March 2023

Paint Sprayers: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of Paint Sprayer rankings posted by key online experts, as of March 2023.

Summary

Between 4 Mar 2023 and 7 Mar 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 80 Paint Sprayer endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

45 Paint Sprayers were endorsed in total, only 18 made it into this month's ranking (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included).

As of 7 Mar 2023, Graco Magnum X5 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed paint sprayer with 7 expert endorsements. 4 experts out of 7 recommended it as the '#1 paint sprayer' this month. It is followed by Wagner Control Max HVLP and Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy , with 6 and 4 expert endorsements respectively.

Brand breakdown
Show all brands

Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking paint sprayers start at $39.99 (Yattich YT-191) and go up to $1519 (Graco Ultra 395 PC). Median paint sprayer costs $184.84 (Wagner FLEXio 590).
$39.99
$1519

At a glance - March 2023 Ranking

Scroll horizontally to browse this ranking table
Rank Change Price Paint Sprayer
Popular Mechanics
PaintersCare
The Spruce
Better Home Guides
ToolNerds
ToolzPick
Good Housekeeping
Bob Vila
This Old House
Homedit
1
- $340
Graco Magnum X5
4
5
3
1
-
1
-
-
1
1
2
- $129
Wagner Control Max HVLP
5
4
-
2
-
-
2
1
4
-
3
- $455
Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy
-
1
1
3
-
7
-
-
-
-
4
- $229
Graco TrueCoat 360DS
2
-
-
-
-
-
1
2
-
-
5
- $750
Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart
1
-
-
-
-
-
4
5
-
-
6
- $111
HomeRight Finish Max
-
-
5
-
1
5
-
-
-
-
7
- $60
HomeRight Quick Finish
-
-
10
-
-
-
5
4
-
4
8
- Check price
Graco Project Painter Plus
-
-
2
8
-
-
-
-
3
-
9
- Check price
Rexbeti Ultimate-750
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
5
-
10
- $79
Wagner Control Double Duty
-
3
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11
- $580
Graco Ultra Corded
-
-
-
6
-
-
-
-
-
3
12
- $639
Graco Ultra Cordless Airless
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
7
-
-
13
- Check price
Wagner Flexio 890
-
-
-
10
-
2
-
-
-
-
14
- $1149
Graco 390 PC
-
6
-
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
15
+1 $1031
Graco Pro210ES
8
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
16
-1 $119
Neu Master NSG0060
-
-
-
-
5
-
-
-
-
8
17
- $329
Titan ControlMax 1700
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
-
-
18
- $136
Wagner Flexio 570
-
-
-
11
-
-
-
-
-
5

Sorted by price:

Position in ranking Price Paint Sprayer
#7 $59.99 HomeRight Quick Finish [buy] [more info]
#10 $78.61 Wagner Control Double Duty [buy] [more info]
#6 $110.62 HomeRight Finish Max [buy] [more info]
#16 $118.89 Neu Master NSG0060 [buy] [more info]
#2 $128.59 Wagner Control Max HVLP [buy] [more info]
#18 $135.99 Wagner Flexio 570 [buy] [more info]
#4 $229.50 Graco TrueCoat 360DS [buy] [more info]
#17 $329 Titan ControlMax 1700 [buy] [more info]
#1 $339.95 Graco Magnum X5 [buy] [more info]
#3 $454.77 Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy [buy] [more info]
#11 $580 Graco Ultra Corded [buy] [more info]
#12 $639 Graco Ultra Cordless Airless [buy] [more info]
#5 $749.95 Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart [buy] [more info]
#15 $1030.84 Graco Pro210ES [buy] [more info]
#14 $1149 Graco 390 PC [buy] [more info]

We ranked Graco Magnum X5 #1 in March 2023 because:

  • 7 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 4 experts ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Most Compact Stand

Pros
Can spray straight from 1- or 5-gallon buckets
0.27 GPM flow rate
Compatible with a 75-foot hose

Go to ranking

PaintersCare

Go to ranking

The Spruce

Best Airless

Pros
Compatible with a variety of paints
Great for larger projects
Easy to use

Cons
Produces overspray

Go to ranking

Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

ToolzPick

Best overall

Pros
Reverse-A-Clean spray tip feature
SG2 sprayer gun with a 515 RAC IV tip
Power flush for exceptional cleaning capabilities
Adjustable pressure knob

Cons
Difficult to clean

Go to ranking

This Old House

Best Medium Flow Rate

Go to ranking

Homedit

Pros
Easy to clean
Good for larger projects
Supports 75-foot paint hose

Cons
Some feel the price is too high

Go to ranking

We ranked Wagner Control Max HVLP #2 in March 2023 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Wagner Control Max HVLP as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Most Affordable for Large Jobs

Pros
Generates .5-inch to 12-inch spray patterns
Includes both plastic and stainless steel container cups

Cons
Plastic components are less durable than metal options

Go to ranking

PaintersCare

Go to ranking

Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

Good Housekeeping

Best Value Paint Sprayer

Pros
Excellent value
Adjustable controls
Lengthy hose

Cons
Paint needs to be thinned

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Best Overall

Pros
Adjustable air speed
Includes 1-quart aluminum and 1.5-quart nylon paint cups
Easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean up
Good choice for staining medium-size areas like furniture or decks

Cons
Lightweight plastic components
Not great for painting rooms or other large areas
Viscous paint must be thinned; not ideal for some applications

Go to ranking

This Old House

Best Containers

Go to ranking

Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend Paint Sprayers.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of Paint Sprayers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for March 2023 ranking

We ranked Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy #3 in March 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy as #1.
Critic endorsements:
PaintersCare

Our Top Pick

Go to ranking

The Spruce

Best Overall

Pros
Great for larger projects
Can use with up to 100-foot hose
Easy to use and clean

Cons
May need to purchase mineral spirits separately

Go to ranking

Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

ToolzPick

Premium Choice

Pros
Fully adjustable paint flow pressure
control
An airless sprayer that can paint
unthinned material at high pressure
Very easy to clean the inner parts
Good value for the money

Cons
Painting capacity is only 150 gallons a year

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco TrueCoat 360DS #4 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Graco TrueCoat 360DS as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best Value

Pros
Easy to use
Pro
Two speeds

Cons
Paint cup has relatively limited capacity

Go to ranking

Good Housekeeping

Best Overall Paint Sprayer

Pros
Works on many surfaces
No paint thinning required
Sprays upside down

Cons
Noisy

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Runner-Up

Pros
User can spray in any direction, including upside down
Dual speed control for small or large projects
Paint thinning is not necessary

Cons
Not suitable for large projects that require reloading
Best for outdoors or shop work to avoid overspray

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart #5 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Graco Magnum ProX19 Cart as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best Overall

Pros
Connects to garden hose for easy cleanup
Quick startup
Can support up to 150 feet of hose

Cons
Overkill for some projects

Go to ranking

Good Housekeeping

Best Paint Sprayer for Large Projects

Pros
Easy to maneuver
Fast spraying
No paint thinning required

Cons
Pricey

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Best for Heavy duty

Pros
Great for staining large areas like houses, fences, and decks
Paint does not need to be thinned
Swivel connectors on spray gun and hose offer freedom of movement
Changeable spray gun tips for different material applications

Cons
Complicated cleanup and storage procedures
Not a good choice for smaller projects
Requires a large storage area

Go to ranking

We ranked HomeRight Finish Max #6 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked HomeRight Finish Max as #1.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce

Best HVLP

Pros
Great for detailed-oriented projects
Reduces overspray and waste
Spray tip resists corrosion and wear
Easy to use

Cons
Time-consuming
Only for very small projects

Go to ranking

ToolNerds

Best handheld spray machine for painting

Go to ranking

ToolzPick

Pros
Easy to adjust the flow and spray pattern
Compatible with a wide variety of
materials
Precision brass spray nozzle and tip
Easy to clean and maintain

Cons
You need to thin out the paint to right viscosity as instructed

Go to ranking

We ranked HomeRight Quick Finish #7 in March 2023 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce

Best for Furniture

Pros
Excellent performance with stain, good performance with thinned paint
Reasonable price

Cons
Paint needs to be thinned

Go to ranking

Good Housekeeping

Best Paint Sprayer for Furniture

Pros
Easy handling
Quick cleanup
Cordless operation

Cons
Limited capacity

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Best for Light Duty

Pros
Excellent stain coverage
Convenient for medium-size projects like cabinetry and furniture
Lightweight and easy to maneuver

Cons
Air speed is not adjustable
Only works with thinned paint
Not great for painting large areas

Go to ranking

Homedit

Pros
Lightweight
Adjustable controls

Cons
Directions are hard to follow

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco Project Painter Plus #8 in March 2023 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce

Runner-Up, Best Overal

Pros
Compatible with a variety of paints
Easy to use
Especially great for house exteriors

Cons
Short hose, although you can upgrade to a 50-foot hose if desired

Go to ranking

Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

This Old House

Best Storage

Go to ranking

We ranked Rexbeti Ultimate-750 #9 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
ToolzPick

Best Price

Pros
3 spray patterns with 4 nozzle variations.
Nozzles start from as small as 1.5mm.
Full precision of the flow control with the knob.
Easy to wash and maintain.
6.6 feet power cord provided.
Can be workable on any kinds of surfaces and items.

Cons
The large opening size can be troublesome to work on narrow surfaces.

Go to ranking

This Old House

Most Portable

Go to ranking

We ranked Wagner Control Double Duty #10 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PaintersCare

Best for Beginner

Go to ranking

The Spruce

Best for Decks

Pros
Great for thin formulas
Provides even application
Adjustable settings
Easy to use and clean

Cons
Not recommend for thick latex paint

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco Ultra Corded #11 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

Homedit

Pros
Great for small DIY projects
Spray gun is easy to hold

Cons
Dripping issues

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco Ultra Cordless Airless #12 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Good Housekeeping

Best Cordless Paint Sprayer

Pros
Cordless design
Works with DeWALT batteries
No paint thinning required

Cons
On the heavier side

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Best Portable

Pros
Rechargeable battery power, sprays up to 1 gallon of paint per charge
No thinning is necessary
Sprays at any angle, including upside down
Spray tips are interchangeable with other Graco airless spray guns

Cons
Battery life may not be adequate for large jobs
Gun stops working and needs repriming if air enters FlexLiner
More time-consuming to prep than other paint sprayers

Go to ranking

We ranked Wagner Flexio 890 #13 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

ToolzPick

Pros
11-ft long hose for increased
maneuverability
Two nozzles to tackle a wide variety of projects
A powerful turbine
Easy to clean

Cons
You need to test the unit out first before you start painting

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco 390 PC #14 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
PaintersCare

Go to ranking

ToolNerds

Best airless hydraulic paint pump sprayer

Go to ranking

We ranked Graco Pro210ES #15 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best Commercial-Style Option

Pros
Comfortable to wheel around
Durable construction
Instructional DVD
Can handle a variety of materials

Cons
Very expensive
Not practical for small jobs

Go to ranking

Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

We ranked Neu Master NSG0060 #16 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
ToolNerds

Best cordless paint gun

Go to ranking

Homedit

Pros
Easy to refill paint
Good for indoor projects
Lightweight

Cons
Battery doesn’t last long

Go to ranking

We ranked Titan ControlMax 1700 #17 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Popular Mechanics

Best for House Flippers

Pros
Good value for its size
Large carrying handle
Can handle up to 80 feet of hose

Cons
May be too bulky for those without much storage space

Go to ranking

Bob Vila

Also Consider

Pros
Good results for a great price
Simple assembly, few intricate parts
Lightweight construction, easy to carry

Cons
Lack of swivel connectors make mobility difficult
Short power cord means that an extension cord is always necessary
Almost too low to the ground for use with 5-gallon paint buckets

Go to ranking

We ranked Wagner Flexio 570 #18 in March 2023 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best Paint Sprayers” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Better Home Guides

Go to ranking

Homedit

Pros
Easy to assemble
You don’t need to carry the paint
Ideal for mid-sized projects

Cons
Works for outdoor projects

Go to ranking