The AVID Power is the budget cordless pick: a detachable 20V battery, a 12V car adapter as backup, a drill-style grip and a digital gauge for around $70. Automoblog scored it 88/100. It is slower and less rugged than the premium units and some owners flag durability, but for an affordable, maneuverable car-and-bike inflator it delivers solid value.
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Real-World Performance
Automoblog scored the AVID Power 88 out of 100 and highlighted its handling: 'The drill-style design allows for increased maneuverability if you need to reach your valve stem in a crowded parking lot.' In their testing it filled a standard vehicle tire to 38 PSI in three to five minutes, and a separate hands-on test filled a Camry tire from 20.5 to 35 PSI in about 2 minutes 32 seconds. Accuracy is reasonable at plus or minus 2 PSI, shown on the digital gauge. That is solid performance for a budget cordless unit, even if it cannot match the sub-minute fills of the Milwaukee M18.
The AVID Power is genuinely versatile thanks to its three included nozzles, handling car and bike tires, sports balls and pool inflatables. The digital gauge displays PSI, KPA, BAR and KG/CM, and the LED light helps in low conditions. For a driver who wants an affordable, do-everything inflator rather than a single-purpose speed tool, the AVID Power covers a lot of ground for the money.
Build Quality and Design
The AVID Power uses a familiar drill-style form factor with a comfortable grip and a detachable 20V lithium-ion battery. The kit includes the battery, a charger and a carrying case, which adds value at the price. The digital display and onboard controls are straightforward, and the multi-unit pressure readout is a nice touch for users who think in BAR or KPA.
Build quality is where the budget shows. Some owners report durability and longevity issues, and the housing and components do not inspire the same confidence as the Milwaukee M18 or the tank-like Viair 88P. It is a consumer-grade tool best treated gently, not a jobsite workhorse. For occasional use, though, it holds up well enough, and the included case helps protect it in storage.
Battery Life and Power
The 20V detachable battery powers the AVID Power cordlessly, and a 12V car adapter provides a corded backup if the battery runs flat, a useful hedge similar in spirit to the Slime Cordless Pro Power's hybrid design. Battery runtime is limited, though, so the AVID Power is best suited to topping off a tire or two rather than filling many in a row, where it can run down or warrant a cooldown.
The unit is rated to a higher pressure ceiling than its everyday use suggests, but in practice it is a car-and-bike inflator rather than a heavy-duty truck tool. The 12V adapter is the key reliability feature for a budget unit: even if you forget to charge the battery, you can still get a tire filled from the car's socket. Keep the battery topped up and the AVID Power is a dependable little tool.
Where It Falls Short
The AVID Power's main weaknesses are durability and performance ceiling. Owner reports of longevity problems are the most common complaint, and the build simply is not as robust as the premium units. It is also slower and less powerful than the Milwaukee M18 and Viair 88P, and its limited battery runtime means it is not the tool for filling a full set of large tires in one go.
It lacks the polish and proven reliability of pricier options, and buyers should test it within the return window to weed out a weak unit. For its price, these are understandable compromises, but they mean the AVID Power is an everyday-convenience tool rather than something to rely on for heavy or critical use.
Value at This Price
At around $70, the AVID Power is the cheapest cordless option here and includes a battery, charger and case, which would be extra costs on a tool-only unit like the Milwaukee M18. Automoblog's 88-out-of-100 score reflects strong value for the money. For a buyer who wants cordless convenience and a 12V backup without spending premium money, it is an easy recommendation.
The value caveat is durability: you are buying a budget tool, and the savings come with more variance in build quality and a shorter expected lifespan than the premium picks. For occasional car and bike use, that trade is reasonable. For frequent or heavy-duty use, spending up on the Slime, Viair 88P or Milwaukee pays off in reliability and speed.
Who It's Best For
Buy the AVID Power if you want an affordable cordless inflator for occasional car, bike and ball duty, value the drill-style maneuverability, and appreciate having a 12V car-adapter backup. It is a sensible first inflator or a budget glovebox-and-garage tool for a household that just needs the occasional top-off.
Look elsewhere if you need speed and durability (the Milwaukee M18), heavy-duty truck capability (the Viair 88P), a more refined hybrid unit with auto shut-off (the Slime Cordless Pro Power), or a rugged compact corded option (the older corded inflators). The AVID Power is the budget pick, with the expected compromises, but it delivers genuine value for the casual user.
How It Compares to Alternatives
The AVID Power competes on price, undercutting every other cordless option here. Against the Milwaukee M18 it is far cheaper and includes a battery and charger in the box, but it is slower, less accurate and far less rugged. Against the Slime Cordless Pro Power it shares the 12V-backup idea but lacks the Slime's auto shut-off refinement and reported reliability, while costing less.
Compared with the corded Viair 88P and 77P, the AVID Power trades the Viairs' durability and steady-state output for cordless convenience and a lower price. It is the only unit here that pairs a detachable battery, a 12V adapter and a multi-function nozzle set at a true budget price. For a casual user who wants do-everything cordless capability cheaply, it fills that niche; for anyone who values speed, durability or high pressure, the pricier picks are worth the step up.
Strengths
- +Inexpensive cordless inflator with a detachable 20V battery and 12V car adapter
- +Drill-style grip is easy to maneuver around tight valve stems
- +Filled a Camry tire from 20.5 to 35 PSI in about 2 minutes 32 seconds in testing
- +Digital gauge with PSI, KPA, BAR and KG/CM units plus an LED work light
- +Includes three nozzles for tires, balls and inflatables
Watch-outs
- −Some owners report durability and longevity issues
- −Slower and less powerful than the Milwaukee M18 or Viair 88P
- −Battery runtime is limited; not built for many tires in a row
- −Lower-pressure ceiling than the heavy-duty corded units
How it compares
The budget cordless choice, cheaper than the Milwaukee M18 Inflator (2848-20) and the Slime Cordless Pro Power, with a detachable 20V battery and a 12V car-adapter backup. It is slower and less rugged than those and than the corded Viair 88P, but the most affordable cordless option here.
Who this is for
At a glance: budget-minded drivers who want an affordable, maneuverable cordless inflator for car, bike and ball duty.
Why you’d buy the AVID POWER Cordless Inflator
- Inexpensive cordless inflator with a detachable 20V battery and 12V car adapter.
- Drill-style grip is easy to maneuver around tight valve stems.
- Filled a Camry tire from 20.5 to 35 PSI in about 2 minutes 32 seconds in testing.
Why you’d skip it
- Some owners report durability and longevity issues.
- Slower and less powerful than the Milwaukee M18 or Viair 88P.
- Battery runtime is limited; not built for many tires in a row.
Rating sources
“The drill-style design allows for increased maneuverability if you need to reach your valve stem in a crowded parking lot.”
“I was astonished by how quickly the air compressor inflated my tires to 32lbs, taking only seconds, not minutes.”
“Fills a standard vehicle tire up to 38 PSI in three to five minutes with a tolerance of plus or minus two PSI.”
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
