Comparing the Umarex ReadyAir to the Benjamin Traveler Gen II.

[MACTEN]

I decided to compare these two compressors a little and maybe help someone decide between the two.

I haven't done any extensive testing or anything like that, just made some notes and here they are.

Filling a 300 cc tank from 1600 to 4500 psi. The ReadyAir beats the Benjamin by about 1 minute.

The Argus filled from those reading 1600-4500 in 7:58 while the Benjamin was 8:58.

The Huben was about the same without much variation.

So the Umarex is a little faster.

Weight difference is marked with the larger Umarex weighing about 12-lbs more than the Benjamin. 

The Umarex seems to be built a little better except for the thin ungrounded AC cord.

Sound.. Hands down the Benjamin is much quieter (just exactly like the AV Nomad and Nomad II and the internals are essentially the same)

In fact, the Umarex should be used with hearing protection IMO.

The digital readout on the ReadyAir wins hands down over the Benjamin's standard pressure gauge and AMPS display. (no temp or fill timer are shown)

The Umarex shows temp in C or F. Lets you fill in Bar or PSI. Shows filling timer. 

Benjamin takes silicone oil where as the Umarex is oil free.

The Banjamin should go through a maintenance cycle as specified but the ReadyAir asks for a rebuild after 20 hours. This is not a big deal at all in my opinion.

So for not much price difference that's what I have. Both seem to have their weaknesses and strengths.

Benjamin +1 weight

Umarex +1 fill times, slightly

Benjamin +1 loudness=quiet

Umarex +1 build quality?

Benjamin +1 design

Umarex +1 digital display.

Benjamin +1 solid electrical cord with ground.

Umarex +1 Price (slightly cheaper price)

There is one persons view, hope it helps.

 

 

[PumaCarl]

Thanks! Useful comparison.

 

[BeeGee11]

How long have you had them both?

Thanks for the comparison!

 

[MACTEN]

How long have you had them both?

Thanks for the comparison!

I've had the Traveler several months and the ReadyAIr about 2-3 weeks..

 

[jetslead]

Thanks for posting MACTEN Please post updates along the way I'm leaning towards the Umarex

 

[MACTEN]

Thanks for posting MACTEN Please post updates along the way I'm leaning towards the Umarex

Get some earplugs with the Umerax. But that being said, I'm very impressed with the build quality other than a tiny cord for some reason

The Benjamin isn't bad either, it's just the same compressor that all the others make turned on it's side. 

 

[Wiseguy]

Thank you for the comparison, I'm leaning towards an Umarex myself. I wonder if you can swap out the cord for a nicer beefier one. I have plenty laying around.

 

[MACTEN]

Thank you for the comparison, I'm leaning towards an Umarex myself. I wonder if you can swap out the cord for a nicer beefier one. I have plenty laying around.

Another cord can be swapped, but not without modification. Let me add that even filling for 10 minutes to 300 bar I haven't felt warmth yet on the cord.

 

[Wiseguy]

Thank you for that information. 

 

[MACTEN]

Does anyone who understands electrical devices (not me) Know why a cord that seems obviously too small, gauge wise (18AWG) never get hot when driving the Umarex? The cord on the Benjamin is easly twice the diameter and it has a 25Amp fuse VS the Umarex 40 amp fuse? What am I missing? I mentioned it earlier but it's really confounds me that the cord on that big thing running hard never gets warm at all? Is it the converters not needing that supply turning AC to DC? And if so,why the big cord on the Benjamin?

 

[GeneralBadLuck]

Sorry in advance, I'm new to PCP. Looking to migrate from a break barrel (ow my shoulder and elbow). What does a rebuild consist of, is it easy or do you have to send it out ? Expensive?

 

[MACTEN]

A rebuild would likely consist of replacing some seals and check valves. Not hard if you've ever been into a shop compressor. Very similar except no air tank and smaller parts. .

 

[Camaro454]

Can you purchase repair parts for the Traveler and if so where?

 

[MACTEN]

Can you purchase repair parts for the Traveler and if so where?

A call to Crosman usually. 

 

[tracker1955]

Those considering the Ready Air might want to watch this.

https://youtu.be/caL-UdwDCdU

 

[MACTEN]

Wow... That stinks, I've only got about 7 hours on mine so far so hopefully mine holds out longer than that one. Good to see you got it going. I'm filling the Huben and Argus from 16 mpa to 30 mpa each and still doing it as fast as when I got it. I'll get my rebuild kit out and be ready to rebuild. Not that it's a big deal..but I always start all my compressors with the air release valve open, and then close them to start filling so I'm not stressing the machine too much.

 

[MACTEN]

Just a little update on the compressors. Although I've put the Umarex to the test more than the Benjamin, they both keep right on working. The Umarex still seems more robust than the Benjamin. So far the Umarex gets used at home constantly and the Benjamin at the range/field. I guess if I had yo pick one it would be the Umarex. The Benjamin is the same compressor as the Nomad II I've read. As for hours of use. I have about 12 on the Umarex and 4.5 on the Benjamin. 

 

[The_Dude_Abides]

Do you guys know how accurate the digital pressure gauge is on the ReadyAir? My Impact marks about 30bar overfill when the ReadyAir filled to 250bar, I've heard that FX gauges suck but is it that bad?

 

[MACTEN]

Mine seems spot on.

 

[TMH]

Do you guys know how accurate the digital pressure gauge is on the ReadyAir? My Impact marks about 30bar overfill when the ReadyAir filled to 250bar, I've heard that FX gauges suck but is it that bad?

Yes, it could be that bad.

Is the Impact still under its 3 year warranty? If so (or maybe even if not so) you might want to give FX a call and tell them that your OEM gauge appears to be way off compared to a standard gauge. I have heard that in these cases they will send you a new gauge free of charge.

But then if the new one still reads way high as compared to the ReadyAir's gauge - well you will maybe need to find a certified gauge which you can use as a real standard and then mark all of your other gauges for a true reading.

Whether right or wrong, I do tend to trust the accuracy of a digital gauge more so than an analog one. I will generally use a Red Wolf and/or a Pulsar as my standard gauge to verify the accuracy of my compressor's (self-installed) digital gauge. Once confirmed I will then assume the compressor gauge is the accurate one, even if another gun's analog gauge reads differently.