Cordless tire inflators (or air compressors) are an unusually rare product category as the air compressor market is dominated with lower-cost corded air compressors that, in general, also offer more inflating power per dollar. However, the portability, versatality, and ease of use of cordless tyre inflatora such as the Black & Decker ASI500 is unmatched by corded ones. A cordless air compressor can be used in home settings as well. Black & Decker ASI500 is one of the few cordless tire inflator in the market offered by reputed brands and we give it a try to weigh it usability.
Review Summary: Good inflation performance at a very reasonable cost when compared to most other cordless competitors. Black & Decker ASI500 is our #2 favorite top cordless tire inflator (or air compressor). Only the Campbell Hausfeld Inflator (our #1 recommendation) beats it in performance, value for money, and durability.
What we Like
- Good inflation performance and maximum inflation pressure capability of up to 90 psi
- Dual Functionality of both high-pressure tire inflator and low-pressure inflator for mattresses and toys etc. in one unit
- Auto shut-off feature works well
- Can also deflate various inflatables
- In-built handy LED light
- Can operate from car’s 12V outlet & work as an corded tire inflator if the batteries are out
- Can be charged from an AC wall outlet as well making it an excellent home-use general purpose inflator
- Nice digital in-built pressure gauge
- Convenient high-volume hose and nozzles for big inflatables
What we do not like:
- No auto cut-off while being used in high-volume applications
- Inadequate battery life of about 20 minutes and long charging time of 4 hours
About Black & Decker ASI500
Black & Decker ASI500 is a stylish looking and light portable air compressor that can handily function both as a portable tire inflator and as an high volume inflator for beach balls and air mattresses. Black & Decker ASI500 weighs just about 5.2 pounds and can be easily carried around for outdoors use.
The inflation performance is excellent with partially deflated car tires being inflated to 30-32 psi in under 5 minutes. It also performs well while infalting high-pressure bicycle and motorcycle tires.
Overall, Black & Decker ASI500 is a good choice if you are looking for a portable air compressor that can serve the dual purpose of cordless tire inflator and for high-volume infflation use beyond the reach of a wall outlet.