EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600 vs Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20

The Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 is the better tire inflator overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 leads on features. The EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600 wins on value. The EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600 costs $15.99 less ($149 vs $164.99).

Higher rated

Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20

#11 in Cordless3.6Full review

For M18 owners with trucks or several vehicles who want the fastest cordless fill and don’t mind the price.

Amazon $164.99

$164.99

EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600

#21 in Cordless3.3Full review

For EGO yard-tool owners who want one inflator for car tires and inflatables with a strong warranty.

Amazon $149

$149

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.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20 for features (auto shutoff, runs 20 min at a time, 150 PSI max vs 160 PSI max).
Choose the EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600 for value ($149 without battery vs $164.99 without battery).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cordless tire inflator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20	EGO Power+ Compact Inflator IF1600
Overall rating	3.6/5	3.3/5
Value 35%	10 $164.99 without battery	21 $149 without battery
Airflow 30%	83 39.9 L/min (maker)	50 airflow not published (neutral score used)
Features 20%	88 auto shutoff, runs 20 min at a time, 150 PSI max	65 160 PSI max
Warranty 15%	100 5-year warranty	100 5-year warranty

Independent measurements

Milwaukee M18 Inflator 2848-20

Tested by	Inflate time	Airflow	Noise	Conditions
Car and Driver	94 s	-	87.3 dB	245/50R20 tire on a Hyundai Santa Cruz, timed from 10 to 30 psi (94 s); 167 s from 10 to 45 psi. Noise is the average dBA over 15 seconds of running.
Outdoor Life	186 s	-	76.5 dB	LT275/65R18 truck tire from unreadable (near 0) to 25 psi, at about freezing in light snow. Noise measured 18 in away with a decibel meter. Reached 50 psi in 6:39 on an M18 XC 5.0 Ah battery.
Pro Tool Reviews	52 s	-	-	2015 Ford F-150 tire topped up from 30 to 36 psi (6 psi drained). Set to 36 psi, it stopped at 36 psi on a manual dial gauge.