Thrustmax TF64A4 Turbo Car Dryer
#2 in CordlessFull review
A strong cordless jet blower with a metal housing, for quick drying away from an outlet.
Amazon $169$169
The Thrustmax TF64A4 Turbo Car Dryer rates 2.9 among cordless car dryer blowers; the MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 rates 2.7 among corded handhelds ones. The MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 costs $47.01 less ($121.99 vs $169).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (cordless and corded handhelds), 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 | Thrustmax TF64A4 Turbo Car Dryer | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 26 750 W rated input | 41 950 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) | 19 18,000 ft/min (204 mph) |
| Airflow 15% | 82 670 CFM (jet-fan rating) | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 34 $225.33 per kW ($169, 750 W) | 68 $128.41 per kW ($121.99, 950 W) |
| Features 20% | 35 speed control, reach (20 ft hose or cord, or cordless) | 50 filtered air, heated air |
| Warranty 10% | 20 1-year warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Thrustmax TF64A4 Turbo Car Dryer | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Cordless | Corded handheld |
| Motors | - | 1 |
| Rated input power | 750 W | 950 W |
| Peak horsepower | - | 1.3 HP |
| Current draw | - | 8 A |
| Air speed | - | 18,000 ft/min |
| Airflow | 670 CFM | - |
| Speed settings | 4 | - |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | - | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | - | 30 F |
| Filtered air | - | Yes |
| Power cord | - | 1.2 ft |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 16.8 V, 6 Ah | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |