Summary
Choose your ULKA dust collector by desk format first: a tabletop unit can move between stations, while a built-in needs a suitable worktop and space underneath. Then match its footprint, working height and controls to the way you file, and budget for filters, accessories and any installation. Use the model comparison to shortlist features. Read the "models in detail" section and follow the link to the product page when you are ready.
Tabletop or built-in?
Choose tabletop if you want flexibility. The collector sits on the desk and can move between stations. Allow room for its footprint, your lamp and the client's hands. Position filing work above the intake area, close to the grille, following the instructions for your model.
Choose built-in if you are fitting out a permanent station. The collector mounts into a cutout in the worktop, leaving its grille at the working surface. Check the worktop material and thickness, mounting method, legroom, filter access and ventilation space before choosing a model.
Changing an existing built-in? Match the installation drawing to the opening you already have. Similar-looking grilles, the same wattage or the same brand do not establish that a new model will fit.
- Budget for the setup. Compare the selected finish, a suitable replacement filter and any hand rest, pedicure stand or installation you need.
- Check the working position. Body height helps compare desk space; it is not an installation clearance or cutout measurement.
- Treat noise figures cautiously. The published figures below are not a controlled side-by-side test. Ask about the intended setting and installation if sound will decide your purchase.
- Separate portable from cordless. A light tabletop collector can be moved; battery-powered use needs a confirmed compatible power source and package contents.
Which ULKA should you choose?
Start with the desk format that fits your salon, then compare the features you will use. The model overview, specification rows and product cards follow the selected finishes from higher to lower price at this review.
- ULKA Premium 2.0 Built-InA permanent station where a flat magnetic grille and filter access matter; check the installation drawing and dedicated filter.
- ULKA Premium Built-InA permanent workstation suited to the original Premium layout and two operating speeds; verify any existing opening.
- ULKA Tornado Built-InA built-in desk that suits adjustable power, two fans and a side air outlet; consider its published noise figure.
- ULKA Premium TabletopAn established tabletop station where two operating modes are useful; allow for its 11 cm body height.
- ULKA NanoA compact tabletop station where device charging is useful; confirm the actual connectors and consider its published noise figure.
- ULKA AERO Built-InA permanent station where a 7 cm collector body is useful; allow extra installation and ventilation space.
- ULKA AERO TabletopA desk you do not want to cut, with a 7.8 cm body and HEPA filtration; check the footprint and working position.
- ULKA HandyMobile work, home setups or a second station where a 0.7 kg collector helps; plan for power separately.
Compare model specifications
| Model / format | Power | Noise | Max. intake speed | Weight | Body height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium 2.0 Built-In | 52 W | 55 dB | 4.4 m/s | 2.1 kg | 11 cm |
| Premium Built-In | 52 W | 55 dB | 3.2 m/s | 2.25 kg | 9.7 cm |
| Tornado Built-In | 63 W | 85 dB | 3.1 m/s | 1.57 kg | 8.7 cm |
| Premium Tabletop | 48 W | 70 dB | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 kg | 11 cm |
| Nano | 60 W | 85 dB | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 kg | 7.6 cm |
| AERO Built-In | 39 W | 68 dB | 3.7 m/s | 1.3 kg | 7 cm |
| AERO Tabletop | 39 W | 70 dB | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 kg | 7.8 cm |
| Handy | 30 W | 75 dB | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 kg | 7.5 cm |
Watts, intake speed and airflow measure different things. Wattage is electrical power consumption. Intake speed is the velocity of air at the inlet. Airflow in m³/h describes a volume of air moved.
Work close to the intake, keep the correct filter seated properly and maintain it as instructed.
The models in detail
ULKA Premium 2.0 Built-In
Premium 2.0 pairs a flat magnetic steel grille with intake speed up to 4.4 m/s and a listed noise level of 55 dB. It measures 28.1 × 26 × 11 cm and weighs 2.1 kg.
Use the installation drawing supplied with your exact unit before cutting the worktop. Do not assume that an existing Premium opening can be reused.
The current local listing includes two Premium 2.0 filters in total. This model takes its own replacement filter, which is available separately and is not interchangeable with the standard Premium filter.
Best for: a new workstation where the updated grille, higher listed intake speed and 55 dB noise specification suit your work.
ULKA Premium 2.0 Built-In
White
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View productULKA Premium Built-In
The original Premium built-in has two operating speeds, a side-directed air outlet and a listed noise level of 55 dB. Its maximum intake speed is 3.2 m/s. It measures 28 × 26 × 9.7 cm and weighs 2.25 kg.
Best for: permanent workstations where the Premium layout and published noise figure suit the salon. For a replacement installation, check the supplied drawing against your existing opening.
ULKA Premium Built-In
White / Silver
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View productULKA Tornado Built-In
Tornado uses two fans, adjustable power, magnetic grilles and a side air outlet. ULKA lists 63 W, up to 3.1 m/s intake and 85 dB. Its body measures 30.5 × 21.8 × 8.7 cm and weighs 1.57 kg.
It uses the Nano-compatible replacement filter. Confirm the installation opening and clearance from the drawing for your unit.
Best for: a built-in station where the Tornado's layout and adjustable extraction suit your desk, with noise checked for your intended operating setting and installation.
ULKA Tornado Built-In
White / Silver
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View productULKA Premium Tabletop
The familiar Premium tabletop offers two operating modes in a 26.5 × 24.5 × 11 cm body. It weighs 1.8 kg, with published figures of 70 dB and up to 3.2 m/s intake speed. Check which control type is fitted to the unit you are ordering.
Best for: an established tabletop workstation where portability is less important than a familiar layout and two operating modes. Select the available body and grille finish on the product page.
ULKA Premium Tabletop
White / Silver
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View productULKA Nano
Nano has two fans in an 18 × 29 × 7.6 cm body and weighs 1.2 kg. The published intake speed is up to 3.4 m/s and noise level is 85 dB. Ask about the test conditions or a demonstration at your intended operating setting before choosing it for a shared salon.
The manufacturer specifies two filters in total and a dusting brush; confirm the supplied pack because the local listing describes the spare filters differently. Charging ports can be two USB, two Type-C or a mixed pair; the exact arrangement varies by unit.
Best for: a compact desktop station where device charging is useful and the published noise level suits the room.
ULKA Nano Desktop
White / Silver
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View productULKA AERO Built-In
AERO Built-In offers up to 3.7 m/s intake at a listed 68 dB. Its body measures 28.5 × 26 × 7 cm and weighs 1.3 kg. Check how the filter is removed when planning the installation.
The current local listing includes one standard Premium filter. Its 7 cm body height does not include the extra space needed for installation and ventilation. Confirm the cutout from the supplied drawing; do not assume it matches the original Premium.
Best for: a permanent station where a shallow collector body is useful.
ULKA AERO Tabletop
AERO combines a 7.8 cm body with HEPA filtration. It weighs 1.2 kg, measures 28.5 × 24 × 7.8 cm and is listed at 70 dB with intake speed up to 3.7 m/s.
It uses the standard ULKA Premium replacement filter. One filter is included in the current local listing. Check the warranty terms supplied with your purchase.
Best for: a technician who wants a low tabletop collector without modifying the desk.
ULKA Handy
Handy weighs 0.7 kg and measures 24 × 20 × 7.5 cm. It is easy to move between stations and takes up little desk space. ULKA's current product specifications list 75 dB and a maximum intake speed of 3.5 m/s.
Best for: mobile technicians, home setups and a second station where a light, compact collector matters.
ULKA Handy Tabletop
Handy 30W
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View productChoosing and caring for your filter
Order by the exact collector model. A filter that looks similar can still be the wrong fit. These replacement filters are sold individually:
- Standard Premium filter: Premium Tabletop, original Premium Built-In, AERO Tabletop and AERO Built-In.
- Nano filter: Nano and Tornado.
- Tiny / Handy filter: Handy, plus existing Tiny units.
- Premium 2.0 filter: Premium 2.0 Built-In.
Included filters: the current local listings specify one filter with each AERO and two filters in total with Premium 2.0. These included filters are separate from any additional replacement filters you order.
- Switch off and unplug the collector before removing or cleaning the filter.
