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Painting projects are a necessary evil. Once finished, the efforts are well worth it but the thought of getting out the brush and roller is not exciting. To get the job done quickly, professionally and have fun, you need a spray painter.
Graco has a good reputation for top-quality spray painters. We are going to compare two, in particular, the Graco X5 vs X7. We will cover features such as design, capacities, and value for money. There will be a side-by-side chart along with some pros and cons before the final verdict.
There are plenty of similarities between the Graco X5 and the Graco X7. We will begin with these.
Graco X5 vs Graco X7 – Similarities
Quick Glance
Below, you will find a comparison chart that recaps all of the features of the Graco X5 and the Graco X7.
Graco X5 |
Graco X7 |
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| Size | 14.5 x 12.75 x 19 inches | 19 x 15 x 37 inches (including carry cart) |
| Weight | 19lbs | 26lbs (including carry cart) |
| Pump | Stainless steel piston pump | Stainless steel piston pump |
| Spray Gun | SG2 spray gun with TrueAirless Spray | SG2 spray gun with TrueAirless Spray |
| Suction Tube | Flexible, spray directly from 1 or 5 gal containers | Flexible, spray directly from 1 or 5 gal containers |
| Power | ½ HP | 5/8 HP |
| PushPrime | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 3000 PSI | 3000 PSI |
| Compatible Tip Size | Maximum tip size- 0.015 inches | Maximum tip size- 0.017 inches |
| Reversible Spray Tip | Yes | Yes |
| Gallons Per Minute (GPM) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
| Hose Length | 75ft | 100ft |
| Power Flush | Yes | Yes |
| What’s Included | 25ft DuraFlex hose, 515 Reverse-A-Clean spray tip, pump armor storage fluid, quick start-up guide | 25ft DuraFlex hose, 515 Reverse-A-Clean spray tip, pump armor storage fluid, quick start-up guide |
| Warranty | 1 year limited | 1 year limited |
| Price |
The Pump
The stainless-steel piston pump with the Graco X5 and the Graco X7 enables you to spray unthinned paint at high pressure.
The Spray Gun
The Graco X5 and the Graco X7 have SG2 spray guns. They use TrueAirless technology, so you can use any pressure level with different types of coating with excellent results. The spray guns have reversible spray tips in case the guns get clogged.
Suction Tube
When using the Graco X5 and the Graco X7, you can spray directly from the paint bucket. The flexible tubes can be placed straight into a 1-gallon or 5-gallon paint container.
PushPrime
PushPrime is a startup button on the Graco X5 and the Graco X7. With a push of this button, you have a fast, reliable start every time.
Maximum Operating Pressure
There is a dial knob on the Graco X5 and the Graco X7, which is used to adjust the pressure of the paint sprayers. The maximum pressure for both is 3000 PSI.
Power Flush
It’s never fun trying to clean up after painting. The Graco X5 and the Graco X7 come with a garden hose adapter so that you can flush out the paint sprayers for an easy clean-up.
What’s Included
You will receive a 25ft DuraFlex hose, a 515 Reverse-A-Clean spray tip and pump armor storage fluid and a quick start-up guide with the Graco X5 and the Graco X7. They also come with a one-year limited warranty.
There are still some significant differences between the Graco X5 and the Graco X7. Let’s take a look at these now.
Differences Between Graco X5 and Graco X7
Appearance
The design of the spray painters is the same, they are both blue with gray features. The overall size is different.
Graco X5
The spray painter is 14.5 x 12.75 x 19 inches, and it weighs 19 pounds.
Graco X7
The spray painter is the same size, but the dimensions are larger because it comes with a carry cart with large wheels. It measures 19 x 15 x 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.
The Winner Is- The Graco X7
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Power
While the PSI is the same, the motors are slightly different in power.
Graco X5
This has a ½ horsepower motor.
Graco X7
It’s just slightly more powerful at 5/8 HP.
The Winner Is- The Graco X7
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Compatible Tip Sizes
If you want to use different spray tips, you will have to buy them separately.
Graco X5
You can use different-sized spray tips up to 0.015 inches.
Graco X7
The maximum tip size is 0.017 inches.
The Winner Is- The Graco X7
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Gallons Per Minute
In order to prolong the life of the pump and for better results, it’s best to use just 70% of the maximum gallons per minute (GMP).
Graco X5
It uses 0.27 gallons per minute.
Graco X7
The GPM is that little bit higher at 0.31.
The Winner Is- The Graco X7
Hose Length
While they come with a 25-foot hose, you can use different lengths with both.
Graco X5
You can use this spray painter with hoses up to 75ft.
Graco X7
The maximum hose length is 100ft.
The Winner Is- The Graco X7
Pros and Cons
We will finish up with some pros and cons of the Graco X5 and the Graco X7 to help with the final decision.
Graco X5
Pros:
- It does a great job staining wood
- Simple enough for beginners to use
- No clogging and smooth results
Cons:
- The paint sprayer needs some preparation before use
Graco X7
Pros:
- Fast results for exterior projects
- Easy to remove clogged tips
- It’s a well-built paint sprayer
Cons:
- There have been a few issues with priming
The Final Verdict
With both the Graco X5 and the Graco X7, it is really important that you follow the instructions and even watch a few online tutorials. They aren’t difficult to use, even for beginners, but for the best results. You need to make sure the machine is prepped correctly. After that, the spray painters are both easy to use and clean. The reversible tips mean you can keep spraying and the results are impressive. The Graco X7 is more expensive but we felt that there were enough upgrades to make it worthwhile. First of all, you have the cart, then the slightly more powerful motor and gallons per minute. The improvements are subtle, but the results are noticeable.