
| Connection | Cigarette lighter connector |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
The kit includes a durable case, which, in addition to a compartment for a car compressor with auto shut-off, has sections for a power cord, hose and adapters. Light weight allows you to install the device on any surface.
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The built-in LED flashlight immediately went on strike. The pressure gauge is small and the font is hard to read. In this case, preference is given to the PSI scale, which is inconvenient for Russians. Accuracy is low. But there are adapters for inflating balls, balls, etc. The appearance is quite decent, and practically does not heat up during operation. But the tire takes a long time to inflate, and all of the above advantages are secondary.
Airline X3
The ranking opens with the compact and inexpensive Airline X3. It should rather be considered as an auxiliary device that you can take with you if you have to travel around the city with good roads and do not expect several tires to be punctured at once.
The compressor produces 40 liters of air per minute and operates continuously for a quarter of an hour. At the same time, users note the high speed of filling the chambers, productivity and reliability of the unit. The pressure limit is 1 MPa.
A serious inconvenience is the lack of a cover and the ill-conceived design (it is impossible to carefully wind and lay the wire and hoses). In addition, the hose is short - only two meters, and there is no backlight, which makes working at night much easier. But the weight of the compressor is small - almost two kilograms, making it easy to carry and carry in the trunk.
Kachok
A convenient body with a handle, bright colors, a molded plastic hose with a well-thought-out folding pattern - in general, it looks decent. Pressure gauge - with a monochrome LCD display. The controls are convenient and clear. The required pressure is set using the keys. Once it is reached, the compressor switches off - good! Alas, the readings are far from reality: 1.8 atm instead of the real 2.0. But the voltmeter doesn’t lie. As for the time of pumping and landing on the hump, the results are modest. And the price is not good.
Who deserves credit?
Price ~ 2700 ₽ The pressure gauge does not underestimate the pressure very much - by 0.05–0.1 bar. The device remembers the pressure set once - when inflating the next wheel, it does not need to be set again. The pumping speed is one of the highest in our sample. But the operating temperature of the part of the electric motor not covered by the casing turned out to be the highest - 61 °C. The cord is long and the hose is too - convenient to use. There is no fuse. The hose end is threaded. Can be used as a digital voltmeter to check the voltage of the on-board network. The controls are convenient and intuitive. Equipped with LED lamp. Test. |
Price ~ 3100 ₽ The pressure gauge overestimates the pressure by approximately 0.1–0.2 bar. When the power is turned off, it forgets the previously set pressure, but automatically sets the value to 2.1 bar. It is convenient to set units of measurement and pressure. It pumps up quickly, but also gets quite hot. Tap-type hose end. The current consumption is the highest in the sample: 13 A, not every on-board network can withstand it. The wire with a built-in fuse is one of the shortest in the test. There is an adapter for connecting to the battery terminals. Equipped with an incandescent lamp operating in signal and lighting modes. Quite quiet, bassy sound. Test. |
Baseus Smart Inflator Pump Black CRCQB01–01, China Price ~ 1900 ₽ The fuse is in the plug. At first it seemed that the compressor was ideal for ease of use. It does not have a pressure gauge, but only selects modes using the “Car” and “SUV” buttons. In the first mode, the device very slowly produced a pressure of 2.4 bar and did not stop, but continued to work with air bleeding. And when I tried to inflate the crossover wheel, already at a pressure of 1.8 bar, smoke came out of the compressor. Engine speed dropped and testing was stopped. The plastic case remained intact, but everything inside was melted. Fail. |
Black+Decker ASI 200, China Price ~ 2400 ₽ An unclear request in the instructions: do not turn on the compressor while the engine is running! I had to check at 12.5 V - hence the lowest current consumption. The fuse is in the plug. It rumbles louder than all the others. The pressure gauge overestimates the readings by 0.15–0.2 bar. Pressure control is extremely illogical and inconvenient. The buttons are small and tight. The set pressure is forgotten. Equipped with LED lighting lamp. The tip is “faucet” type. It downloads for a very long time. Fail. |
Black+Decker ASI 400, China Price ~ 3500 ₽ The pressure gauge overestimates the readings by 0.1–0.2 bar. It pumps for quite a long time and gets very hot. It makes less noise than the weaker model ASI 200. The fuse is located in the plug. The tip is “faucet” type. When reconnected, the compressor forgets the previously set pressure. In addition to the tire compressor, a high-performance low-pressure pump is installed, designed for inflating (and, by the way, vacuuming) mattresses and other equipment. Due to its versatility, it is too big and heavy. But the main operating indicators of the compressor are at an average level. Test. |
