u/ArkanIOS99

Regarding the Handy 2 Standard, I've been seeing the launch price for a while now, will it change ?

Do you think it will change soon ?

Hi everyone,

I’m not sure if this is the best subreddit, but since you regularly talk about vacbeds and latex gear here, I thought I’d ask.

I’m hesitating between two very similar vacuum pumps for my head-out latex vaccum sleepsack:

1. Generic AliExpress version (~110 €)

• 3.8 m³/h, > -65 kPa, 1.5 kg, remote control

https://preview.redd.it/hu7wvq59vkxg1.png?width=563&format=png&auto=webp&s=fc716676a585a43a8e1fa72e74efa9f273e79648

2. Qianzhik Basic Air Pump (Completely Upgraded) (~125 USD)

• Same 3.8 m³/h, similar pressure, lighter (1.3 kg), simpler connections, improved remote with better deflate valve + emergency stop

https://qianzhik.com/products/air-pump?variant=50164720238808

Both have the same flow rate and neither auto-stops once vacuum is reached (you have to turn it off manually).

The price difference is small, so I’m wondering which one is more interesting in terms of build quality, reliability over time, ease of use and noise.

Has anyone used either of these two pumps?
Any feedback on durability, real noise level, or whether the Qianzhik upgraded version is worth the small extra cost?

If anyone has other recommendations or uses different equipment, I'm also open to suggestions. I'm looking for something more suitable than a loud vacuum cleaner, as I already burned one out from prolonged use and want to avoid overheating issues.

Thanks a lot for any help!