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SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer is cheaper at $178.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter
US price $178.99
BrandSunSunOASE
Released
Type canister canister
Flow rate gph 525 400
Tank size gal 150 250
Media capacity (L) 8
Media stages 5 4
Wattage 55 32
Self priming Yes Yes
Dimensions (in) 11 x 11 x 17 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1

Sources — SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer: mingllc.com (verified 2026-08-01). OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter: aquaristikshop.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer and OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Flow rate gph: SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer 525 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 400
  • Tank size gal: SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer 150 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 250
  • Media stages: SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer 5 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 4
  • Wattage: SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer 55 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 32
  • Dimensions (in): SunSun HW-304B Canister Filter with UV Sterilizer 11 x 11 x 17 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1

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