If you expect it to replace even a 5 gallon class pancake for every single thing, or refill as fast or as infrequently as a one of those, your expectations are too high. Being used to the 2 gallon DeWalt inside, it wasn’t hard to set reasonable expectations for a 1 gallon. because they’re hybrid (except the shop vac), and a good number of batteries.Įven only having it for a short time, it’s been pretty good. I figured the ryobi would be a good fit in the garage, since I already have several ryobi items out there, the shop vac, fan, lights, etc. Even being fairly light comparatively, lugging the flexvolt one back and forth is annoying. If I need to get some dirt or whatever out of tight spaces, or use a nailer that I don’t have in a cordless version out there on a project, I have to fire up the pancake. But while great for tires, the high volume hose on it only goes so far being used like a blowgun. I usually use the ryobi dual inflator for filling up car tires out there, which got more convenient when I pulled it out of the car trunk to keep the M12 one in there instead. I have a porter cable 6 gallon pancake in a detached garage, but have to be careful using it since it likes to trip the breaker for that garage building if someone else opens their garage door. I may be a little nuts, but I have both the flexvolt one, and I picked up this Ryobi a few weeks ago when I saw it in Home Depot. The Ridgid, also a 1 gallon cordless compressor, is a great performer when paired with smaller air nailers, and so I’d expect the same from this one. Meaning, don’t expect it to run a 1/2″ impact wrench. One thing to keep in mind is that it is a 1 gallon compressor. If it performs as well as it looks on paper, it’ll be a great home workshop addition for Ryobi 18V One+ users. If you ask me, this has the potential to be a winner.
In this image you can also see the quarter-turn drain valve.
#Ryobi air compressor portable
This new Ryobi cordless 1 gallon portable air compressor is less expensive than those other options, but its feature set doesn’t look to be compromised.Ĭheck out the large feet on the bottom of the unit! Air compressors are typically noisy, and they vibrate a whole lot. There are two other cordless air compressors currently available – the Ridgid 1 gallon compressor, and Dewalt Flexvolt. Update: The price was $129 as of, and there is a new kit option for $158.īuy Now(Kit via Home Depot) First Thoughts Price: $99 for the bare tool (you’ll need a separate battery and charger) There’s a tank drain valve (as expected), and clearly marked tank and outlet pressure gauges. Ryobi says that it can inflate a car tire from 0 to 35 PSI in 80 seconds, and it can inflate up to 9 car tires per charge when used with a 4.0Ah (P108) Li-ion battery. It delivers 120 PSI max, and has a 1 gallon air tank.Īdditional features include a push-t-connect quick coupler, for easy one-hand operation, a locking regulator for keeping the pressure set at the desired PSI, a metal air hose wrap for on-board storage, and a rubber overmolded handle for greater user comfort.