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Güde GA 18-1200.1 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Power:1200 WCapacity:18 LWeight:3.1 kgNoise Level:76 dBTank Material:metal

Güde GA 18-1200.1 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical Score

20%

6.6

User score

▼Worse than 60% of ash-vacuums
7.4

Technical Score

Technical score
7.4/ 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.
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When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

60%

8.2

Performance

25%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

15%

5.3

Design

▲Better than 53% 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 72 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 95% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The Güde GA 18-1200.1 is a compact corded ash vacuum cleaner equipped with a powerful 1200-watt motor that delivers up to 18 kPa of vacuum pressure and an air flow rate of 90 m³/h, allowing for the quick cleaning of fireplaces, pellet stoves, and grills. Main characteristics include an 18-liter container volume, an integrated HEPA filter system, a 1-meter metal suction hose (30 mm diameter), a 23 cm heat-resistant aluminum suction tube, and a 2-meter connection cable. Key pros are its lightweight design at 3.55 kg, its dual functionality as a leaf or dirt blower when connected to the motor's air outlet, and a dedicated "Self Clean" filter-shaking mechanism that eases maintenance. However, notable cons include its relatively loud operation at 78 dB, a somewhat restrictive 1-meter hose and 2-meter power cable that limit reach, and the absolute requirement to only vacuum completely cold ash below 40°C to avoid internal damage.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Güde GA 18-1200.1

Technical Score
Technical score
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Performance

25%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

15%

5.3

Design

7.4
Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 53.2% of products in this category.
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 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 72 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
Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a user score of 6.58 points, which is lower than 94.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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 56% of models
Popularity:
Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than 56.4% of products in this category.
6.0
Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than 56.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.1/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is lower than 53.2% 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
1,200 W
Power
1,200 W
▲ Better than 46% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 46.2% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 45.2% of them.
Capacity
18 L
Capacity
18 L
▼ Worse than 47% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L, which is larger than that of 38.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 14.9% 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
?
Power Cable Length
2 m
Power Cable Length
2 m
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 2 m, which is shorter than that of 54% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 21.1% of them.
Operating Radius
3 m
Operating Radius
3 m
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m, which is smaller than that of 57% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 19% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
35 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
35 mm
▼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm, which is wider than that of 12.9% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 50% 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
no
Washable Filter
no
▼ Worse than 90% of models
This ash vacuum does not use a washable filter; this feature is present in 90.4% 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.
Uses a manual or semi-automatic filter-cleaning mechanism.
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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Güde GA 18-1200.1 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 1 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    18 kPa
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a higher suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (18 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    18 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 3 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    76 dB
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (76 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    76 dB vs 79 dB
  • 20.5% lighter
    Weight
    3.1 kg
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 28.6% cheaper
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 is cheaper than the average ash vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 28.6% cheaper
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 is cheaper than the average ash vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 1 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    18 kPa
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a higher suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (18 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    18 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 3 dB lower operating noise
    Noise Level
    76 dB
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <72 dB – >84 dB
    This ash vacuum operates more quietly than the average ash vacuum (76 dB vs 79 dB). The average ash vacuum operates at 79 dB.
    76 dB vs 79 dB
  • 20.5% lighter
    Weight
    3.1 kg
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.1 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    This ash vacuum does not use a washable filter, while the average ash vacuum uses a washable filter.
  • 0.5 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (2 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    2 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.5 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    3 m vs 3.5 m
  • 21.5% lower 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
    Güde GA 18-1200.1
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (6.58 vs 8.000).
    6.58 vs 8
  • 1.4% worse value for money
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.06 vs 8.2).
    8.06 vs 8.17
  • 5.1% less popular
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (6.02 vs 6.3).
    6.02 vs 6.33
  • 21.5% 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Güde GA 18-1200.1
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (6.58 vs 8.000).
    6.58 vs 8
  • 1.4% worse value for money
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.06 vs 8.2).
    8.06 vs 8.17
  • 5.1% less popular
    Güde GA 18-1200.1 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (6.02 vs 6.3).
    6.02 vs 6.33
  • 0.5 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (2 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    2 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.5 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    3 m vs 3.5 m
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    This ash vacuum does not use a washable filter, while the average ash vacuum uses a washable filter.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 72 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Güde GA 18-1200.1?

  • High initial suction power and effective ash removal
  • Generous 18-liter metal container capacity suitable for larger fireplaces
  • Heat-resistant construction with a metal suction hose and aluminum tube
  • Compact, lightweight design with a practical transport handle
  • Excellent value for money and very budget-friendly

What customers dislike about Güde GA 18-1200.1?

  • HEPA filter tends to clog quickly, requiring frequent manual cleaning despite the self-clean function
  • Potential sealing issues where the filter meets the rubber stopper on the lid bracket
  • The 1-meter suction hose is relatively short and limits reach
  • The 2-meter power cable restricts mobility without an extension cord
  • High operating noise levels during use

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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