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Draper 98503 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:110 WCapacity:12 LWeight:2.3 kgNoise Level:80 dBTank Material:metal

Draper 98503 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.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical Score

20%

4.1

User score

▼Worse than 99% of ash-vacuums
5.2

Technical Score

Technical score
5.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components

60%

4.0

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.6

Design

▼Worse than 98% of ash-vacuums
4.1

User score

User score
4.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.4

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 6 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.
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Verdict

The Draper 98503 D20AV12 is a cordless 20 V D20 ash vacuum with a 12-litre tank, 110 W motor, 8.0 kPa vacuum and 16 l/s airflow. Its 2.3 kg body, blower function, washable HEPA filter and 1 m heat-resistant hose make it convenient for small fireplace and barbecue jobs. It is sold as a bare unit, so the D20 battery and charger are not included, and it is for fully cooled ash only.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Draper 98503

Technical Score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

60%

4.0

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

6.6

Design

5.2
Draper 98503 has a technical score of 5.2 points, which is lower than 97.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
4.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.4

User ratings

30%

3.3

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
4.1
Draper 98503 has a user score of 4.06 points, which is lower than 98.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
3.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
Draper 98503 has a popularity score of 3.3 points, which is lower than 73.4% of products in this category.
3.3
Draper 98503 has a popularity score of 3.3 points, which is lower than 73.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.5/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.5
Draper 98503 has a value-for-money score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 100% 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
yes
Cordless
yes
★ Better than 94% of models
This ash vacuum supports cordless operation, a feature found in 6.4% 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
110 W
Power
110 W
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 110 W, which is lower than that of 98.9% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.1% 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
metal
Tank Material
metal
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This ash vacuum uses metal for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 50% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 50% of them.
Power Cable Holder
no
Power Cable Holder
no
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder; this feature is present in 57.9% of ash vacuums.
Power Cable Length
N/A
Operating Radius
N/A
Suction Hose Diameter
36.5 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
36.5 mm
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 36.5 mm, which is wider than that of 74.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 2.9% of them.
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HEPA Filter
yes
HEPA Filter
yes
▲ Better than 13% of models
This ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter, a feature found in 86.8% of ash vacuums.
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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Draper 98503 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This ash vacuum supports cordless operation, while the average ash vacuum requires a power cable.
  • 41% lighter
    Weight
    2.3 kg
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (2.3 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    2.3 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 1.5 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    36.5 mm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (36.5 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    36.5 mm vs 35 mm
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This ash vacuum supports cordless operation, while the average ash vacuum requires a power cable.
  • 41% lighter
    Weight
    2.3 kg
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (2.3 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    2.3 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 1.5 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    36.5 mm
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (36.5 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    36.5 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1,090 W less motor power
    Power
    110 W
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (110 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    110 W vs 1,200 W
  • 9 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    8 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (8 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    8 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 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
  • 12 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    16 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <16 L/s – >45 L/s
    This ash vacuum moves less air than the average ash vacuum (16 L/s vs 28 L/s). The average ash vacuum has an airflow of 28 L/s.
    16 L/s vs 28 L/s
  • 1 dB higher operating noise
    Noise Level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more noisily than the average ash vacuum (80 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    80 dB vs 79 dB
  • No power-cable holder
    Power Cable Holder
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder, while the average ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder.
  • 25.7% worse value for money
    Draper 98503 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (6.5 vs 8.2).
    6.5 vs 8.17
  • 96.9% lower user score
    User score
    4.1/ 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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    Draper 98503
    the average ash vacuum
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Draper 98503 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (4.06 vs 8.000).
    4.06 vs 8
  • 25.7% worse value for money
    Draper 98503 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (6.5 vs 8.2).
    6.5 vs 8.17
  • 96.9% lower user score
    User score
    4.1/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Draper 98503
    the average ash vacuum
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Draper 98503 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (4.06 vs 8.000).
    4.06 vs 8
  • 93.1% less popular
    Draper 98503 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (3.28 vs 6.3).
    3.28 vs 6.33
  • 22.2% more expensive
    Draper 98503 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 1,090 W less motor power
    Power
    110 W
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (110 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    110 W vs 1,200 W
  • 9 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    8 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (8 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    8 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 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
  • 12 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    16 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <16 L/s – >45 L/s
    This ash vacuum moves less air than the average ash vacuum (16 L/s vs 28 L/s). The average ash vacuum has an airflow of 28 L/s.
    16 L/s vs 28 L/s
  • 1 dB higher operating noise
    Noise Level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more noisily than the average ash vacuum (80 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    80 dB vs 79 dB
  • No power-cable holder
    Power Cable Holder
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder, while the average ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Draper 98503?

  • Lightweight and compact design makes it highly portable and easy to handle
  • Cordless design offers excellent maneuverability without restrictive cables
  • Equipped with a solid and sturdy-feeling ash collection container
  • Integrated blower function is useful for dislodging trapped or hard-to-reach ash
  • Shares interchangeable batteries with other tools in the Draper D20 20V lineup

What customers dislike about Draper 98503?

  • Sells as a 'bare unit' which excludes the mandatory battery and charger
  • Underwhelming suction performance compared to mains-powered corded alternatives
  • Fine ash dust can occasionally blow out of the top exhaust ports due to poor internal filtration sealing
  • Frequent recommendations for incorrect, incompatible batteries on some retail platforms

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