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
The MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 rates 2.7 among corded handhelds car dryer blowers; the EasyWox X9 Cordless Car Dryer rates 2.4 among cordless ones. The EasyWox X9 Cordless Car Dryer costs $22 less ($99.99 vs $121.99).
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EasyWox X9 Cordless Car Dryer
#4 in CordlessFull review
A light cordless jet blower for spot drying; the listing gives too few figures to compare closely.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded handhelds and cordless), 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 Blaster SideKick SK-1 | EasyWox X9 Cordless Car Dryer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 41 950 W rated input | 26 756 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 19 18,000 ft/min (204 mph) | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Airflow 15% | 0 airflow not published, scored as none | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 68 $128.41 per kW ($121.99, 950 W) | 66 $132.26 per kW ($99.99, 756 W) |
| Features 20% | 50 filtered air, heated air | 15 reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless) |
| Warranty 10% | 20 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 | EasyWox X9 Cordless Car Dryer | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Corded handheld | Cordless |
| Motors | 1 | - |
| Rated input power | 950 W | 756 W |
| Peak horsepower | 1.3 HP | - |
| Current draw | 8 A | - |
| Air speed | 18,000 ft/min | - |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | Yes | - |
| Heat above ambient | 30 F | - |
| Filtered air | Yes | - |
| Power cord | 1.2 ft | - |
| Battery | ||
| Runtime at full power | - | 15 min |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 3 lb | 2.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |