Every car vacuum advertises huge pascal numbers. Here's how to read them — and what actually matters.
The numbers
Pa (pascals) measures suction pressure. Real-world guide: under 15,000Pa struggles with sand in carpet; 30,000Pa handles daily dirt; 50,000Pa brushless units pull sand, pet hair and gravel from deep pile.
What matters more than Pa
- Battery: dual swappable batteries beat one big one — you finish the job
- Nozzles: the crevice tool does 70% of car work
- Filter: washable HEPA = no recurring cost
- Weight: under 1kg or your arm quits before the car is done
Bonus feature
Blower mode doubles for vents, seat rails — and your keyboard.
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