The 9 Best Airless Paint Sprayers of 2023

Photo: Wagner Spraytech

Airless paint sprayers are just like the HVLP type in the gun, nozzle and trigger design, but they differ in the internal pumping mechanism. Airless units feature fluid pumps that force the paint through the nozzle without interacting with air, hence the name airless.

By doing so, these pumps create high-pressure fluid streams that are gushed out to form a fast flow rate spray that is ideal for covering large surfaces in a short time. That said, if you are looking for one, below are 9 of the best airless paint sprayers to consider buying.

9 Best Airless Paint Sprayers – Review 

IMAGE	​PRODUCT	​FEATURES
	1. Wagner Spraytech 0525027 (Best for the Money)	Affordable 1-quart cup with an EZ tilt flexible suction tube Optimus dual tip with adjustable spray patterns Sure-prime suction valve
	2. Graco Magnum 262805 X7 (Has a Cart)	Fitted on a 2-wheeled cart with a top handle 3000 PSI pump with a flow rate of 0.31 gal/min 25-foot hose with support of up to 100 feet Flexible suction tube and a power flush adapter
	3. Graco Magnum 262800 X5 (Has Reversible Tip)	Reversible 515 RAC IV spray tip 25-foot hose with support of up to 75 feet 3000 PSI pump with a flow rate of 0.27 gal/min Adjustable pressure control
	4. Graco Magnum 257025 (Flexible Suction Tube)	Flexible suction tube 25-foot hose with support of up to 50 feet Adjustable pressure with a max of 2800 PSI Compact, low profile design
	5. HomeRight Power Flo Pro 2800 (Adjustable)	Adjustable pressure and spray pattern 25-foot hose with a reversible spray tip Flexible suction tube and a 100-mesh filter 2800 PSI max pressure with a 0.24 gal/min flow rate
	6. Wagner Spraytech 0525032 (2-Speed Control)	2-speed electronic control Optimus dual tip 1.5-quart cup with a low-level indicator 0.12 gal/min max flow rate
	7. Graco Magnum ProX19 (Powerful)	7/8 HP motor 3000 PSI max pressure, 0.38 gal/min flow rate Supports 150 feet of paint hose Tool-free pump replacement
	8. Titan Tool ControlMax 1700 Pro (Efficient)	1500 PSI max pressure creates 55% less overspray 50-foot hose with support of up to 100 feet Cart mounted with a tool storage area Adjustable pressure and flow rate
	9. Graco 17M359 (Lightweight)	Lightweight (5 pounds) Powered by a Triax triple piston pump 2000 PSI max pressure ProControl 2 for speed adjustment

1. Wagner Spraytech 0525027 – Best Airless Paint Sprayer for the Money

Photo: Wagner Spraytech

• Max. Flow Rate: 0.11 gal/min

If you are on a tight budget, Wagner Spraytech’s 0525027 is an affordable airless paint sprayer that you should consider. The gun has its pump mounted above and a 1-quart twist-n-lock cup below for holding the paint.

An Optimus dual tip is installed at the front and this creates a low-pressure zone between the two jets, which draws more paint particles into the spray so as to minimize overspray. Additionally, this tip can be rotated to spray in a horizontal or vertical pattern.

Other features include an EZ tilt flexible suction tube that allows you to spray in any angle, a material selector lever for matching the sprayer to thick or thin paints and a sure prime suction valve that eliminates priming after refilling the cup.

On the downside, this unit has a relatively low 0.11 gal/min flow rate, which means slower application. It also places the pump and cup on the head, making it bulky and heavy, which may cause fatigue.

