XPOWER B-27 Super Tub Pro
A proven salon twin-motor dryer with full speed control. The B-163 from the same maker now publishes more airflow for less.
Amazon $372$372
The XPOWER B-27 Super Tub Pro rates 3.5 among twin-motor force dryers dog grooming dryers; the MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V rates 3.4 among single-motor force dryers ones. The MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V costs $29.01 less ($342.99 vs $372).
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MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V
A durable, long-warrantied single-motor dryer for home groomers who want a dryer that lasts. It costs more per CFM than the imports.
Amazon $342.99$342.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (twin-motor force dryers and single-motor force 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 | XPOWER B-27 Super Tub Pro | MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Airflow 25% | 68 180 CFM | 46 126 CFM |
| Motor power 15% | 100 2 motors, 16 A at 120 V (about 1,920 W) | 73 1,200 W rated input |
| Air speed 10% | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 10% | 35 $2.07 per CFM ($372, 180 CFM) | 20 $2.72 per CFM ($342.99, 126 CFM) |
| Features 20% | 60 variable speed, 8 ft hose, 3 nozzles | 40 variable speed, 3 nozzles |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| XPOWER B-27 Super Tub Pro | MetroVac Air Force Commander AFTD-3V | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Force dryer | Force dryer |
| Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Rated input power | - | 1,200 W |
| Current draw | 16 A | 10 A |
| Peak horsepower (not scored) | 6 HP | 4 HP |
| Airflow | 180 CFM | 126 CFM |
| Speed settings | Variable | Variable |
| Drying | ||
| Heater | Motor-warmed only | - |
| Hose | 8 ft | 6 ft |
| Power cord | 10 ft | 12 ft |
| Nozzles and air tools | 3 | 3 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 13 lb | 8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |