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Vax Blade 4 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Suction power (AW):135.7 AWBattery runtime:45 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:3.1 kg

Vax Blade 4 Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical Score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 84% of vacuum-cleaners
7.6

Technical Score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

8.1

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,397 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.
â–²Better than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Vax Blade 4 is a cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 275W brushless motor and an 18V ONEPWR 4.0Ah removable lithium-ion battery, delivering up to 45 minutes of runtime on standard mode and dropping to roughly 9 to 12 minutes when using its triple-power Boost Mode. Weighing 3.1 kg, this bagless model features a 0.6-liter dust bin, a 3-stage filtration system capturing 99.8% of particles down to 0.3 microns, and a floorhead equipped with DustTracker LED headlights. Key pros include its strong, fade-free suction performance on both carpets and hard floors, a relatively fast 3-hour charge time, and its ability to quickly convert into a lightweight handheld unit for stairs or cars. However, notable cons include its top-heavy balance that can cause wrist fatigue during extended use, a small bin capacity that requires frequent emptying, and a high noise level reaching up to 78 dB.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Vax Blade 4

Technical Score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

8.1

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

7.6
Vax Blade 4 has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 79.1% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 2,397 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.
8.7
Vax Blade 4 has a user score of 8.68 points, which is higher than 86.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Vax Blade 4 has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 85.7% of vacuum cleaners.
9.3
Vax Blade 4 has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 85.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.4
Vax Blade 4 has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 91.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
135.7 AW
Suction power (AW)
135.7 AW
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 135.7 AW, which is lower than that of 61% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
275 W
Power consumption
275 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 275 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 77.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
45 minutes
Battery runtime
45 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 45 minutes, which is shorter than that of 51.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 12.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3 hours, which is faster than 87.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 6.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
Battery capacity
4,000 mAh
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh, which is larger than that of 92.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
18 V
Battery voltage
18 V
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18 V, which is lower than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.8%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.8%
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.8% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 78.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.6 L
Capacity
0.6 L
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.6 L, which is smaller than that of 71.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
soft roller
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
3.1 kg
Weight
3.1 kg
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.1 kg, which is lower than the weight of 58.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Vax Blade 4 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1,500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    4,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3 hours vs 4 hours).
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 325 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    275 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (275 W vs 600 W).
    275 W vs 600 W
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Vax Blade 4 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.68 vs 8.000).
    8.68 vs 8
  • 9.4% better value for money
    Vax Blade 4 offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.36 vs 7.6).
    8.36 vs 7.65
  • 325 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    275 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (275 W vs 600 W).
    275 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1,500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,000 mAh
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    4,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3 hours vs 4 hours).
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 25 mm narrower body
    Width
    240 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (240 mm vs 265 mm).
    240 mm vs 265 mm
  • 55 mm shallower body
    Depth
    210 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (210 mm vs 265 mm).
    210 mm vs 265 mm
  • 14.4% lower weight
    Weight
    3.1 kg
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 L vs 1 L
  • 4.2 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18 V
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18 V vs 22.2 V).
    18 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.15 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.8 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.8 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.8 % vs 99.95 %
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 14.3 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    135.7 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (135.7 AW vs 150 AW).
    135.7 AW vs 150 AW
  • 20 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    240 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (240 mm vs 260 mm).
    240 mm vs 260 mm
  • 45 mm taller body
    Height
    1,145 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1145 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,145 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 14.3 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    135.7 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (135.7 AW vs 150 AW).
    135.7 AW vs 150 AW
  • 20 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    240 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (240 mm vs 260 mm).
    240 mm vs 260 mm
  • 4.2 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18 V
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18 V vs 22.2 V).
    18 V vs 22.2 V
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 L vs 1 L
  • 0.15 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.8 %
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.8 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.8 % vs 99.95 %
  • 45 mm taller body
    Height
    1,145 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1145 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,145 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,397 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Vax Blade 4?

  • Affordable price point compared to high-end competitors like Dyson
  • Strong suction power, especially when using boost mode
  • Effective multi-surface performance on both carpets and hard floors
  • Removable and interchangeable ONEPWR battery system
  • Useful DustTracker LED headlights to illuminate hidden dirt
  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver around furniture
  • Hygienic and simple-to-empty removable bin
  • Good pet hair pick-up with specialized motorized tools

What customers dislike about Vax Blade 4?

  • Battery life drains significantly quicker when using boost mode constantly
  • The 0.6L to 0.7L dust bin capacity requires frequent emptying during deep cleans
  • Can feel top-heavy during extended handheld use
  • Standard model takes up to 3 hours for a full charge, which some find slow

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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expertreviews.co.uk
05/10/2020
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26/10/2021
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thepawpost.co.uk
27/01/2021
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packthepjs.com
30/04/2021
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whichvac.com
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whatgear.net
04/08/2022
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mumsnet.com
19/08/2025
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VAX Blade 4 Pet & Car Vacuum Cleaner review - Mumsnet
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realhomes.com
11/05/2022
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Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner review
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trustedreviews.com
21/03/2020
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Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Review - Trusted Reviews
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trustedreviews.com
09/10/2020
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whichvac.com
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whichvac.com
03/09/2024
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