Pros:

• Affordable
• Optimus dual tip minimizes overspray
• Adjustable spray pattern
• EZ tilt flexible suction tube allows you to spray at any angle

Cons:

• Relatively low flow rate
• Heavy gun; may cause arm fatigue

2. Graco Magnum 262805 X7 – Airless Paint Sprayer with a Cart

Photo: Graco Magnum

• Power: 5/8 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.31 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 3000 PSI
• Hose Length: 25 feet
• Weight: 23 pounds

Coming in at 23 pounds, Graco Magnum’s X7 is fitted on a 2-wheeled cart, which makes it easy to move around the work site as you paint, or into and out of storage. Additionally, this cart is equipped with a top handle and a hose rack for convenient storage of the 25-foot hose.

Power is provided via a 5/8 horsepower motor that runs a high-pressure piston pump, which generates up to 3000 PSI and a flow rate of up to 0.31 gallons per minute. This pressure is easily adjustable via a knob and this gives you full control over the paint flow.

More features include a flexible suction tube for direct use from a 1- or 5-gallon bucket, easy clean up due to a power flush adapter that connects to a garden hose, the capability to spray unthinned paint and support of up to 100 feet of paint hose for extended reach.

Combined, these features make this the top-rated airless paint sprayer in this review. However, it is relatively expensive and the spray pattern is not adjustable so as to paint in different orientations.

More Detailed: Graco Magnum X7 Review

Pros:

• Mounted on a cart for easy mobility
• Includes a 25-foot hose and can support up to 100 feet
• Adjustable pressure piston pump for paint flow control
• Flexible suction tube for direct use from a 1- or 5-gallon bucket

Cons:

• Quite expensive
• Nonadjustable spray pattern

3. Graco Magnum 262800 X5 – Airless Paint Sprayer with a Reversible Tip

Photo: Graco Magnum

• Power: 1/2 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.27 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 3000 PSI
• Hose Length: 25 feet
• Weight: 13 pounds

Graco Magnum’s X5 features a 515 RAC IV spray tip that is reversible and this helps to easily clear out any clogging so that you can proceed painting without interruptions.

Other than that, this unit is equipped with a 0.5 horsepower motor that powers a stainless-steel piston pump, which delivers a stream of paint to the nozzle at a high pressure 3000 PSI.

This gives you a flow rate of 0.27 gallons per minute but the pressure is adjustable so as to control the flow rate according to your preference.

You get a flexible suction tube that can pull paint directly from a 1- or 5-gallon bucket, a 25-foot hose with support of up to 75 feet, a power flush adapter to connect to a garden hose for easy cleaning and the ability to spray unthinned paint.

However, this piece does not have an adjustable spray pattern, which would allow you to paint horizontally or vertically depending on the surface.

More Detailed: Graco Magnum X5 Review

Pros:

• Reversible tip for easy clearing of clogging
• Adjustable pressure for flow control
• Flexible suction tube for use directly in 1- or 5-gallon buckets
• Comes with a 25-foot hose and can support up to 75 feet

Cons:

• Nonadjustable spray pattern

4. Graco Magnum 257025 – Airless Paint Sprayer with a Flexible Suction Tube

Photo: Graco Magnum

• Power: 3/8 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.24 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 2800 PSI
• Hose Length: 25 feet
• Weight: 10 pounds

Following in the footsteps of the bigger Magnum X5 and X7 above, this Magnum 257025 features a flexible suction tube that makes it possible to spray directly from a 1- or 5-gallon paint bucket, which is very convenient.

On the other end, you get a 25-foot hose with the kit, but it has a capacity of 50 feet, which means you can add on another 25 feet for extended reach as you paint around your project.

At the center of the system is a 3/8 horsepower motor that runs a 2800 PSI stainless-steel piston pump, which pushes out the paint at a rate of 0.24 gallons per minute.

This pump has the ability to push out unthinned paint at this high pressure, but it is adjustable so as to give you more control over the paint flow output.

Other features include a compact, low profile design with a carrying handle for easy transportation, a pail hook that holds the hose and every other item together in storage and a reversible spray tip for clogging prevention.

However, you don’t get an adjustable spray pattern to spray in vertical, horizontal or round shapes.

Note: The recommended usage is up to 50 gallons per year.

