04 Jul
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Wyze Cordless Vacuum Review: Packs a Budget-Friendly Punch

Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner

"Wyze sets the standard for what we expect from a budget-friendly cordless vacuum cleaner for the home."

  • Incredibly low price

  • Double motors ensure powerful cleaning

  • Light weight makes it easy to use

  • Surprisingly good filter system

  • Many functions are missing

  • Shorter battery life

The market for cordless vacuum cleaners has exploded in the last year and is no longer dominated by rigidities like Dyson, Shark, Bissel, Samsung or LG. New models from these renowned brands can typically cost anywhere from $ 350 to $ 500 or more. However, there are companies like Roborock and Tineco who are launching new models to take a piece of the pie – with affordable prices in the foreground.

The Wyze Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is the latest in affordable cordless vacuum cleaner. It costs $ 150 but is currently available for pre-order for $ 119. There is a hard limit of 50,000 pre-order units, but at the time of writing, there are more than 29,000 available. While the Wyze Cordless Vacuum trades in more advanced features for a much lower price, it still scores admirably when compared to the competition and, as Wyze always has, fills a void in the budget market that makes it appealing to a wide range of users.

Design: light but powerful

The Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner weighs just 2.8 pounds and is light enough for almost anyone to pick up and use for long periods of time. Despite this low weight, it does not save on performance. A pair of motors delivers 150 air watts (AW) or 24,000 Pascal (Pa) suction power.

Wyze cordless vacuum cleanerWyze

The brushless motor design reaches 110,000 RPM and has less friction – resulting in longer battery life. An additional 9,500 rpm in the brush head provide additional cleaning power and have been specially developed to collect pet hair. As the owner of a cat who has lost so much hair that it should be bald, I have to agree. The cordless Wyze vacuum cleaner does a great job removing pet hair from the carpet and couch.

There are different performance modes, but the standard is Eco mode, which allows 50 minutes of cleaning time. If you buy a different battery, it can be swapped out in no time for longer cleaning sessions. Of course, the eco mode delivers less performance overall. Compared to other models, the run time is shorter, which can make it difficult to clean an entire house in one go. The eco mode offers the user a suction power of 7,000 Pa. Medium offers up to 15,000 Pa suction power and the turbo mode delivers the full, promised 24,000 Pa at the expense of battery life.

Accessories: a lot to do

A vacuum cleaner is only as good as its best accessories. After all, there is only so much you can do with a standard vacuum head. The good news is that the Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner comes with a variety of different accessories that you can use to clean almost anywhere in your home or vehicle.

The light illuminates dust and dirt on your floor to make sure you don't miss a point.

The grouting tool reaches corners and crevices, just like under the kitchen cupboards. The brush tool loosens dirt and dust and sucks it directly into the vacuum cleaner. I found it particularly useful for dusting as the bristles are soft enough to remove dust from around the TV without scratching the screen.

The really standout accessory, however, is the primary brush head. Although it offers a lot of additional cleaning power, it also stands out for another reason: Six forward-facing LEDs in the head. This extra light will illuminate dust and debris on your floor to make sure you don't miss a point.

Wyze

This is ideal for vacuuming under furniture. All dust bunnies that gather under the recliner and couch are easy to see with these lights. Of course, that's not always a good thing – you might be shocked by how dirty some parts of your home are.

Performance: Better air quality

Vacuuming may make your floors a little cleaner, but it's practically useless if it pollutes your air quality. While many high-end vacuums offer incredible filtration systems, this isn't something you would expect from a budget model. This is how the Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner surprises.

Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner in charging station.

It offers a three-stage filter system that starts with the vacuum cyclone. This cyclone separates dirt based on particle size. Then a large metal sieve separates the larger particles such as dust and hair.

The final stage of the filtration process is a HEPA filter that removes up to 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns. This results in much cleaner air and helps reduce the amount of allergens that get kicked up when vacuuming. After you've finished vacuuming, you can empty the trash can with one finger by pulling the lever. You don't have to clean the vacuum cleaner every time, but you can increase the filter's longevity and effectiveness by cleaning it regularly.

