(checked 2026-10-10)106,881 ratings.
A cheap, light 12V inflator with auto shut-off and a 3-year warranty that is one of Amazon's best sellers. It is noisy and wobbly and tops out at 100 psi, and owners report mixed speed and some early failures.
Top complaints
- Noisy, vibrates and wobbles
Tom's Guide lists heavy vibration and wobbling as a con and warns it makes a racket.
- Reliability and speed are mixed
Reliability and speed are mixed aspects on Amazon: some owners say it stopped working after two months or takes forever on car tires. Tom's Guide also found its 3:40 fill to 30 psi on the slow side.
- 100 psi max, 12V only, run-time limit
It tops out at 100 psi and runs only from the 12V outlet (Tom's Guide). A sticker warns against running it over 15 minutes, followed by a 10-minute cool-down.
What owners love
- Cheap and simple
Tom's Guide calls it a value king at about $32 with a 3-year warranty. Value for money and ease of use are top Amazon positives.
- Reliable auto shut-off
Tom's Guide says the auto shut-off worked well and the gauge was rock steady while inflating. Auto shut-off is a strong Amazon positive (1,394 mentions).
- Small, light, with a handle and light
It weighs 1.8 lb, has a carry handle, an LED light and more than 12 ft of reach from cord and hose (Tom's Guide).
- You need more than 100 psi
- You want to use it away from the car
- You want a quiet, steady unit
- Tight budgets
- Cars and light trucks
- A backup that never needs charging
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide: Picked as a small, light, inexpensive inflator with a 3-year warranty; cons are the 100 psi limit and lots of vibration.