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Atrix vs 3M

In the past, 3M have set the benchmark for specialist electronic vacuums being used in a variety of service applications. Since the beginning of their existence, Atrix International strived to become the market leader and surpass previous industry standards to become the benchmark for how all other service vacuums are now compared.

In recent studies the Atrix Omega Supreme series of vacuums has been proven to be the number one choice for service engineers in comparison with the 3M 497 vacuum. In a series of head to head tests the Omega Supreme vacuum came out on top for the following criteria:

  • Comparable Retail Price (RRP) is notably lower
  • Motor life (in hours) is double that of the 3M vacuum
  • Sound emitted (in decibels) is significantly lower
  • The Atrix vacuum is considerably more powerful
  • The cost of ownership over a lifetime is significantly lower
  • Replacement filters are markedly lower in cost
  • Standard and HEPA filters are considerably more efficient at 0.3 - 0.5 microns*
  • Both filters are suitable for colour toner unlike the 3M equivalents
  • Atrix International offer the only TRUE HEPA filter
  • Atrix standard filters and accessories are drop in replacements to the 3M vacuum

In other words, the Atrix vacuums compared to the equivalent 3M vacuums are:

  • CHEAPER TO BUY
  • LONGER LASTING
  • QUIETER
  • MORE POWERFUL
  • CHEAPER TO RUN
  • MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE

See the below charts for a comparison between the two vacuums as well as the filters:

Atrix vs 3M Vacuum Comparison

Atrix vs 3M Filter Comparison

* Test results from an independent laboratory

Atrix vs 3M Noise Comparison