5.0 out of 5 stars On par with the best Dewalt products that I've owned

K. · November 3, 2015

The first part of this review is for everyone, the longer parts are for those new to compressor buying.This compressor is perfect for light duty indoor applications. I used it for a 16 guage 2.5" straight finish baseboards to cover 1700 square feet, for an 18 guage 2" finish brad nail gun, a tire inflation tip, and an air sprayer nozzle. It is quiet and worked flawlessly for these tasks. I am not afraid of buying a compressor that needs to be oiled periodically, but it seems that most of the newer light duty compressors are oil free like this one. For the price and functionality this was the best compressor I was able to find, so I will adapt to owning an oil free unit. The general rule for oil less compressors is that if you want the device to last, you will try and limit the run time to half duty; meaning that if you are working on nailing baseboards for 20 minutes try to limit the time the compressor motor runs to 10 minutes. This unit does help you out by cycling itself on and off. If you are experienced with buying compressors than I conclude by saying this is yet another solid product by Dewalt, the price is fair, the unit is quiet as advertised, and well built with job-site protection and functionality incorporated into the design. If your new to compressor shopping than keep reading and I will break down the process for you.You can go crazy trying to figure out what you need from a compressor if your new to using pneumatic tools, but you've probably also figured out that pneumatic tools are often superior and less expensive than their electric or gas powered competition. In a perfect world people would just accept that oiling a compressor is much easier and less expensive than buying a new one, in which case nearly every compressor would need to be oiled. In reality, most of the lighter duty compressors are oil free, whereas most of the medium to heavy duty compressors need to be maintained and oiled. As a general rule you will need a medium to heavy duty compressor with a large gallon reserve for continuous use tools, and a light to medium duty compressor with a smaller tank (Portability) for intermittent use tools. If your going into a business that requires multiple pneumatic tools being used simultaneously or high air pressure usage tools such as jackhammers or paint sprayers, you should probably be shopping elsewhere or waiting until you get that contractors license to buy a professional level compressor for over $1000. If you are a one person show or a renovating couple than you should be matching the compressor you buy to the needs of the specific tools you will be using. So you can look at the psi rating of the tools you are interested in and the psi rating of the tank, and finally the gallon/ liter holding capacity of the tank. This may seem confusing and like a lot of figuring, so I'll try to simplify with an example and leave the math out. The specifications of this unit are as follows: 3.0 SCFM delivered at 90 PSI pump, 2.5 gallon tank and 200 max PSI. The psi range of my 2.5" 16 guage straight finish nail gun which I use primarily for baseboards is 100 to 115psi. When installing baseboards in a room at a quick pace I don't have to stop often due to pressure dropping, but I would want at least a 4 gallon tank if another person wanted to use the second air output coupler to run simultaneously. If I wanted to use my pneumatic paint sprayer that requires on;y 50-60 psi I would want at least a 15 gallon tank. The difference is that the gun uses 115 psi intermittently while the paint sprayer uses 60 psi of air continuously creating a much greater demand for air volume.My advice is to buy this if you want a quiet, reliable, portable compressor for non continuous pneumatic tools. If you need a bigger tank you have no choice but to sacrifice the portability, you have to have the tank and compressor motor that meets the needs of your tool. If you can wait for the extra power but still want it someday, wait until you need the exterior of a house or building painted and save yourself money and wind up with a professional compressor. Hire a painter to do the pain in the arse detail painting on the eaves, around the chimney, wood trim shutters, etc...After the painter finishes ask him if you can use his painting discount to get some more paint for touch ups and if the adjoining areas need some due to paint drips (Never met a painter who has said no to this, since it means you might just fix his booboos instead of calling him back as you find them). The money you save on paint combined with the money you save on spraying the easy flat parts of your house will more than pay for a compressor, a new ladder with all the gadgets like levelers and push offs, and still have some more for your pocket! Hope this review helps!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Quiet and Great for RV/home/garage use.

B. · November 2, 2020

I bought this for garage use of filling up truck/rv/bike tires, cleaning parts with blower, maybe occasional stapler/brad or nail gun etc. I can not speak to its effectiveness of impact wrench, roofing jobs, how many nailers, keeping up etc. I'll leave that to the experts. This is perfect for my uses around the garage. I just threw out my older model oil free 100 psi that was loud, took forever to fill the dual gallon tanks, dials had yellowed to unreadable and finally quit on me after 15 years of light use.Pros: Not too heavy for a lift and carry. I like the dual ports so I can have both a blower and tire gauge at the ready. Covered switch in case you get caught outside in the rain. Lays on its side or stands up so its easy to store under the work bench. Fills the 200 psi tank pretty quick and shuts off afterwards. The drain on the tank is nice and easy to use with no more screwing it in with pliers and listening for leaks etc. The compressor regulates easily and quickly making winterizing an RV or topping off the tires seem almost fun.Cons: I wish the dials were larger and it should be mentioned when you lay it down for use on its back the dials will be upside down and because they are small its difficult to read from a short distance. I wish there was a wheel kit for it. Its a little expensive (but its better SCFM and PSI probably make it worth it). I wish the power cord was about a foot longer.Overall: This is a little more compressor than what I needed. I was looking for a quiet oil-free motor with fast refill times (the old one took forever to top off a tire to 65 psi. I bought a 25 foot air hose to go with it so I don't have to move it around very much if at all - I just open the garage door. My wife says she does not hear it inside the house but that was a couple of walls away. There's plenty of other reviews rating it for professional use so I just stuck to what I use it for. I'll update this in a year or two of course.

