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Suction power, grounded in the tracked lineup

Pa ratings are manufacturer-specified, not measured airflow — but the distribution still shows where the market clusters and which models sit above it.

What the data supports

  • Most tracked models cluster between 4,000 and 8,000 Pa; above that is marketing territory as much as cleaning territory.
  • Owners rarely cite Pa numbers directly — they cite pet hair and carpet results. Treat suction as a capability floor, not a verdict.
Suction distribution across tracked models — manufacturer-specified
Suction bandModels
Under 3,000 Pa24
3,000–5,499 Pa27
5,500–7,999 Pa28
8,000–11,999 Pa23
12,000 Pa and up20

Highest published suction among fully rated models