XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer
#5 in Hose dryersFull review
A one-motor rolling dryer that doubles as a handheld, for owners who want both in one unit.
Amazon $324.45$324.45
The XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer is the better car dryer blower overall, rated 4.0 to 2.8. The XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer leads on features. The MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD costs $35.45 less ($289 vs $324.45).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer for features (filtered air, heated air, speed control, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless), wheels, wall mount or remote vs filtered air, heated air).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every hose dryers car dryer blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer | MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 90 6 peak HP (wattage not published) | 56 1,200 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) | 49 29,250 ft/min (332 mph) |
| Airflow 15% | 88 320 CFM | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 51 $54.07 per peak HP ($324.45, 6 HP; wattage not published) | 30 $240.83 per kW ($289, 1,200 W) |
| Features 20% | 100 filtered air, heated air, speed control, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless), wheels, wall mount or remote | 50 filtered air, heated air |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XPOWER A-16 Car Dryer | MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Hose dryer | Hose dryer |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | - | 1,200 W |
| Peak horsepower | 6 HP | 4 HP |
| Current draw | 19 A | 10 A |
| Air speed | - | 29,250 ft/min |
| Airflow | 320 CFM | - |
| Speed settings | Variable | - |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | Yes | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | - | 30 F |
| Filtered air | Yes | Yes |
| Hose | 30 ft | 10 ft |
| Power cord | 15 ft | 12 ft |
| Wheels | Yes | No |
| Wall mount included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 8 lb |
| Noise | - | 74 dB |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Motor warranty | - | 5 years |