This mid-size, 2.5-gallon compact compressor has two side-stacked air tanks and a 1.5-hp induction pump motor ... pair of tools simultaneously. Like the Craftsman tools you might use with it ...

The Makita Quiet Series 1 HP, 2 Gallon, Oil‑Free, Electric Air Compressor, which has product code MAC210Q, sits somewhere in the middle of this range, and is intended for use indoors ...

The Quiet Portable Air Compressor is meant for small home projects, with just one gallon of volume and 1.2 CFM at 90 PSI. At $164, it's still relatively affordable, too. Users are especially fond ...