Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank
#1 in PortableFull review
The pick for framers and roofers who want twin stack airflow in a pancake they can carry with one hand.
Amazon $219.83$219.83
The Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank rates 3.9 among portable air compressors; the California Air Tools 10020C rates 2.7 among stationary ones. The Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank costs $237.17 less ($219.83 vs $457).
California Air Tools 10020C
#14 in StationaryFull review
For a home shop where noise matters more than raw airflow: a quiet 10 gallon unit for nailing, inflation and light air tools.
California Air Tools $457$457
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 weight | Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank | California Air Tools 10020C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 94 $54.96 per CFM at 90 PSI ($219.83, 4 CFM) | 70 $86.23 per CFM at 90 PSI ($457, 5.3 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 100 4 CFM at 90 PSI | 21 5.3 CFM at 90 PSI |
| Tank 10% | 100 6 gal tank | 0 10 gal tank |
| Noise 15% | 36 76 dB(A) | 60 70 dB(A) |
| Warranty 20% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Metabo HPT EC914S The Tank | California Air Tools 10020C | |
|---|---|---|
| Air | ||
| Airflow at 90 PSI | 4 CFM | 5.3 CFM |
| Airflow at 40 PSI | 5.1 CFM | 6.4 CFM |
| Max pressure | 200 PSI | 125 PSI |
| Tank | 6 gal | 10 gal |
| Duty cycle | - | 70% |
| Pump and motor | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Corded electric |
| Motor | 1.3 hp, 120 V | 2 hp, 120 V |
| Running amps | 13.5 A | 14 A |
| Stages | - | 1 |
| Oil-free pump | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Style | Pancake | Vertical |
| Noise | 76 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) |
| Weight | 42 lb | 82.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |