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8-Gallon Portable Electric 150 PSI Horizontal Air Compressor

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 8-Gallon Portable Electric 150 PSI Horizontal Air Compressor

3.7
695
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  3.7 out of 5
696 Reviews


66% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The air compressor has a powerful motor and quickly builds up pressure, handling light to medium-duty tasks effectively. However, some users have experienced issues with the regulator, motor, and pressure maintenance. The quality and durability seem inconsistent, with some units lasting for years while others fail within months of light use. Overall, the compressor provides good value when functioning as intended, but customers should be prepared for potential reliability problems.

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696 Customer Reviews

Great

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Great

May 2, 2026
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Air air air

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Good reliable product. Works like it is supposed to

April 26, 2026
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Nice air compressor for the price

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It’s quieter than the pancake compressor I had. The air valves actually work and run any tools properly

April 25, 2026
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Good for the $

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Compact vs. larger ones and working psi is good enough to run most of the tools I use.

April 16, 2026
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Just right for small, intermittent use.

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Used to pressure up tires on lawnmower

April 16, 2026
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High quality and portable

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Excellent product! I love the fact it’s portable. We were able to put it in the car and take it to help our son.

April 10, 2026
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Not too strong with the pressure of air. Not too h

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Si It’s not so loud this is only for simple projects

March 28, 2026
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Kobalt 8-Gallon Portable Electric 150 PSI

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Very good air compressor

March 23, 2026
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Extremely satisfied

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Powerful and compact

March 20, 2026
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question

I bought this back in December 2025. Every time I have used it the valve on the bottom leaks air. Is that normal or do I have a bad valve

February 13, 2026
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Sturdy

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Nice air compressor. Sturdy and seems well built

January 21, 2026
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On time delivery

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Good

December 31, 2025
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won't turn on

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bought the 1st one, worked fine for about a year, then all of a sudden would not turn on, bought a second one exact model and did the same thing, buy another brand

December 28, 2025
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