Adam's Mini Air Cannon
A light corded handheld with a long cord, for drying mirrors, grilles and wheels after a wash.
Amazon $100.06$100.06
The Adam's Mini Air Cannon is the better car dryer blower overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The Adam's Mini Air Cannon leads on value, motor power and features. The Adam's Mini Air Cannon costs $21.93 less ($100.06 vs $121.99).
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MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1
A small steel handheld for motorcycles, wheels and touch-ups between washes, for owners who keep an extension cord handy.
Amazon $121.99$121.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Adam's Mini Air Cannon for value ($83.38 per kW ($100.06, 1,200 W) vs $128.41 per kW ($121.99, 950 W)), motor power (1,200 W rated input vs 950 W rated input) and features (filtered air, heated air, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless) vs filtered air, heated air).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded handhelds car dryer blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Adam's Mini Air Cannon | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 56 1,200 W rated input | 41 950 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 23 19,000 ft/min (216 mph) | 19 18,000 ft/min (204 mph) |
| Airflow 15% | 21 90 CFM | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 94 $83.38 per kW ($100.06, 1,200 W) | 68 $128.41 per kW ($121.99, 950 W) |
| Features 20% | 65 filtered air, heated air, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless) | 50 filtered air, heated air |
| Warranty 10% | 20 1-year warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Adam's Mini Air Cannon | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Corded handheld | Corded handheld |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | 1,200 W | 950 W |
| Peak horsepower | - | 1.3 HP |
| Current draw | 10 A | 8 A |
| Air speed | 19,000 ft/min | 18,000 ft/min |
| Airflow | 90 CFM | - |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | Yes | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | - | 30 F |
| Filtered air | Yes | Yes |
| Power cord | 20 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3.1 lb | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |