Cordless tire inflators are somewhat niche power tools as corded air compressors are much more popular as the corded tire inflators cost less and promise a hassle-free plug-and-inflate experience without worrying about recharging the compressor. That being said, a cordless air compressor is a much more versatile tool than a corded one as it can be easily carried around and used outdoors without being tied to a cord.
However, some well built cordless tire inflators such as the Campbell Hausfeld Inflator offer the best of both worlds by offering usable tire infalting performance with the freed and all the versatility of a cordless design.
Review Summary: Excellent multi-purpose tire-inflation performance with a sturdy and long-lasting build quality. Campbell Hausfeld Inflator is our top pick among cordless tire inflators due to its excellent no-nonsense performance and sturdy durable build.
What we Like
- Excellent inflation performance with a category leading maximum inflation capability of 230 psi
- Can be used both as a tire inflator and for home/outdoor use as an high-volume inflator for rafts, mattresses etc.
- In-built 12 V port can be used to charge phones etc. doubling its use as a back-up emergency power bank!
- In-built handy LED light
- Battery can be charged from a standard 120 V AC wall outlet in addition to the usual 12V car cigarette outlet
- Separate hoses for high volume use and tire inflator
- Simple operation
- Sturdy, long-lasting build
What we do not like:
- No auto shut-off feature
- The pressure gauge is rated to 300 psi with 10 psi increments making it almost useless while inflating car tires that require just 30-32 psi
Campbell Hausfeld Inflator Performance
Campbell Hausfeld Inflator is a very compact inflator, which may not have some fancy features suchas a light, LED display but works very well in its core role as a multi purpose air compressor. The Campbell Hausfeld CC2300 Inflator performs well as a tire inflator, inflating completely deflated tires in under 10 minutes. Campbell Hausfeld CC2300 Inflator weighs about 11 pounds.
The Campbell Hausfeld Inflator comes with three nozzles - for tire inflation, inflation rafts/mattresses, and for sports balls.
A very handy and useful features is an in-built 12V outlet that can be used in emergencies to charge phones using a car charger as well as to charge other appliances.
Overall, Campbell Hausfeld CC2300 Inflator is an excellent choice as a car and household use portable air compressor.