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# **r1234yf vacuum pump**

**Skip it**

A small market ($19K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 5Growth 97Conversion 24Competition 42Returns 34Price range 34Avg price 66Brand share 14Review moat 80Quality gap 50

**Growth**

**Incredible****+198.2%**

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

**Review moat**

**Great****407.36**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Avg price**

**Good****$127.40**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.5★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Competition**

**Okay****60%**

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

**Returns**

**Okay****5.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Price range**

**Okay****$7.43–$257.72**

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

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.9%**

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

**Brand share**

**Bad****95%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Market size**

**Bad****$19K**

$19K/yr · 8K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**9 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**41**

**Top-5 brand share**

**95%**

**Open market**

**3%**

- VIVOHOME41% - Orion Motor Tech30% - VTG VOGTEN17% - BACOENG4% - PB Motor Tech BMT4% - VEVOR2% - Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 3%)

## **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%5%$95710%$2K15%$3K20%$4K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

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

All 25 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4.5CFM Single Stage A/C Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517dDrxheLL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 110V 1/3 HP 4.5CFM Single Stage A/C Vacuum Pump and AC Manifold Gauge Kit Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems HVAC Air Conditioning Refrigeration Recharging**VIVOHOME**$154.44**4.5★151 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT5CLY86) [2![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★57 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRXD9KW3) [3![Orion Motor Tech A2L Vacuum Pump 3.5 cfm 1/4 hp Single Stage Sparkless Ignition Proof Vacuum Pump for R1234yf R32 R134a R22 R410A with 15 Micron Ultimate Vacuum Auto HVAC Vacuum Pump](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RhTCvaccL.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech A2L Vacuum Pump 3.5 cfm 1/4 hp Single Stage Sparkless Ignition Proof Vacuum Pump for R1234yf R32 R134a R22 R410A with 15 Micron Ultimate Vacuum Auto HVAC Vacuum Pump**Orion Motor Tech**$76.06**4.5★61 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKTLF5L) [4![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★26 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ6GWR) [5![Orion Motor Tech 4 cfm AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set Single-Stage AC Manifold Gauge Set with Vacuum Pump for R454B R1234yf R32 R410a System Spark-Proof HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with Overheat Protection](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51fP6ZGsPOL.jpg)**Orion Motor Tech 4 cfm AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set Single-Stage AC Manifold Gauge Set with Vacuum Pump for R454B R1234yf R32 R410a System Spark-Proof HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit with Overheat Protection**Orion Motor Tech**$155.29**4.2★219 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GW2HKJC)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![BACOENG R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM Sparkless HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for R1234yf Refrigerant with Can Tap and Quick Couplers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ic1dCm0rL.jpg)**BACOENG R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM Sparkless HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for R1234yf Refrigerant with Can Tap and Quick Couplers**BACOENG**$143.99**646 rev5mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHX36T4N) [![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) [![VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419I2W6sToL.jpg)**VEVOR AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 3.5 CFM 1/4 HP Single Stage Rotary Vane HVAC Vacuum Pump A/C Manifold Gauge Kit for R134a R22 R410a R1234YF R32 with Carry Bag for Auto HVAC Air Conditioning**VEVOR**$111.58**16 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1WGRYBQ) [![VIVOHOME 1/3 HP 4.5 CFM 1 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Refrigeration Maintenance with Oil Bottle](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CPO4IbbWL.jpg)**VIVOHOME 1/3 HP 4.5 CFM 1 Stage A2L HVAC Vacuum Pump Sparkless Motor for R32 R1234yf R454B R134a R22 R410a Systems Auto AC Vacuum Pump for Air Conditioner Refrigeration Maintenance with Oil Bottle**VIVOHOME**$80.42**13 rev9mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT27B1HG) [![LMYYGOO 5 CFM 2-Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump 1/2 HP Sparkless Motor Deep Vacuum Pump for R32 R1234yf R410a R134a Automotive AC & Mini Split Refrigeration System Evacuation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RgKt5DC3L.jpg)**LMYYGOO 5 CFM 2-Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump 1/2 HP Sparkless Motor Deep Vacuum Pump for R32 R1234yf R410a R134a Automotive AC & Mini Split Refrigeration System Evacuation**LMYYGOO**$147.11**10 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNR397XZ)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![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★**▲ 85%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDJ71W1) [![BACOENG R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM Sparkless HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for R1234yf Refrigerant with Can Tap and Quick Couplers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ic1dCm0rL.jpg)**BACOENG R1234yf AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM Sparkless HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for R1234yf Refrigerant with Can Tap and Quick Couplers**BACOENG**$143.99**4.4★**▲ 84%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHX36T4N) [![LMYYGOO 5 CFM 2-Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump 1/2 HP Sparkless Motor Deep Vacuum Pump for R32 R1234yf R410a R134a Automotive AC & Mini Split Refrigeration System Evacuation](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RgKt5DC3L.jpg)**LMYYGOO 5 CFM 2-Stage HVAC Vacuum Pump 1/2 HP Sparkless Motor Deep Vacuum Pump for R32 R1234yf R410a R134a Automotive AC & Mini Split Refrigeration System Evacuation**LMYYGOO**$147.11**4.8★**▲ 77%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNR397XZ) [![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★**▲ 76%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRJ6GWR) [![BACOENG R32 AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for Mini Split System Sparkless Motor for R32 R410a R1234yf R22 Refrigerants - w/ R410a Mini Split Adapter & 3x5FT Hoses](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519QPHaiHEL.jpg)**BACOENG R32 AC Vacuum Pump and Gauge Set 4 CFM HVAC Vacuum Pump Kit for Mini Split System Sparkless Motor for R32 R410a R1234yf R22 Refrigerants - w/ R410a Mini Split Adapter & 3x5FT Hoses**BACOENG**$147.37**4.4★**▲ 72%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDWG7GPR)

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## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“The build quality is solid”*

**Value For Money**18%

*“Great Value”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**9%

*“Works well”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to operate”*

**Pressure**4%

*“Pump itself worked well”*

**Noise Level**3%

*“Fairly quiet”*

**Assembly/Installation**3%

*“Easy to set up and use”*

**Durability**2%

*“Looks durable”*

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

*“Directions were clear and understandable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Leak-Proof**15%

*“it leaks”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

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

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**9%

*“The gauges are too busy”*

**Durability**5%

*“Failed after first use”*

**Functionality-Overall**4%

*“Couldnt use it to do the job”*

**Connectivity-Overall**4%

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

**Size-Overall**3%

*“High side is wrong size”*

**Suction**3%

*“I was quite disappointed in that vacuum level”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“somewhat expensive set”*

**Heating**3%

*“Never got real hot at all”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**16%

**Leak-Proof**13%

**Compatibility-Overall**9%

**Size-Overall**9%

**Defective Material/Parts**7%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

**Value For Money**5%

**Measurement/Reading Accuracy**5%

**Suction**3%

**Pressure**3%