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ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:800 WCapacity:12 LWeight:2.23 kgNoise Level:78 dBTank Material:steel

ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 Review: Compare 37 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Ash Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Ash Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

8.8

User score

▼Worse than 85% of ash-vacuums
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

60%

6.0

Performance

25%

6.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.2

Design

▼Worse than 88% of ash-vacuums
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 723 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 82% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 is a compact 800 W ash vacuum for cleaning fully cooled ash from fireplaces, pellet stoves and barbecues. Its 12-litre steel tank, washable non-woven filter, blower function and quick-release catches make light household cleanup straightforward. At 2.23 kg it is easy to carry, although the short hose limits reach and it must not be used on ash above 45 °C.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Performance

25%

6.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.2

Design

6.1
ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 88.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 723 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a user score of 8.77 points, which is higher than 81.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Ash Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 77.7% of products in this category.
8.7
ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 77.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Ash Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Ash Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is lower than 84% of products in this category.
Wet & Dry
no
Wet & Dry
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This ash vacuum is limited to dry cleaning; this feature is present in 9.6% of ash vacuums.
Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ash vacuum requires a power cable; this feature is present in 7.5% of ash vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This ash vacuum operates without a dust bag, a feature found in 98.9% of ash vacuums.
Power
800 W
Power
800 W
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 800 W, which is lower than that of 69.9% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 11.8% of them.
Capacity
12 L
Capacity
12 L
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 12 L, which is smaller than that of 79.8% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 6.4% of them.
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Tank Material
steel
Tank Material
steel
▲ Better than 54% of models
This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 54.3% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 24.5% of them.
Power Cable Holder
yes
Power Cable Holder
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder, a feature found in 56.1% of ash vacuums.
Power Cable Length
1.5 m
Power Cable Length
1.5 m
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.5 m, which is shorter than that of 77.6% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 21.1% of them.
Operating Radius
2.7 m
Operating Radius
2.7 m
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 2.7 m, which is smaller than that of 77.2% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.3% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
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HEPA Filter
no
HEPA Filter
no
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter; this feature is present in 87.9% of ash vacuums.
Uses a washable non-woven cloth filter.
Sponge Filter
no
Sponge Filter
no
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a sponge filter; this feature is present in 6.4% of ash vacuums.
Washable Filter
yes
Washable Filter
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This ash vacuum uses a washable filter, a feature found in 89.4% of ash vacuums.
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This ash vacuum requires manual filter cleaning; this feature is present in 11.7% of ash vacuums.
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
▲ Better than 3% of models
This ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose, a feature found in 96.8% of ash vacuums.
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ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 42.8% lighter
    Weight
    2.23 kg
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (2.2 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    2.23 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 0.2 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.2 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.2 m vs 1 m
  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    steel
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    steel vs metal
  • 1 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (78 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    78 dB vs 79 dB
  • 9.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12
    the average ash vacuum
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 37.6% more popular
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 is more popular than the average ash vacuum (8.7 vs 6.3).
    8.7 vs 6.33
  • 9.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12
    the average ash vacuum
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (8.77 vs 8.000).
    8.77 vs 8
  • 37.6% more popular
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 is more popular than the average ash vacuum (8.7 vs 6.3).
    8.7 vs 6.33
  • 1 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (78 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    78 dB vs 79 dB
  • 42.8% lighter
    Weight
    2.23 kg
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (2.2 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    2.23 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 0.2 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.2 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.2 m vs 1 m
  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    steel
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    steel vs metal
  • 400 W less motor power
    Power
    800 W
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (800 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    800 W vs 1,200 W
  • 6 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    12 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (12 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    12 L vs 18 L
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (15 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • No HEPA filter
    HEPA Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter, while the average ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter.
    Uses a washable non-woven cloth filter.
  • 4.7 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.3 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <16 L/s – >45 L/s
    This ash vacuum moves less air than the average ash vacuum (23.3 L/s vs 28 L/s). The average ash vacuum has an airflow of 28 L/s.
    23.3 L/s vs 28 L/s
  • 1 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.8 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    2.7 m
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (2.7 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    2.7 m vs 3.5 m
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (7.65 vs 8.2).
    7.65 vs 8.17
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (7.65 vs 8.2).
    7.65 vs 8.17
  • 400 W less motor power
    Power
    800 W
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (800 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    800 W vs 1,200 W
  • 6 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    12 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (12 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    12 L vs 18 L
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (15 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 4.7 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.3 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <16 L/s – >45 L/s
    This ash vacuum moves less air than the average ash vacuum (23.3 L/s vs 28 L/s). The average ash vacuum has an airflow of 28 L/s.
    23.3 L/s vs 28 L/s
  • 1 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.8 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    2.7 m
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (2.7 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    2.7 m vs 3.5 m
  • No HEPA filter
    HEPA Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter, while the average ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter.
    Uses a washable non-woven cloth filter.

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Based on 723 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12?

  • Powerful 800W motor providing good overall suction capability for regular domestic use.
  • Lightweight, compact, and highly portable design with a comfortable ergonomic carrying handle.
  • Includes a practical integrated blowing function to clear out dust from hard-to-reach corners.
  • Washable and reusable non-woven fabric filter eliminates the ongoing cost of replacement bags.
  • Quick-release metal hinges make the 12-liter steel barrel very easy to open, empty, and clean.

What customers dislike about ARDES AR4A12 ASHPIRO 12?

  • The fabric filter tends to clog up quickly during heavy use, requiring frequent manual cleaning to maintain optimal suction power.
  • Strictly limited to cold ash removal (under 45°C) and cannot safely handle warm or glowing embers.
  • The 12-liter tank capacity may feel small and fill up too quickly for larger fireplaces or heavy debris cleanup.
  • The unit operates with a fairly loud noise level of up to 78 decibels.
  • Does not feature a higher-efficiency internal HEPA filter out of the box, meaning micro-dust retention relies entirely on the basic cloth barrier.

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