With limited home space in Hong Kong, many people will choose cordless upright vacuum cleaners. The Consumer Council tested 20 models of such vacuum cleaners, with prices ranging from 938 to 9,280 yuan. It was found that the cleaning ability of the 2 models was not good, and the battery life and suction maintenance performance were also quite different.
The Consumer Council compared the battery life and suction performance, cleaning capacity, power saving, quietness, and ease of use of various models. The 4 vacuum cleaners with the highest overall ratings include “Dyson” V12 Detect Slim Absolute and V15 Detect Absolute, as well as “Miele” Triflex HX2 Cat&Dog and “LG” A9T-Ultra, are priced between 5,980 and 9,280 yuan. The actual charging time of the test is regarding 2 to 3 hours, and the use time ranges from 7 to 14 minutes.
The Consumer Council also tested the cleaning capabilities of the various vacuum cleaners on floors, carpets and portable use, and found that the overall performance varies. Among them, the “Dyson” Omni-glide, which is priced at 3,780 yuan, and the “Xiaomi” Mijia, which is priced at 938 yuan Lite’s cleaning ability is relatively poor. The use time of each sample ranged from regarding 6 to 29.5 minutes, and the two Philips vacuum cleaners performed better, and they might be used for more than 28 minutes.
The Consumer Council also pointed out that most of the dealers only provide 1 to 2-year warranty, and some dealers provide 10-year warranty for inverter brushless motors. In terms of accessories, the cost of purchasing an additional detachable rechargeable battery or replacing the built-in battery ranges from 499 to 1,500 yuan, and the cost of other consumables such as dust filters ranges from 46 to 500 yuan. Some consumables can be washed and reused, while others can only be tapped Or spin the filter to remove dust particles. The association reminds the public to pay attention to the warranty and the cost of accessories, and to understand the specifications and performance of different models before purchasing, then choose a vacuum cleaner that suits their needs, and clean it according to the instructions.
Dyson responded to the test report of the Consumer Council, pointing out that the report does not clearly indicate what settings or tools consumers should use when cleaning their homes, and the test results that only show strong or maximum suction mode may mislead consumers, expecting to add particles Evaluation of emission and filtration efficiency.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Consumer Council/Highest score of 4 types of cordless upright vacuum cleaners – Consumer Council appeals to pay attention to warranty and accessories costs/357548?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
