Experts recommend Graco Ultra Cordless Airless more than Graco 390 PC
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Graco Ultra Cordless Airless over Graco 390 PC, but both Paint Sprayers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Graco Ultra Cordless Airless received 3 recommendations: from Bob Vila (24 Aug 2024), Good Housekeeping (22 Jun 2023) and The Spruce (1 Jan 2025). Graco 390 PC was also endorsed 3 times: by ToolNerds, Popular Mechanics (10 Apr 2024) and PaintersCare. However, experts generally ranked Graco 390 PC lower than Graco Ultra Cordless Airless in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| 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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| 9 | - | $650 |  Graco Ultra Cordless Airless The Graco Ultra Cordless Airless Paint Sprayer is a versatile and efficient tool suitable for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals, with a spray tip size of 0.008-0.016 inch, multiple spray patterns, and the ability to handle a wide range of materials. | 6 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| 10 | - | $1169 | 
Graco 390 PC The Graco 390 PC Paint Sprayer is a versatile and durable airless sprayer suitable for both professionals and DIYers, with a maximum spray pattern size of 10 feet and compatibility with a wide range of coatings. | - | 4 | - | - | - | 7 | 6 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- ToolNerds ranked Graco 390 PC as #4
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 12 Graco 390 PC Best airless hydraulic paint pump sprayer... ... ... Source: www.toolnerds.com - On 10 Apr 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Graco 390 PC as #7
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Graco 390 PC Best CommercialSource: www.popularmechanics.com - PaintersCare ranked Graco 390 PC as #6
Rank Paint Sprayer ... ... #6 out of 7 Graco 390 PC ... ... Source: painterscare.com - On 24 Aug 2024 Bob Vila ranked Graco Ultra Cordless Airless as #6
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 7 Graco Ultra Cordless Airless Best Portable... ... ... Source: www.bobvila.com - On 22 Jun 2023 Good Housekeeping ranked Graco Ultra Cordless Airless as #3
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Graco Ultra Cordless Airless Best Cordless Paint Sprayer... ... ... Source: www.goodhousekeeping.com - On 1 Jan 2025 The Spruce ranked Graco Ultra Cordless Airless as #6
Rank Paint Sprayer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Graco Ultra Cordless Airless Best Cordless... ... ... Source: www.thespruce.com
After counting and adding up the 77 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Graco Ultra Cordless Airless outranks Graco 390 PC. This is not to say that Graco 390 PC is a bad option. Like Graco Ultra Cordless Airless, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Graco Ultra Cordless Airless outranks Graco 390 PC by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Graco Ultra Cordless Airless is more critically acclaimed than Graco 390 PC.
| 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 | - | $353 |  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 | - | $110 |  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 |
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| 3 | - | $266 |  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 |
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| 4 | - | $458 |  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 [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by toolboxbuzz.com | 90 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by ProTool Reviews | 83 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- The 390 is a solid workhorse built for the professional
- Ideal for residential jobs, and the best value in small electric sprayers
- Durable Endurance Chromex Piston Pump, with Long Life V-Max Blue Packings, Chromex rod and hardened stainless steel cylinder, lasts 2X longer than the next leading brand
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From Seller:
- Powered by DEWALT XR Lithium Ion System
- Perfect Airless Finish at Any Speed - Without Thinning
- Triax Triple Piston Pump with ProConnect
- Fully Repairable for Extended Life
- Uses RAC X FFLP Spray Tips
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