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Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) vs CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B)
Both products side by side: five criteria scores, manufacturer list price and published specs. The conclusion below is generated from the scores — no opinions added.
Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) · 3.1/5
vs
CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B) · 4.0/5
What the scores say
On overall score, CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B) ranks higher: 4.0 vs 3.1.
- Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) leads on fit & compatibility (4.0 vs 3.5).
- CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B) leads on spec strength (4.0 vs 3.0), build quality (4.0 vs 3.0), warranty & support (5.0 vs 2.0).
- Tied on value.
- List price is not published for at least one of the two, so price is not compared.
| Criterion | Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) | CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 3.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Spec strength | 3.0 28 L/min and a 6-minute claim for a 16-inch tire; Fanttik quotes 56 s for a 5 PSI top-off and the DeWalt/Craftsman reach 160 PSI. | 4.0 160 PSI with three power sources and a high-volume mode; the AstroAI and Fanttik stop at 150 PSI and one power source each. |
| Build quality | 3.0 2.5 lb plastic body with no published duty cycle, noise or temperature data — DeWalt and Craftsman at least back theirs with 3-year warranties. | 4.0 5.85 lb tool backed by a 3-year warranty; brushed motor and no published duty cycle keep it from a higher mark. |
| Fit & compatibility | 4.0 Battery plus a 12 V cord means two ways to run it, something the battery-only Fanttik X8 lacks; the proprietary battery fits no other tool. | 3.5 Needs a V20 battery you may not own, and at 5.85 lb it is more than three times the weight of the Fanttik X8 (1.74 lb). |
| Warranty & support | 2.0 Avid Power publishes no warranty term on the product page, vs 12 months (Fanttik) and 3 years (DeWalt, Craftsman). | 5.0 3 years — tied with DeWalt and triple the Fanttik's 12 months. |
| Value | 3.5 No manufacturer list price is published, so compare on Amazon; unlike the DeWalt and Craftsman bare tools, the kit ships with its battery and 12 V adapter. | 3.5 CRAFTSMAN publishes no list price; as a bare tool, add a battery if you are not on the V20 platform, but the AC and 12 V cords are included (DeWalt sells its AC adapter separately). |
| Manufacturer list price | ||
| MSRP | Not published as of — | Not published as of — |
| Published specs | ||
| Max pressure | 150 PSI (10.35 bar); inflatables limited to 50 PSI | 160 PSI |
| Power | 20 V Li-ion battery (kit) plus 12 V DC car adapter backup | 3 sources: V20 battery (sold separately), 120 V AC wall plug, 12 V DC car adapter |
| Weight | 2.5 lb (1.15 kg) | 5.85 lb |
| Warranty | Not published on Avid Power's product page | 3-year limited |
| Airflow | 28 L/min | Not published |
| Inflation time | 195/60 R14 to 38 PSI in 3.5 min; 215/60 R16 to 38 PSI in 6 min (Avid Power claims) | Not published |
| Accuracy | ±2 PSI preset auto shut-off; units PSI / BAR / kPa / kg/cm² | Not published |
| Hose length | 20 in (500 mm) | Not published |
| Light | LED work light | Not published |
| Duty cycle | Not published | Not published |
| Auto shut-off | Not published | Yes, set PSI and it stops |
| Gauge | Not published | Digital |
| Size | Not published | 11.75 in W × 7 in H |
| Motor | Not published | Brushed |
| Accessories | Not published | Ball needle, Presta adapter, small inflatable adapter, large-volume hose; on-board storage |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Budget buyers who want cordless convenience with a backup cord; Households with bikes, balls and a compact car | CRAFTSMAN V20 tool owners; Families who inflate pool floats and mattresses as well as tires |
Scores are calculated from the manufacturers' published specifications. BaniCar has not handled either unit. Specs and availability change — verify on the listing.
Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) on Amazon CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B) on Amazon
Full reviews: Avid Power 20V Cordless Tire Inflator (ACAP110D-Y) · CRAFTSMAN V20 Inflator (CMCE520B). Updated Oct 16, 2026.