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KNOKOO FES150S review

A desktop extractor moving 200 m³/h (117 CFM) through a pre-filter, H13 HEPA and activated carbon, aimed at soldering and small 5 W lasers.

Filter stack

Pre-filter, H13 HEPA, activated carbon: each is a consumable.

Sizing

KNOKOO names a 5 W laser, which is useful.

Running cost

Find the price of filters before you buy.

Where it earns its place, and where it falls short

Strengths

  • Three named filter stages
  • Airflow in CFM
  • Brushless motor

Compromises

  • Sized for a 5 W laser
  • Filter cost is not stated
  • Pricey for soldering alone

Specifications

Airflow200 m³/h (117 CFM)
FiltersPre-filter, H13 HEPA, activated carbon
Efficiency99.97%, stated
Power100 W, 110 V
Duty24/7, stated
Weight13.32 lb
Amazon ASINB0923MXXTS
EAN0608410795693

Questions makers ask before buying

Will it work on a 20 W laser?

The listing is specific to desktop 5 W laser engraving. Look at larger units for more power.

Does it make the air safe?

This site does not say so. Check the filter data and the maker’s instructions.

Our score

7.8/ 10

A real filter stack for a bench.

This one against the other workshop machines

workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.

Model Price Weight
KNOKOO FES150S $219 13.32 lb
xTool Desktop Smoke Purifier $249 13.23 lb
FumeClear FC-100A $289 19.51 lb
Hakko FA400-04 $82 3 lb

What sets the models apart, in workshop machines

  • If price decides: Hakko FA400-04, at $82.
  • Highest Weight in the table: FumeClear FC-100A (19.51 lb).

What use this one answers, among workshop machines

A desk with soldering and a small laser.

Sources

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