XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace
A heated, variable-speed force dryer for salons and home groomers. The B-123 from the same maker publishes more airflow for less money.
Amazon $283$283
The XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace is the better dog grooming dryer overall, rated 3.5 to 2.0. The XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace leads on features, airflow and motor power. The MetroVac Quick Draw Mini PED-500 costs $175.01 less ($107.99 vs $283).
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MetroVac Quick Draw Mini PED-500
A pocket-size touch-up dryer for small dogs, cats and show ringside work. It is too weak to be the main dryer for a large, thick-coated dog.
Amazon $107.99$107.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace for features (variable speed, heater, 8 ft hose, 3 nozzles vs none of the listed features), airflow (150 CFM vs 51 CFM) and motor power (12 A at 120 V (about 1,440 W) vs 480 W rated input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every single-motor force dryers dog grooming dryer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace | MetroVac Quick Draw Mini PED-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Airflow 25% | 57 150 CFM | 0 51 CFM |
| Motor power 15% | 85 12 A at 120 V (about 1,440 W) | 12 480 W rated input |
| Air speed 10% | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 air speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 10% | 40 $1.89 per CFM ($283, 150 CFM) | 33 $2.12 per CFM ($107.99, 51 CFM) |
| Features 20% | 75 variable speed, heater, 8 ft hose, 3 nozzles | 0 none of the listed features |
| Noise 5% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 20 1-year warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XPOWER B-24 Thermal Ace | MetroVac Quick Draw Mini PED-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Force dryer | Force dryer |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | - | 480 W |
| Current draw | 12 A | 4 A |
| Peak horsepower (not scored) | 3 HP | 0.8 HP |
| Airflow | 150 CFM | 51 CFM |
| Speed settings | Variable | 1 |
| Drying | ||
| Heater | Heater | Motor-warmed only |
| Hose | 8 ft | - |
| Power cord | 10 ft | 12 ft |
| Nozzles and air tools | 3 | 2 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8.8 lb | 2.7 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |