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HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
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HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner vs VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner is cheaper at $599.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
VPI Industries
VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
$1200
Which is better: the HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner or VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner is the cheaper at $599.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner | VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $599.99 Turntable Lab US retail price | $1200 |
| Brand | HumminGuru | VPI Industries |
| Released | — | — |
| Cleaning method | Ultrasonic cavitation in distilled water | Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying) |
| Motor power (W) | 45 | — |
| Cycle time | 2 or 5 min clean cycle + 5 or 10 min dry cycle (auto quick-clean or deep-clean modes) | 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side |
| Tank capacity | 350 ml removable water tank | — |
| Ultrasonic frequency (kHz) | 40 | — |
| Noise level (dB) | 60-70 | — |
| Records per cycle | 1 | 1 |
| Drying method | Built-in fan with air filter that separates dust during cleaning and drying | Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system |
Sources — HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner: turntablelab.com (verified 2026-08-12). VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine: musicdirect.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner and VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cleaning method: HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner Ultrasonic cavitation in distilled water vs VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum (manual fluid application + vacuum drying)
- Cycle time: HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner 2 or 5 min clean cycle + 5 or 10 min dry cycle (auto quick-clean or deep-clean modes) vs VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine 35-second vacuum pickup pass per side
- Drying method: HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner Built-in fan with air filter that separates dust during cleaning and drying vs VPI HW-16.5 Record Cleaning Machine Vacuum pickup tube, adjustable for record thickness, into a stainless-steel internal fluid-collection system