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
The VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor is the better fume extractor overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor leads on value. The Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit wins on noise and features. The VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor costs $721.54 less ($156.99 vs $878.53).
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Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit
A professional bench extractor for electronics production and repair. It suits buyers who want Hakko build and ducting over value.
Amazon $878.53$878.53
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor for value ($1.11 per CFM ($156.99, 141 CFM) vs $6.06 per CFM ($878.53, 145 CFM)).
- Choose the Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit for noise (up to 55 dB vs up to 70 dB) and features (hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow, filter or airflow alarm vs hose, arm or duct, filter or airflow alarm, casters).
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 | VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor | Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 83 $1.11 per CFM ($156.99, 141 CFM) | 12 $6.06 per CFM ($878.53, 145 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 72 141 CFM | 73 145 CFM |
| Filtration 20% | 50 filter layers not published (neutral score used) | 60 optional carbon, optional HEPA, prefilter |
| Noise 10% | 0 up to 70 dB | 60 up to 55 dB |
| Features 10% | 45 hose, arm or duct, filter or airflow alarm, casters | 60 hose, arm or duct, adjustable airflow, filter or airflow alarm |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR XF180U Fume Extractor | Hakko FA-430 Fume Extractor Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Airflow | ||
| Airflow | 141 CFM | 145 CFM |
| Noise | 70 dB | 55 dB |
| Power | 100 W | - |
| Filtration | ||
| Activated carbon | - | Optional |
| HEPA | - | Optional |
| Prefilter | - | Yes |
| Filter stages | 3 | 2 |
| Filter alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Capture | ||
| Hose or arm | Yes | Yes |
| Hose length | 47.2 in | - |
| Intakes | 1 | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable airflow | - | Yes |
| Casters | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Size (W x D x H) | 10.4 x 10.4 x 13.2 in | - |
| Weight | - | 16.5 lb |