Experts recommend Graco Magnum X5 more than Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Graco Magnum X5 over Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus, but both Paint Sprayers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Magnum X5 received 6 recommendations: from Better Home Guides (24 Aug 2024), Homedit (2 Jun 2022) Popular Mechanics (10 Apr 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus received only 4 recommendations from Better Home Guides (24 Aug 2024), The Spruce (1 Jan 2025) This Old House (13 Nov 2024) and 1 other.
Rank | Change | Price | Paint Sprayer | Bob Vila | ToolNerds | Better Home Guides | Good Housekeeping | Homedit | Popular Mechanics | PaintersCare | The Spruce | This Old House | Real Simple |
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1 | - | $360 | Graco Magnum X5 The Graco Magnum X5 paint sprayer is a versatile, user-friendly, and durable tool that provides excellent spray pattern control and material compatibility for a wide range of painting projects. | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
3 | - | $255 | Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus The Graco Project Painter Plus is a highly recommended paint sprayer that offers efficient and even coverage on large surfaces, making it ideal for both personal and professional use. | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Aug 2024 Better Home Guides ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1 and Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus as #8
Rank Paint Sprayer #1 out of 11 Graco Magnum X5 ... ... #8 out of 11 Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus ... ... Source: www.betterhomeguides.com - On 1 Jan 2025 The Spruce ranked Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus as #1 and Graco Magnum X5 as #4
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 8 Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus Best Overall... ... ... #4 out of 8 Graco Magnum X5 Best Airless... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com - On 13 Nov 2024 This Old House ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1 and Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus as #3
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 5 Graco Magnum X5 Best Medium Flow Rate... ... ... #3 out of 5 Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus Best Storage... ... ... Source: www.thisoldhouse.com - On 3 Sep 2024 Real Simple ranked Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus as #1
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 6 Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.realsimple.com - On 2 Jun 2022 Homedit ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1
Rank Paint Sprayer #1 out of 8 Graco Magnum X5 ... ... Source: www.homedit.com - On 10 Apr 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 7 Graco Magnum X5 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - PaintersCare ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #5
Rank Paint Sprayer ... ... #5 out of 7 Graco Magnum X5 ... ... Source: painterscare.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Graco Magnum X5 outranks Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus. This is not to say that Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus is a bad option. Like Graco Magnum X5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Paint Sprayer | Bob Vila | ToolNerds | Better Home Guides | Good Housekeeping | Homedit | Popular Mechanics | PaintersCare | The Spruce | This Old House | Real Simple |
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1 | - | $360 | Graco Magnum X5 The Graco Magnum X5 paint sprayer is a versatile, user-friendly, and durable tool that provides excellent spray pattern control and material compatibility for a wide range of painting projects. | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
2 | - | $120 | Wagner Control Max HVLP The Wagner Control Max HVLP Paint Sprayer is highly praised by experts for its spray pattern, material compatibility, ease of use, portability, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable option for various painting projects. | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - |
3 | - | $255 | Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus The Graco Project Painter Plus is a highly recommended paint sprayer that offers efficient and even coverage on large surfaces, making it ideal for both personal and professional use. | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 |
4 | - | $465 | Graco Magnum X7 The Graco Magnum X7 HiBoy is a professional-grade paint sprayer that is versatile, easy to use and maintain, and highly durable, making it ideal for professionals and DIY enthusiasts. | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 6 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 6
Highest score by PaintersCare | 100 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by The Spruce | 84 |
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- Affordable: The Graco Magnum Project Painter Plus Paint Sprayer is a cost-effective option for DIYers who have several projects a year to paint.
- Covers large areas quickly: The sprayer is designed to cover a large area quickly, making it a time-saving tool.
- Simple operation: Startup is more straightforward than the instructions make it seem, and the company’s instructional videos are helpful.
- Tedious cleanup process: The cleanup (as well as the aforementioned setup) is significant and requires running fresh mineral spirits through, which can be time-consuming.
- Short hose: The included 25-foot hose may not be long enough for larger projects, but a 50-foot hose can be purchased separately for about $45.
- No cart: Unlike some other models, this sprayer unit doesn’t come with a wheeled cart, so it can be awkward to move around.
Expert reviews [18]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 13
Highest score by paintingtheme.com | 100 |
Average score based on 18 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by PaintersCare | 80 |
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- Versatile in handling a variety of coatings without thinning.
- Easy to clean with a power flush adapter.
- Simplified priming with a proprietary PushPrime feature.
- Compact design with a molded handle for portability.
- Adjustable pressure control up to 3000 PSI.
- Comes with an SG2 spray gun and reversible tip for medium coatings.
- May 'walk' when set on high pressure due to its lightweight design.
- Suction hose struggles to draw the last two inches of paint from original containers.
- Metal.Amperage (A) : 9.0. Maximum Flow Rate (GPM) : 0.24.Engine Size (HP) : 0.375. Power Rating (kW) : 0.28.
- Made in USA
- Perfect for DIYers looking for a fast and easy alternative to brushes and rollers to quickly complete a number of household projects
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- Just right for DIY Homeowners and Remodelers looking for more power and mobility when tackling larger projects
- Ideal for projects up to 10 gallons in size, allowing you tackle multiple projects every year
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