Both the dust cup and the filter can be removed and cleaned. In fact, the entire Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner has a modular design that makes it easy to maintain. There's even a built-in filter brush that you can rotate to knock dust off the filter and into the bin.

Our opinion

The Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner is a solid purchase, especially at its discounted $ 119 price point. Even for the normal retail price of $ 150, it offers incredible value and performance. It might not have an app or a lot of extra features, but its powerful cleaning features and air filtration make it a worthwhile investment.

Are there any better alternatives?

From a budget point of view, nothing comes close to the Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner. It offers great performance at one of the lowest prices we've ever seen. If you are looking for an alternative, Shark Rocket cordless vacuum cleaner is a $ 200 option. If you're looking for a high-end option this is the Roborock H7 has a lot more features, longer cleaning time, and more accessories for $ 500.

How long it will take?

With its lower weight, the Wyze cordless vacuum cleaner feels more fragile than higher-priced models, but not cheap. As long as the vacuum cleaner is not stored in direct sunlight and is cleaned regularly, it should last for many years. At the very least, it comes with a one-year limited warranty that covers it for defects.

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you're looking for an affordable vacuum cleaner for small jobs around the house, it's hard to beat.

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30 Jun
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Roborock H7 Cordless Vacuum Review: It Packs a Punch

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Roborock H7 cordless vacuum cleaner

"Dyson is more careful because the Roborock H7 is an easy competitor with a heavy blow"

  • Improved loading times

  • Strong suction power

  • Effective air filtration

  • Easy assembly and storage

  • Limited cleaning time, especially in higher power modes

The new Roborock H7 cordless vacuum cleaner follows another recent release from the company – the Roborock H6 Adapt. While the H6 Adapt is an impressive vacuum cleaner that easily handles any challenge I have given it, the H7 is just as impressive and brings several upgrades to the table, including a dust bag.

The dust bag enables the Roborock H7 to pick up dirt and dust without it escaping into the air. It also ensures tidier disposal and easier cleaning of the vacuum cleaner. Below are our impressions after spending some time with the Roborock H7 cordless vacuum cleaner.

Accessories: a happy bunch

Like the Roborock H6 Adapt, the H7 comes with a full range of accessories and cleaning tools to help you reach every nook and cranny of your home. The H7 includes a baton, crevice nozzle, dust brush, flexible hose, motorized mini brush, multi-faceted brush and dust bag holder.

Almost all of these tools fit neatly in the docking station, allowing compact and space-saving storage of the vacuum cleaner when not in use. The dock charges the H7 when it is assembled, so you can pick it up and use it whenever you want. As an added bonus, almost all accessories are also magnetized. You can attach them to the side of the refrigerator or washing machine just as easily as attaching the dock.

With all of these accessories, it was easy to move the H7 from vacuuming a flour stain in the kitchen to cleaning the stairs. With the grout tool I was able to suck dirt out of the corners under the cabinets where my robot mop wouldn't get clean.

On its own, the Roborock H7 is a powerful vacuum cleaner, but with these accessories it's easy to use in almost any context – even when cleaning the car.

Performance: Strong suction meets easy handling

Like the H6 Adapt, the Roborock H7 also has several cleaning modes that are powered by a powerful motor. The 480 watt motor generates enormous suction power. There are three basic modes: Eco, Standard or Max. The LED display on the handle shows you which mode you are in and how much battery life is left.

The eco mode is the most energy efficient, but also the weakest of the three cleaning modes and ideal for most daily vacuuming work.

Standard mode is more powerful, but at the expense of the battery. Max mode is the most powerful option, but by far the loudest. Its suction power is almost enough to pull paint out of a car, but when dirt and dust are ground deep into your carpet, MAX mode will pull it out.

You don't have to hold down the shutter button either. A small button on the side of the handle activates sustain mode, which means that the vacuum continues to work even without pulling the trigger. This will save your hand a little bit of stress during those long cleaning sessions. Just press the Sustain button again to turn it off.

