The previously popular Xiaomi Air Pumps are back on sale and while they're a tad more than the deal in March they're still worth buying. While I've included the 1S in the title I recommend picking up the Air Pump 2 as it's much better (comparison further below).
These are essentially small battery powered air compressors designed for pumping up smaller tyres like those found on bike, e-scooters and mobility scooters. They can be used to top up car tyres, but if you're wanting to top up a tyre quickly or fill from flat then this isn't the product for you. Get a bigger proper dedicated compressor instead or one powered via the 12-24V socket.
Since this is an air compressor it's not suitable for filling up air mattresses, paddleboards, beach balls etc unless you use a special adapter found all over AliExpress, however it won't be perfect.
The main difference between the 1S and 2 is that version 2 inflates 25% faster (15L/pm flow rate in 1S), has multiple adapters including a quick connect adapter, an electric scooter preset mode and increased light brightness.
Both go up to 150 PSI, can be set to PSI/BAR, has USB-C charging and an inbuilt light.
- Apply the coupon 24SC02 at checkout
AU$ based on current Mastercard rate, GST inclusive, further 2% off with AliExpress coins and stacks with cashback.
How to get the AU$ price in the title with PayPal:
Setting overseas websites to AUD or letting PayPal do the currency conversion results in an inflated rate. To get the correct rate you need a card without international fees and do the following:
- Set the website currency to USD
- Checkout with PayPal
- Select your card with no international fees
- Click "See currency options"
- Select USD to bill the card in USD instead of AUD
- Proceed with checkout
Now you'll get the correct MasterCard or VISA exchange rate depending on the card.
I have had mine for a couple of months now and no faults. Very hand for top ups while the car tyres are cold and super quick on bicycle tyres. No manual pumping - just set and wait until it is done.
Only concern is that after the fourth tyre top up the connector can get very warm but so far no issues there either.