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PowerSmith PAVC102 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Power:1200 WCapacity:15.1 LWeight:4.08 kgNoise Level:79 dBTank Material:metal

PowerSmith PAVC102 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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An overall evaluation of products in the Ash Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 76% 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.
When it matters
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 59% of models
Score components

60%

7.5

Performance

25%

7.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.6

Design

▲Better than 59% of ash-vacuums
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,007 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 94% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The PowerSmith PAVC102 is a specialized ash vacuum featuring a powerful 10 Amp motor that operates quietly at 79 dB, paired with a 4-gallon ash capacity metal canister and a 10-foot heat-resistant metal-lined hose safely engineered to handle warm ash up to 140°F. Key advantages include its dual-stage washable and replaceable HEPA filter system that prevents fine ash from escaping into the air, its ability to convert into a blower by shifting the hose to the air outlet, a long 16-foot power cord, and a wheeled base with on-board accessory storage for seamless mobility. However, users must note that it is strictly limited to dry debris, requires precise lid alignment over the canister ridges to ensure a tight seal, and the soft filter needs manual shaking to completely clear trapped ash during maintenance.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum PowerSmith PAVC102

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 59% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Performance

25%

7.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.6

Design

7.4
PowerSmith PAVC102 has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.0/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,007 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.
9.0
PowerSmith PAVC102 has a user score of 9.03 points, which is higher than 93.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 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 87% of models
Popularity:
PowerSmith PAVC102 has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 87.2% of products in this category.
9.6
PowerSmith PAVC102 has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 87.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.4
PowerSmith PAVC102 has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 64.9% 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
15.1 L
Capacity
15.1 L
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 15.1 L, which is smaller than that of 63.8% of ash vacuums.
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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
4.88 m
Power Cable Length
4.88 m
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 4.88 m, which is longer than that of 93.4% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 1.3% of them.
Operating Radius
7.92 m
Operating Radius
7.92 m
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 7.92 m, which is greater than that of 97.5% of ash vacuums.
Suction Hose Diameter
28.6 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
28.6 mm
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 28.6 mm, which is narrower than that of 98.6% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.4% of them.
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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.
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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PowerSmith PAVC102 vs the average ash vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceDesignFilter & Accessories
  • 2.05 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    3.05 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (3.1 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    3.05 m vs 1 m
  • 4.42 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    7.92 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (7.9 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    7.92 m vs 3.5 m
  • Rigid extension tubes
    Rigid Extension Tubes
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ash vacuum includes rigid extension tubes, while the average ash vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes.
  • 2.38 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    4.88 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (4.9 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    4.88 m vs 2.5 m
  • 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.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • 12.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    PowerSmith PAVC102
    the average ash vacuum
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    PowerSmith PAVC102 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (9.03 vs 8.000).
    9.03 vs 8
  • 12.9% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    PowerSmith PAVC102
    the average ash vacuum
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    PowerSmith PAVC102 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (9.03 vs 8.000).
    9.03 vs 8
  • 51.4% more popular
    Power
    9.58 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum is more popular than the average ash vacuum (9.58 vs 6.3).
    9.58 vs 6.33
  • 3.2% better value for money
    Power
    8.43 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum offers better value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.43 vs 8.2).
    8.43 vs 8.17
  • 2.05 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    3.05 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (3.1 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    3.05 m vs 1 m
  • 4.42 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    7.92 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (7.9 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    7.92 m vs 3.5 m
  • 2.38 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    4.88 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (4.9 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    4.88 m vs 2.5 m
  • 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
  • Rigid extension tubes
    Rigid Extension Tubes
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ash vacuum includes rigid extension tubes, while the average ash vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes.
  • 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.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.9 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    15.1 L
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (15.1 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    15.1 L vs 18 L
  • 6.4 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    28.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (28.6 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    28.6 mm vs 35 mm
  • 4.6% heavier
    Weight
    4.08 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.08 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Power
    £95 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This ash vacuum is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£95 vs £45).
    £95 vs £45
  • 2.11x more expensive
    Power
    £95 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This ash vacuum is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£95 vs £45).
    £95 vs £45
  • 2.9 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    15.1 L
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (15.1 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    15.1 L vs 18 L
  • 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.
  • 6.4 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    28.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (28.6 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    28.6 mm vs 35 mm
  • 4.6% heavier
    Weight
    4.08 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.08 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,007 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about PowerSmith PAVC102?

  • Effective at cleaning both cool and warm ash without introducing dust into the air
  • Generous 16-foot power cord and long 10-foot hose provide excellent reach
  • Operates relatively quietly compared to standard shop vacuums
  • Equipped with functional caster wheels that roll easily on hard surfaces
  • Features a double-layer washable and heat-resistant filter system
  • Multi-functional utility as it can convert into a blower

What customers dislike about PowerSmith PAVC102?

  • Prone to sudden loss of suction power if the filters are not cleaned regularly
  • The internal filters plug up or clog quickly due to the fine nature of ash
  • Risk of motor overheating during extended or heavy usage sessions
  • Requires precise lid alignment with canister ridges to achieve a tight lock seal
  • Heavy hose and awkward accessory fitments can make it cumbersome to maneuver

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