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 3.4. The VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor wins on value and features. The VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor costs $132.01 less ($156.99 vs $289).
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VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor
A low-cost high-flow extractor for soldering and small laser work in a garage or shop. It is loud and its filters are vaguely described.
Amazon $156.99$156.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor for value ($1.11 per CFM ($156.99, 141 CFM) vs $1.90 per CFM ($289, 152 CFM)) and features (hose, arm or duct, filter or airflow alarm, casters 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 | VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 61 $1.90 per CFM ($289, 152 CFM) | 83 $1.11 per CFM ($156.99, 141 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 75 152 CFM | 72 141 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 100 activated carbon, true HEPA (H13), prefilter | 50 filter layers not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 0 up to 70 dB |
| Features 10% | 20 hose, arm or duct | 45 hose, arm or duct, filter or airflow alarm, casters |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FumeClear FC-100A | VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 152 CFM | 141 CFM |
| Noise | - | 70 dB |
| Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | - |
| HEPA | Yes (H13) | - |
| Prefilter | Yes | - |
| Filter stages | 3 | 3 |
| Filter alarm | - | Yes |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | Yes | Yes |
| Hose length | - | 47.2 in |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Casters | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Size (W x D x H) | - | 10.4 x 10.4 x 13.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |