Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer
A corded handheld with a long cord, for spot drying after a wash.
Amazon $118.99$118.99
The Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer rates 3.2 among corded handhelds car dryer blowers; the MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD rates 2.8 among hose dryers ones. The Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer costs $170.01 less ($118.99 vs $289).
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MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD
#10 in Hose dryersFull review
A lighter one-motor MetroVac with a hose, for cars and motorcycles where a Master Blaster is more than you need.
Amazon $289$289
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (corded handhelds and hose 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 | Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer | MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 56 1,200 W rated input | 56 1,200 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 32 22,000 ft/min (250 mph) | 49 29,250 ft/min (332 mph) |
| Airflow 15% | 21 90 CFM | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 83 $99.16 per kW ($118.99, 1,200 W) | 30 $240.83 per kW ($289, 1,200 W) |
| Features 20% | 65 filtered air, heated air, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless) | 50 filtered air, heated air |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Maxshine EVO-S Mini Handheld Dryer | MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Corded handheld | Hose dryer |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Peak horsepower | 1.5 HP | 4 HP |
| Current draw | - | 10 A |
| Air speed | 22,000 ft/min | 29,250 ft/min |
| Airflow | 90 CFM | - |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | Yes | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | - | 30 F |
| Filtered air | Yes | Yes |
| Hose | - | 10 ft |
| Power cord | 20 ft | 12 ft |
| Wheels | - | No |
| Wall mount included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 8 lb |
| Noise | - | 74 dB |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Motor warranty | - | 5 years |