FumeClear FC-100A
A strong bench extractor for soldering, nail and light laser work. It pairs true HEPA and long-life carbon.
Amazon $289$289
The FumeClear FC-100A is the better fume extractor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The FumeClear FC-100A leads on value and filtration. The Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit wins on features. The FumeClear FC-100A costs $589.53 less ($289 vs $878.53).
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Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit
A professional bench extractor for electronics production and repair. It suits buyers who want Hakko build and ducting over value.
Amazon $878.53$878.53
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FumeClear FC-100A for value ($1.90 per CFM ($289, 152 CFM) vs $6.06 per CFM ($878.53, 145 CFM)) and filtration (activated carbon, true HEPA (H13), prefilter vs optional carbon, optional HEPA, prefilter).
- Choose the Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit for features (hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow, filter or airflow alarm vs hose, arm or duct).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every high-flow extractors fume extractor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FumeClear FC-100A | Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 61 $1.90 per CFM ($289, 152 CFM) | 12 $6.06 per CFM ($878.53, 145 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 75 152 CFM | 73 145 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 100 activated carbon, true HEPA (H13), prefilter | 60 optional carbon, optional HEPA, prefilter |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 60 up to 55 dB |
| Features 10% | 20 hose, arm or duct | 60 hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow, filter or airflow alarm |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FumeClear FC-100A | Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 152 CFM | 145 CFM |
| Noise | - | 55 dB |
| Power | 100 W | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | Optional |
| HEPA | Yes (H13) | Optional |
| Prefilter | Yes | Yes |
| Filter stages | 3 | 2 |
| Filter alarm | - | Yes |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | Yes | Yes |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable airflow | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 16.5 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |