Air Compressors: Top 3 Compared — Ranked Lab
#1
DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor
~$109
★★★★ 4.8/5
9.4/10 avg
#2
Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor
~$168
★★★★ 4.6/5
9.0/10 avg
#3
Bostitch BTFP02012 Oil-Free 6 Gallon 150 PSI High
~$99
★★★★ 4.6/5
9.0/10 avg

DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor vs Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor vs Bostitch BTFP02012 Oil-Free 6 Gallon 150 PSI High

MetricCompressorCompressorHigh
Quality9.8/10 Best
9.4/10
9.4/10
Features9.5/10 Best
9.1/10
9.1/10
Ease of Use9.3/10 Best
8.9/10
8.9/10
Value9.1/10 Best
8.7/10
8.7/10
Price~$109~$168~$99
Rating4.8/54.6/54.6/5

Score Breakdown

Quality
Compressor
9.8
Compressor
9.4
High
9.4
Features
Compressor
9.5
Compressor
9.1
High
9.1
Ease of Use
Compressor
9.3
Compressor
8.9
High
8.9
Value
Compressor
9.1
Compressor
8.7
High
8.7

Strengths & Weaknesses

DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.8/10

DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor
Watch Out

Trails in value at 9.1/10

Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.4/10

Porter-Cable C2002 Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.7/10

Bostitch BTFP02012 Oil-Free 6 Gallon 150 PSI High
Strength

Strongest in quality with 9.4/10

Bostitch BTFP02012 Oil-Free 6 Gallon 150 PSI High
Watch Out

Trails in value at 8.7/10

Our Verdict
DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor

If top-line performance matters most, the DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor is the clear choice. For those on a tighter budget, the Bostitch BTFP02012 Oil-Free 6 Gallon 150 PSI High offers solid all-around performance at a lower price point.

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