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Qualtex Powersonic RL166 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Power:1200 WCapacity:20 LWeight:3.8 kgNoise Level:80 dBTank Material:metal

Qualtex Powersonic RL166 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.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Ash Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better 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.
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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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

60%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

5.9

Design

â–²Better than 57% of ash-vacuums
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 276 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 Qualtex Powersonic RL166 is a bagless 1200 W ash vacuum with a 20-litre metal tank, HEPA and fabric filtration, and a built-in blower. Its 3.8 kg body and 1.10 m hose make it compact for fireplace and barbecue cleanup, while the filters help retain fine ash. The 2.5 m cable and short hose limit reach, and it is intended for completely cooled ash.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Qualtex Powersonic RL166

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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.3

Filter & Accessories

15%

5.9

Design

7.4
Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 57.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.6

Number of reviews

Based on 276 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.
8.2
Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a user score of 8.15 points, which is higher than 69.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.6/ 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
â–² Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 63.8% of products in this category.
7.6
Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a popularity score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 63.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 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
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 56.4% of products in this category.
Wet & Dry
no
Wet & Dry
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
20 L
Capacity
20 L
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 55.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 37.2% of them.
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Tank Material
metal
Tank Material
metal
â–¼ 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
2.5 m
Power Cable Length
2.5 m
â–² Better than 47% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 2.5 m, which is longer than that of 47.4% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 7.9% of them.
Operating Radius
3.6 m
Operating Radius
3.6 m
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.6 m, which is greater than that of 51.9% of ash vacuums.
Suction Hose Diameter
32 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
32 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 32 mm, which is narrower than that of 90% of ash vacuums.
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HEPA Filter
yes
HEPA Filter
yes
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
no
Reinforced Metal Hose
no
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a reinforced metal hose; this feature is present in 97.9% of ash vacuums.
Uses a plastic hose.
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Qualtex Powersonic RL166 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    â–² 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
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • 0.1 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.1 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.1 m vs 1 m
  • 2.6% lighter
    Weight
    3.8 kg
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.8 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.8 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 1.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Qualtex Powersonic RL166
    the average ash vacuum
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (8.15 vs 8.000).
    8.15 vs 8
  • 19.8% more popular
    Power
    7.58 W
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum is more popular than the average ash vacuum (7.58 vs 6.3).
    7.58 vs 6.33
  • 1.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Qualtex Powersonic RL166
    the average ash vacuum
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Qualtex Powersonic RL166 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (8.15 vs 8.000).
    8.15 vs 8
  • 19.8% more popular
    Power
    7.58 W
    â–² Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum is more popular than the average ash vacuum (7.58 vs 6.3).
    7.58 vs 6.33
  • 1.7% better value for money
    Power
    8.31 W
    â–² 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 (8.31 vs 8.2).
    8.31 vs 8.17
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    â–² 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
  • 0.1 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.1 m
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.1 m vs 1 m
  • 2.6% lighter
    Weight
    3.8 kg
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% lighter: this ash vacuum is lighter than the average ash vacuum (3.8 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    3.8 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 0.1 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    3.6 m
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (3.6 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    3.6 m vs 3.5 m
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • No reinforced metal hose
    Reinforced Metal Hose
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a reinforced metal hose, while the average ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose.
    Uses a plastic hose.
  • 1 dB higher operating noise
    Noise Level
    80 dB
    â–¼ 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
  • 3 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (32 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    32 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1 dB higher operating noise
    Noise Level
    80 dB
    â–¼ 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
  • 3 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    32 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (32 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    32 mm vs 35 mm
  • No reinforced metal hose
    Reinforced Metal Hose
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a reinforced metal hose, while the average ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose.
    Uses a plastic hose.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 276 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Qualtex Powersonic RL166?

  • Powerful 1200W motor provides strong and effective suction
  • Generous 20-litre capacity holds multiple days worth of ash
  • Lightweight and highly portable design weighing only 3.8kg
  • HEPA and cloth dual-filtration system keeps fine dust out of the air
  • Versatile blower function expands utility for clearing tight spaces
  • Bagless design makes it easy and economical to empty directly into the bin
  • Good value for money compared to standard shop vacuums

What customers dislike about Qualtex Powersonic RL166?

  • Flexible suction hose is somewhat short at only 1.1 meters
  • Integrated caster wheels feel slightly cheap or useless to some users
  • Lack of dedicated on-board storage spaces for accessories and attachments
  • The primary filter can clog up quickly if sucking up large volumes of fine ash

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