It can't be that good if there's a manual 'solder sucker' on the bench nearby lol 

Hakko desoldering pumps are tremendous.

I know at least one person who still uses a manual solder sucker, doesn't have to heat up, doesn't put any wear and tear on his Hakko, which he uses for 'tougher' or 'bigger' jobs.

I've got a pair of Hakko 470 bench units, and an 808 in my field service kit. I've still got a manual solder sucker (haven't used it in years, but why throw it away? It's still good!) and desoldering braid. I *do* use braid sometimes.

Just depends on the application.