Consumer Score
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9.1
Great
Experts recommend Graco Magnum X5 more than Graco Project Painter Plus
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer Graco Magnum X5 over Graco Project Painter Plus, but both Paint Sprayers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Magnum X5 received 7 recommendations: from Real Simple (26 Mar 2024), PaintersCare Popular Mechanics (14 Jun 2023) and 4 others. By contrast, Graco Project Painter Plus received only 3 recommendations from This Old House (14 Mar 2024), Better Home Guides (24 Apr 2022) and The Spruce (23 Feb 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Paint Sprayer | Real Simple  | PaintersCare  | Popular Mechanics  | This Old House  | Homedit  | Good Housekeeping  | Better Home Guides  | The Spruce  | ToolNerds  | Bob Vila  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $314 |  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 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 7 | - | Check price |  Graco 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. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2024 This Old House ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1 and Graco 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 Project Painter Plus Best Storage... ... ... Source: www.thisoldhouse.com - On 24 Apr 2022 Better Home Guides ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1 and Graco Project Painter Plus as #8
Rank Paint Sprayer #1 out of 11 Graco Magnum X5 ... ... #8 out of 11 Graco Project Painter Plus ... ... Source: www.betterhomeguides.com - On 23 Feb 2024 The Spruce ranked Graco Project Painter Plus as #2 and Graco Magnum X5 as #3
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Graco Project Painter Plus Runner-Up, Best Overall#3 out of 9 Graco Magnum X5 Best Airless... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com - On 26 Mar 2024 Real Simple ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 6 Graco Magnum X5 Best Overall Paint Sprayer... ... ... Source: www.realsimple.com - PaintersCare ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #5
Rank Paint Sprayer ... ... #5 out of 7 Graco Magnum X5 ... ... Source: painterscare.com - On 14 Jun 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked Graco Magnum X5 as #1
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment #1 out of 8 Graco Magnum X5 Most Compact Stand... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.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
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Graco Magnum X5 outranks Graco Project Painter Plus. This is not to say that Graco Project Painter Plus is a bad option. Like Graco Magnum X5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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As can be seen below, Graco Magnum X5 outranks Graco Project Painter Plus by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 9 Apr 2024, Graco Magnum X5 is more critically acclaimed than Graco Project Painter Plus.
| Rank | Change | Price | Paint Sprayer | Real Simple | PaintersCare | Popular Mechanics | This Old House | Homedit | Good Housekeeping | Better Home Guides | The Spruce | ToolNerds | Bob Vila |
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| 1 | - | $314 | 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 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $129 |  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. | - | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $399 |  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. | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | - | $233 |  Graco TrueCoat 360DS The Graco TrueCoat 360DS Paint Sprayer is a versatile and reliable tool that is perfect for small to medium-sized painting projects, with interchangeable tips, VacuValve technology, and a pump-centric design for easy setup and use. | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total 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 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [18]
Total 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 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- 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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Graco Magnum X5 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling paint sprayers and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Titan ControlMax 1700 or Titan ControlMax Series .
Graco Magnum X5 is $89.01 more expensive than an average paint sprayer ($224.99).
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