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid upgrade from a pancake-style compressor

T. · September 28, 2016

Excellent. A solid upgrade from a failing Porter Cable pancake style compressor; and this was a workhorse for several years of light home-owner work - I nearly bought another one of these, and would recommend one without hesitation, but was ready for a change. I did a lot of research before deciding to invest in this DeWalt. Very and surprisingly quiet for an air compressor -- not too much louder than an espresso machine. Set up was quick, setting pressure easy, and gauges are very visible. Tank pressure after a couple "break-in" uses maxed out at close to 200 psi. And it stores better than my old pancake compressor. I'm using this for brads, finish nails, and the occasional pin or framing nail (I haven't tried a framing nailer yet) - and air guns and filling car and bike tires. Based on my initial use I have not doubt it will do all these things well. It's a little heavier than my Porter Cable pancake compressor, but still easily moveable. Like the description says it is indeed, "compact and portable." Also, I love the drain ball valve as it makes it super easy to drain and not a "next time I use it" situation. Which, I hate to admit, usually became "next time" again.It came down to this and a Makita MAC700. Specs and cost are similar and, while I can't comment on longevity, I own both Dewalt and Makita tools and all are high quality. It really came down to weight, storage, and portability and the DeWalt had the edge in addition to being quieter than the Makita. Though I think the Makita would be a good, reliable choice as well.

Best compressor for medium duty use

I. · September 9, 2015

I purchased this compressor to have a quieter running unit while framing my shed. The compressor kept up easily with my framing nailer and I had no issues with it running out of air. The unit is as loud as a central A/C unit and you can stand right next to it and carry on a conversation. The unit is designed to either stand upright (as shown) or lay flat. Dual quick connects, pressure indicators and pressure adjustment knob allow you to dial in the pressure you need with little effort. Well constructed with a rigid tubular guard that acts as both the stand and a carrying handle. Worth every penny!

Muy buen producto

L.R. · August 4, 2019

Hasta ahora todo bien, cumplió con mis expectativas. No hace mucho ruido y cumple para las funciones que lo requiero

Imprescindible para el hogar .

E. · January 8, 2019

Es compacto y muy eficiente, con la calidad dewalt; excelente y silencioso

Great compressor

J. · September 19, 2015

Used it almost every day for the last few weeks and very happy so far. The tank holds more than you would think because of filling to 200psi. Very light, almost half the weight of the makita of similar spec I used previously. This is important if you haul your compressor in and out of a house each day like I do.Recharge time is reasonable, I blow myself off multiple times per day and I have more than enough air for 2 people. It is as quiet as they claim, no need to hide this compressor in another room. Dewalt has stepped up their game as there hasn't been a lot of advancement in portable air compressors. The overall fit and finish of everything is good. Having all the knobs and fittings protected helps from potential damage. For a trim carpenter or two this is the perfect compressor.

Just what you need for small jobs

D. · December 13, 2016

I bought the 1 gallon version first and it proved too be too small even for a small job.So I returned it and decided to go with this one. I think it's the right choice for small jobs. The tank has 2.5 American gallons and fills at 200 PSI (the smaller version only fills at 165 PSI and only holds 1 American Gallon).It does have two connectors, but it doesn't mean that two people can use it at the same time -- the motor will start every minute (...or so - depending on what's at the other end of the hose...). The advantage of having two connectors is that you can have two tools connected at the same time - no need to waste time switching between a brad nail gun and a finish gun or a flooring tool...It's not too loud, it doesn't draw enough current to pop the fuses in the house, it holds pressure very well.The reason I'm not giving it five starts is because it shuts off at 190 PSI instead of 200 PSI and the pump is still going for a couple of seconds after the engine turns off, which causes the hole thing to shake and sound like a sputtering car...I'm going to test it with a paint gun, see if it's appropriate for painting the walls rather than using paint brushes and rollers... I have no idea how much air those paint guns use, but I'll give it a try.Word of advise: if you don't use the second connector, use the finger from a rubber glove or something else to protect it from dust and other stuff going in while in use (I even protect the connectors while in storage).