The 11 Best Portable Air Compressors of 2021

By The Spruce
Makita 4.2 Gal. 2.5 HP Portable Air Compressor, MAC 2400
"Best Overall"
RIDGID 6-Gallon Pancake Air Compressor
"Best Budget"
AstroAI Portable Air Compressor
"Best for Cars"
STANLEY J5C09 1000 Peak Amp Jump Starter
"Best with Jump Starter"
Husky 12/120 Volt Auto and Home Inflator
"Best 12V"
DeWalt 27 Gal. 200 PSI Portable Vertical Electric Air Compressor, Model DXCM271.COM
"Best for Painting"
WEN 20 Gal. Oil Lubricated Portable Vertical Air Compressor, Model 2202
"Best Oil Lubricated"
RIDGID 4.5 Gal. Portable Electric Quiet Air Compressor, Model OF45200SS
"Best Twin Tank"
Oasser Mini Compressor
"Best Mini"
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1-Gallon Compressor
"Best Cordless"
Makita Quiet Series 2 Gal. 1 HP Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor, Model 210Q
"Best Quiet"
VIAIR 400P
"Best Overall"
PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK
"Runner Up, Best Overall"
BLACK+DECKER Cordless Tire Inflator
"Best Budget"
Audew Portable Inflator
"Runner Up, Best Budget"
Campbell Hausfeld FP209499AV
"Best Three-Gallon"
BOSTITCH BTFP02012
"Best Six-Gallon"
Bon-Aire Goodyear i8000
"Best Tire Inflator"