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# **ac vacuum pump and gauge set**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 98% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 42Growth 86Conversion 37Competition 24Returns 27Price range 35Avg price 68Brand share 6Review moat 65Quality gap 47

**Growth**

**Great****+88.4%**

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

**Avg price**

**Good****$119.63**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Good****906.22**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Market size**

**Okay****$222K**

$222K/yr · 63K searches

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.0%**

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

**Price range**

**Okay****$59.20–$176.58**

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

**Returns**

**Okay****5.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Competition**

**Bad****71%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****98%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 71% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**6 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**9**

**Top-5 brand share**

**98%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- VIVOHOME47% - VTG VOGTEN30% - BACOENG12% - XtremepowerUS6% - PB Motor Tech BMT3% - Orion Motor Tech2%

## **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%10%$22K20%$44K30%$67K40%$89K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 18 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4CFM Single Stage Rotary Vane Air Vacuum Pump and R134a AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector Carry Bag for HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging ETL Listed](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51K1nXBEXWL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4CFM Single Stage Rotary Vane Air Vacuum Pump and R134a AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector Carry Bag for HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging ETL Listed**VIVOHOME**$128.20**4.6★4,115 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBLDZ89) [2![VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Compatible with R134a R12 R22 R502 Includes 2 R134a Can Taps R410a Adapters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r3+9DPYKL.jpg)**VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Compatible with R134a R12 R22 R502 Includes 2 R134a Can Taps R410a Adapters**VTG VOGTEN**$99.16**4.3★313 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSKBBHDG) [3![BACOENG 3.6CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set - HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for Mini Split System for R410A R22 Refrigerants - w/ R410a Mini Split Adapters & 3x5FT Hoses](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41U-8TbC5HL.jpg)**BACOENG 3.6CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set - HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for Mini Split System for R410A R22 Refrigerants - w/ R410a Mini Split Adapters & 3x5FT Hoses**BACOENG**$107.03**4.4★880 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079JJSFQW) [4![XtremepowerUS 3CFM 1/4HP Vacuum Pump HVAC R134a R12 R22 R410a A/C Refrigeration R134 Can Tap Adapter R134 Quick Connector AC Manifold Gauge Air Conditioner Oil Bottle w/Bag](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WwsbS58dL.jpg)**XtremepowerUS 3CFM 1/4HP Vacuum Pump HVAC R134a R12 R22 R410a A/C Refrigeration R134 Can Tap Adapter R134 Quick Connector AC Manifold Gauge Air Conditioner Oil Bottle w/Bag**XtremepowerUS**$120.09**4.5★5,692 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SZ4QFW0) [5![VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Fits R134a R22 R410a R404a with Leak Detector Upgraded Trifold Storage Case 3 Hoses R134a Can Tap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519Kjg79vcL.jpg)**VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Fits R134a R22 R410a R404a with Leak Detector Upgraded Trifold Storage Case 3 Hoses R134a Can Tap**VTG VOGTEN**$125.97**4.4★292 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D17VJ4TV)

**~~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 110V 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ugf83PQRL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance**VIVOHOME**$125.80**72 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDJ71W1) [![VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Compatible with R134a R12 R22 R502 Includes 2 R134a Can Taps R410a Adapters](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r3+9DPYKL.jpg)**VTG VOGTEN 4.5 CFM AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set for Mini Split/HVAC/Auto Systems Manifold Gauge Kit Compatible with R134a R12 R22 R502 Includes 2 R134a Can Taps R410a Adapters**VTG VOGTEN**$99.16**313 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSKBBHDG) [![PB Motor Tech Vacuum Pump & Gauge Set 4.5 CFM Pump w/Brass Manifold Gauge Quick Couplers 410 Adapter Can Tap & Valve Core Tool For R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants & AC Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KaKlCn69L.jpg)**PB Motor Tech Vacuum Pump & Gauge Set 4.5 CFM Pump w/Brass Manifold Gauge Quick Couplers 410 Adapter Can Tap & Valve Core Tool For R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants & AC Maintenance**PB Motor Tech BMT**$88.83**65 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ4SM997) [![PB Motor Tech 4.5 CFM Vacuum Pump with Brass Manifold Gauge Set with 4FT Three-Color Hoses and 2 Quick Couplers for R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants for Auto & Household AC Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RbYluZUYL.jpg)**PB Motor Tech 4.5 CFM Vacuum Pump with Brass Manifold Gauge Set with 4FT Three-Color Hoses and 2 Quick Couplers for R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants for Auto & Household AC Maintenance**PB Motor Tech BMT**$88.17**78 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ4P5V19)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![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★**▲ 159%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ6GWR) [![VIVOHOME 110V 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Ugf83PQRL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/4 HP 3.5CFM Single Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Automotive Air Conditioner Maintenance**VIVOHOME**$125.80**4.6★**▲ 118%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDJ71W1) [![VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 5CFM Single Stage A/C Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RjpvWrWSL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 5CFM Single Stage A/C Vacuum Pump and 4 Way AC Manifold Gauge Set Kit with Leak Detector 5ft Hoses for R134a R12 R22 R502 R410a HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging**VIVOHOME**$148.18**4.6★**▲ 71%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT5J6KF1) [![PB Motor Tech Vacuum Pump & Gauge Set 4.5 CFM Pump w/Brass Manifold Gauge Quick Couplers 410 Adapter Can Tap & Valve Core Tool For R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants & AC Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KaKlCn69L.jpg)**PB Motor Tech Vacuum Pump & Gauge Set 4.5 CFM Pump w/Brass Manifold Gauge Quick Couplers 410 Adapter Can Tap & Valve Core Tool For R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants & AC Maintenance**PB Motor Tech BMT**$88.83**4.4★**▲ 66%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ4SM997) [![PB Motor Tech 4.5 CFM Vacuum Pump with Brass Manifold Gauge Set with 4FT Three-Color Hoses and 2 Quick Couplers for R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants for Auto & Household AC Maintenance](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RbYluZUYL.jpg)**PB Motor Tech 4.5 CFM Vacuum Pump with Brass Manifold Gauge Set with 4FT Three-Color Hoses and 2 Quick Couplers for R134A R12 R22 R502 Refrigerants for Auto & Household AC Maintenance**PB Motor Tech BMT**$88.17**4.2★**▲ 42%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ4P5V19)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +88.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

13K8KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.4×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“👍🏽 Very well made product”*

**Value For Money**21%

*“Good value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**10%

*“as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**7%

*“EASY TO USE”*

**Efficiency**7%

*“Works perfectly”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Easy install”*

**Charging**3%

*“Good stuff, all set for your vehicle ac recharging”*

**Pressure**3%

*“Pump itself worked well”*

**Durability**1%

*“Looks durable”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1%

*“Directions were clear and understandable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**21%

*“THIS ONE LEAKS”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

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

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**8%

*“Inaccurate gauges”*

**Durability**5%

*“Vacuum broke after first use”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“somewhat expensive set”*

**Compatibility-Overall**4%

*“Not all fittings are compatible”*

**Suction**3%

*“No way to pull a reliable vacuum with this manifold in the circuit”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“does not fit the 1/4 can I got”*

**Pressure**3%

*“pressure kept dropping”*

**Connectivity-Overall**2%

*“Literally the balls in the coupling fell out while trying to connect to a port”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**16%

**Leak-Proof**13%

**Compatibility-Overall**10%

**Size-Overall**8%

**Defective Material/Parts**7%

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**5%

**Value For Money**5%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Pressure**4%

**Suction**3%