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Thomas Inox 1530 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:23 kPaCapacity:30 LPower:1500 WNoise level:77 dBWeight:8.4 kg

Thomas Inox 1530 Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry 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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

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User score

▲Better than 61% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry 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

40%

8.8

Performance

22%

6.6

Design & Mobility

20%

5.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▲Better than 76% of wet-dry-vacuums
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Thomas Inox 1530

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

40%

8.8

Performance

22%

6.6

Design & Mobility

20%

5.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Thomas Inox 1530 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.7
Power
1,500 W
Power
1,500 W
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,500 W, which is higher than that of 86.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
yes
Variable power
yes
▲ Better than 65% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
30 L
Capacity
30 L
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L, which is larger than that of 81.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
77 dB
Noise level
77 dB
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 77 dB, which is higher than that of 50.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
23 kPa
Suction pressure
23 kPa
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 23 kPa, which is higher than that of 85% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
5 m
Power cable length
5 m
▲ Better than 45% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m, which is longer than that of 45.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 34% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
8 m
Operating radius
8 m
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8 m, which is larger than that of 62.1% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 7.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This wet-dry vacuum is bagless. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
stainless steel
Tank material
stainless steel
▲ Better than 69% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 68.8% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 31.2% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
1
N. of filters
1
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 1 filters, fewer than 75.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 24.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
no
HEPA filter
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
yes
Flexible hose
yes
▲ Better than 27% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Thomas Inox 1530 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 5 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    23 kPa
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 23 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    23 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 15 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    30 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    30 L vs 15 L
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1500 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,500 W vs 1,150 W
  • 15 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    50 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 50 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    50 mm vs 35 mm
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 1 more wheels
    Number of wheels
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has more wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 0.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8 m vs 7.2 m
  • 3% better value for money
    Thomas Inox 1530 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.7 vs 7.5).
    7.7 vs 7.48
  • 5 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    23 kPa
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 23 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    23 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 15 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    30 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    30 L vs 15 L
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1500 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,500 W vs 1,150 W
  • 15 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    50 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 50 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    50 mm vs 35 mm
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 1 more wheels
    Number of wheels
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has more wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 0.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8 m
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8 m vs 7.2 m
  • 47.4% heavier
    Weight
    8.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.4 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.4 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 0.63 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.
  • 39.6% more external volume
    Volume
    102,900 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 102900 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    102,900 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 6.58x less popular
    Thomas Inox 1530 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 1 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    77 dB
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 77 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    77 dB vs 76 dB
  • 6.58x less popular
    Thomas Inox 1530 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 1 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    77 dB
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 77 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    77 dB vs 76 dB
  • 47.4% heavier
    Weight
    8.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.4 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.4 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 0.63 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 39.6% more external volume
    Volume
    102,900 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 102900 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    102,900 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.

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What we like about Thomas Inox 1530

  • Excellent suction power and performance from the 1500-watt double turbine.
  • Highly durable and robust 30-liter stainless steel tank.
  • Very effective at picking up coarse debris, workshop waste, and large amounts of liquid.
  • Maneuverable and easy to move around thanks to the multi-directional caster wheels.
  • Separate bypass motor cooling system allows for long, continuous operations without overheating.
  • Includes a unique siphon nozzle that easily clears blocked drains chemically-free.

What we don't like about Thomas Inox 1530

  • Lacks integrated storage or holders on the chassis for accessories and the suction hose.
  • The 50mm large suction hose can feel fragile at interlocking joints and uncouples easily.
  • Requires manually changing to a plastic foam filter when transitioning to wet vacuuming.
  • The supplied floor brush and flexible hose are considered slightly too short by some users.

Verdict

The Thomas Inox 1530 is a robust semi-industrial wet-dry vacuum cleaner powered by a maximum 1500-watt motor (1200W IEC) with a 2-level high-performance turbine delivering a max depression of 23 kPa. Key characteristics include a compact 30-litre high-strength stainless steel tank capable of a 20-to-23-litre liquid water intake, a separate bypass motor-cooling system for extended runtime, and a splash-proof plastic motor housing. Main pros highlight its exceptional versatility in handling heavy, coarse debris (like shavings, sand, and stones) alongside liquid spills, excellent mobility via 4-to-5 durable swivel castors, a protective shock shield rim, and a large-capacity 2500 cm² long-time cartridge filter. Main cons include its relatively bulky and clunky traditional drum design and a higher noise level of up to 75 dB during operation.

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