This article was automatically translated from Japanese using AI. The Japanese version is the authoritative version.
Air dusters come in handy in all sorts of situations—working on a computer, tinkering with junk parts, messing with electronic circuits, and more.
The problem is that a single can is surprisingly expensive and runs out almost immediately.
On top of that, disposing of the cans is a hassle.
So while air dusters are highly versatile, they also come with plenty of drawbacks.
My can had just run out, and while shopping online for a replacement, I came across an electric air duster.
Being electric, I was skeptical about whether it could match the power of a canned air duster and whether it would really be practical.
The reviews were fairly good, though, with many comments saying it was stronger than expected.
It was about 7,000 yen, so I decided to just go ahead and buy one.
It’s the Sanwa Supply electric air duster.
The first thing that surprised me when I used it was just how strong the air pressure is—more than enough.
It has enough force to blow an ordinary sheet of paper away, which is more than sufficient for clearing dust off a computer.
The battery lasts a long time, and unlike a canned duster, it never gets cold and loses power when you keep it running.
The unit charges via USB Type-C, and a cable is included.
These days a Type-C cable is surprisingly useful to have around, so that’s a nice bonus.
One drawback is that the response is a bit slow.
After you press the switch, it ramps up over about a second, and it takes one or two seconds to reach full power.
You end up going “hmm, hmmm…” while you wait.
I’ve uploaded a video so you can see the power and the response for yourself.
For me, the slow response isn’t stressful at all, and there’s no situation where I’d need faster response, so
this turned out to be a purchase I’m glad I made.
Now I can say goodbye to disposing of cans, and I no longer have to worry about the cost of air dusters.
I’d definitely recommend picking one up.