Fanttik sells two electric mini pumps under the X10 Ace name: the Mini and the Tiny. Unfortunately, based on the names alone, it’s not clear which is smaller. They have the same max pressure, the same battery, and the same hose, and they’re within a few bucks and a few grams of each other.
I put these two electric bike pumps to the test to learn the difference, and while neither has a clear advantage, I do have a favorite.
How the Fanttik X10 Mini and X10 Tiny are the same
Both pumps are capable of producing up to 120psi of pressure, and Fanttik lists the same 3.70Wh battery and 10W USB-C charging for each. Both remember your last max pressure setting. Set the pump to 20psi once and it’s ready to go the next time you turn it on.
They also come with the same extension hose, which works with both Presta and Schrader valves. You can screw the hose onto the valve, or you can plug a Presta valve straight into the pump and leave the hose at home. Fanttik’s product page warns that resin valves on TPU tubes should be inflated with the extension hose so the valve doesn’t melt. That’s good advice, since these little pumps definitely get hot. Fanttik also provides a plastic bag for storage since the pumps do not like getting wet at all.
Where they differ
Size. As you can see in the photos, the two pumps are almost exactly the same size. The Mini measures 72 x 52 x 29mm and the Tiny is 72 x 58 x 29mm. The Tiny is actually the wider of the two, mostly because of its taller pressure outlet. Both pumps are the same thickness, even though Fanttik markets the Tiny as the smaller of the two. More on that below.
Weight. The Mini weighs 139.1g on my scale with the hose, and the Tiny weighs 147.2g. That’s a difference of about 8g. Again, the Tiny is bigger than the Mini.
Speed and battery life. I timed each pump inflating a 29×2.4″ Maxxis Assegai mountain bike tire from 0 to 20psi. The Mini averaged 1:15 per inflation and got through eight inflations on a single battery charge. The Tiny averaged 1:19 and managed seven inflations. The Mini has a small edge on both counts.
Noise. The Tiny is quieter, at 78db versus 82db for the Mini. These are approximate readings from a phone app, but the difference was obvious by ear too.
Screen. This is the biggest difference. The Tiny’s screen is fancier, with brighter graphics than the Mini’s. Fanttik touts the Tiny’s progress bar and a slightly more readable screen in direct sunlight.
Price. On the Fanttik website, the Tiny has an $89.99 MSRP while the Mini is listed at $69.99. However, Amazon lists the suggested prices much lower, at $65.99 and $64.99, respectively. Currently on Amazon, the Tiny is selling for $45.99 and the Mini is $43.99.
One interesting quirk I found is that the Mini is an overachiever. Even with the target tire pressure set to 20psi, the pump only shut off once the display read 21psi. The Tiny — and every other pump I’ve tested — stopped right on target.
If they’re so similar, why do both pumps exist?
Fanttik has an answer, sorta. In a comparison guide on its website, the company says to “buy the X10 Ace Mini if you want the lower price and the lighter unit,” while the Tiny is designed to pack into smaller spaces. “The 1.18-inch thickness and roughly 31% smaller overall volume are the entire reason this model exists,” the guide says.
However, my calipers tell a different story. As you can see in the photos, they’re nearly identical in size. Same thickness. And the Tiny is slightly wider than the Mini.
How the X10s compare to other mini electric inflators
In our electric bike pump roundup, the speed results put both X10s toward the back of the pack. Only the much bigger Fanttik X9 was slower. On battery life, though, they’re near the top of the pocket-sized pumps. They’re also among the quieter pumps we’ve tested, and they cost less than most of the field.
To be clear, the X9 is not a very portable pump for biking, even if it does share a number designation that’s one away from the X10 pumps. And yet, in our previous roundup, the X9 was by far the most purchased pump among readers. I suspect it has to do with the price and also the massive number of inflations you can get off a single battery charge. But that’s because it has a huge, heavy battery. Unless you’re looking for an electric pump to use at home or stash in your vehicle, skip the X9 and get an X10 or another similar pump.
My pick: The X10 Tiny
On paper, the Mini wins. It’s a little lighter, a little faster, gets one more inflation per charge and costs a couple bucks less.
And yet, given the current Amazon prices ($43.99 for the Mini and $45.99 for the Tiny), I’d still choose the X10 Ace Tiny entirely based on how it looks. The brighter screen and nicer finish make for a marginally more satisfying experience, and that’s enough for me to overlook a few extra grams and a couple extra bucks. At full MSRP? I’ll save 20 bucks and go with the Mini.
Amazon, for its part, labels the X10 Mini its “Overall Pick” when searching “X10 Ace.” Oh well, I guess we beg to differ.
In all seriousness, these two Fanttik pumps are so close in performance that you should pick whichever one makes you happier to pull out of your pack.
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