Fanttik
Fanttik X9 Pro
★★★★★
A reliable, genuinely portable cordless inflator that's worth it for most drivers who want fast top-ups without dragging out a compressor.
Brad's Projects & Stuff DIY dad · homeowner · gear tester
Hey, I'm Brad. I test the stuff that makes home life easier.
Tools, smart-home gear, backyard tech, kid-life products, and random gadgets that are actually useful — tested when I can, researched honestly when I can't.
Hands-on when I've tested it. Research-based when I haven't. Clear either way.
Fresh reviews & overviews
Latest on the bench
ECOVACS
ECOVACS GOAT O1000 LiDAR PRO
★★★★★
97% of the mowing, ~5 minutes of hand-trimming a week — and unlike most hardware, it's getting better. A firmware update added no-go-zone trimming it shipped without. It doesn't erase the chore; it turns it into a five-minute errand. That's the win.
Beatbot
Beatbot AquaSense 2
★★★★★
A genuinely cordless cleaning robot that takes the chore out of pool maintenance — premium-priced, but the convenience is the point.
Fanttik
Fanttik X9 Ultra
★★★★★
A step up in output and speed over the X9 Pro — the pick if you want a little more muscle while keeping things cordless and compact.
Beatbot
Beatbot iSkim Ultra
★★★★★
A hands-off robotic skimmer that keeps the surface clear of leaves and pollen — just remember it skims the top of the water and does not clean the floor or walls.
Fanttik
Fanttik X9 Cross
★★★★★
A versatile cordless pump for paddleboards, kayaks, and inflatables that also tops up car tires — pick it for do-it-all flexibility, not high-PSI car-tire power (75 PSI max).
What I cover
One home, a lot of gear
- Garage
- Tools
- Smart Home
- Backyard
- Robot Mowers
- Pool Robots
- Drones & Cameras
- Family Gear
- Useful Gadgets
New categories roll out over time — reviews and research-based buyer guides as I get hands on them.
Tested or researched — labeled. Hands-on when I've used it, research-based when I haven't.
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