Graco · Updated July 2026
Graco Magnum X5 (262800): price & specs
The Graco Magnum X5 (262800) costs $399, #5 cheapest of 8 paint sprayers (median $389). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 41/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 8 in class.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Easy, forgiving setup and operation with a minimal learning curve; Smooth, even finish on walls across multiple coats.
- Skip if Underpowered for ceilings and thicker paints, leaving visible spray lines is a dealbreaker.
Graco Magnum X5 (262800). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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Is the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) a good buy?
At $399, the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) is #5 cheapest of the 8 paint sprayers we track, where the median is $389. On the spec sheet, its max pressure of 3000 psi is the highest of the 8, its tips included of 1 is the lowest of the 9, and its max flow gpm of 0.27 is above the median of the 6.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — time to spray and cleanup time. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Graco Magnum X5 (262800)
Only one whitelisted hands-on tester, Reviewed (USA Today), published a dedicated test of the exact Graco Magnum X5 (262800); no fetchable Popular Mechanics, Pro Tool Reviews, or Wirecutter review existed. Its DIY tester (Jean Levasseur) praised easy, forgiving setup, a smooth even finish on walls, and fast 15-20-minute room coverage, but flagged weak power on ceilings and thicker paints, heavy overspray, and paint wasted at the bottom of the pail.
Tested by Reviewed (USA Today)
Consistently praised
- Easy, forgiving setup and operation with a minimal learning curve
- Smooth, even finish on walls across multiple coats
- Fast coverage — a full room in 15-20 minutes
Commonly flagged
- Underpowered for ceilings and thicker paints, leaving visible spray lines
- Leaves a lot of paint unused in the pail — suction stops about an inch and a half deep
- Heavy overspray requires covering everything nearby
Where reviewers disagree Single-source only, so no cross-outlet comparison is possible. Even within the one review there is internal tension: the tester rated the wall finish as beautiful and smooth, yet still had to finish all ceilings with a roller because spray coverage stayed uneven overhead even after thinning the paint.
The sources (1)
Time to spray a full room (hands-on): 15-20 minutes · Cleanup time, thorough pre-storage scrub: 15-20 minutes
The Graco X5 gave our walls a beautiful finish.
Once I got the hang of it, I could do an entire room in 15-20 minutes.
when spraying the ceiling paint, the X5 wasn't powerful enough to get complete and even coverage, even after thinning the paint
Specifications
| Price (US) | $399 Graco official product page (Part Number 262800) lists "$399.00 USD MSRP" verbatim. Retailer street prices vary (e.g. FastoolNow sale $367.88 vs $579.00 strikethrough; Bittner's $369.00), so the manufacturer MSRP of $399.00 is used. |
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| Brand | Graco |
| Released | — |
| Sprayer type | airless |
| Power source | corded-electric |
| Max pressure (psi) | 3000 |
| Max flow gpm | 0.27 |
| Max tip size (in) | 0.015 |
| Motor power hp | 0.5 |
| Hose length (ft) | 25 |
| Annual use gal | 125 |
| Container capacity (oz) | — |
| Weight (lb) | 17 |
| Tips included | 1 |
Source: graco.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by fastoolnow.com. The Graco manufacturer page (Part Number 262800, "Magnum X5 Electric TrueAirless Sprayer") confirms the exact model identity and states "$399.00 USD MSRP", plus the full technical spec table: Type Airless Sprayer, Power Source Electric/120V, Maximum Working Pressure 3000 psi, Maximum Flow Rate 0.27 GPM, Maximum Tip Size 0.015 in, Power Rating 0.5 HP, Recommended Annual Usage 125 gal, Weight 17 lb, and Includes a 1/4 in x 25 ft DuraFlex Hose and one TrueAirless 515 Spray Tip. The FastoolNow retailer page corroborates the identical model (item #262800) and reproduces the same spec values verbatim (3000 psi, 0.27 GPM, 0.015 in tip, 0.5 HP, 125 gal, 17 lb, 25 ft hose). containerCapacityOz is null because the X5 is a suction-tube unit that feeds directly from an external 1- or 5-gallon paint pail rather than an integrated cup or tank.
Is the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) worth it vs cheaper paint sprayers?
Graco Magnum X5 (262800) against its closest cheaper and pricier paint sprayers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 8 ranked →
| Product | Price | Sprayer type | Power source | Max pressure (psi) | Max flow gpm | Max tip size (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graco Magnum X5 (262800) this | $399 | airless | corded-electric | 3000 | 0.27 | 0.015 |
| Titan ControlMax 1700 Pro | $378.89 | hea-airless | corded-electric | 1500 | 0.33 | 0.017 |
| Graco Magnum X7 | $519 | airless | corded-electric | 3000 | 0.31 | 0.017 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Graco Magnum X5 (262800)?
Only one whitelisted hands-on tester, Reviewed (USA Today), published a dedicated test of the exact Graco Magnum X5 (262800); no fetchable Popular Mechanics, Pro Tool Reviews, or Wirecutter review existed. Its DIY tester (Jean Levasseur) praised easy, forgiving setup, a smooth even finish on walls, and fast 15-20-minute room coverage, but flagged weak power on ceilings and thicker paints, heavy overspray, and paint wasted at the bottom of the pail. Praised: Easy, forgiving setup and operation with a minimal learning curve; Smooth, even finish on walls across multiple coats; Fast coverage — a full room in 15-20 minutes. Flagged: Underpowered for ceilings and thicker paints, leaving visible spray lines; Leaves a lot of paint unused in the pail — suction stops about an inch and a half deep; Heavy overspray requires covering everything nearby. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) cost?
The Graco Magnum X5 (262800) has a US price of $399 (Graco official product page (Part Number 262800) lists "$399.00 USD MSRP" verbatim. Retailer street prices vary (e.g. FastoolNow sale $367.88 vs $579.00 strikethrough; Bittner's $369.00), so the manufacturer MSRP of $399.00 is used.), as of 2026-07-13.
How does the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) compare on price?
At $399, the Graco Magnum X5 (262800) is #5 cheapest of the 8 paint sprayers we track, where the median is $389.
What are the Graco Magnum X5 (262800)'s key specs?
Graco Magnum X5 (262800) (Graco): sprayerType airless, powerSource corded-electric, maxPressurePsi 3000, maxFlowGpm 0.27, maxTipSizeIn 0.015. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
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