MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V
A durable, long-warrantied single-motor dryer for home groomers who want a dryer that lasts. It costs more per CFM than the imports.
Amazon $342.99$342.99
The MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V rates 3.4 among single-motor force dryers dog grooming dryers; the Burano B-1S Dryer With Stand rates 3.4 among stand dryers ones. The Burano B-1S Dryer With Stand costs $103 less ($239.99 vs $342.99).
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Burano B-1S Dryer With Stand
#1 in Stand dryersFull review
The best-documented stand dryer here, and it lifts off the stand to work as a force dryer. A good fit for a home grooming room.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (single-motor force dryers and stand dryers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V | Burano B-1S Dryer With Stand |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Airflow 25% | 46 126 CFM | 68 180 CFM |
| Motor power 15% | 73 1,200 W rated input | 0 rated watts or amps not published, scored as none |
| Air speed 10% | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) | 100 64,200 ft/min (730 mph) |
| Value 10% | 20 $2.72 per CFM ($342.99, 126 CFM) | 58 $1.33 per CFM ($239.99, 180 CFM) |
| Features 20% | 40 variable speed, 3 nozzles | 75 variable speed, hands-free arm, 4 nozzles, stand |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V | Burano B-1S Dryer With Stand | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Force dryer | Stand dryer |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | 1,200 W | - |
| Current draw | 10 A | - |
| Peak horsepower (not scored) | 4 HP | 4.3 HP |
| Airflow | 126 CFM | 180 CFM |
| Top air speed | - | 64,200 ft/min |
| Speed settings | Variable | Variable |
| Drying | ||
| Highest air temperature | - | 128 F |
| Hose | 6 ft | - |
| Power cord | 12 ft | - |
| Nozzles and air tools | 3 | 4 |
| Stand included | - | Yes |
| Hands-free arm | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |