Prolux 10 Quart Backpack
#7 in CordedFull review
A high-airflow, quiet, large-capacity backpack for big carpeted jobs. Prolux does not publish its weight or warranty.
Amazon $579.99$579.99
The Prolux 10 Quart Backpack is the better backpack vacuum overall, rated 3.8 to 3.3. The Prolux 10 Quart Backpack leads on airflow and price. The Prolux 10 Quart Backpack costs $510.01 less ($579.99 vs $1,090).
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Kärcher BV 11/1 HEPA
#11 in CordedFull review
A well-built HEPA backpack for buyers already standardized on Kärcher equipment. Others give more airflow for less.
Amazon $1,090$1,090
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Prolux 10 Quart Backpack for airflow (150 CFM vs 112 CFM) and price ($579.99 vs $1,090).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded backpack vacuum; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Prolux 10 Quart Backpack | Kärcher BV 11/1 HEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Airflow 25% | 91 150 CFM | 56 112 CFM |
| Price 20% | 47 $579.99 | 16 $1,090 |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Reach 10% | 100 50 ft cord | 100 50 ft cord |
| Capacity 10% | 100 10 qt | 100 10 qt |
| Noise 10% | 69 66 dBA | 62 67 dBA |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Prolux 10 Quart Backpack | Kärcher BV 11/1 HEPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Suction | ||
| Airflow | 150 CFM | 112 CFM |
| Water lift (not scored) | - | 104 in |
| Motor (not scored) | - | 1,295 W |
| Collection | ||
| Capacity | 10 qt | 10 qt |
| Bagless | No | No |
| Filtration | 3-stage HEPA | HEPA |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded | Corded |
| Cord length | 50 ft | 50 ft |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 66 dBA | 67 dBA |