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# **2 stage vacuum pump**

**Skip it**

Prices mostly outside the sweet spot ($69.56–$360.24) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 25Growth 82Conversion 24Competition 69Returns 35Price range 10Avg price 56Brand share 26Review moat 83Quality gap 53

**Review moat**

**Great****330.24**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Great****+77.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Competition**

**Good****43%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Good****$158.41**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Okay****4.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Okay****89%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Market size**

**Bad****$99K**

$99K/yr · 33K searches

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Price range**

**Bad****$69.56–$360.24**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**13 **—flat

**Sellers**

**48**

**Top-5 brand share**

**89%**

**Open market**

**7%**

- VIVOHOME55% - Orion Motor Tech21% - Robinair5% - VTG VOGTEN5% - VEVOR4% - SPECSTAR4% - Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 7%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%4%$4K8%$8K12%$12K16%$16K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 38 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Orion Motor Tech Vacuum Pump 5 CFM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RhZT8traL.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech Vacuum Pump 5 CFM**Orion Motor Tech**$134.90**4.4★80 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKVPMH2) [2![VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5 CFM Dual Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump with Oil Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41L304jSY-L.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5 CFM Dual Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump with Oil Bottle**VIVOHOME**$114.75**4.4★899 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBMNV31) [3![VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5CFM 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Auto Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FgsBrzNVL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5CFM 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Auto Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging**VIVOHOME**$176.58**4.5★166 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D61YT9YB) [4![VIVOHOME 1/2 HP 5 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Servicing with 2 Oil Bottles](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gRrNt5YJL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 1/2 HP 5 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Servicing with 2 Oil Bottles**VIVOHOME**$129.77**4.3★67 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZBDDQP) [5![VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5CFM 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Auto Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CkJetL7nL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5CFM 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Auto Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging Red**VIVOHOME**$159.12**4.5★166 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6Y83BB7)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![VIVOHOME A2L AC Vacuum Pump and Manifold Gauge Set 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with 5ft Hoses Sparkless Motor for R454B R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410a Car Mini Split Systems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gcDUjj17L.jpg)**VIVOHOME A2L AC Vacuum Pump and Manifold Gauge Set 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with 5ft Hoses Sparkless Motor for R454B R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410a Car Mini Split Systems**VIVOHOME**$144.38**26 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ6GWR) [![VIVOHOME 3/4 HP 7.2 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJ1ZJPqBL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 3/4 HP 7.2 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle**VIVOHOME**$159.89**6 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRD1BDD) [![SEICETEC 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless for A1 & A2L Refrigerants (R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410A) 0.3 Pa Ultimate Vacuum HVAC & Automotive AC Systems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q1hLtqeBL.jpg)**SEICETEC 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless for A1 & A2L Refrigerants (R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410A) 0.3 Pa Ultimate Vacuum HVAC & Automotive AC Systems**SEICETEC**$123.84**3 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH1C3TM6) [![VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416sSl7mShL.jpg)**VEVOR Vacuum Pump 7 CFM 3/4 HP HVAC Two Stage Rotary Vane AC Vacuum Pump for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 4 Pole Motor for Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance Resin Degassing Oil Included**VEVOR**$135.02**23 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G38F872N) [![VIVOHOME 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Automotive Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41miJYXPqkL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Automotive Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle**VIVOHOME**$111.10**3 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZBP75LW)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![SEICETEC 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless for A1 & A2L Refrigerants (R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410A) 0.3 Pa Ultimate Vacuum HVAC & Automotive AC Systems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q1hLtqeBL.jpg)**SEICETEC 5 CFM 1/2 HP 2 Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless for A1 & A2L Refrigerants (R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410A) 0.3 Pa Ultimate Vacuum HVAC & Automotive AC Systems**SEICETEC**$123.84**3.3★**▲ 151%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GH1C3TM6) [![VIVOHOME A2L AC Vacuum Pump and Manifold Gauge Set 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with 5ft Hoses Sparkless Motor for R454B R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410a Car Mini Split Systems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gcDUjj17L.jpg)**VIVOHOME A2L AC Vacuum Pump and Manifold Gauge Set 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with 5ft Hoses Sparkless Motor for R454B R32 R1234yf R134a R22 R410a Car Mini Split Systems**VIVOHOME**$144.38**4.6★**▲ 147%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ6GWR) [![VIVOHOME 3/4 HP 7.2 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AJ1ZJPqBL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 3/4 HP 7.2 CFM 2 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Resin Degassing with Oil Bottle**VIVOHOME**$159.89**4.8★**▲ 147%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRD1BDD) [![VTG VOGTEN R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4.5CFM Vacuum Pump Manifold Gauge Kit for Auto HVAC Compatible with R1234yf R404a R134a Includes Leak Detector R1234yf Can Tap Quick Coupler Adapters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-2wZQQ58L.jpg)**VTG VOGTEN R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4.5CFM Vacuum Pump Manifold Gauge Kit for Auto HVAC Compatible with R1234yf R404a R134a Includes Leak Detector R1234yf Can Tap Quick Coupler Adapters**VTG VOGTEN**$158.02**4.3★**▲ 145%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRXD9KW3) [![VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5 CFM Dual Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump with Oil Bottle Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gv4WVyO+L.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/2 HP 5 CFM Dual Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Air Vacuum Pump with Oil Bottle Red**VIVOHOME**$107.84**4.4★**▲ 141%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CTS4V35)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 10 weeks — +77.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

1K600Spike '26May '26May '26May '26May '26May '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jun '26Jul '26

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“they are well made”*

**Value For Money**19%

*“Good Value”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Vacuum pump works great”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“Easy to operate”*

**Noise Level**4%

*“Quiet operation”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Flawless operation to evacuate my AC system”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**2%

*“Directions were clear and understandable”*

**Pressure**2%

*“The kit is safely compatible with higher pressure AC systems. e. g., R410A”*

**Assembly/Installation**2%

*“Great Setup”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**18%

*“Oil spill”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Very poor quality for the gauges and can taps”*

**Durability**7%

*“The pump only worked one time”*

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**7%

*“The gauges are too busy”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“somewhat expensive set”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“Doesnt work”*

**Compatibility-Overall**3%

*“Not all fittings are compatible”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Does not fit current style R134A freon cans”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“Definitely have to look on YouTube to get videos on use though directions or not very good”*

**Pressure**2%

*“Gauges work great pump not so good”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**17%

**Leak-Proof**12%

**Compatibility-Overall**8%

**Defective Material/Parts**8%

**Size-Overall**7%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**4%

**Value For Money**4%

**Suction**4%

**Pressure**3%