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Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:1200 WCapacity:20 LWeight:4.4 kgNoise Level:76 dBTank Material:metal

Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA 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.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

▲Better than 67% of ash-vacuums
7.7

Technical Score

Technical score
7.7/ 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 76% of models
Score components

60%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.2

Design

▲Better than 76% of ash-vacuums
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 62 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 76% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA is a dedicated dry ash vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 1.2 kW motor that generates an airflow of 1,500 l/min and a negative pressure of 150 mbar. Its key characteristics include a durable 20-liter metal waste container with a dedicated carrying handle, a 38 mm diameter hose, a washable E10 HEPA cartridge filter, and an integrated onboard storage system for nozzles. Users benefit from its dual functionality, which includes a blower feature for activating embers or clearing surfaces, alongside a lightweight, 4.4 kg compact frame that ensures high portability. However, its operation is constrained by a relatively short 3.5-meter electrical power cable and a brief 1-meter suction hose, which may limit overall reach during cleaning tasks.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA

Technical Score
Technical score
7.7/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Performance

25%

7.7

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.2

Design

7.7
Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a technical score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.4/ 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 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 62 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.
7.4
Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a user score of 7.35 points, which is lower than 75.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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 60% of models
Popularity:
Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 58.5% of products in this category.
5.8
Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 58.5% 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%

7.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.4
Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA 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
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ 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
▼ 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
yes
Power Cable Holder
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder, a feature found in 56.1% of ash vacuums.
Power Cable Length
3.5 m
Power Cable Length
3.5 m
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 3.5 m, which is longer than that of 73.7% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 4% of them.
Operating Radius
5 m
Operating Radius
5 m
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 5 m, which is greater than that of 72.2% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.3% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
38 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
38 mm
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 38 mm, which is wider than that of 78.6% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 11.4% 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.
Uses an E10-grade HEPA filter.
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.
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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Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 0.5 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.5 m vs 1 m
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 3 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    38 mm
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (38 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    38 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1.5 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    5 m
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (5 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    5 m vs 3.5 m
  • 1 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    3.5 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (3.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA offers better value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.37 vs 8.2).
    8.37 vs 8.17
  • 2.4% better value for money
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA offers better value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.37 vs 8.2).
    8.37 vs 8.17
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.5 m vs 1 m
  • 3 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    38 mm
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (38 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    38 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1.5 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    5 m
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (5 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    5 m vs 3.5 m
  • 1 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    3.5 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (3.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 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.
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (15 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 12.8% heavier
    Weight
    4.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.4 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.4 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 8.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.35 vs 8.000).
    7.35 vs 8
  • 8.2% less popular
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA is less popular than the average ash vacuum (5.85 vs 6.3).
    5.85 vs 6.33
  • 22.2% more expensive
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 8.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.35 vs 8.000).
    7.35 vs 8
  • 8.2% less popular
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA is less popular than the average ash vacuum (5.85 vs 6.3).
    5.85 vs 6.33
  • 22.2% more expensive
    Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (15 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • 12.8% heavier
    Weight
    4.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.4 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.4 kg vs 3.9 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 62 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA?

  • Powerful 1.2 kW motor provides strong suction performance
  • Large 20-liter metal container offers plenty of capacity for ash and debris
  • Versatile integrated blower function helps revive embers or clear dusty surfaces
  • Washable HEPA E10 cartridge filter saves money on replacements
  • Convenient built-in nozzle storage directly on the main housing
  • Easy-to-use quick release clip locks make emptying the canister straightforward
  • Good overall price-to-performance ratio according to buyers

What customers dislike about Stürmer Cleancraft FlexCat 120 VCA?

  • Filter is prone to clogging quickly during heavy fine ash usage
  • Cleaning and maintaining the dirty filter can be tedious and messy
  • The 1.5-meter suction hose is relatively short for reaching distant areas
  • Lacks an automatic or push-button filter cleaning mechanism found on higher-end models
  • Emptying the fine dust canister can create an airborne mess if not done outdoors

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