Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Here are a few measurements comparing this Bostitch to the Porter Cable 6 gallon pancake compressor it's replacing: Bostitch / Porter Cable Time to charge: 0:47 (@150 psi) / 2:31 (@135 psi) Decibels @ 3ft: 90 dB / 92 dB Weight: 26.8 lbs / 33.8 lbs Air blower @ 90 psi (time before pressure falls below 90 psi): 9 seconds / 11 seconds Pressure after 1 minute of air blower: 35 psi / 50 psi Equilibrium pressure leaving air blower open: 35 psi after 30 seconds / 35 psi after 2 minutes The Bostitch is faster to charge, quieter, and lighter. Both motors produce about the same amount of compressed air. The smaller tank on the Bostitch provides slightly less air, but the fast recovery mostly offsets this concern. The Bostitch earns five stars from me.