PURE-AIR vs Brand FC:Read the Spec Sheet Like an Engineer.
Both brands ship factory-direct laser fume extractors. The differences live in the filtration stack, the blower physics and the filter economics. Here is the line-by-line comparison — sourced from both companies' published spec sheets — so you can decide on data, not marketing.
"Brand FC" refers to a leading US desktop laser fume extractor brand. Competitor specifications and prices cite its public product pages (July 2026) and are subject to change. All third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners; PURE-AIR is not affiliated with the competitor.
H14
vs their H13
99.99% capture at 0.3 µm across our entire range — one full HEPA class above the desktop competition's 99.97%.
10,000 Pa
negative pressure
Competitors publish open-flow CFM measured with clean filters. Our high-static blowers keep suction strong as filters load.
90–257 V
multi-voltage
One machine runs on 110 V US circuits and 220-240 V worldwide — no region-locked SKUs, no transformer.
40-50%
lower filter cost/yr
Modular stages mean you replace only what's spent. The F9 pre-stage shields the H14 so it lasts far longer.
Head-to-Head: 10 Dimensions That Decide Performance
Desktop platform vs desktop platform. Green check = PURE-AIR leads on published specs; red = competitor leads; scale = comparable.
| Dimension | PURE-AIR (F / FS series) | Brand FC (desktop line) | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEPA grade (main filter) | H14 — 99.99% @ 0.3 µm (entire range)H14 captures 3× more of the ultrafine particles that pass an H13 stage. | H13 — 99.97% @ 0.3 µm (desktop models) | |
| Pre-filtration | F5 pad + F9 deep-pleat (95% @ 1 µm) protects the HEPAA real F9 stage is why our H14 lasts dramatically longer between changes. | Cotton pre-filter sheets | |
| Negative pressure (suction) | 2,500–10,000 Pa high-static blowersStatic pressure is what keeps smoke moving once filters start loading. | Not published (open-flow CFM ratings only) | |
| Carbon bed | Treated activated-carbon bed, up to 12–30 kg on FS platformOdor removal is a function of carbon mass — kilograms, not grams. | Activated-carbon stage (desktop: layered canister) | |
| Noise | < 55–60 dBA across the desktop range | < 58 dB (FC-2004) · < 68 dB (FC-350) | |
| Multi-voltage input | 90–110 V / 210–257 V, 50/60 Hz — one unit, worldwideMove studios or resell abroad without buying a different machine. | Region-specific SKUs (voltage & plug matched per country) | |
| Weight & footprint | 11.5 kg (F200s) to 83 kg (FS500) — industrial steel cabinetsTheir lighter builds trade filter capacity for portability — pick your priority. | 8–28 kg consumer-style towers with casters | |
| Certifications (desktop) | CE & FCC · ISO 9001 factory | CE & FCC (ETL on FC-350 only) | |
| Filter economics | Modular stages — replace only what's spent, 40-50% cheaper per yearOur F9 pre-stage shields the H14, so the expensive filter lasts longest. | Stage-by-stage replacements sold in packs | |
| Industrial upgrade path | Same brand scales to 12,000 m³/h central systemsWhen the side hustle becomes a production floor, you don't switch brands. | Tops out at XL-700 (100 W class) |
Sources: pure-airtech.com published specifications; Brand FC public product pages (FC-2001X, FC-2004, FC-350, XL series), retrieved July 2026.
Which PURE-AIR Fits Your Laser?
| Laser power | Typical machines | PURE-AIR pick | Brand FC equivalent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–20 W | xTool F1 / F1 Ultra, Creality Falcon A1, diode & IR portables | PA-F200s200 m³/h · H14 · < 55 dBA · 11.5 kg | FC-2001X / FC-2002$209.99–438.99 · H13 | |
| 20–40 W | xTool S1, Bambu Lab H2D laser, M1 Ultra, craft diodes | PA-F250s250 m³/h · 2,800 Pa · H14 · 14.5 kg | FC-2003$598.99 · H13 | |
| 40–60 W | xTool P2/P2S, Glowforge Aura, Falcon2 Pro, Epilog Zing, Trotec Speedy 100 | PA-FS300s300 m³/h · 3,700 Pa · F9+H14 · < 58 dBA | FC-2004$699–749.99 · H13 | |
| 50–70 W | Glowforge Pro/Plus, OMTech 50-60W, ULS VLS 3.60/4.60, Epilog Fusion Edge | PA-FS400400 m³/h · 8,000 Pa · F9+H14 · 50 kg | FC-350 / XL-300$749.99–1,099.99 | |
| 80–100 W | OMTech 80/100W, Thunder Nova, Aeon MIRA 9, Epilog Fusion Pro, ULS ULTRA 9 | PA-FS500500 m³/h · 10,000 Pa · F9+H14 · 1.1 kW blower | XL-500$2,199 | |
| 100 W+ | Aeon NOVA, Trotec Speedy 360/400 & Rayjet, 90×130 cm production lasers | PA-FS800 / FS800i800 m³/h · 10,000 Pa · 7" HMI (i-series) | XL-700$3,200 |
Open-Flow CFM Is Measured with Clean Filters. Your Filters Won't Stay Clean.
Every extractor advertises airflow. But airflow ratings are taken with brand-new filters and no duct attached. What keeps smoke moving through a half-loaded HEPA stack and two meters of hose is negative pressure, measured in Pascals. PURE-AIR publishes static pressure on every model — from 2,500 Pa on the entry F200s to 10,000 Pa on the FS500 — because that is the number that predicts how your extractor performs in month three, not minute three.
10,000 Pa
PA-FS500 suction
Not published
Brand FC desktop static pressure
What this means in practice
- Capture velocity at the laser stays high even as the F9 and H14 stages load with debris.
- Long duct runs and tight adapter fittings don't starve the airflow.
- Filters get used to full capacity instead of being replaced early because "suction died".
- One machine handles 110 V and 220-240 V mains (90–110 V / 210–257 V input), anywhere on earth.
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2-4 Day Delivery200 m³/h
Airflow
~2,500 Pa
Pressure
< 55 dBA
Noise
PA-F200s Portable Fume Extractor
Ultra-light entry extractor for portable & small diode lasers.
2-4 Day Delivery300 m³/h
Airflow
3,700 Pa
Pressure
< 58 dBA
Noise
PA-FS300s Non-metal Fume Extractor
Triple-stage filtration for A4-format laser cutters.
2-4 Day Delivery400 m³/h
Airflow
8,000 Pa
Pressure
< 60 dBA
Noise
PA-FS400 Non-metal Fume Extractor
8,000 Pa suction that stays strong as filters load up.
Still Deciding? Run Your Filter Numbers.
The purchase price is one-time — filters are forever. Use our calculator to compare annual filter spend against xTool and Glowforge OEM cartridges based on your actual usage hours.