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Last updated: 14 February 2020
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Portable air compressors are useful for the avid 4WD bush basher and the city driver who wants to look after their tyres. We lab test and review the latest models to help you find the best air compressor for you. Our buying guide will help you understand their features.

Our expert tester gives every air compressor a thorough workout to help find the models that:

  • are the most accurate
  • inflate tyres quickly
  • are easiest to use
  • are the quietest.

Our interactive comparison tool helps you find out which compressors also have a tyre gauge, and which can plug into your car cigarette lighter. Our Recommended list will help you see quickly which models come out on top.

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Hands free tyre deflator

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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.

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  • Overall score
  • Recommended
  • Inflation score
  • Ease of use score
  • Noise (dBA)
  • Time to inflate tyre from 0 to 40 psi
  • Accuracy at 40 psi (276 kpa)
  • Good points
  • Bad points
  • Status
  • Price
  • Brand
  • Model
  • Sand tray
  • Can operate from cigarette lighter
  • Hands-free tyre deflator
  • Can operate when not connected to tyre valve
  • On/off switch
  • Air filter
  • Carry bag
  • Pressure gauge
  • Thermal safety cut-out
  • Over pressure safety cut-out
  • Length of hose (m)
  • Length of power cord (m)
  • Weight (kg)
  • Dimensions (H x W x D)
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Mean Mother Adventurer 3 MMACA3

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

90 %
Inflation score 90%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 90%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 78dBA
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
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Dr Air Pro Flow AC495

RECOMMENDED
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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

84 %
Inflation score 90%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 70%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 79dBA
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
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Bushranger Black Max Compressor 55X12

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

83 %
Inflation score 80%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 90%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 72dBA
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
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TJM Portable Air Compressor Kit and Bag 013TJMCOMP

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

76 %
Inflation score 70%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 90%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 74dBA
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
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Repco Air Compressor Single Cyclinder RAC085

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

74 %
Inflation score 80%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 60%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 78dBA
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ARB CKMP12

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

71 %
Inflation score 80%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 50%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 83dBA
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
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Dr Air Typhoon AC402

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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).

53 %
Inflation score 50%
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
Ease of use score 60%
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
Noise 74dBA
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