Car tires should be kept in proper air pressure. Pressure that is too low or too high can reduce safety and driving experience.
Too low tire pressure will increase fuel consumption, reduce handling and increase the risk of tire blowout; too high tire pressure will not only reduce comfort but also reduce the tire’s grip.
Since tire pressure is so important, what is the ideal tire pressure?
In fact, most car manufacturers will mark it on the inside of the car door or in the user manual. We should always observe the tire pressure and try to keep it within the manufacturer’s recommended range.
Tire pressure monitoring is a basic function of many cars, and it is not the focus of this article. Our question is how to inflate the tires conveniently, anytime, anywhere, and with accurate air pressure. In short, inflate elegantly.
To achieve the above purpose, we need an electronic air pump. Among them, we think the best one is Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 2 (hereinafter referred to as XAC2).
Brief Introduction
XAC2 was launched in 2023 by Xiaomi, which is the designer and maker of world leading phones, as well as the popular EV Xiaomi SU7.
Before XAC2, Xiaomi has launched two air compressors – Air Compressor 1 and Air Compressor 1S. Compared with the previous generation, XAC2 inflates faster and can inflate more tires.
Below we will explore the XAC2 from the perspectives of performance, design and price. Let’s go.
Excellent Performance
The XAC2 is very light and compact, but that doesn’t mean it’s weak. In fact, it has powerful performance.
Inflation speed and battery life
XAC2 inflates 25% faster than its predecessor. It can fill an empty tire in just 8 minutes.
XAC2 has a built-in 2000mAh lithium battery and does not need to be connected to a power source all the time, which makes it possible to use it outside or in emergencies. It uses a Type-C charging port for maximum convenience in charging.
When fully charged, the XAC2 can inflate 10 tires continuously, or fill 2 empty tires continuously.
Maximum air pressure and preset modes
XAC2 supports up to 10.3bar/150psi air pressure, which means it can cope with various air pressure requirements. It has 6 built-in preset inflation modes, namely:
- Manual mode: default 35psi, adjustable range 3-150psi, 0.2-10.3bar.
- Bicycle mode: default 45psi, adjustable range 30-65psi.
- Motorcycle mode: default 2.4bar, adjustable range 1.8-3.0bar.
- Car mode: default 2.5bar, adjustable range 1.8-3.5bar.
- Electric scooter mode: default 50psi, adjustable range 45-60psi.
- Ball mode: default 8psi, adjustable range 4-16psi.
Set the required air pressure value or select a preset mode to inflate in one button. Automatically stop inflation to free you from watching, for greater ease-of-use. The air pressure sensor adopts a digital chip, with tire pressure detection accuracy up to ±1psi.
In general, whether it is the inflation speed, battery life, or the maximum air pressure and preset mode, the performance of XAC2 is excellent. We can use XAC2 to inflate many things at home at ordinary times, and when we encounter an emergency, XAC2 can also provide timely help.
Beautiful, Portable Design
XAC2 is small and light, with a body size of only approximately 123 × 75.5 × 45.8mm and a weight of approximately 490g, making it easy to hold and operate with one hand.
It has a simple design and convenient for traveling and carrying. Keep it in a backpack, put it in your car or at home. It is compact, stylish, and does not take up space.
Thanks to its light weight, you can inflat your car from multiple angles. Sometimes it is inevitable that the tire valve is far away from the ground after parking. At this time, we can only restart the car to adjust it? Don’t worry at all. XAC2 is very light and will not fall even if it is hung in the air. It can still inflate the tire normally.
You don’t like the idea of the inflation hose dangling in the air. The XAC2 solves this problem elegantly with its design. When you unplug the hose, the XAC2 turns on, and when you plug it back in, the device shuts down, preventing accidental operation. And when the hose is plugged back in, the whole thing looks like a lock, which is very neat.
Competitive Price
Finally, we come to the price. If its price is too high, then even if the performance and design are outstanding, we need to think twice. But fortunately, the price of XAC2 is also very competitive.
After investigation, we found that the prices of similar products on Amazon are mostly concentrated in the range of US$40-100. XAC2 has such excellent performance and the price is only US$45.45, which is an excellent price performance. Of course, the price will change over time, but we think it will only get cheaper.