- Follow the care instructions supplied with your exact filter. The local Standard Premium, Nano/Tornado and Tiny/Handy replacement-filter listings specify dry cleaning only. Do not wash or soak those filters; generic washing advice on a manufacturer page is not permission to wash your supplied filter.
- Check the filter regularly for dust loading, damage and correct seating. Clean and replace it according to its instructions and your workload.
- If suction drops, check the filter, grille, power setting and air outlets. A worn or clogged filter may need replacing; reduced suction is not always a filter-only problem.
If the care sheet is missing or unclear, contact us with your model and order details before cleaning the filter.
Warranty and local support
Beauty Tools Australia can help with model selection and order support. Check the warranty coverage, exclusions and claim process for the exact unit you are buying; manufacturer pages and regional supply terms may differ.
Check the electrical rating and instructions on your exact unit before use. Manufacturer listings can refer to different regional versions; a range of voltage options is not a guarantee that a unit is automatically dual-voltage.
Still choosing? Send us your desk dimensions and the type of work you do, or browse ULKA dust collectors. Product pages show current prices, currency, available finishes and stock.
Accessories
Pedicure stand
The ULKA Balance pedicure stand is another option for arranging a pedicure station. Check its platform dimensions and the equipment you intend to place on it.
ULKA Balance Pedicure Stand
Pedicure workstation stand
EGO by ULKA is an eco-leather hand rest with anti-slip feet, a 44.5 cm overall width and a height of up to 14.2 cm. It supports the client's hand while you work. Measure your available desk space and check the fit around your lamp and collector; it is not a universal clearance guarantee.
Use cleaning products suitable for eco-leather and follow the supplied care instructions. Available colours are shown on the product page.
EGO by ULKA Hand Rest
Light Pink
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View productReplacement grilles
Replacement grilles: select the exact collector and format. Product pages are available for silver grilles for Premium Tabletop, original Premium Built-In, Nano and Tornado, and rose-gold options for Premium Tabletop and original Premium Built-In. Grille compatibility does not follow filter compatibility: a shared filter does not mean a shared grille.
ULKA Grid for Premium Portable - Silver
Portable
For original Premium Tabletop
ULKA Grid for Premium Built-In - Silver
Built-In
For original Premium Built-In
ULKA Grid for Nano Portable - Silver
Portable
For Nano Tabletop
ULKA Grid for Tornado Built-In - Silver
Built-In
For Tornado Built-In
ULKA Grid for Premium Portable - Rose Gold
Portable
For original Premium Tabletop
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ULKA Grid for Premium Built-In - Rose Gold
Built-In
For original Premium Built-In
Frequently asked questions
What is the best nail dust collector for my salon?
Choose for your desk and working routine. A built-in suits a permanent station with a compatible worktop; a tabletop suits a desk you want to keep flexible. Then compare footprint, working height, controls, filter supply and budget. The model shortlist explains useful differences without treating a wattage or intake-speed figure as proof of the best dust capture.
Should I choose a tabletop or built-in nail dust collector?
Choose tabletop if you need to move the collector or want to avoid cutting the desk. Choose built-in if you want extraction at worktop level and can provide the required opening, mounting, ventilation and filter access. For a replacement, match the supplied installation drawing to your existing opening; a similar grille or model name does not establish fit.
Is a portable nail dust collector cordless?
Portable describes a unit you can move; it does not establish battery-powered operation. Handy is a light tabletop option, and ULKA describes use with a compatible PowerStation. Plan for mains power unless you have confirmed the exact compatible PowerStation, its separate purchase and the supplied package. Do not assume a battery is built into the collector.
How loud is a nail dust collector?
ULKA lists 55 dB for the Premium built-ins, 68 dB for AERO Built-In, 70 dB for AERO Tabletop and Premium Tabletop, 75 dB for Handy, and 85 dB for Nano and Tornado. These are published specifications with no shared test conditions established here, so they do not prove how quiet a model will be in your salon. Check the operating setting and installation if noise is a deciding factor.
How much should I budget for a nail dust collector?
Use the current price and currency shown for the exact finish in the product cards, then allow for a suitable replacement filter and any hand rest, pedicure stand or built-in installation you need. Confirm included filters and power accessories before ordering. Compare the whole setup cost and the features you will use, rather than choosing by collector price alone.
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