2019 test9 productsJump Starters & Car Power
Which Portable Tire Pumps Brand Wins?
A head-to-head test of 9 portable tire pumps options with the measured results for each. See how they ranked and watch the full test video.
Some figures on this page were transcribed from the test video and have not been independently re-verified. Treat the numbers as a close guide and watch the full video for the exact readings.
Ranked first
ATE Pro
Price shown in test: $12.99
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The measured results
Every number below is read straight from the test. Scroll sideways to see all measurements. Products are listed in the order they finished.
| Product | 35 PSI inflation test (10 minute limit) | 100 PSI air tank test | Weight | Noise test | Power cord and hose reach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ATE Pro$12.99 | about 15 lb of pressure after 10 minutes, gauge cross checked as accurate | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 2Audew$18.99 | about 22 to 24 lb of pressure in 10 minutes, its own gauge read 24 lb, cross check gauge read 22 lb, gauge a little off | 55 lb of pressure at 20 minutes | 419 g, under 1 lb, the lightest pump tested | not tested | not tested |
| 3Hyper Tough digital tire inflator$19.88 | 35 lb of pressure in under 8 minutes, gauge accurate | quit at 14 minutes 15 seconds losing pressure, resumed after a cooldown period, per closing summary inflated the tank to over 70 PSI and survived without damage | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 4Goodyear Inflator 3000$21.39 | no built in pressure gauge to read target, ended around 28 to 29 lb of pressure after 10 minutes, did not reach 35 PSI | quit building pressure at 65 PSI, ran over 225 F and began smoking | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 5Campbell Hausfeld$23.89 | 31 lb of pressure, gauge accurate | 76 lb of pressure in 20 minutes, called the pump to beat at that point in testing, got hot but no burning smell, survived without damage | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 6CZK-3650 Car Air Pump$24.99 | 35.6 lb, then read 35 to 36 lb of pressure in under 8 minutes, gauge accurate | failed around 12 minutes at about 69 lb of pressure, hose blew out where it connects to the machine | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 7Slime digital tire inflator$27.97 | set for 35 PSI, achieved 34 lb of pressure in under 8 minutes, cross check gauge read right at 35 lb | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |
| 8Pittsburgh$35.99 | well under 6 minutes, fastest yet at that point, 35 to 36 lb of pressure, gauge accurate | stopped at 13 minutes and change at 76 PSI, tied for the lead, survived without damage | not tested | least noisy of the pumps tested | 16 ft total, the longest of the pumps tested |
| 9Husky 120V | 35 to 36 PSI, gauge accurate, needed a bit over 5 minutes | 100 PSI in 19 minutes 30 seconds, the best tank result of all pumps tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |
How it was tested
- inflate a tire to 35 PSI within a 10 minute limit
- gauge accuracy check against an independent tire pressure gauge
- inflate a 5 gallon air tank to 100 PSI, high pressure durability test
- noise level measurement
- power cord and hose reach measurement
- weight comparison
- teardown inspection of pumps that failed or were run past the 10 minute limit