For drivers who want a cheap cordless inflator that never leaves them stuck, because it also runs off the car’s 12 V socket.
Amazon $65.99
For drivers who want a pocket-sized inflator for topping up car and bike tires. Fine for top-ups, slow for a fully flat tire.
- Built-in batteryPower
- 150 PSIMax pressure
- YesAuto shutoff
- 1 yearWarranty
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Small enough for a glove box at under 2 lb
- Charges from any USB-C phone charger
- Doubles as a phone power bank and flashlight
- Stops by itself at the pressure you set
- Slow from flat: a car tire takes several minutes
- No 12 V cord, so a flat battery means no air
- Only a one-year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Inflation times, airflow and noise measured by independent testers.
| Tested by | Inflate time | Airflow | Noise | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | 223 s | - | - | Flat car tire (size not stated) to 30 PSI in 3 min 43 s; reviewer found the gauge accurate. December 2022 unit, which may predate the current F8 Apex motor revision. |
Specifications
| Model number | X8 APEX |
|---|---|
| Inflating | |
| Max pressure | 150 PSI |
| Auto shutoff | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power | Built-in battery |
| Battery | 28.8 Wh |
| USB-C charging | 15 W |
| Power bank | Yes |
| Build | |
| Light | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.78 x 2.5 x 2.5 in |
| Weight | 1.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this type
For owners who want a compact USB-C inflator that can handle a fully flat car tire, not just top-ups.
Amazon $99For drivers who want Fanttik’s faster pocket inflator for regular top-ups, with a useful power bank built in.
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