The 10 Best Airbrushes 2020

Iwata is a beloved choice. It features gravity feed and dual action.

Both beginner friendly features, recommended by professionals but not only for beginner airbrush artists. Professionals use higher end Iwata models too. It will last you years. The 0.35 needle tip will allow you to vary between a spray of a hairline to 2" (50-mm) round.

Limited only by the 1/3 oz. sized cup. The downside is that the nozzle and needle get warped easily so you need to be careful and consider that or be aware that replacing those parts is relatively costly. Airbrushes are delicate instruments that need proper thinning of paint.

The Iwata-Medea Revolution CR is a great versatile airbrush perfect for model work. 1/3 oz gravity-feed cup with a bulkier 0.5mm needle and nozzle. The larger nozzle means an easier time with heavier paints. A professionals favorite dual action, internal-mix and gravity feed design coupled with a great price.

It's a great airbrush for beginners. Powerful and simple to use, although not as delicate as the Iwata Eclipse. A large cup that although might make it harder for you to control the smallest detail will allow you to work longer. The combination will allow you to define for yourself what kind of airbrush artists you are, with fine detail or a wide 1-1/2″ spray pattern.

Great American budget airbrush for beginners. The single action makes it simple to use and the professionals choice when doing large amounts of repetitive work.

The siphon feed makes it easier to clean and a great tool for large paint jobs.

Although not the best for detailed work, this is a simple to use wider spray brush that you could use for special effect prosthetics, small furniture, simple accents on cars, coating a rifle or model kits.

You can expect 1/16 to 1.5 inch wide patterns.

If you want American, and if you want an artisan's tool, but still not pay multiple hundreds, then this is a great entry level tool into professional ability.

From the thinnest of lines to a 1-1/4-inch sprays. With the double action trigger that both beginners and seasoned users love.

The gravity feed which is excellent for not wasting paint which beginners are often prone to do. Relatively easy to clean if not among the simplest.

The instructions and manual could better but luckily there's YouTube and forums.

From mere millimeters to 3 inches wide, an upgrade from the Paasche TG-3F, in a beautiful wood box packaging. A more premium airbrush made in the US, perfect as a gift.

The box although great isn't anything too fancy. But more importantly it's a quality device. Set includes 3 head sizes .25, .38, and .66millimeters. It comes with multiple needles.

With the smallest head you can even do model painting with pristine precision.  Or decorate cake or small furniture pieces with the larger heads. It's main appeal comes from the beauty of the design. As far function goes you might be better off with cheaper alternatives.

Another great company with a long history in America. Badger is the last among the big 3 of airbrush companies. The Air-Brush Co 105 Patriot features a dual action trigger and gravity feed.

Which as we know allow for allows for efficient painting, making sure none is wasted. The dual action also enables us greater control over the spray and subsequently the resulting work.  

It's a powerhouse of a tool with proper paint thinning and a good compressor you'll be able to use any medium from the hardest, to the driest and simplest.

The Sotar is Badger's response to Iwatas Micron in the 90s. SOTAR stands for State Of The Art Results. And although I'm not sure maybe the 20/20 stands for 20 20 vision? It's really lightweight which is important for control over the device and spray.

One of the cool things about it is that you can remove the head for cleaning without the tip falling off.

And with Badger's patented limiter you'll have an easy time clearing a clog if the nozzle should need it. From millimeters to a 3/4-inch spray pattern.

Like the Micron, this is a great tool for miniatures, model painting or artistic cosmetics. 

Dual action trigger.  Single needle and nozzle .50mm  and regulator but with additional replacement parts. Suitable for most mediums with a generous 3/8 ounce gravity feed cup.

Adjustable needle seat. Smooth trigger action. Slightly heavier than the Patriot. Numbered collar. Delicate instrument with many fine delicate details that need to be handled with care.

Great airbrush for someone in need of fine detail like miniature painting or an artist. But with so many small and moving parts you need take more considerate care of it than other airbrushes when disassembling.

With a tiny needle and nozzle combination of .18 millimeters you could tattoo butterfly wings. Although, please note, that's a joke. Please don't try to tattoo a butterfly. 

The micro-line spray pattern goes up to 3/4 inches which is perfect for miniatures or model painting. With a tiny 1.8 ml gravity-feed cup you'll have supreme control over your creation.

The feed is easy to clean and with a high quality stainless steel needle you'll experience the most  comfortable switch between spray distances. Possibly overpriced? Maybe. But you know you'll get consistent, reliable quality with Iwata.