Pros:

• Flexible suction tube for direct use in paint buckets
• Comes with a 25-foot hose and allows a further 25 feet
• Compact, low profile design for easy transportation and storage
• Reversible spray tip for undoing clogging

Cons:

• Nonadjustable spray pattern

5. HomeRight Power Flo Pro 2800 – Adjustable Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: HomeRight

• Power: 1/2 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.24 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 2800 PSI
• Hose Length: 25 feet
• Weight: 19 pounds

HomeRight’s Power Flo Pro 2800 gives you ultimate control over your painting project because it allows you to change the spray pattern using the pressure control knob. This also lets you adjust the pressure to control the flow rate so as to suit different applications.

That said, this sprayer delivers a maximum of 2800 PSI in paint pressure, which is made possible by a 0.5 horsepower motor, while a 25-foot non-kink hose delivers the fluid out to the reversible spray tip.

Other features include a 100-mesh filter to trap any large particles from getting into the system and a flexible suction tube that can draw paint directly from a 1- or 5-gallon bucket.

However, this unit requires priming before use so as to get rid of air in the system, though this process is quite easy.

Pros:

• Adjustable pressure and spray pattern
• Includes a 25-foot non-kink hose
• 100-mesh filter for keeping the lines free from clogging
• Flexible suction tube for drawing paint directly from a bucket

Cons:

• Requires priming before use

6. Wagner Spraytech 0525032 – 2-Speed Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: Wagner Spraytech

• Max. Flow Rate: 0.12 gal/min
• Weight: 9 pounds

This sprayer features a 2-speed electronic control, which makes it possible to adjust to the painting requirements, such as spraying small trims or large surfaces.

A durable tungsten carbide piston pump is installed to provide a flow rate of up to 7.2 gallons per hour (0.12 gal/min) and even though this is not very fast, it is enough to tackle small to medium-sized projects.

You get an Optimus dual tip that minimizes overspray, an EZ tilt flexible suction tube that allows you to spray in any angle, a 1.5-quart paint cup and a low-level indicator that alerts you to refill before the paint runs out.

On the downside, the mounted pump and paint cup make this spray gun bulky and thus, it might not fit in tight spaces.

Pros:

• 2-speed electronic control for spraying trims and large surfaces
• Durable tungsten carbide piston pump
• Optimus dual tip for reducing overspray
• Low paint level indicator

Cons:

• Slow flow rate
• Bulky gun

7. Graco Magnum ProX19 – Powerful Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: Graco Magnum

• Power: 7/8 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.38 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 3000 PSI
• Hose Length: 50 feet
• Weight: 38 pounds

Graco’s Magnum ProX19 is the most powerful airless paint sprayer in this review because it is powered by a 7/8 horsepower motor. This then runs a piston pump that churns out 0.38 gallons per minute of paint at a maximum pressure of 3000 PSI.

With this much power, the tool can support up to 150 feet of paint hose, which allows you to cover a large work area including walls in multiple-story buildings.

On the intake side, you get a flexible suction tube that can be used directly on a paint bucket while an InstaClean pump filter keeps the lines free from clogs by blocking out debris.

Other features include a cart for easy mobility, tool-free pump replacement for easy maintenance, adjustable pump pressure for more control and a reversible tip for easy clog removal.

The only problems are that this sprayer is very expensive and is DC powered, which means you need a DC power source.

Note: The recommended usage is up to 500 gallons per year.

Pros:

• Powerful 7/8 horsepower motor
• Supports up to 150 feet of paint hose
• InstaClean pump filter for preventing clogs
• Tool-free pump replacement for easy maintenance

Cons:

• Expensive
• DC powered

8. Titan Tool ControlMax 1700 Pro – Efficient Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: Titan Tool

• Power: 3/5 horsepower
• Max. Flow Rate: 0.33 gal/min
• Max. Pressure: 1500 PSI
• Hose Length: 50 feet
• Weight: 37 pounds

Airless paint sprayers are known for high overspray but this ControlMax 1700 Pro is designed to produce 55% less overspray, delivering a soft jet that is more focused, for efficient painting.

