ECOMAX MCF03
#34 in Ceiling-hungFull review
Sized for a one-car garage or small hobby shop, rated to 400 CFM.
Amazon $227.97$227.97
The ECOMAX MCF03 is the better shop air filter overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The ECOMAX MCF03 costs $2.02 less ($227.97 vs $229.99).
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POWERTEC AF4001E
#35 in Ceiling-hungFull review
Sized for a one-car garage or small hobby shop, rated to 400 CFM.
Amazon $229.99$229.99
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ceiling-hung shop air filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ECOMAX MCF03 | POWERTEC AF4001E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 27 $0.57 per CFM ($227.97) | 26 $0.57 per CFM ($229.99) |
| Airflow 25% | 9 400 CFM at top speed | 9 400 CFM at top speed |
| Filtration 20% | 50 filter rating not published (neutral score used) | 57 inner filter rated to 1 micron |
| Features 20% | 80 remote control, timer, three or more speeds | 80 remote control, timer, three or more speeds |
| Warranty 10% | 40 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| ECOMAX MCF03 | POWERTEC AF4001E | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 300 to 400 CFM | 300 to 400 CFM |
| Speeds | 3 | 3 |
| Noise | 62 dBA | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Inner filter rating | - | 1 micron, 2-stage |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Up to 4 h | Up to 4 h |
| Weight | 17.9 lb | 32.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |