This air compressor is perfect for inflating car tires in 5 minutes! Like any compressor it makes noise but I don't find it any louder than other products I've used and I would say it's a lot quieter than any commercial compressor. The lighting feature is very handy and is even quite bright at night when inflated. I like the fact that it has two deep slots on the sides to fold and tuck away power cords to keep everything neatly and neatly packed. There are also some nice clips in the corner to secure any attachments that can be used when inflating footballs or bikes etc. Finally, the coolest feature is the AC option, which lets you inflate other devices (air mattresses, soccer balls, rafts, etc.). ) in your garage or at home, straight from an outlet.