Hyundai HY 1540, China Price ~ 2350 ₽ The pressure gauge error is 0.1–0.15 bar. Convenient, intuitive controls. Remembers the previously set pressure. It pumps very slowly. The compressor is noisy, and the sound resembles a squeal. Equipped with LED illumination of the work area. There is no fuse within easy reach. Threaded tip. Fail. |
Golden Snail GS 9228, China Price ~ 2350 ₽ The pressure gauge adjusts by 0.2–0.3 bar - the worst indicator in the sample. But the resulting tire pressure turns out to be closest to the truth, taking into account the losses in the valve. Controlling the choice of pressure and measurement system is convenient. The device remembers the set pressure. There is LED illumination of the work area. The hose is the shortest, the wire is one of the shortest. Fuse in plug. The tip is “faucet” type. Test. |
Xiaomi 70mai Air Compressor Midrive TP01, China Price ~ 4000 ₽ The pressure gauge error does not exceed 0.1–0.15 bar. The compressor is hidden in an oblong tin box. There is no need to remove it from there when using it. Open the lid of the box, take out the wire and hose, and set the pressure. The device remembers the previously set pressure. Thanks to the casing, the compressor is the quietest and coolest. The only drawback can be considered overly sensitive touch buttons, which would suit a smartphone, but here they cause false alarms. There is no work area lighting. The fuse is in the plug. The tip is “faucet” type. Test. |
Aggressor AGR-40 Digital, China Price ~ 3500 ₽ The heaviest compressor in our selection. The pressure gauge is the most accurate of all. The device will help you evaluate the voltage of the vehicle's on-board network. The controls are intuitive. The captions on the buttons are in Russian. The indicated continuous operation time is 15 minutes. The current consumption is one of the highest (12.8 A), however, the compressor pumps quickly. The case practically does not heat up. The fuse is conveniently installed directly on the housing. There is also a pressure release button there. LED illumination of the work area. Threaded tip. Test. |
Jock K60, China Price ~ 2550 ₽ The specified maximum continuous operation time is 20 minutes. However, the device turned on, the display backlight appeared, but that was all. The device did not respond to any button. When the compressor was disassembled, we saw an extremely poor quality of installation of the elements on the control board, which was the reason for the failure. The fuse is located on the wire, the tip is threaded. Fail. |
airline1
Neat design, there are clamps for laying the hose. Built-in pressure gauge, “two-tariff”. The font size is quite readable, but preference is given to the PSI number system, which is unusual for us. The hose end is with a traditional threaded coupling. The two-piston design allows you to quickly inflate the tire - second result! It's louder than the others. I confidently placed the tire on the hump. The case and the plug with the wire almost did not heat up. The long hose is convenient, but it would be nice to lengthen the wire. Overall a very decent option.
What is the name of the pump for inflating car tires?
The most in demand today is an automatic tire pump for car tires. It is used to inflate car tires, as well as bicycles, mattresses, air beds, balls and the like.
On a note.
There are 2 types of auto compressors on sale: piston and membrane (vibration). Almost all car pumps use pistons; they pump up quickly and can easily inflate even huge dump truck tires.
Membrane devices have poor performance and are less practical than piston devices, because the rubber of the membrane is sensitive to temperature changes and quickly requires replacement. Any auto compressor has a digital or traditional pressure gauge with an arrow. If a car owner chooses a compressor pump, it is important to consider factors such as:
- maximum efficiency;
- maximum pressure;
- power supply (from the cigarette lighter, battery via electric crocodile wires);
- kit (presence of a bag or built-in flashlight in the package).
Today there are no problems with choice; you can purchase a pump for any type of machine in specialized stores or order it online from the manufacturer.
Foot version
dollex
Champion in pressure gauge accuracy: he was the only one that gave the correct value. And the scale is convenient and easy to read. He places the tire on the hump very confidently (second result!), but it takes too long to inflate the wheel. Among the advantages, we note a plastic housing cover (so as not to get burned), an LED flashlight, as well as a car fuse built into the wire. There are minor assembly flaws: the flashlight does not fit tightly to the body, which is distressed by sharp edges. Overall the impression was pleasant.
Aggressor AGR–50l
A Russian-Chinese piston compressor capable of operating continuously for half an hour, supplying 50 liters of air per minute. The power cord reaches three meters, and the hose reaches seven meters. There is LED lighting and a safety relay. The pressure limit is 1 MPa.