The Roborock H7 offers around 90 minutes of cleaning time on a single charge in eco mode. If you're still not done, don't worry – it only takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge, a significant improvement over the four hours it takes the H6 Adapt.

The air quality is in the foreground of the design

Roborock has gone to great lengths to improve air quality with their vacuum designs, and the H7 is no exception. A HEPA filter removes particles from the air during cleaning and stores them in a leak-proof trash can. The filter is designed to catch particles up to 0.3 microns in size.

The design of the vacuum means that no particles will escape through cracks in the vacuum and get into the air around you. However, if you want to take an extra step to improve your air quality, the Roborock H7 includes easy-to-follow instructions on how to install the dust bag.

My cat is losing a lot, but the Roborock H7 has taken in significantly more animal hair than the H6 Adapt.

This bag catches particles and enables easy disposal. Just remove the bag and throw it in the trash. The Roborock H7 includes two disposable dust bags, but replacement bags can be purchased.

After a few cycles, you may notice dust build-up in the front and rear filters, in the cyclone itself and in the trash can. All of these parts are removable and washable in normal water. Just run them underwater until completely clean, then let them dry completely for 24 hours before reassembling them.

Our opinion

The Roborock H7 brings small but necessary improvements to the Roborock range of stick vacuum cleaners. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, the faster load time, optional dust bag accessories, and improved suction make it a solid buy for anyone.

Where the H7 really shines, at least in my experience, was cleaning pet hair. My cat is losing a lot, but the Roborock H7 has taken in significantly more animal hair than the H6 Adapt. While the price has risen to $ 500, the shorter charge time reduces the need for a spare battery for longer vacuuming jobs, which makes the added cost worthwhile.

How long it will take?

With proper care, the Roborock H7 will last for many years. Hard plastic gives it a lighter weight than the competition, but that doesn't mean it's prone to damage. Just keep it out of direct sunlight and the vacuum should hold for years. Should something go wrong, Roborock offers a one-year guarantee.

Is there a better alternative?

The $ 500 price tag might be a little prohibitive for someone on a budget. If you want to save costs, Shark Wand Vac is a great alternative that is both a cordless vacuum cleaner and a portable all-in-one. On the other hand, if you're looking for a top of the line vacuum and the cost isn't a deterrent, this is it Dyson V11 torque drive is a great option for a thorough cleaning of your floors.

Should you buy it?

Yes. Roborock has proven its commitment to constant improvement and quality, and the Roborock H7 is the best cordless vacuum the company currently has.

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15 Aug
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Miele Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog Cordless Vacuum Review

Miele Triflex HX1 vacuum cleaner for cats and dogs upright

Miele Triflex HX1 cordless vacuum cleaner for cats and dogs

"The Miele Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog is versatile, powerful and a great cordless option."

  • Lots of tools and configurations

  • Bin empties no dust cloud when emptying

  • Extremely strong

  • Compact

  • Expensive

  • Short battery life

Bagless vacuum cleaners are notorious for blowing dust back into the air when emptying. In 2016, Miele promised its bagless vacuums would not do this. Four years later I finally got one to test out, the Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog.

This cordless vacuum cleaner is modular and can be assembled in several ways, including a handheld device. Miele said it was made for pets so I put it on my scratching post.

Attach

For my current vacuum, I have a reusable shopping bag with accessories. Miele offers a wall bracket for the HX1 that can also accommodate several attachments. I suspect there is just no neat way to store the bulky hand brush attachment so it has to lie on the floor next to the vacuum.

In addition to the hand brush and the standard vacuum head, the Miele comes with a splitting tool, upholstery accessories and a dust brush. The hand brush, the upholstery accessories and the dust brush were needed to clean my scratching post. This is not the fault of the vacuum. My scratching post is a mix of carpet platforms, squishy pillows and a Papasan chair shell to relax in. Great for cats, terrible for cleaning.

