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
The Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber is the better fume extractor overall, rated 2.7 to 2.1. The Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber leads on value and airflow. The Weller Zero Smog Shield Pro wins on features. The Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber costs $194.21 less ($81.66 vs $275.87).
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Weller Zero Smog Shield Pro
A space-saving extractor for owners of Weller stations who want it stacked on the bench. Others here move far more air for less.
Amazon $275.87$275.87
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber for value ($2.16 per CFM ($81.66, 37.8 CFM) vs $14.67 per CFM ($275.87, 18.8 CFM)) and airflow (37.8 CFM vs 18.8 CFM).
- Choose the Weller Zero Smog Shield Pro for features (adjustable airflow vs ESD safe).
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 | Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber | Weller Zero Smog Shield Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 55 $2.16 per CFM ($81.66, 37.8 CFM) | 0 $14.67 per CFM ($275.87, 18.8 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 24 37.8 CFM | 0 18.8 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 40 activated carbon | 50 filter layers not published (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 10% | 10 ESD safe | 20 adjustable airflow |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber | Weller Zero Smog Shield Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 37.8 CFM | 18.8 CFM |
| Power | 19 W | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | Yes | - |
| HEPA | No | - |
| Prefilter | No | - |
| Filter stages | 1 | - |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | No | - |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable airflow | - | Yes |
| ESD safe | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Size (W x D x H) | 5.5 x 7.3 x 3 in | - |