FumeClear FC-2001A
A strong all-round benchtop extractor for regular soldering and resin hobby work. It pairs true HEPA and carbon at a low price.
Amazon $129$129
The FumeClear FC-2001A is the better fume extractor overall, rated 3.7 to 3.6. The FumeClear FC-2001A leads on value and features. The FUMEGO XF180 Mini wins on filtration. The FumeClear FC-2001A costs $120.99 less ($129 vs $249.99).
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FUMEGO XF180 Mini
A floor or under-desk extractor for soldering, nail work and small lasers. It suits a user who wants reach and quiet over value.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FumeClear FC-2001A for value ($1.22 per CFM ($129, 106 CFM) vs $2.12 per CFM ($249.99, 118 CFM)) and features (hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow vs hose, arm or duct, casters).
- Choose the FUMEGO XF180 Mini for filtration (activated carbon, true HEPA (99.97%), prefilter vs activated carbon, true HEPA (H13)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact extractors fume extractor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FumeClear FC-2001A | FUMEGO XF180 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $1.22 per CFM ($129, 106 CFM) | 56 $2.12 per CFM ($249.99, 118 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 62 106 CFM | 66 118 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 80 activated carbon, true HEPA (H13) | 100 activated carbon, true HEPA (99.97%), prefilter |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 60 up to 55 dB |
| Features 10% | 40 hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow | 25 hose, arm or duct, casters |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FumeClear FC-2001A | FUMEGO XF180 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 106 CFM | 118 CFM |
| Noise | - | 55 dB |
| Power | - | 100 W |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| HEPA | Yes (H13) | Yes (99.97%) |
| Prefilter | No | Yes |
| Filter stages | 2 | 3 |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | Yes | Yes |
| Hose length | - | 47 in |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable airflow | Yes | - |
| Casters | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |