Costco Fanttik S100 Apex Automatic Portable Air Pump | Unboxing and Test

[@reempire888]

This thing works so good i bought two. I used it on my scooter, ebikes, motorcycle, and my car.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

It sure beats the 'ol bicycle pump with its *incredibly accurate* built-in pressure gauge! 🤣 Hard to go wrong for $40...

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Quick Update. I actually contacted Fanttik directly and asked about the battery in the Costco S100 Apex. They responded and told me that it has 3X2600mah batteries for a total of 7800mah which is the same identical battery pack that is in the more expensive X8 APEX model. So both units are virtually identical. So do yourself a favor and buy the Costco Unit in store for $39.95 which is less than half of the price of the X8 APEX.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Oh wow! Thank you for the update. Sounds like it’s a pretty good deal!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@ddarealdawg4u was contacted by Fanttik and got the same info, too! :)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

So the printing on the box and the spec sheet included in the instructions with the pump are errors ? Mine clearly says 2600mah. Costco has contacted me and I sent them pictures of this discrepancy this evening. I was going to contact the manufacturer as well. Thanks for the update! I feel better about my purchase.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@LemonySnicket-EUCTwo commenters confirmed that it's actually 3x2600mAh...so it looks like the packaging is wrong...but we get more than we expected! :)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist *3 x 2600

[@markinstlouis]

I bought the X8 Apex a couple of years ago. I've only used it a few times, but it works great. When I saw this at Costco, I didn't realize the numbers were different, just knew it looked the same, so made assumptions. Had to look it up (which is how I found this video). Anyway, I bought my X8 directly from Fanttik for just shy of $100. For $40, this thing is a steal! I keep the X8 on motorcycle, and this one will be going in the car.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Hard to go wrong for $40. Got mine in the car as well, just in case! :)

[@jeffloucks2120]

Is the S100 more cumbersome than the X8? Looking to carry on motorcycle.

[@markinstlouis]

@@jeffloucks2120 I'm sure there is a difference between the two, but I'm not sure what it is. Size wise they're practicing (if not exactly) the same.

[@LordHolley]

I'm not sure why you are inferring that Amazon returns are difficult. I have never had any issues returning items to Amazon or Costco. They are both my preferred places to purchase from, and they both take care of their customers very well, but one doesn't have me waiting in lines......

[@towardtheeast]

It also works as a power bank. It has a 5V/2A usb outlet, but need more time to see if shuts off when done.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Yup, it works as a power bank. And it has a built-in flashlight too 😄 Thanks for the input and be sure you’re subbed for more!

[@sriavula]

I love it so far, used it to fill up 2 cars like 3 psi each and my bike 2 psi

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Awesome!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I have this pump as well and it says in the instructions and on the box that it's powered by 2600mah battery. However, Costco online says it's 7800mah like the X8 apex pump is. So, is the Costco version online better than the version in the Costco store or has Costco made a mistake online ?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah, good question...not sure. My guess would be to trust the documentation that came with the pump over the website...so if it says it's 2600mah in the box, it probably is 2600mah.

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Costco made the mistake online. The Unit definitely has a 2600mah battery. That is probably where the price difference comes in. The X8 APEX is usually more than twice as much as the unit that is sold at Costco.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah, thank you for letting us know!@@ThomasRSmith-og7zo

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@ThomasRSmith-og7zoI contacted Costco about the battery size and they confirm that the power is 7800mah after all. It appears that they are saying that the printing on the box and in the instructions is incorrect.

[@rickcalvert183]

It has three 2600mah batteries

[@Marcelis]

I think what I like best is the storage bag. The first thing I thought when I took out all the parts is, ‘Man, I know I’m gonna lose some of these’😅 Device feels nice and sturdy. If it works out like the other comments say I might even buy their screw driver😊

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Haven’t tried the screwdriver. But threw this inflator in the back of the car. :)

[@Marcelis]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist yep it’s replacing the wired electric on right now

[@3dEmil]

Currently it's on sale at Costco Canada for CAD $70 (around US $52) and I'm trying to decide between this one and a very similar one from different brand that is the best seller on Amazon for CAD $40 (US $30). Both have the same features: inflator, auto stop, power bank, flash light. The differences are, the Amazon one has an additional cigarette lighter charger cable (good for my old car) and is attached to the valve by tightening with a lever while the Fanttik S100 at Costco is screwed in and I'm not sure which one will be better, the biggest difference however for my buying decision is the Amazon one is 6000mAh and the Costco one is 7800mah and I'm not sure how that difference will affect the performance.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah, tough decisions! I'm a huge fan of Costco and bought this one for myself, but I'm sure there are others out there that could be good too! :) Good luck with your decision, and keep me posted! :)

[@sriavula]

I didn’t change the mode from car to bike when I filled up my bike I wonder what difference it makes

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Not sure if it makes any difference. Might be just kind of a preset PSI.

[@sriavula]

okay phew i got scared for a second@@CharlieAlbrightPianist

[@logic368]

Well, a car is much heavier than a bike, so you have to take that into account. The same psi for a car is wayyy higher than it is on a bike. Actually I’m just speaking out of my ass, the PSI should be the same haha

[@sriavula]

lmao u got me in the first half@@logic368

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@logic368LOL 😄 "What weighs more...a pound of feathers or a pound of metal?" 🤣

[@AkMtnGem]

Anyone know if this could power (or have adapter capability) a pneumatic stapler?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Not sure, but maybe someone else on here has an idea?

[@paulrobilotti9294]

Here was the email I got from Fanttik on the COSTCO S100. Dear customer, Thank you very much for your attention in Fanttik. Regarding your inquiry about the S100 at Costco, it's the classic standard version of X8 APEX that sold online. When used as a tire inflator, S100 functions identically to X8 APEX. Other than that, X8 APEX is a newly upgraded version that also functions as an air compressor for nail guns. S100 doesn't have this function. Hopefully our explanation is helpful for you. Please feel free to contact us when you need any assistance, we are always at your service. Best Regards, Poly WOW the X8 APEX can function as a air compressor for nail guns.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah, thanks for sharing! Interesting that the X8 APEX version can be used as a nail gun air compressor... Probably a feature 99% of people don't need, so this seems like a great deal.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist I use a paintball CO2 tank for that. It's actually very handy for small jobs.

[@retrosal2263]

Does it work on truck because it seem it doesn’t work at all and not even my car as well. How do you use it?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Should work. Maybe check to see if it’s charged up.

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

It's identical to their X8 APEX unit which I also own only Costco has it for less than half the price of the X8 APEX. It's a Great Unit and I did pick up one of the S100 Apex units at Costco. Great Price for one of the Best Tire Inflators that I have ever used. Powerful, Quick and Rechargeable.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Seems like a neat tool to have around! Definitely easier than pumping it up the old fashioned way! 🤣

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

This one has 2600mah battery and the x8 has 7800mah.

[@mariakathleen1064]

I just picked mine up and it initially said it had 3 bars on the battery charger but I wanted to fill it up all the way before I used it and it's been trying to fill in that last the fourth battery bar for about 2 hours now but it will not do it. It is still at 3 bars out of 4 possible. Shouldn't the battery be able to charge all the way up until it's full?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Should be able to charge fully. Might try leaving it plugged in overnight. The charging speed might depend on what kind of charger you’re using. Keep me posted! 😄

[@mariakathleen1064]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist it nvr fully charged, so I exchanged it for another. The new one charged up to full in less than half hour. Yay! But......BUT I noticed that when I tilt it from side to side, there is something(s) loose, freely tumbling around in there. It literally sounds like there are 2 nickels bumping around inside it. 🤦‍♀️ It works though (for now), so I'm keeping it.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Oh geez, sounds like the new one is defective too! At least it’s working for you…

[@nasheedmoiz]

Can I use this on camping mattresses and such?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

That's a good question, and I'm not sure of the answer. If you could figure out the correct psi and manage to find a correct adapter, then you might be able to get it to work...but it's definitely not its intended use, which is for tires.

[@Gigglywiggs]

Short answer: No. It will take forever and most likely the pump will overheat before you even get half way. These things (tire pumps) are Low Volume/High Pressure. For something like a Mattress or pool float mat you need a pump that is pushes air at a more Higher Volume.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@Gigglywiggs Great to know...thanks for your input!

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Thinking about purchasing this, hope to see this review can provide useful info.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks, @LiLgPnoy15! Seems to be a pretty neat little inflator...especially for $40 from Costco. :)

[@Hello-cy9er]

awesome!!!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Love those Costco finds 🤣

[@1966lavc]

sometimes it stops after few seconds before getting the desired number , is that defective

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

I think it’s supposed to go up to the desired number. Is the battery fully charged?

[@1966lavc]

Battery is 3 bars so like 75 percent

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Weird…maybe return it and get a new one to see if it works better?

[@damacknificent151]

It's normal, the unit is calibrating the air going in then letting it balance out then continue. I have a milwaukee tire inflator for my off roading purpose and its a fast unit, looks like it over inflates then balance out then will put more till it reaches targer. Sometimes mine wont even do that.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@damacknificent151 Great info. Thanks for sharing!

[@bf5291]

Does anyone know what the battery technology is (NiMH, Li-Ion, etc)? I find it curious they make no mention of it anywhere.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Good question. Let me know when you find out. My guess would be lithium ion (it doubles as a battery pack).

[@stephenbrothers9185]

This appears to be one of their lower end pumps in the higher end Apex X8 body but it's hard to tell exactly. probably still a good buy at 40ish bucks.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah good to know. Thanks! Be sure you’re subbed for more and thanks for your support! 😄

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Yup, it's identical to my X8 in size, weight and function. I have both units and can not tell the difference between the two. They work the same only the S100 was less than half the price of the X8.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thank you for the input!@@ThomasRSmith-og7zo

[@stephenbrothers9185]

@@ThomasRSmith-og7zoIn the video, it looks like the control pad is different than the X8/X8 Apex, at least the one I have. It looks more like the one off the X9 Pro, which leads me to believe, given the price and the specs listed on costco's website (mostly in the pictures) that it's likely this lower end pump in the higher end housing. Still a great deal, and if you're using it for bikes probably an irrelevant difference, but I don't think this is internally an x8 pro for half price. Hard to know without a teardown for sure though.

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Works just fine on my Tesla Model Y and my brother's SuV without issues. The little control pad is slightly different in looks but so far the pump works just fine for cars and SUVS

[@ProAvgeek6328]

According to the instructions the battery icon should remain lit at 4 bars when fully charged, but mine just flashes the last one then the screen turns off, is this normal?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Maybe it didn’t charge? Sounds like something it might do if it’s dead. If it’s not charging, maybe take it back for a new one.

[@ProAvgeek6328]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist When I turn it on, it shows 4 bars, but after holding the power button and turning it off with the device plugged in the last battery bar flashes for a few seconds, then it turns off.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@ProAvgeek6328 Hmm, maybe that's normal?

[@ProAvgeek6328]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist According to the instruction manual, when the battery is fully charged all 4 bars of the battery are lit for 5 minutes. I eventually got the 4 bars to show with another charger, but I have no idea if the problem is with the supplied charging cable, the device itself, or the charger I used with the original charging cable

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@ProAvgeek6328 Hmm...not sure. If you're unsure, maybe just swap it out at Costco. If not for anything, might put your mind at ease a bit? Keep me posted!

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

The S100 APEX is Identical to the more expensive X8 APEX by Fanttik with the difference that the X8 APEX that Fanttik sells has a 7800mah battery (Actually 3 x 2600 mah batteries side by side) and this less expensive version sold by Costco according to the Box and the Manual inside the Box list the S100 APEX only having a 2600mah battery. The funny thing is that on my kitchen scale both units weigh exactly the same. 1 Pound, 12.5 ounces. I would think if one only has one 2600mah battery it would weigh less. I have to put them to the test and see how long each of them lasts.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks for your input and comment, Thomas. I agree that it's weird that two vastly different battery sizes would weight exactly the same if the other components are identical. ...And I doubt they'd add weights anywhere (like I think I heard some products did/do) to make it "feel" more "high quality." Let me know if you find out anything! Thanks for watching, and be sure you're subbed for more! :)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Let us know what you find out. I weighed mine as well and noticed it's weight was the same as the X8 in the specs that I found. I'm very curious because I want to keep this costco version because of their warranty and returns service.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@LemonySnicket-EUCCheck out @ThomasRSmith-og7zo's latest comment. He said he "contacted Fanttik directly and asked about the battery in the Costco S100 Apex. They responded and told me that it has 3X2600mah batteries for a total of 7800mah which is the same identical battery pack that is in the more expensive X8 APEX model. So both units are virtually identical."

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist my box and literature says 2600mah though. Why would they do that ?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@LemonySnicket-EUCDoesn't make sense, does it? But 2 commenters have confirmed that it does have 3x2600mAh batteries...so if they're right, the packaging is wrong (but we get more than we expected!). :)

[@mynameisnotsp]

Got this today and for some reason when i press '-', it's not decreasing the pressure :( not sure why this is

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Don’t think it deflates tires…only inflates them. I think you have to deflate them yourself manually, and this will inflate them to your set psi. 😄

[@mynameisnotsp]

​@CharlieAlbrightPianist no I get that, but the problem is I have set all to max PSI on the device and it won't decrease when I press the "-" button like in 4:16 So my psi settings are all maxed out

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Hmm that sounds strange. Is something possibly wrong with the minus button on yours? Maybe make sure you’re in manual mode (don’t think that will make a difference, but maybe try it out just in case).

[@mynameisnotsp]

@CharlieAlbrightPianist I ended up doing an exchange at Costco, the new one works now! It's weird because whenever I press the "-" the psi numbers would Blink

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Ah thanks for the update. Sounds like you got a lemon. Glad this one works for you! 😄

[@3dEmil]

Will this deflate overinflated tires to desired PSI?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Don’t think so. You’d probably need to deflate them manually and then use this to inflate to your desired psi.

[@amarantafishygarcia]

Does this work for a full size truck? Need one for my tires

[@ThomasRSmith-og7zo]

Yes, it will. Works on Trucks, Motorcycles, Cars, and even my Tesla. It's one of the Best Portable Tire inflators. Also has a built in flashlight. It can inflate 8 tires before it needs recharging.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

It should!

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

I'm pretty glad I picked one up! Nice to just have around.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

It may air that size of tire up a few times if you're lucky. The battery in this is only 2600mah where the x8 apex version is 3x that at 7800mah. In the spec sheet for this one the tire size that it claims to air up 4 times is a 185/65/15 ( if I remember correctly). So YMMV.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Thanks for the input,@@LemonySnicket-EUC ! :)

[@knightowl2025]

I used mines 4 times and doesn't work tomorrow. Lost pressure

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Uh oh! Should not break that fast! Did you try charging it up all the way again?

[@paullin8618]

Can the pump pressure be reduced to 22psi for my mountain bike. Thanks.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Just checked for you. I was able to adjust the setting all the way down to 3psi. Be sure to sub for more and thanks for your support!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Yes ! It works like a champ on a MTB tire.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@LemonySnicket-EUCAwesome! Liking mine. Used the opportunity to pump up my spare tire (which I've never checked) back up to the recommended 60psi from the dismal 18 psi that it had fallen to over ~10 years.

[@ddarealdawg4u]

Fanttik just contacted me and confirmed that the S100 apex does have three 2600 mAH batteries

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@ddarealdawg4uThanks for the update! That seems to match with @ThomasRSmith-og7zo, who contacted Fanttik as well and was told about it having 3 2600 man batteries too. Thanks!

[@Anonymoussteppa]

does it deflate balls?

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Don’t think so. Think you’ve got to deflate them manually and then use this to inflate to your desired psi.

[@Anonymoussteppa]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist thank you for the heads up!✅

[@jackxkodiak2024]

To have enough juice to inflate a car tire, you have to have a big batter. D-U-H

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Not sure if it will inflate a car tire from completely flat, but this seems to handle a low tire pretty well. 😄

[@adam92682]

Presta is for bicycles

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

What is a presta?

[@adam92682]

It’s a type of valve. It’s used on a lot of road bikes because they are thinner than the Schrader valve so the wheels can be more narrow.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@adam92682Ah thank you! Learned something new! :)

[@eddiesneeh4266]

I would read the manual first instead of trying to guess what the buttons do.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

Sometimes I think it's fun to figure it out myself...but I do often consult the manual when I'm stumped! Thanks for commenting! :)

[@eddiesneeh4266]

@@CharlieAlbrightPianist I just bought this unit from Costco. It says to fully charge it before first use. I'm not sure if that's critical, but I went ahead and did that anyway. It works great, but my issue with it is that it takes forever to fully charge. I'm keeping it though. Thanks for the video.

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

@@eddiesneeh4266 I think it can double as a portable battery as well! 😄

[@idontknow93960]

Idk if im using mine wrong, but i just unboxed. The tire on my car was at 11. It took me about 10 min to get it to 30 psi. It went to 34 psi then back down to 30 psi. It stayed at 30 psi and wouldnt go past it so i just turned it off. After all that fighting, it drained half the battery. 🪫

[@CharlieAlbrightPianist]

I inflated my spare tire from around 11psi (I think) to 36psi and that took awhile (maybe 10-15 minutes if I remember correctly?). So the time might be due to the tire being so under inflated. But, I'm not sure why your tire would be deflating from 34psi to 30psi...did it continue to deflate after that? Maybe your tire has a leak somewhere? Keep us posted if you figure it out! :)