Exceeded expectations
I purchased the NOCO Boost AIR AX65 on Amazon for $299, and so far, it has exceeded my expectations in both performance and utility. To test the air compressor, I deflated one of my truck’s 37” tires down to 6 PSI. The AX65 brought it back up to 38 PSI in just 5 minutes and 15 seconds. After this, the battery indicator turned red, so I decided to see if it still had enough juice for a jump start. I completely disconnected the battery in my 2023 Ford Raptor R and connected the AX65 to the vehicle's wiring terminals. The device intelligently senses if any voltage is present before applying power, preventing accidental arcing or reverse polarity. Since the AX65 was the only power source connected, I double-checked the polarity, pressed the override button, and was thrilled to see the vehicle lights come on. I went inside, pressed the start button, and the 5.2-liter supercharged engine roared to life without hesitation! Curious to see how the air pump would perform on other vehicles, I tested it on a Mercedes AMG GTR Pro. It inflated the tire from 10 to 38 PSI in just under 2 minutes. On a Toyota Corolla, it filled a tire from 6 to 33 PSI in under a minute. Today, after lunch, I noticed a group of people gathered around a car with the hood open—they were waiting for someone with jumper cables. I offered to help with the AX65. There was some initial skepticism, but after a quick connection, the car started instantly. Everyone was impressed and wanted to know what device it was. As for air output, the fastest portable I have found for off-roading is the large and heavy Smittybilt 2781 (have sent back to Amazon others that did not live up to their specs). It draws 45 amps when running (turn off the A/C while using it). It fills a 37” tire from 18 to 37 PSI in around 3 minutes. I’m honestly impressed that the NOCO AX65 offers comparable performance in a much smaller, more portable form factor, AND battery powered. In my experience, most portable compressors can't keep up with the AX65. Charging the AX65 is also impressive. I use a SOOPII 100W USB-C cable with an LED display that shows power delivery. The AX65 charges at around 60W—faster than any other portable device I own (aside from a laptop) and 2–4x faster than my iPhone or iPad. It also comes with a couple of attached adopter plugs for bicycle valves and for “balls”. It pumps up my mountain bike tires in just a few seconds. The flashlight is bright and came in handy the other day when I had forgotten to bring a flashlight and needed light in a crawl space. The AX65 worked just fine as a flashlight as well. Overall, the NOCO Boost AIR AX65 is a well-made, high-performance device. I now own two of them because I don’t want to be without one when I need a jump or air. Highly recommended. Read more
