To achieve this, the unit has a max pressure of 1500 PSI, which is quite low and pushes out 0.33 gallons per minute, resulting in the softer spray.

A 50-foot hose is included in the set, but you can add on another 50 for longer reach. Other features include a cart for easy mobility, adjustable pressure and paint flow, a paint filter and a convenient built-in tool storage area.

However, the unit’s spray pattern is not adjustable for vertical or horizontal paint application.

Note: The recommended usage is up to 300 gallons per year.

Pros:

• Efficient soft spray with 55% less overspray
• Includes a 50-foot hose and can take on another 50 for extended reach
• Mounted on a cart for easy movement
• Built-in tool storage area

Cons:

• Nonadjustable spray pattern

9. Graco 17M359 – Lightweight Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: Graco

• Max. Pressure: 2000 PSI
• Weight: 5 pounds

Graco’s 17M359 concludes this list, and it is a lightweight sprayer that weighs only 5 pounds, though all this weight is on the gun itself because the paint cup and pump are mounted on it.

That said, the sprayer is powered by a Triax triple piston pump, which durable and very lightweight, and is also easily replaceable with ProConnect (requires only a screwdriver).

You get a 32-ounce flex liner bag that is easy to clean for quick material change, ProControl 2 for speed adjustment and a reversible tip for undoing clogging with ease.

However, this tool has a short 1.5-foot power cord, which is very limiting in terms of flexibility when spraying around your project.   

Pros:

• Lightweight design
• Durable Triax triple piston pump
• Easy to clean flex liner bags
• Adjustable speed for more control

Cons:

• Short 1.5-foot cord
• Pump and cup make the gun very bulky; might not fit in tight spaces

How to Buy the Best Airless Paint Sprayer

Photo: HomeRight

1. Power

Power in an airless paint sprayer is provided by a motor and is measured in horsepower. It usually goes hand in hand with speed and pressure in that, the higher the horsepower rating, the higher the flow rate and pressure.

For covering large projects and even spraying unthinned paints, you need a high-powered sprayer such as Graco’s Magnum ProX19. Otherwise, a less powerful unit will do.

2. Adjustable Speed and Pressure

Adjustable speed and pressure features are recommended because they give you the flexibility to work on different types of projects. For instance, low speed and pressure settings are suitable for smaller, high detail jobs while high pressure is ideal for painting large surfaces.

You should also check for an adjustable spray pattern, which will allow you to spray vertically or horizontally. This will come in handy when switching between painting on narrow or wide surfaces in your project.

3. Hose Length

A hose is meant to give you room to move around the work area without moving the sprayer. That said, the longer the hose is, the better. For the ones without hoses, ensure the power cord is as long as possible, or at least 10-15 feet long if you don’t want to add in an extension.

4. Construction

Not all airless paint sprayers have the same design. Some have the pump and paint cup attached to the gun, which makes it very compact, but this puts all the weight in your hand. This design is recommended for smaller projects because the mounted pump is usually not very powerful.

The other type has the pump connected to the gun via a hose and though this design makes the whole sprayer quite large, it ensures the gun is very light for easy handling and reduced fatigue. This type is usually more powerful and thus, recommended for large projects.

5. Budget

Lastly, you need to consider the price of the tool. In most cases, the more powerful the sprayer is, the more expensive it will be. Therefore, if you want to work on a large project, say painting the whole house, it is recommended to go for a powerful, more expensive option.

However, for smaller projects, such as painting furniture, a cheaper, less powerful option will do.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, even though airless paint sprayers are known to be very powerful, there is still a wide variety of them and as you can see above, there are options for different kinds of projects.

In this case, Titan Tool’s ControlMax 1700 Pro stands out as one of the best airless paint sprayers due to its high efficiency, which makes it more economical in the long run. Additionally, it sits in the mid-price range, making it worth buying.