Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber
A quiet, low-cost fan absorber for occasional hobby soldering at one station. It has no hose and no particle filter.
Amazon $74.99$74.99
The Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber is the better fume extractor overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber leads on value and airflow. The Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber costs $6.67 less ($74.99 vs $81.66).
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Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber
A compact fan absorber for light electronics soldering at one bench. Most hosed extractors here move far more air for similar money.
Amazon $81.66$81.66
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber for value ($1.55 per CFM ($74.99, 48.4 CFM) vs $2.16 per CFM ($81.66, 37.8 CFM)) and airflow (48.4 CFM vs 37.8 CFM).
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 | Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber | Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $1.55 per CFM ($74.99, 48.4 CFM) | 55 $2.16 per CFM ($81.66, 37.8 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 33 48.4 CFM | 24 37.8 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 40 activated carbon | 40 activated carbon |
| Noise 10% | 80 up to 50 dB | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 10 ESD safe | 10 ESD safe |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weller WSA350 Smoke Absorber | Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 48.4 CFM | 37.8 CFM |
| Noise | 50 dB | - |
| Power | 20 W | 19 W |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | Yes |
| HEPA | No | No |
| Prefilter | No | No |
| Filter stages | 1 | 1 |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | No | No |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| ESD safe | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Size (W x D x H) | - | 5.5 x 7.3 x 3 in |