Just like any product on the market, there is crap, and there is good stuff. Where a certain brand or model falls into that range is subject to opinion.
I would opt for a oil lubricated compressor, they can typically run longer and stay cooler under heavy use. I wouldn't pay any attention to horsepower ratings, almost all are smoke and mirrors. Some are continuous ratings, others are peak.
Look at the hard data: CFM rating at 90 psi, duty cycle, and gallons of storage.
Some companies will market a 5 hp compressor but it will only have a 50% duty cycle, meaning you have to let it cool for 1 minute for every minute it runs. (or 30/30 as the owner's manual might read)
Personally, I'd rather have a small compressor with a 100% duty cycle than a large one with a 50% duty cycle.
So what do I have? A small Porter-cable that is oil lubricated, rated at about 5 cfm at 90 psi, and only had about 4 gallons of storage. Because it's small I can plug it into extension cords that larger compressors shouldn't be running on because of too much voltage drop. Is mine 100% duty cycle? No, it's 50%, I couldn't afford 100% duty cycle one at the time. I had just bought my home and didn't have $$$ to spare. I think I paid about $150-$200 for mine. It willl runa wrench just fine. Unless you're planning running an air hammer or air grinder or something like that, a smaller unit should serve you well.