KQZ B1 Fume Extractor
A low-cost hosed extractor for hobby soldering and nail work. It matches the filter stack of pricier units.
Amazon $74.99$74.99
The KQZ B1 Fume Extractor is the better fume extractor overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The KQZ B1 Fume Extractor leads on value and filtration. The FumeClear FC-2001A wins on features. The KQZ B1 Fume Extractor costs $54.01 less ($74.99 vs $129).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the KQZ B1 Fume Extractor for value ($0.76 per CFM ($74.99, 98.9 CFM) vs $1.22 per CFM ($129, 106 CFM)) and filtration (activated carbon, true HEPA (H13), prefilter vs activated carbon, true HEPA (H13)).
- Choose the FumeClear FC-2001A for features (hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow vs hose, arm or duct).
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 | KQZ B1 Fume Extractor | FumeClear FC-2001A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.76 per CFM ($74.99, 98.9 CFM) | 80 $1.22 per CFM ($129, 106 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 59 98.9 CFM | 62 106 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 100 activated carbon, true HEPA (H13), prefilter | 80 activated carbon, true HEPA (H13) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 20 hose, arm or duct | 40 hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| KQZ B1 Fume Extractor | FumeClear FC-2001A | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 98.9 CFM | 106 CFM |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| HEPA | Yes (H13) | Yes (H13) |
| Prefilter | Yes | No |
| Filter stages | 2 | 2 |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | Yes | Yes |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable airflow | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |