Rank #10 in Best Air Compressors 2026: 10 Ranked by Real Airflow, Not Tank Size
Draper 02115 6L Oil-Free Compressor, 1.2kW
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Draper 02115 is a 6-litre oil-free compressor sold for air brushing and light pneumatic work, and it finished tenth in our guide — last place. At £102.40 with a 4.4 rating from 333 reviews it carries the smallest tank in the group, and it is the listing that keeps its own tank numbers straight: the title, the Capacity field and the Tank Volume field all say 6 litres.
The figure buyers actually care about is still worth reading closely. The 185 litres per minute appears in both the Draper bullet and the spec table, but the bullet calls it air displacement, not free air delivered at a working pressure — the listing gives no delivered figure at any pressure, only the displacement. Two other numbers on the page sit awkwardly next to each other: 13.8 x 12.4 x 13 cm describes a box of roughly 2 litres, which cannot hold a 6-litre tank in a unit weighing 8.78 kg, and the stated sound level is 97 decibels, the highest figure in this guide. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out.
How those 333 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £102.40 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 333 ratings |
| Tank | 6 litres — title, Capacity and Tank Volume all agree |
| Air flow | 185 litres per minute, described in the bullet as air displacement |
| Maximum pressure | 116 in the spec table (title says 116psi) — unit missing from the spec field (as listed) |
| Motor | 1.2 kW / 1.5 hp, 4000 rpm, 230 volts, 5.2 amps |
| Sound level | 97 decibels |
| Weight and dimensions | 8.78 kg; 13.8 x 12.4 x 13 cm (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Works great. Compact, easy to use.”
Verified purchase“Nice small size with a good enough air resivoir, good for small jobs.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Air Compressors 2026: 10 Ranked by Real Airflow, Not Tank Size.
Questions people ask
How big is the tank on the Draper 02115?
The title, the Capacity field and the Tank Volume field all state 6 litres, so the figure is the same in all three places.
What does the 185 litres per minute figure mean on the Draper 02115?
Draper's own bullet calls it air displacement, produced by the 1.2kW motor running at 4000rpm. The listing does not give a delivered air figure at any working pressure.
What pressure does the Draper 02115 run at?
The title gives 116psi as the maximum pressure, and the spec table lists Maximum Pressure as 116 with no unit stated.
Does the Draper 02115 need oil?
No. Draper describes it as an oil-free compressor with a steel tank, which the listing says means no fumes and no frequent upkeep.
How noisy is the Draper 02115?
The listing gives a sound level of 97 decibels.
What is in the box with the Draper 02115, and what can I connect?
The listing includes one air compressor with a quick euro coupling outlet, a pressure switch, an air outlet gauge and a 1.7m cable. Draper lists air brushing among its recommended uses.
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