Help choosing compressor

[Jalopy_J]

I'd like a small portable compressor to throw in the back of a pick-up when working on a rental or something. I've narrowed it down to two very different choices:

Dewalt DWFP55126:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-...ic-Pancake-Air-Compressor-DWFP55126/205298243

Ridgid OF45200SS:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...45200ss}:st++cn:{0:0}++of45200ss+{productkey}

I like the Dewalt because it is half the price, half the weight, and has a bigger tank. I'm hesitant about it because 2.6 cfm at 90 psi is pretty weak.

I like the Ridgid because it has a whopping 5.1 cfm at 90 psi output rating. I almost can't believe it's that high. That is as much as your average 30 gallon compressor pumps. I'm hesitant about this one because it's 61 lbs to lug around.

Thoughts, anyone?

 

[The Cobbler]

what are your plans for the compressor? brad nailer? the smaller one will be fine.
stapling underlay? you'll probably want the higher cfm

 

[Citation]

The Dewalt is the same thing as the Porter Cable which is often around $100 new or cheaper refurb. It's light but not very quiet. The flow rate is relatively low but it's nice that it doesn't draw too much power so it doesn't overload circuits. If you don't mind the noise levels it's probably OK.

For basically the same power and weight you might look at a California Air Tools 5510A (aluminum tank version). It's very light at ~35 lb. Flow rate is similar but tank pressure is lower. The CAT is very quiet. Like window AC quiet.

As for the extra power of the Rigid, well what do you want to do? The Rigid does claim to be somewhat quiet. Not bad if you have to work near it.

 

[alexb2000]

Does noise matter? I HATE those pancake compressors. Have you considered the Makita MAC700 for about the same money?