California Air Tools
California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon
$240
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California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon is cheaper at $240. Every spec and price links to its source.
Full spec sheet
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| Spec | California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon |  Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $240 | — |
| Brand | California Air Tools | Bostitch |
| Released | — | — |
| Tank capacity gal | 8 | 6 |
| Max (psi) | 120 | 150 |
| Scfm at 90psi | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Power source | corded | corded |
| Pump type | oil_free | oil_free |
| Motor hp | 1 | — |
| Noise dba | 60 | 78.5 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon: californiaairtools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor: lowes.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon and Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tank capacity gal: California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 8 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 6
- Max (psi): California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 120 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 150
- Scfm at 90psi: California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 2.2 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 2.6
- Noise dba: California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 60 vs Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor 78.5
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon
No sourced tester review yet.
Bostitch BTFP02012 6-Gallon Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
One whitelisted source covers this compressor: Popular Mechanics evaluated the Bostitch 6-gallon pancake compressor (via its combo-kit listing) and praised its ability to run two nailers at once through dual couplers and its sub-30-pound portability, while flagging it as louder than most pancake compressors at 78.5 dB. The assessment is research/spec-based (comparing specs and customer reviews), not a hands-on lab test; Pro Tool Reviews had no coverage. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Powers two air tools at once via dual couplers (runs two nailers simultaneously with a second hose); Lightweight and portable at under 30 pounds (29 lb).
Flagged: Loud at 78.5 dB — louder than most pancake compressors.