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DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor vs VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.2). VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor is best for: Home garage users who want a quiet, upright, oil-free compressor that runs on a standard 120V outlet. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor

4.2

2 sourcesall derived

The DEWALT DWFP55126 is a 6-gallon, 165 psi corded electric pancake compressor that runs on 120 volts. Car and Driver named it a top pick for light-duty work, recording a 2-minute-32-second fill time, a 147 psi maximum and 33 lug nuts removed on one tank with an impact wrench. YourBestDigs made it the runner-up in its six-gallon test, where it ran a pneumatic sander considerably longer than the other compressors. It suits home garages that need a carryable compressor for nailers, inflation and short bursts of air-tool work; anyone who needs quiet running or sustained air for sanders and spray work should look at a larger or quieter unit.

Strengths

— Kept a pneumatic sander running longer than every rival in YourBestDigs' test
— Filled its six-gallon tank in about 2 minutes 32 seconds in Car and Driver's test
— Relatively light at 29 lb, with a curved top handle that makes it easy to carry

Watch-outs

— Loud: 88 dBA in Car and Driver's test, and hearing protection is still advised
— Sleeve-type hose couplers effectively need two hands to connect
— Too small a tank for air-hungry tools such as sanders

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Air Compressors For Home Garage

VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor

4.4

2 sourcesall derived$235.9as of Oct 11

The VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor is an upright, oil-free unit rated at 4.6 SCFM at 90 PSI with a 125 PSI maximum.

Strengths

— Rated 4.6 SCFM at 90 PSI with a 125 PSI maximum
— Oil-free pump, so no oil changes or checks
— Stands upright for a smaller footprint and runs on a 120V household outlet

Watch-outs

— Some assembly required out of the box, and a moisture trap is recommended but not included

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How they stack up

DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor

With a 6-gallon tank, the DeWalt holds less air than the 13-gallon VEVOR and the 20-gallon Stealth Professional, but at 29 lb with a top handle it is the easier one to carry between jobs. Its 165 psi rating and pancake tank set it apart from the hot-dog-shaped Craftsman Hot Dog Air Compressor.

VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor

The VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor weighs 67.2 lbs, heavier than the Craftsman Hot Dog Air Compressor at 24-30 lbs and much lighter than the Campbell Hausfeld 2 Stage at 255 lbs. Its 13-gallon tank is larger than the Craftsman's 1.5 to 6 gallons and smaller than the Stealth Professional 20-Gallon Quiet Air Compressor's tank. Its 4.6 SCFM at 90 PSI is just below the Stealth's 5.0 SCFM.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	DEWALT 6 Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Air Compressor	VEVOR 13 Gallon 2HP Ultra-Quiet Air Compressor
Model	DWFP55126	DOF1500-50V-I
Tank Capacity	6 gallons	13 Gallon
Max Pressure	165 PSI	125 PSI
Voltage	120 volts	Single Phase 120V/60Hz
Power Source	Corded electric	—
Weight	29 lb	67.2 lbs
Air Outlets	2	—
Horsepower	—	2HP
Airflow	—	4.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI
Noise Level	—	≤66dB (rated)
Dimensions	—	17.5'' x 16.5'' x 33.3''

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