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Vigor Aspir-El 1200 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Power:1200 WCapacity:20 LWeight:4.1 kgNoise Level:?Tank Material:metal

Vigor Aspir-El 1200 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 69% of ash-vacuums
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 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 65% of models
Score components

60%

7.5

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

4.4

Design

▼Worse than 65% 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 94 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 74% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The Vigor Aspir-El 1200 is an electric ash vacuum cleaner specifically engineered for cleaning cold ashes from fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and barbecues. It features a powerful 1200-watt motor that delivers a high suction performance with 16 to 19 kPa of negative pressure, quickly drawing debris into its durable 18 to 20-liter painted metal or stainless steel drum. Prominent advantages include a high-efficiency HEPA filtration system that successfully traps fine dust particles, a lightweight design weighing around 3 to 4.1 kg for easy portability, and models equipped with a built-in filter shaker to keep suction steady without manual disassembly. On the downside, the vacuum is limited strictly to cold ashes to avoid damage, operating noise can be quite high compared to standard household vacuums, and the 1-meter flexible metal-lined suction hose is relatively short, which may restrict user reach during deeper cleanups.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum Vigor Aspir-El 1200

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

4.4

Design

7.0
Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a technical score of 7 points, which is lower than 64.9% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 94 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.
7.4
Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a user score of 7.36 points, which is lower than 74.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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 51% of models
Popularity:
Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 48.9% of products in this category.
6.3
Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 48.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is lower than 69.2% 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
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
?
Power Cable Length
1.5 m
Power Cable Length
1.5 m
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.5 m, which is shorter than that of 77.6% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 21.1% of them.
Operating Radius
2.5 m
Operating Radius
2.5 m
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 2.5 m, which is smaller than that of 87.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 5.1% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
36 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
36 mm
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 36 mm, which is wider than that of 64.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 8.6% 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
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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Vigor Aspir-El 1200 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 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
  • 1 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    36 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (36 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    36 mm vs 35 mm
  • 28.6% cheaper
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 is cheaper than the average ash vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 28.6% cheaper
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 is cheaper than the average ash vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 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
  • 1 mm wider suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    36 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a wider suction hose than the average ash vacuum (36 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    36 mm vs 35 mm
  • 3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    14 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (14 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    14 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • No blower function
    Blower Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a blower function, while the average ash vacuum includes a blower function.
  • 1 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 1 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    2.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (2.5 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    2.5 m vs 3.5 m
  • 5.1% heavier
    Weight
    4.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 64% 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).
    4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 8.7% 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
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.36 vs 8.000).
    7.36 vs 8
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (7.94 vs 8.2).
    7.94 vs 8.17
  • 8.7% 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200
    the average ash vacuum
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 has a lower user score than the average ash vacuum (7.36 vs 8.000).
    7.36 vs 8
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Vigor Aspir-El 1200 offers worse value for money than the average ash vacuum (7.94 vs 8.2).
    7.94 vs 8.17
  • 3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    14 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a lower suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (14 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    14 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • No blower function
    Blower Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a blower function, while the average ash vacuum includes a blower function.
  • 1 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (1.5 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.5 m
  • 1 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    2.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (2.5 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    2.5 m vs 3.5 m
  • 5.1% heavier
    Weight
    4.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 64% 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).
    4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg

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Third-party reviews

Based on 94 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Vigor Aspir-El 1200?

  • High initial suction power delivered by the 1200-watt motor
  • Good value for money and economical pricing
  • Generous 18-litre tank capacity reduces frequent emptying
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it practical to move around
  • Includes a functional blower mode for added versatility
  • Effective at cleaning up cold ashes from stoves, fireplaces, and barbecues

What customers dislike about Vigor Aspir-El 1200?

  • The HEPA filter tends to clog quickly, especially with fine pellet ash, requiring frequent cleaning during use
  • Loss of suction power occurs quickly once the filter starts to clog
  • Some users reported fine dust escaping or blowing out of the exhaust into the room
  • The connection between the hose and the plastic coupling can come apart easily
  • Can be quite noisy during operation
  • May ship with a continental European plug, requiring an adapter for users in regions like the UK

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