Here is our review of the Fanttik X9 Pro Portable Tyre Inflator.
The Fanttik X9 Pro is a compact, cordless tyre inflator that can top up a car tyre in about a minute. It reaches up to 150 PSI, runs on a rechargeable battery and stops by itself once it hits the pressure you set. It’s designed to live in the boot, the garage or a bike bag, so you’re not stuck queuing at the petrol station air machine.
Features
- 150 PSI maximum pressure
- Refills a compact car tyre from 30 to 35 PSI in around 1 minute
- Up to 23 minutes of continuous running
- 7.4 V (2.5 Ah) rechargeable lithium battery
- USB-C charging
- 4+N intelligent modes – car, motorcycle, bike, balls and manual
- Preset pressure with auto-stop
- PSI, KPA and BAR units
- Large screen that’s readable in bright sunlight
- Smart on/off – pull the hose out to start, push it back in to switch off
- Auto shutdown after 3 minutes of no use
- Built-in hose with an accessory storage slot
- Battery level indicator (white, orange and red)
What’s in the box?
- Fanttik X9 Pro Tyre Inflator
- Air tube
- Presta valve adaptor
- Needle valve adaptor
- Charging cable
- User manual
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
The Fanttik X9 Pro is a really handy bit of kit to keep in the car. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it takes the guesswork out of getting your tyres to the right pressure. Fanttik says it’ll take a compact car tyre from 30 to 35 PSI in about a minute, and that’s exactly the kind of top-up most drivers need before a long trip.
The controls are really easy to get the hang of. You pick a mode, set the pressure, and the X9 Pro stops when it gets there. There’s no need to stand over it watching the numbers. Switching between PSI, KPA and BAR just means holding the mode button for a couple of seconds, which is useful if you’re working from a manual or a door sticker that uses different units.
The smart on/off is a nice touch too. You pull the hose out and it switches on, then push it back in and it turns off. It sounds like a small thing, but it makes the whole process feel fairly effortless. If you forget about it, it’ll shut itself off after 3 minutes anyway.
Battery life is decent, with up to 23 minutes of continuous running. That’s more than enough for all four tyres plus the bikes and a football or two. Don’t worry, there’s a coloured battery indicator on the bottom, so you’ll know when it needs a charge. It charges over USB-C, which means one less proprietary cable to keep track of. The only downside here is that the battery isn’t user-replaceable.
The included Presta and needle adaptors mean it’s not just for the car. Road bikes, motorbikes, balls and inflatables are all covered, and the adaptors tuck away in the built-in storage slot. That’s really useful, because tiny adaptors have a habit of disappearing.
The warranty is 6 months, which is on the short side for something you’ll want to keep in the boot for years. It’s worth bearing in mind, although Fanttik does also offer lifetime technical support.
Overall, the Fanttik X9 Pro does what it says and does it really well. It’s compact, quick and simple to use, and it’s ideal to have around in a pinch. The Fanttik X9 Pro Portable Tyre Inflator is priced at around £69.99. If you’re after a reliable cordless inflator, definitely take a look at it.
For more information, visit Fanttik UK.
