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 Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI 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
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon |  Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $240 | — |
| Brand | California Air Tools | Craftsman |
| 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 | 1 |
| Noise dba | 60 | 78.5 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon: californiaairtools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon and Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI 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 Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 6
- Max (psi): California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 120 vs Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 150
- Scfm at 90psi: California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 2.2 vs Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor 2.6
- Noise dba: California Air Tools 8010 Ultra Quiet 8-Gallon 60 vs Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI 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.
Craftsman CMEC6150 6-Gallon 150 PSI Pancake Compressor
One whitelisted outlet, Pro Tool Reviews, hands-on reviewed this exact model (CMEC6150), scoring it 9.0/10. The reviewer used it to inflate high-pressure ministry-van tires and to run a Ridgid framing nailer that 'performed flawlessly,' praising its power, portability, and maintenance-free oil-free pump. The only caveat noted is that it cannot sustain two active roofing nailers or a sander. No independent lab benchmarks were published (SCFM/PSI figures on the page are manufacturer specs), so the assessment is qualitative. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Enough air power to inflate high-pressure van tires and run a framing nailer; Portable handle design, rubberized feet, and durable construction; Maintenance-free oil-free pump plus dual 1/4-inch NPT outlets.
Flagged: Not suited to two active roofing nailers, a sander, or high-CFM tasks (drilling, grinding, spraying).