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Quick Answer
The Metabo HPT EC711S is our pick for most garages: it has the lowest price of the three and the highest max pressure at 165 PSI. Choose the PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK if you want a 25 foot hose and an inflation kit in the box. The BOSTITCH BTFP02012 lists the same 150 PSI and 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI as the PORTER-CABLE, as a bare compressor.
- Metabo HPT EC711S 6 Gallon Pancake Compressor: best for buyers who want the highest max pressure in this lineup, 165 PSI, from a 6 gallon tank
- BOSTITCH BTFP02012 6 Gallon Oil-Free Compressor: best for buyers who want a bare 150 PSI pancake compressor with 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI
- PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK 6 Gallon Pancake Compressor Kit: best for people who want a 25 foot hose and a 13 piece inflation kit in the box
Prices as of October 17, 2026, 12:09 pm CT.
A pancake air compressor puts a 6 gallon tank into a low, round shape that sits steady on a garage floor, and it is a common size for running a brad or finish nailer, topping up tires and blowing out dust. We compared three 6 gallon, 120V, oil-free pancake compressors from Metabo HPT, BOSTITCH and PORTER-CABLE.
How We Chose
We picked three well-known tool brands and matched the type: each is a 6 gallon pancake compressor with an oil-free pump and a 120V motor. They are not identical. The Metabo HPT reaches 165 PSI while the other two stop at 150 PSI, and the PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK is the kit version, which adds a 25 foot hose and inflation accessories. Metabo HPT states air delivery in CFM, while BOSTITCH and PORTER-CABLE state SCFM tested per ISO 1217, so treat the 2.8 and 2.6 figures as close rather than measured the same way. Specs come from each manufacturer’s own product pages and manuals, and a value marked with an asterisk comes from the Amazon listing because the manufacturer does not state it. Each card lists the warranty from the manufacturer’s own warranty page or manual. Prices are the Amazon prices on the date shown.
The Lineup
Specs come from each manufacturer’s own pages and manuals. * Value from the Amazon listing, because the manufacturer does not state it. † BOSTITCH BTFP02012: the Amazon listing gives 29 lb in its bullets and 31 lb in its detail table. ‡ Metabo HPT EC711S: Metabo HPT lists air delivery in CFM, while BOSTITCH and PORTER-CABLE list SCFM tested per ISO 1217. Prices as of October 17, 2026, 12:09 pm CT. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. Amazon may show a different seller than the brand or Amazon.com. Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided “as is” and is subject to change or removal at any time.
Metabo HPT EC711S 6 Gallon Pancake Compressor
$189.00 as of Oct 17, 2026, 12:09 pm CT on Amazon · Lowest price, highest max pressure
Best for: buyers who want the highest max pressure in this lineup, 165 PSI, from a 6 gallon tank
Metabo HPT’s product page lists a 6 gallon tank, 165 PSI max pressure, 2.8 CFM at 90 PSI and 3.7 CFM at 40 PSI from a 1.0 HP, 120V oil-free motor. It weighs 38.5 pounds and has two 1/4 inch universal quick couplers, and the page gives a 46 second tank recovery time and 73 dB operating noise. We like it for the extra pressure headroom, since a higher cut-out pressure stores more air in the same 6 gallon tank. Metabo HPT’s manual says the air hose is sold separately.
Warranty: 1 year
Check Price on Amazon →BOSTITCH BTFP02012 6 Gallon Oil-Free Compressor
$219.98 as of Oct 17, 2026, 12:09 pm CT on Amazon · Bare compressor, 150 PSI
Best for: buyers who want a bare 150 PSI pancake compressor with 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI
BOSTITCH’s manual for the BTFP02012 lists a 6 gallon tank that cuts out at 150 PSI and back in at 120 PSI, 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI and 3.7 SCFM at 40 PSI tested per ISO 1217, and a 120V motor. It has two 1/4 inch industrial quick connects so two people can work at once, plus a tank gauge, an outlet gauge and a regulator. BOSTITCH does not state a weight, so the table uses the Amazon listing’s figure. We would pick it if you already own a hose and want the same pressure and air delivery as the PORTER-CABLE without the kit.
Warranty: 1 year
Check Price on Amazon →PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK 6 Gallon Pancake Compressor Kit
$233.07 as of Oct 17, 2026, 12:09 pm CT on Amazon · Comes with a 25 ft hose and kit
Best for: people who want a 25 foot hose and a 13 piece inflation kit in the box
PORTER-CABLE’s page for the C2002-WK lists a 6 gallon tank, 150 PSI max pressure and 2.6 SCFM at 90 PSI tested per ISO 1217, with a low amp 120V motor that the page says starts easily in cold weather or on an extension cord. It weighs 30 pounds and has two regulated, factory installed couplers. This is the kit version: it adds a 25 foot, 1/4 inch PVC hose, a tire chuck, a tire gauge, a blow gun with a safety nozzle, a rubber tip and three inflator adaptors. We would start here if you do not own a hose yet.
Warranty: 1 year on the compressor
Check Price on Amazon →Our Take
Pick the Metabo HPT EC711S if you want the most pressure for the money: it costs the least here and is the only one of the three with a max above 150 PSI. Pick the PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK if you also need a hose and inflation tools, since the kit puts them in the box. The BOSTITCH BTFP02012 matches the PORTER-CABLE on pressure and air delivery as a bare compressor. All three carry a 1 year warranty on the compressor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pancake air compressor?
A pancake compressor has a round, flat tank that sits low on the floor, so it is stable and easy to carry by one handle. All three in this guide have a 6 gallon tank, an oil-free pump and a 120V motor that plugs into a standard household outlet.
How much air do these compressors deliver?
At 90 PSI, Metabo HPT lists 2.8 CFM for the EC711S, and BOSTITCH and PORTER-CABLE list 2.6 SCFM tested per ISO 1217. At 40 PSI all three list 3.7. Metabo HPT states CFM rather than SCFM, so the 90 PSI figures are close but not measured on the same stated basis.
Which one comes with a hose?
Only the PORTER-CABLE C2002-WK. It is the kit version and adds a 25 foot, 1/4 inch PVC hose with a tire chuck, tire gauge, blow gun and inflator adaptors. Metabo HPT’s manual says the hose is sold separately, and BOSTITCH’s manual and the Amazon listing’s included components name only the compressor.
How loud are they?
Metabo HPT’s page gives 73 dB for the EC711S. The BOSTITCH Amazon listing gives 78.5 dBA for the BTFP02012. PORTER-CABLE does not state a noise level for the C2002-WK on its page or in its manual.
What warranty do they have?
All three have a 1 year warranty on the compressor. PORTER-CABLE’s warranty does not cover the accessories in the kit, and Metabo HPT and BOSTITCH apply their 1 year terms to air compressors on their warranty pages.
