Sometimes, getting a good paint sprayer just does not cut it.
The Earlex HV6900 is a good paint sprayer by itself. But, I would not buy this when there is the great Fuji Mini-Mite 3 out on the market for a comparable price with more features. In this review, you will see a lot of comparisons to the Fuji Mini-Mite 3.
Click here to read the Fuji Mini Mite 3 review
This is a good paint sprayer on its own so you may still want to read this review. It’s just not great.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| - 3-stage turbine for more power | - Not as many features as other comparable products |
| - Ability to spray both stains and latex | - Bleeder type HVLP paint sprayer |
| - Ability to adjust the fan width |
Earlex HV6900 HVLP Paint Sprayer: Technical Information
This paint sprayer uses a 3-stage turbine. For people that do not know, the 3-stage turbine is typically found in more expensive models and is much stronger than a 2-stage turbine. The greater pressure vaporizes the paint into tiny particles so that you get a much more refined finish. It’s necessary for those that want perfect results. Because of this, this HVLP paint sprayer will not have any problems with thick or thin paints. It is designed to handle both oil-based and water-based products.
It comes with a 2 mm tip, which unfortunately is not adjustable. As a result, you cannot adjust the tip for specialized projects. However, the results are still good since you can adjust the fan width. If you are looking for a paint sprayer that allows you to adjust the tip as you would like, you should check out the Fuji Mini-Mite 3.
This paint sprayer allows for three different spray patterns (vertical, horizontal, circular) at the push of a button. It’s always important to have full control over your paint sprayer. You can easily adjust the pattern to fit whatever project you need to do at the moment. However, you cannot adjust the size of the patterns.
Finally, this paint sprayer features a 13 FT hose. A 25 foot hose is pretty standard these days. I guess for an extremely basic project, 13 feet is enough, but it can be a hassle.
Earlex HV6900 HVLP Paint Sprayer: Minor Problems
Unlike the Fuji Mini-Mite 3, the grip of this spray gun is uncomfortable. The developers probably did not think much about the design of the spray gun, but it is actually extremely important. For example, after spraying with the Earlex HVLP paint sprayer, you might get tired or your arms might get sore after a measly 20 minutes, especially because the air tube gets in the way. With a comfortable grip though, you can be painting for an hour before taking a break.
Also, unlike the Fuji Mini-Mite 3, you do not have an air control valve. This is important because it allows you to control the amount of air being emitted. As I said in the Mini-Mite 3 review, this allows you to minimize overspray. You would use lower the power when doing a smaller project like window panes, but you would need to increase it when doing something bigger like a door. Actually, on the Mini-Mite 3, you can also control the size of the pattern. Overall, it just has many more options.
Although the hose is pretty strong, it is just not as durable as your typical rubber hose. You can buy a stronger, more durable (and longer) hose separately for $129.99 (click this to purchase). Overall though, I wouldn’t recommend getting it since the original hose is durable enough for most people. It will only pose to be a problem if painting is your job.
Some people have complained about the loudness of this paint sprayer. This one is particularly loud, but please note that nearly all paint sprayers with a stage turbine will be loud. It’s always good to have ear plugs ready.
This gun is a bleeder type paint sprayer as opposed to the similar-priced Fuji Mini-Mite 3. Bleeder types always have air coming out so this may cause undesired results (like dust to be blown onto the project).
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Earlex HV6900 HVLP Paint Sprayer: Conclusion
Overall, I think that the Earlex HV6900 is not worth the price. The Fuji Mini-Mite 3 for a comparable price has more features with a more comfortable gun and a more durable hose. As a result, I would recommend looking at my Fuji Mini-Mite 3 review.
However, the Earlex HV6900 is a bit cheaper. If you’re on a budget, this paint sprayer is still good. It’s just not great. Normally, it’s $500 for the Earlex HV6900. However, at the moment, it’s on sale at Amazon for $458.00. Buy from Amazon by clicking the button below.
