--- title: "ac compressor — Niche Verdict: Launch it (78/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/ac-compressor" last_updated: "2026-07-10T03:17:43.809Z" locale: en meta: description: "ac compressor clears our launch bar: a $7.2M/yr market growing +232.1% with returns at 3.2%." "og:description": "ac compressor clears our launch bar: a $7.2M/yr market growing +232.1% with returns at 3.2%." "og:title": "ac compressor — Niche Verdict: Launch it (78/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **ac compressor** **Launch it****78/100 ** ac compressor clears our launch bar: a $7.2M/yr market growing +232.1% with returns at 3.2%. **Market/yr** **$7.2M** **Growth (1y)** **+232.1%** **Products** **106** **Brands** **35** was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **146** **Price range** **$21.72–$318.09** **Returns** **3.2%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Launch it** Scored 78/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **73** ×0.30 Growth **80** ×0.30 Competition **92** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **75** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +232.1% year over year. 154K77KSpike '25Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 4.0× ## **Competition** - A-Premium38% - UAC12% - ECCPP11% - RY AC Compressors5% - CRAFTSMAN3% - Pamolag2% - Other (29 brands)29% Clicks spread well past the top 5 (23% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 35 brands and 146 sellers compete here. **Brands** **35 **▲rising was 18 a year ago **Sellers** **146** **Top 5 brand share** **69%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![UAC CO 29002C A/C Compressor grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411nctKe2mL.jpg) [**UAC CO 29002C A/C Compressor grey**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUYASSE) UAC$123.384.2★1,4539%▼falling 2 ![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Honda Civic 1.8L 2006-2011 Replaces# 38800-RNA-A01 38810RRBA01 38800RNBA02 38800-RNB-A02](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513J10501uL.jpg) [**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Honda Civic 1.8L 2006-2011 Replaces# 38800-RNA-A01 38810RRBA01 38800RNBA02 38800-RNB-A02**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XLMSW3) A-Premium$137.574.3★1808%▲rising 3 ![AC Compressor Compatible with 2001-2013 Silverado 1500 2001-2014 Tahoe 2001-2014 Suburban 1500 2001-2013 Sierra 1500 2001-2014 Yukon Replace 10364873 15068853 15068854 15081861 15100337 15100338](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DUAYXmcoL.jpg) [**AC Compressor Compatible with 2001-2013 Silverado 1500 2001-2014 Tahoe 2001-2014 Suburban 1500 2001-2013 Sierra 1500 2001-2014 Yukon Replace 10364873 15068853 15068854 15081861 15100337 15100338**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7HD5R2R) PYHAUTO$126.614.5★322%—flat 4 ![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Acura MDX 2007-2013 ZDX 2010-2013 & Honda Odyssey 2008-2017 Pilot 2008-2015 Ridgeline 2009-2014](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ORqLGGbVL.jpg) [**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Acura MDX 2007-2013 ZDX 2010-2013 & Honda Odyssey 2008-2017 Pilot 2008-2015 Ridgeline 2009-2014**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092Q76MWC) A-Premium$165.264.2★1462%—flat 5 ![UAC KT 4052 A/C Compressor and Component Kit 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GK8qdfKML.jpg) [**UAC KT 4052 A/C Compressor and Component Kit 1 Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077B6VPXW) UAC$191.804.4★1522%▼falling 6 ![A-Premium AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Models - Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Suburban Express Escalade Savana Avalanche & More - with 2 Mounting Holes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kqBnsxpPL.jpg) [**A-Premium AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Models - Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Suburban Express Escalade Savana Avalanche & More - with 2 Mounting Holes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097JX4Q7R) A-Premium$128.734.2★1522%▲rising 7 ![ECCPP A/C Compressor with Clutch 2000-2013 for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 2000-2013 for GMC Yukon XL 1500 2500 6.0L AC Compressor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xgn9vQl8L.jpg) [**ECCPP A/C Compressor with Clutch 2000-2013 for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 2000-2013 for GMC Yukon XL 1500 2500 6.0L AC Compressor**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKXBBTQ7) ECCPP$115.724.3★5362%▲rising 8 ![ECCPP AC Compressor 2002-2006 for Honda CR-V CRV 2.4L AC Compressor with Clutch Rapid Cooling HS110R](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417El3O5ieL.jpg) [**ECCPP AC Compressor 2002-2006 for Honda CR-V CRV 2.4L AC Compressor with Clutch Rapid Cooling HS110R**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772T3D28) ECCPP$109.804.2★1242%—flat 9 ![R & Y A/C Compressors - RYC Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor IG307-01 (Only Fits Honda Odyssey 2005-2007 Fits Acura MDX 2003-2006 Fits Honda Pilot 2005-2008 Fits Honda Ridgeline 2006-2008)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41rRZsXaiqL.jpg) [**R & Y A/C Compressors - RYC Automotive Air Conditioning Compressor IG307-01 (Only Fits Honda Odyssey 2005-2007 Fits Acura MDX 2003-2006 Fits Honda Pilot 2005-2008 Fits Honda Ridgeline 2006-2008)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EB5KXZQ) RY AC Compressors$115.173.9★3002%—flat 10 ![CRAFTSMAN Air Compressor 2 Gallon Portable Air Compressor 1/3HP Max 125 PSI Oil-Free Light Weight with 10 PCS Accessory Kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51H0MsJBCGL.jpg) [**CRAFTSMAN Air Compressor 2 Gallon Portable Air Compressor 1/3HP Max 125 PSI Oil-Free Light Weight with 10 PCS Accessory Kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKSR6LD) CRAFTSMAN$140.484.0★1651%—flat 11 ![ECCPP AC Compressor 2003-2006 for Acura MDX 3.5L 2003-2008 for Honda for Accord Odyssey Pilot Ridgeline 3.0L 3.5L Air Conditioning Compressor Rapid Cooling 10S20C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mngvSQLnL.jpg) [**ECCPP AC Compressor 2003-2006 for Acura MDX 3.5L 2003-2008 for Honda for Accord Odyssey Pilot Ridgeline 3.0L 3.5L Air Conditioning Compressor Rapid Cooling 10S20C**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0759DR7J8) ECCPP$118.164.0★1731%—flat 12 ![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2016 2.0L Crosstrek 2016-2017 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015 GAS only](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51u1Tw6awyL.jpg) [**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Subaru Forester 2014-2018 Impreza 2012-2016 2.0L Crosstrek 2016-2017 XV Crosstrek 2013-2015 GAS only**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C68D1NGQ) A-Premium$185.324.4★1601%—flat 13 ![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Nissan Sentra 2013-2019 1.6L 1.8L with 6-Groove Pulley](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5171qwl0dUL.jpg) [**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Nissan Sentra 2013-2019 1.6L 1.8L with 6-Groove Pulley**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097JWYJC8) A-Premium$162.174.4★1241%—flat 14 ![A-Premium A/C Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Nissan Altima 2.5L 2007-2012 Sentra 2.5L 2007-2012](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Oe82sCJJL.jpg) [**A-Premium A/C Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Nissan Altima 2.5L 2007-2012 Sentra 2.5L 2007-2012**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JXTJJC) A-Premium$143.644.4★1711%—flat 15 ![Craftsman Air Compressors 6 Gallon Portable Pancake Air Compressor Oil Free Max 150 Psi 1.0HP 2.6 CFM@90PSI Electric Air Compressor Shop Air Compressor CMXECXA02106410](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+LBVTr15L.jpg) [**Craftsman Air Compressors 6 Gallon Portable Pancake Air Compressor Oil Free Max 150 Psi 1.0HP 2.6 CFM@90PSI Electric Air Compressor Shop Air Compressor CMXECXA02106410**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKFBFJGN) CRAFTSMAN$139.244.5★2051%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 106 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 106 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![UAC CO 29002C A/C Compressor grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411nctKe2mL.jpg)**UAC CO 29002C A/C Compressor grey** UAC**$123.38**4.2★1,453 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LUYASSE) [![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Honda Civic 1.8L 2006-2011 Replaces# 38800-RNA-A01 38810RRBA01 38800RNBA02 38800-RNB-A02](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/513J10501uL.jpg)**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Honda Civic 1.8L 2006-2011 Replaces# 38800-RNA-A01 38810RRBA01 38800RNBA02 38800-RNB-A02** A-Premium**$137.57**4.3★180 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XLMSW3) [![AC Compressor Compatible with 2001-2013 Silverado 1500 2001-2014 Tahoe 2001-2014 Suburban 1500 2001-2013 Sierra 1500 2001-2014 Yukon Replace 10364873 15068853 15068854 15081861 15100337 15100338](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DUAYXmcoL.jpg)**AC Compressor Compatible with 2001-2013 Silverado 1500 2001-2014 Tahoe 2001-2014 Suburban 1500 2001-2013 Sierra 1500 2001-2014 Yukon Replace 10364873 15068853 15068854 15081861 15100337 15100338** PYHAUTO**$126.61**4.5★32 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7HD5R2R) [![A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Acura MDX 2007-2013 ZDX 2010-2013 & Honda Odyssey 2008-2017 Pilot 2008-2015 Ridgeline 2009-2014](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ORqLGGbVL.jpg)**A-Premium Air Conditioner AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Acura MDX 2007-2013 ZDX 2010-2013 & Honda Odyssey 2008-2017 Pilot 2008-2015 Ridgeline 2009-2014** A-Premium**$165.26**4.2★146 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092Q76MWC) [![UAC KT 4052 A/C Compressor and Component Kit 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GK8qdfKML.jpg)**UAC KT 4052 A/C Compressor and Component Kit 1 Pack** UAC**$191.80**4.4★152 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077B6VPXW) [![A-Premium AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Models - Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Suburban Express Escalade Savana Avalanche & More - with 2 Mounting Holes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kqBnsxpPL.jpg)**A-Premium AC Compressor with Clutch Compatible with Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Models - Silverado Sierra Tahoe Yukon Suburban Express Escalade Savana Avalanche & More - with 2 Mounting Holes** A-Premium**$128.73**4.2★152 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097JX4Q7R) [![ECCPP A/C Compressor with Clutch 2000-2013 for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 2000-2013 for GMC Yukon XL 1500 2500 6.0L AC Compressor](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xgn9vQl8L.jpg)**ECCPP A/C Compressor with Clutch 2000-2013 for Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2500 2000-2013 for GMC Yukon XL 1500 2500 6.0L AC Compressor** ECCPP**$115.72**4.3★536 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKXBBTQ7) [![ECCPP AC Compressor 2002-2006 for Honda CR-V CRV 2.4L AC Compressor with Clutch Rapid Cooling HS110R](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417El3O5ieL.jpg)**ECCPP AC Compressor 2002-2006 for Honda CR-V CRV 2.4L AC Compressor with Clutch Rapid Cooling HS110R** ECCPP**$109.80**4.2★124 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772T3D28) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Use**16% *“Very Convenient”* **Quality-Overall**14% *“Great build quality”* **Value For Money**11% *“Fair price”* **Efficiency**9% *“Works beautifully”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“Exactly as advertised”* **Pressure**6% *“very good pressure”* **Size-Overall**5% *“fit like OEM”* **Portability**4% *“Easy to carry”* **Compression**3% *“Reliable Compressor”* **Compactness**3% *“Compact and Effective”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Battery Life**12% *“Battery doesn't last”* **Durability**12% *“Broke on First Use”* **Charging**8% *“Will not charge”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“Absolute garbage”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Doesnt work as described”* **Pressure**5% *“Inaccurate Pressure Gage”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Small in size”* **Compression**3% *“Bad compressor”* **Value For Money**3% *“It a little pricey -”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“Not as advertised”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall14% - Functionality-Overall12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Value For Money6% - Battery Life6% - Charging6% - Battery Inclusion4% - Pressure4%