The Makita page says "1.7 hp" running. The manual says 15A minimum. The flow numbers don't seem that impressive for the claimed HP. They seem rather typical for that type of oil lubed, hand carry compressor. I suspect it's a good unit for what it is but no magic sauce.
Most of these pancake compressors are very similar. I know from looking at it in the past the DeWalt is 95% (not 100%) the same as the Porter Cable. This is based on looking at service part numbers/diagrams. Stanley-B&D owns those brands and Cman so I wouldn't be surprised if all came off the same line. I fixed one of the Ridgid compressors. Very similar to the PC in design but I think they are 100% different parts. In my case the motor had seized. I'm guessing due to overheating. I got it fixed and gave the compressor away. Like the PC, it was noisy. Having watched some of the deal sites I think "great deal" is about $70 for a refurb. New is $100.
I've run both on 15 amp circuits with no problem. The Makita is a piece of cake, the Rolair definitely draws more juice, especially on start up, but you can get past the initial load by opening the drain valves, once full cycling is no problem
Maybe, I think it's biggest selling point is it's build quality for it's price (just saw one for $156 on sale); if you want a compressor that you won't have to replace for a couple decades like the OP is looking for I think it's hard to beat. I like to buy quality the first and last time, but maybe there's better options.The Makita page says "1.7 hp" running. The manual says 15A minimum. The flow numbers don't seem that impressive for the claimed HP. They seem rather typical for that type of oil lubed, hand carry compressor. I suspect it's a good unit for what it is but no magic sauce.
Just keep a pair of noise earmuffs conveniently on top, I don't like loud noises either and wear muffs when using a nail gun, leaf blower, or my old C-Man shopvac that has an annoying whine - good luck!
I have a $100 Chinese knockoff of this machine. It's the 'shed' compressor I use for bike and car tires, blowing off dust, and sometimes a brad nailer. Great for all that. Pulls 12amps running. It's not more than 1hp.The Makita page says "1.7 hp" running. The manual says 15A minimum. The flow numbers don't seem that impressive for the claimed HP. They seem rather typical for that type of oil lubed, hand carry compressor. I suspect it's a good unit for what it is but no magic sauce.
I gave this Porter Cable to my daughter. Nice little unit.
Imagine that, I never changed or checked the oil in my Craftsman, and it's still plugging along...lol I feel it's departure is near.
Not as pretty but from the same seller I would suggest this one.I gave this Porter Cable to my daughter. Nice little unit.
I used it to run a trim nailer on a room reno too. It works well
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Oh, I left the drain valve opened. 
This is a complex Garagejournal question. Consider the balance:
After it being maintenance and trouble free for about 25 years and way less than a $100 upfront cost, A smart man would bet it will be a curb side freebie in the future...Scrappers gotta eat too.
