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Dusty Bin DB17 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Power:1000 WCapacity:15 LWeight:3.9 kgNoise Level:80 dBTank Material:stainless steel

Dusty Bin DB17 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Ash Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

6.6

User score

▼Worse than 63% of ash-vacuums
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 52% of models
Score components

60%

7.1

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

▼Worse than 52% of ash-vacuums
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 83 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.
▼Worse than 94% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The Dusty Bin DB17 is a bagless, corded electric ash vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 1000W motor, a spacious 15L tank capacity, and a lightweight 3.9kg stainless steel body mounted on a wheelbase for enhanced maneuverability. It safely handles warm ash and soot up to 55°C using a flexible, metal-lined locking hose and a dual filtration setup comprised of a washable, fire-resistant HEPA filter and a fire-retardant cloth filter. Main advantages include its versatility as a 3-in-1 device that functions as an ash cleaner, car vacuum, and leaf blower, alongside a robust build and an easy-to-empty design. However, notable drawbacks include reports of the motor casing getting quite hot during operational use and the physical limitations of a corded power source.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Dusty Bin DB17

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.5

Design

7.3
Dusty Bin DB17 has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 52.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 83 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.
6.6
Dusty Bin DB17 has a user score of 6.61 points, which is lower than 93.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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 54% of models
Popularity:
Dusty Bin DB17 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is lower than 52.1% of products in this category.
6.2
Dusty Bin DB17 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is lower than 52.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Dusty Bin DB17 has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is lower than 60.6% 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
1,000 W
Power
1,000 W
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 1,000 W, which is lower than that of 54.8% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 12.9% of them.
Capacity
15 L
Capacity
15 L
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 15 L, which is smaller than that of 64.9% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 10.6% of them.
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Tank Material
stainless steel
Tank Material
stainless steel
▲ Better than 80% of models
This ash vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 79.8% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 20.2% of them.
Power Cable Holder
?
Power Cable Length
?
Operating Radius
?
Suction Hose Diameter
?
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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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Dusty Bin DB17 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This ash vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    stainless steel vs metal
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (4 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    4 vs 0
  • Flat crevice nozzle
    Flat Crevice Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle.
  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This ash vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    stainless steel vs metal
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (4 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    4 vs 0
  • Flat crevice nozzle
    Flat Crevice Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle.
  • 200 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (1000 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,200 W
  • 3 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    15 L
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (15 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    15 L vs 18 L
  • 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
  • 20.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    Dusty Bin DB17
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Dusty Bin DB17 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (6.61 vs 8.000).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Dusty Bin DB17 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 2% worse value for money
    Dusty Bin DB17 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.01 vs 8.2).
    8.01 vs 8.17
  • 2.3% less popular
    Dusty Bin DB17 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (6.18 vs 6.3).
    6.18 vs 6.33
  • 20.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    Dusty Bin DB17
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Dusty Bin DB17 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (6.61 vs 8.000).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Dusty Bin DB17 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 2% worse value for money
    Dusty Bin DB17 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.01 vs 8.2).
    8.01 vs 8.17
  • 2.3% less popular
    Dusty Bin DB17 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (6.18 vs 6.3).
    6.18 vs 6.33
  • 200 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum has less motor power than the average ash vacuum (1000 W vs 1200 W). The average ash vacuum has a motor power of 1200 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,200 W
  • 3 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    15 L
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (15 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    15 L vs 18 L
  • 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 83 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Dusty Bin DB17?

  • Powerful 1000W motor provides strong suction for a thorough clean.
  • Dual filtration system (washable, fire-resistant HEPA filter and cloth pre-filter) prevents fine soot from escaping into the room.
  • Lightweight (3.9kg) and highly maneuverable with a wheeled design.
  • Large 15-litre canister capacity allows for extended cleaning sessions without frequent emptying.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality works for fireplaces, car interiors, and includes a handy blow function for yard debris.
  • Safe for warm ashes up to 55°C thanks to a flexible, metal-lined hose and aluminum wand.
  • Gets into tight nooks, crannies, and clears fine dust off fireplace brickwork effectively.

What customers dislike about Dusty Bin DB17?

  • The filter can get blocked or clogged quickly if used to vacuum a completely full burner of heavy ash.
  • Frequent maintenance or manual brushing of the filter is required during heavy use to maintain maximum suction power.
  • Replacement filters can be relatively expensive to purchase.
  • Not suitable for handling hot embers or ashes exceeding 55°C.

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