California Air Tools 10020C vs California Air Tools 8010A

Last updated: October 31, 2026

The California Air Tools 8010A rates 3.2 among portable air compressors; the California Air Tools 10020C rates 2.7 among stationary ones. The California Air Tools 8010A costs $207.01 less ($249.99 vs $457).

California Air Tools 10020C vs California Air Tools 8010A

Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different size classes (portable and stationary), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightCalifornia Air Tools 8010ACalifornia Air Tools 10020C
Overall rating3.2/52.7/5
Value 30%48 $113.63 per CFM at 90 PSI ($249.99, 2.2 CFM)70 $86.23 per CFM at 90 PSI ($457, 5.3 CFM)
Airflow 25%40 2.2 CFM at 90 PSI21 5.3 CFM at 90 PSI
Tank 10%100 8 gal tank0 10 gal tank
Noise 15%100 60 dB(A)60 70 dB(A)
Warranty 20%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

California Air Tools 8010ACalifornia Air Tools 10020C
Air
Airflow at 90 PSI2.2 CFM5.3 CFM
Airflow at 40 PSI3.1 CFM6.4 CFM
Max pressure120 PSI125 PSI
Tank8 gal10 gal
Duty cycle70%70%
Pump and motor
PowerCorded electricCorded electric
Motor1 hp, 120 V2 hp, 120 V
Running amps8.5 A14 A
Stages-1
Oil-free pumpYesYes
Build
StyleHotdogVertical
Noise60 dB(A)70 dB(A)
Weight37.2 lb82.5 lb
Warranty1 year1 year

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