Miele Triflex HX1 vacuum brush head for cats and dogsJenny McGrath / Digital Trends

The reason the vacuum is called the Triflex is because it can be configured to be strictly hand-held (to quote the Beastie Boys) or to work in two different floor styles with the container closer to the floor or in near the handle. Replacing the various nozzles and brush heads is mostly easy, but removing the rod that extends the vacuum handle can sometimes require a tug of war.

With the dust bin, motor, and battery, the vacuum weighs about three pounds, with no accessories that don't add too much weight. It's definitely handy, but it can get tiring for people who are used to using only one hose with an attachment. There is no getting around having to hold all of the vacuum when using it like a dustbuster.

maximum power

With the handle of the HX1 you can choose between three power settings. Let's face it, the only time you're probably not using maximum power is on delicate carpets. The maximum setting lives up to its name and has soaked everything up in sight. The hand brush worked great on the scratching post platforms which are usually a little tricky to clean. The dust brush and upholstery tool were better on the softer surfaces, like the pillows, which had plenty of cat fur. It still took time and patience to go over the furrier areas several times, but the tree was far less furry after vacuuming.

In addition to the scratching post, I also tested the Miele on carpeted and hardwood floors with a variety of substances, including rice and cereal. With some vacuum cleaners, I've found that vacuuming small pieces of debris can get over wooden floors. Not so with the HX1. It held everything in, even if it struggled with – admittedly bulky – completely intact gold graham squares. However, it picked up almost everything else and did an impressively thorough job.

The maximum attitude lives up to its name and has absorbed everything on site.

The vacuum cleaner's standard brush head has a low profile that fits very nicely under my bookshelves and console table, which are sometimes too low for larger vacuum heads. It also comes with a spotlight if you slide it into those dark corners.

Jenny McGrath / Digital Trends

It took about 12 minutes to completely clean the scratching post. The HX1's battery lasted at max. This is a little short compared to some of the competition and there is no backup battery for larger jobs. The battery lasts about an hour in energy-saving mode. The lifespan is a little shorter than that of another direct competitor, the Dyson V11 Outsize, which extends to a slightly longer 120 minutes in eco mode. It takes four hours to charge the battery, which is standard on cordless vacuum cleaners.

Undustables

With my own bagless vacuum cleaner, I usually take it outside before emptying it in the trash. It gives off a cloud of dust that redistributes exactly the kitten scales that I wanted to banish first. The HX1 certainly had large particles in the bin by the time I finished vacuuming, but when I opened it to empty it, that pile of dust was missing. The filters that you clean by removing them every month and banging them against the walls of your trash can really seem to hold it all in.

Miele Triflex HX1 vacuum power switch close-up of the cat & dogJenny McGrath / Digital Trends

Everything about the HX1 is pretty small, including the dust bin. It holds about half a liter of dirt and other trash. The capacity is good enough for apartments or studios, but requires frequent emptying for larger houses. The Dyson V11 Outsize, for example, has a much larger 1.8 liter garbage can. The container is opened with a twist of the container at the top, a little different from most other vacuum cleaners. You probably have to read the manual for the first time to find out, but it's pretty easy after that.

Our opinion

At $ 699, the Miele Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner is comparable to some high quality Dyson vacuum cleaners. The battery life is short and it can be very difficult in handheld mode. However, it is a very powerful, user-friendly vacuum. And the lack of a cloud of dust? * Chef kiss. *

Is there a better alternative?

As great as the HX1 is, Miele's price tag is just too high for many people. There are certainly cheaper vacuums like the Dyson V7 ($ 288) or the Tineco Pure One S12 ($ 530).

How long it will take?

Consumer Reports found that cordless vacuums had questionable reliability due to their reduced battery life. The HX1 is otherwise well constructed and comes with a one year warranty.

Should you buy it?

If you have a relatively small house that you can vacuum in about 15 minutes and want to spend hundreds of dollars on a cordless device, the HX1 is a great choice. It's powerful, versatile, and doesn't take up too much space.

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