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Whether it’s competitive head-to-head matches or family game night, air hockey tables are an endlessly replay-able way to bring the fun of the arcade and the ice rink into your home. Just like pool tables and ping-pong tables, air hockey tables come in several sizes and styles to suit your space and aesthetic.
A basic tabletop air hockey table runs under $100, though for an upgraded model with a frame and legs, expect to pay $300 to $500. For the most premium air hockey tables, you’re looking at what’s essentially a significant piece of furniture that typically costs $750 and up. High-quality tables often have wood or metal frames, LED lighting, and powerful fan motors for smoother gameplay.
While air hockey tables miniaturize the sport, buying one isn’t a small decision. Before you drop some change on a table, check out our list of the best air hockey tables we recommend, plus all the key features to look out for as you shop.
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The Best Air Hockey Tables
- Best Overall: Atomic Game Tables Air Hockey Table
- Best Rustic: American Legend Kirkwood Air Hockey Table
- Best Upgrade: Triumph Sports Fire ’n Ice LED Light-Up Table
- Best Value: Joola Sport Squad Air Hockey Table
- Best 2-in-1: EastPoint Sports Air Hockey Table with Table Tennis Top
What to Consider
Gauge the scale of your rink.
Air hockey table sizes range from full regulation length (84 inches) which you see at an arcade to miniature tabletop options that are not much bigger than a board game. Between the two of them are a large number of mid-sized choices that fit comfortably into game rooms without monopolizing the entire space. If you plan on building a room around your air hockey table, we recommend regulation size. Otherwise, measure out the space you want to place the table in and buy one with dimensions that fit it.
Choose between the pros and the joes.
There’s a big difference in the price and quality of the tables we selected below depending on their use case. For casual fun, you can get away with choosing a smaller, less expensive table. Tabletop options that can be set up and stored when not in use are also a great option for the less competitive air hockey fan.
More serious players should stick with larger options which have powerful motors and well-placed fans that create a consistent feel across the entire playing surface. They should also look for a table with wide, sturdy legs that keeps it in place even as you move and dive for the puck.
Upgrade for light and sound effects.
Many air hockey tables come with more than just a rink and pucks. Several options have LED lights to up the atmosphere or come with a digital scoreboard that automatically keeps track of goals and time. Some air hockey tables even have speakers that blast music and sound effects tied to the game. Several options on our list also provide a set of light-up pushers and pucks so you can even play in the dark.
How We Selected
We kept a range of ages, abilities, and prices in mind when making our air hockey table selections. The goal was to find high-quality products that would suit different space and design needs without absolutely breaking the bank. We researched hundreds of products ourselves, consulted expert assessments, and of course read through thousands of consumer reviews before making our final choices. Our final choices on this list reflect what we believe to be the best air hockey tables depending on your personal needs and budget.
Pros
Fully illuminated
LED light-up pushers and puck for night play
Cons
Just short of regulation length
This 7.5-foot-long air hockey table is a perfect size for teens and adults. With a near-regulation 82-inch rink and a 120-volt motor, the air hockey table is both big enough and powerful enough to provide high level gameplay for even the most competitive players.
The table is bordered by multi-colored LED lights that illuminate the rink as well as the two goals. The purchase also includes two rechargeable LED light-up pushers and a hockey puck for in-the-dark action.
The air hockey table has a built-in scoreboard that automatically registers and counts goals as they happen in real time. This sensor is also synced up to speakers that play upbeat music throughout the game and sound effects whenever you score.
Key Specs
Dimensions | 90 x 49 x 31.3 in. |
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Weight | 220 lb |
Primary Material | Engineered wood |
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Best Rustic
American Legend Kirkwood Air Hockey Table
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Pros
Rustic wood exterior fits more living space designs
Powerful motor, electronic scoring, and sound effects
Cons
No storage for pucks and pushers
If you don’t want your air hockey table to disrupt the aesthetic flow of your home, this rustic-chic model is a great option. The 200-pound, 84-inch-long table features a rustic wood finish and an attractive base, without sacrificing any gameplay features.
In fact, the table has a powerful 110-volt blower motor that provides strong airflow for smooth puck movement, an electronic scoring feature, in-game sound effects, and more.
The polycarbonate table surface has painted-on graphics as well including four face-off circles and a central logo similar to an actual hockey rink. That said, for a table this impressive, we wish it had storage for the pucks and pushers when you aren’t playing.
Key Specs
Dimensions | 84 x 48 x 32 in. |
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Weight | 167.2 lb |
Primary Material | Manufactured wood |
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Best Upgrade
Triumph Sports Fire ’n Ice LED Light-Up Air Hockey Table
Pros
Light-up puck and pushers
Electronic scoring and corner lights
Cons
Fan isn’t as powerful as some users would like
For powerful action without the size and cost of a regulation table, this option from Triumph Sport is well worth considering. The 54-inch-long air hockey table is affordably priced yet still offers many of the features of more expensive choices.
It features a dual-motor blower, LED corner lights that light up when you score, and a digital scorekeeper that automatically racks up goals as they happen. The air hockey table also has a built-in abacus for manually counting your goals.
Similar to other tables on this list, it comes with light-up LED pushers and puck that make it easy to play in dark rooms
Key Specs
Dimensions | 54 x 27 x 31 in. |
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Weight | 39.6 lb |
Primary Material | Plastic |
Pros
Leg levelers create even playing surface
Table tennis surface fits easily in place
Cons
No storage for table tennis top when not in use
Don’t limit yourself to just one game. This air hockey table also has an attachable top table designed for ping pong. The ping pong table has a mesh net in the center and comes with two paddles and two balls. In order to use it, simply place it on top of your air hockey table and slide it into place.
Underneath that table tennis top is one of the higher quality air hockey tables on this list. It sits at 80 inches long for near-regulation size and comes with NHL logos on the table legs and in the center of the rink.
The air hockey table also has an LED scoreboard built directly into the rail and speakers that play sound effects while you play. An underrated but well-appreciated feature of this table are the leg levelers. This helps maintain a level, and fair, playing field for both table tennis and air hockey.
Key Specs
Dimensions | 80 x 43 x 32 in. |
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Weight | 165.83 lb |
Primary Material | Alloy steel |
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Pros
Portable and storable design
Easy to assemble
Cons
No lights or sound effects
Forget the legs and focus on the gameplay. This space-saving 40-inch-long tabletop air hockey table is a win for your wallet and your game. The tabletop design still offers a high-powered fan that replicates arcade-quality machines, with quiet and even airflow and a smooth and frictionless surface.
The air hockey table also has two manual sliding abacus scorers on each end, so you can keep track of your own goals as you play. Because it has no legs, the table can be easily stored in a closet or under the couch whenever it isn’t in use, saving your valuable space in your game room.
Bonus: Assembly of the 14-pound table is a snap, and it comes with two air hockey strikers and two pucks.
Key Specs
Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 4 in. |
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Weight | 14 lb |
Primary Material | Manufactured wood |
Pros
Folding legs make play on carpet or flooring possible
100-watt motor and puck dispenser
Cons
Plastic not as durable as other, more expensive options
One of the best things about this attractive, compact air hockey table is that it has folding legs, which makes it a versatile option for tabletop play or setting on the floor for young kids. It's relatively lightweight at only 19 pounds and features a 100-watt motor and puck dispenser, plus it comes with two strikers and two pucks. There are also manual sliding abacus scorers on each end.
While only 40 inches across, this is a perfect way to play with smaller kids who cannot reasonably play on a full-size table. The tabletop design also makes it easy to store and pack away after you’re done playing.
Key Specs
Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 8.5 in. |
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Weight | 19 lb |
Primary Material | MDF plastic |
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