The device itself weighs only three kilograms, so it is convenient to use outside the home. There are also special attachments for inflating boats and other products. The manufacturer provides a three-year warranty on its products, although some users claim that the compressor is prone to overheating and fails before the stated period.
berkut (1)
It lands on the hump faster than anyone else, and makes noticeably less noise. It is also a leader in the quality of materials and assembly. The quality of the design is noticeable in the small details: we note the plug with finger pads, the pressure relief valve with a convenient brass tip, as well as the well-chosen length and cross-section of the wires. It hardly gets warm. And everything seems to be good, but the impression was spoiled by an inaccurate pressure gauge with an inconvenient double scale. Otherwise he would have been a champion.
Which brand of car compressor should I buy?
The compressor must have high quality and the best technical characteristics. Many experienced car enthusiasts prefer the following companies:
- AVS has been considered the best manufacturer of auto compressors for more than 15 years. The world-famous company produces its products at factories in South Korea and China. Developers carefully monitor the quality of their products and do not allow defective items to appear on store shelves. By purchasing a car compressor from this company, you can be sure of high quality and reliability.
- Hyundai - most of the equipment from the South Korean company has proven itself well. The devices are characterized by increased durability, compact size, and long service life. The manufacturer produces both high-class models that are suitable for inflating any tires, as well as simple inexpensive options.
- Aggressor is a Russian company that produces reliable compressors that are not inferior in quality to other manufacturers. Devices produced under this brand are suitable for inflating tires, rubber boats, and inflatable toys.
- Berkut is a domestic manufacturer that produces exclusive accessories for cars, including compressors. When purchasing a device from this company, you can rest assured of high quality. The latest technologies are used to manufacture devices.
- GOODYEAR is an American company that develops tires, auto compressors and other automotive accessories. Compressors from this manufacturer are able to operate in any conditions and have a long service life.
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This neat, compact product is a champion in inflation speed! He lands on the hump quickly, one of the first. Additional adapters are provided (attached to the body) for inflating balls and balls. But the numbers on the pressure gauge are small - this is a consequence of double digitization. The required scale, as luck would have it, is located closer to the center: here the distance between the divisions is even smaller. The thickness of the arrow corresponds to 0.2 kPa. It lowers the pressure by exactly this amount. Otherwise everything is very good, but expensive.
Car compressor test: ranking the 7 best models
Types of compressors for cars
Compressors for inflating tires are usually divided into categories based on the principle of air compression:
- using a crank mechanism and a piston;
- using a membrane.
The equipment is equipped with a direct current electric motor, the rotor of which drives the piston group or membrane unit.
A pressure gauge is provided in the air supply line, allowing you to visually monitor the pressure in the tire.
The design of auto compressors includes protective devices that prevent equipment failure due to overheating or short circuit of the windings.
Prices and comparison table
To make it convenient to compare all the best automobile compressors of 2020-2021 from our rating, we have compiled a table where we indicate the most important technical characteristics that you should pay attention to when choosing first.
| Model | Pumping speed, l/min | Air hose length, m | Maximum pressure, atm | Power cable length, m | Price from, rub |
| Airline X CA-030-18S | 30 | 0,65 | 7 | 3 | 970 |
| AZARD Tornado-AC 580 | 35 | 2 | 7 | 1,9 | 1299 |
| Jock K 50 | 30 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1499 |
| Airline X3 | 40 | 0,75 | 10 | 3 | 1750 |
| Goodyear GY-30L | 30 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1750 |
| AUTOPROFI AK-35 | 35 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1899 |
| Chameleon AC-200 | 30 | 0,7 | 7 | 3,5 | 2450 |
| AGGRESSOR AGR-50 | 50 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 2550 |
| SkyWay Titan-03 | 40 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3689 |
| BERKUT R15 | 40 | 1,2 | 10 | 4,8 | 3299 |
Pros and cons of two-cylinder auto compressors
The price of a solid single-piston device is comparable to the cost of a pump with two pistons of similar performance. At the same time, an automobile two-cylinder compressor has a number of advantages, the main of which are:
- increase in working volume, which allows reducing the rotation speed of the electric motor while maintaining performance;
- improved balancing due to the movement of pistons in antiphase;
- the use of rolling bearings in the crank mechanism;
- good heat dissipation.
Design features reduce vibration and noise, increase service life, non-stop operation time and reliability. The disadvantages are the complicated design, high operating current, size and weight.
