No LCD screen: You set the desired pressure using a manual dial. This works, but I’d expect something a bit more high-tech given the price. Overall, the differences between how each electric pump on this list performs are going to be very minor. Some are faster than others, and some have higher or lower PSI caps, but at the end of the day, we’ve heavily tested all of these pumps and are confident that they will do just fine inflating your board within 15 minutes without you having to do the work. There’s a lot of variables that can lead to your pump burning up, outside of simply over-using it. Those of us that live in hot climates need to keep an even closer eye on our electric pumps. There’s also the possibility of your pump’s vent system getting clogged with sand or dirt, as well as consistently inflating to a higher PSI. Slow to inflate: The Nixy was slower than other models, taking just over 9 minutes to inflate the test board. This electric pump was not included in our test, but according to the manufacturer, this inflatable electric air pump fills up a board in about 10 minutes. The Thurso pump can inflate up to 15 psi and also has a deflate function.

If kept cool in the bag, the SereneLife pump can inflate 3-4 boards on a full charge, though we recommend giving it a rest after 2 to avoid overheating. In the case that your pump does overheat, it’s covered by a 30 day warranty. We’d appreciate a longer warranty period, but given the lower price for a portable pump, it may be a fair trade-off. Specs Voltage Required: Due to the size, weight and handling difficulties associated with kayaks, we are unable to provide free delivery (or included in the cost of the item).This challenge is one of the reasons we developed the Titan pump that comes standard with most of our boards. Most iSUPs come equipped with a manual pump in the kit. Depending on how strong you are, or how good your cardio is, it can take about 10-15 minutes to inflate. 15 minutes may seem like no big deal, but once you get your board past around 6 PSI, using the manual pump gets to be a decent workout. The Sevylor 12V Psi Pump is a multipurpose pump that inflates not only your board but also airbeds, boats, towables among other inflatables. Using the pump is straightforward, whether you have used an electric SUP pump before or not. Sea Gods went the extra mile here as well, to add an extra bit of versatility and convenience to this pump by equipping it with a flashlight mechanism, cord storage compartment, collapsible carry handle, and travel case. They’ve also thrown in a variety of nozzle heads, enabling you to use this pump for all of your inflatable goods. Fastest to inflate: The Sevylor was by far the fastest pump in my test, inflating my test board in under 7 minutes.

Electric pumps are fast and all you have to do is connect the pump and set a psi level. You can then relax and wait a few minutes to take your fully inflated paddle board to the water. No stress. What to Look for When Buying an Inflatable Paddle Board Pump 1. SUP CompatibilityThe Thurso SUP pump will work with all Thurso inflatable boards and any iSUP with the Halkey-Roberts valve. The hose seems to get pretty hot (though we’ve not seen this have any negative effect on the pump and would need to do more testing to verify if it’s actually hotter than the other pumps) It is important to mention that pump adapters are not necessary, as it’s possible to use any type of water sports pump with a standard threaded end and screw thread on one side. However, they do provide many advantages so we recommend using them every time you have an opportunity. Best SUP Pump Adaptors Quieter than other pumps: This pump was really quiet to begin with, though it did get louder toward the end.