Small, lightweight, and easy to carry with a built-in handle, the AstroAI may not have artificial intelligence, but it is a capable tire inflator and a great value. The maximum pressure is 100 PSI, so applications are limited to cars and light trucks, but the pump can easily fill tires, rafts, and balls.

Unfortunately, the inflator is loud and wobbles irritatingly during use. Still, the $32 price and three-year warranty mean you can leave it in the trunk of your car.

The AstroAI air compressor sells for $32 and is one of the best bargains for those who need to inflate their tires. The company also sells a variety of tire pressure gauges, jump starters, car vacuum cleaners, and portable refrigerators.

The black and yellow AstroAI air compressor does a lot with a little; at 8.4 x 6.6 x 3.3 inches, it is about one-third the size of the Craftsman V20 Cordless Inflator, but the AstroAI pump is limited to using the car's 12-volt accessory The AstroAI pump is limited to using a vehicle's 12-volt accessory outlet for power. The inflator weighs only 1.8 pounds, about the same as the Carsun portable inflator.

The AstroAI's control center is located under the heavy-duty handle, and the main buttons are for changing the unit of the device.Unlike other pumps that have two choices, the AstroAI pump has four choices: pounds per square inch (PSI) expected, kilo Pascal (KPA), Bars, and kilograms per square centimeter (KG/CM2). The two key interface includes an M button for changing units and "+" and "-" keys for setting the auto-shutoff circuit. The unit's 1.1-inch monochrome screen is on the small side, but the large numbers make up for it.

The pump can run up to 9 gallons per minute, and the maximum pressure is 100 PSI-that is, it may not be suitable for large truck tires. An on/off switch starts the pump and there is an additional button to turn on/off the four-element LED headlight. The kit includes fuses as well as accessories for a sports ball and inflatable toy. However, there is no USB or AC outlet.

The AstroAI pump with handle can go anywhere and can be easily moved from tire to tire. It works well on the road, but is less useful in a garage due to the lack of an AC cord.

When combined with the electrical cord and air hose, the reach of the AstroAI pump is over 12 feet. That is more than enough for a car or light truck. The tire valve connector has the added benefit of being threaded or, with the included extension connector, you can choose a clamp-on type. However, there is no place to put away or store the cord and hose.

I plugged the AstroAI air compressor into my car's accessory outlet, hit the power switch, and the pump came to life. My car tires filled to 30 PSI in 3 minutes and 40 seconds, which was on the slow side. A soccer ball inflated in 11.4 seconds. The automatic shut-off function worked well, especially when I needed to answer the phone.

This is because a sticker on the side of the unit warns not to pump for more than 15 minutes at a time. A 10-minute cool down is then required.

The pressure gauge on the AstroAI pump worked well and was stable while inflating the tires. However, the handle sometimes gets in the way of viewing the screen.

Like the V20 cordless inflator, the AstroAI air compressor has a three-year warranty. The company has thoughtfully placed a sticker on the unit with the address of their support website.

Although it can only be powered from a car's 12-volt accessory outlet, the AstroAI air compressor is value king, offered at half the price of other products. Despite this, the inflator provides more than enough pressure to fill a car tire or basketball.

While I appreciate that it has a light, the constant wobbling and vibrating pumping is a concern. However, the $32 AstroAI air compressor offers plenty of performance for those looking for a bargain.