“While not the smartest vacuum, the Levoit VortexIQ 40 will clean up any dust or debris without you having to think about it.”
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Excellent at collecting hair and dust
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Practical wall bracket
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Automatic power mode
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Some bells and whistles
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Small dust container
In the field of smart home technology, robotic vacuum cleaners are one of the products that help you immensely. They are by no means always exciting, but you will appreciate them. Generally, they fall into two categories, expensive with extensive features or budget and basic. The budget ones will often only allow you to clean the surface, but if you want that deep or precise cleaning, you’ll have to do it the old-fashioned way, with a handheld vacuum cleaner. This is where the Levoit VortexIQ stick vacuum cleaner comes into play.
Levoit’s VortexIQ 40 cordless stick vacuum has easy-to-change accessories and an automatic mode that automatically adjusts suction power. With five different power levels, this vacuum cleaner will quickly grab whatever you have hidden on the floor. If you’re a pet owner like me, you’ll soon discover just how much hair is hiding in your carpet.
I had the VortexIQ last month and tested it extensively. I have used it in my apartment and on carpet and hardwood and in my car! This product was a dream for what it is. But before I get into the details of the VortexIQ, let’s talk about what you get in the box.
Out of the box
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When you first open the box, you’re presented with a disassembled VortexIQ 40. Along with the vacuum (in about three easy-to-connect pieces), you’ll get three types of hoses, a wall mount stand, and a battery and AC charger. There’s a long, rolling floor hose, a telescopic crevice pipe and a dust brush.
I decided to place the base so that the vacuum and accessories can hang, charge and reduce storage space. This easy process took about five minutes, and all I needed was a drill and a screwdriver. Also, it’s nice that once you hang the base, the vacuum should always be charged whenever you pick it up. This will help ensure you always have the anticipated 40 minutes of battery life.
building material
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The VortexIQ is all plastic, like any other vacuum, and weighs 7 pounds when assembled with the rotating brush head. That’s not bad when you’re rolling the vacuum on the floor. However, when using smaller brushes, the vacuum cleaner is significantly smaller and should not cause any fatigue.
It comes with a 0.6 liter dust bin, which I find small and unwieldy to handle. Using the VortexIQ in my two-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot apartment would require me to empty the trash can twice. This is mostly due to pet hair, but I digress. You’ll also always want to empty the tank before and after use. Unfortunately, there is also no automatic emptying attachment like those with robot vacuums. The bucket also has two ways to open it for cleaning. You can do a quick release that opens the bottom and the dirt falls out. This barely worked for my use case, probably due to the amount of hair I fluff instead of small items like food or toys. You can also simply unscrew the entire bucket and empty it. I preferred that and it didn’t take much more time. Plus, I was able to clean it more efficiently and thoroughly.
It was easy to guide over carpet and hardwood, although I had a few problems with thicker carpets.
The rotating head also has LEDs to help guide you in dimly lit areas. They also really help you see dirt on the floor more easily. Speaking of the swivel head, it was easy to guide it over carpets and parquet floors. I have had problems with some of my thicker rugs though. Whether I was on auto, low or high power, the vacuum would catch on the fiber and pull the carpet. A quick turn off of the VortexIQ would drop the carpet and I would be vacuuming elsewhere. Thinner carpets were not a problem.
Accessories
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As mentioned above, the Vortex IQ comes with three hose attachments: swivel, telescopic and dust brush. All brushes come with a smaller 3 inch square opening, which was large enough to pick up most of the dirt and drips that I couldn’t pick up by hand. The swivel head was the main brush I used, while the other two brush heads were used for more specific tasks.
The telescopic hose has two lengths that are easily adjusted using a button. This helped when reaching into the corners of the floor or shrinking for shelves and other areas that are easier to reach. The dust brush head also had an adjustable length knob to make the bristles more prominent or the hose more prominent. I used this head to help with furniture and cars, and it did a pretty good job. Dog hair in the car was a little more difficult to clean.
Cleaning efficiency
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In terms of actual cleaning performance, this vacuum did a great job. It has an automatic mode that adjusts the level of suction power between five levels. Auto mode is what I used most of the time for cleaning and was sufficient for most jobs. When I knew I needed to power clean and I was spot cleaning, I manually raised the suction level to the highest point. I also had the most power when I used the smaller brushes. You will quickly hear the difference in sound when cleaning through the different power levels and I would not recommend using the vacuum while others are sleeping unless it is on a lower power level.
High-powered automatic suction was sporadic at best.
The downside I ran into with the auto mode was that it would only boost for half a second or so and seemingly randomly. Now, this could be me vacuuming up an item before I even noticed, but again pretty random. Continuous high power suction was not something. So if you need continuous high power suction, you’d better change it manually.
Battery life
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Battery life was almost as expected. You could get 30 to 40 minutes of operation in automatic mode. If you ever fully drain the battery, it will take about four hours to fully charge on the wall mount. With the swivel hose attached, the vacuum can be a little heavy, so using it for the entire estimated 40 minutes can be considered a workout.
A kind of cleverness
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VortexIQ is not a smart vacuum cleaner, but it automatically adjusts suction as needed. Don’t expect an app or anything, though; instead, the VortexIQ 40 forgoes superior technology for a lower price.
Our opinion
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Levoit’s VortexIQ 40 stick vortex is a pretty decent basic vacuum to have around the house, especially if you have kids or pets. Out of the box you get a setup that will get the job done without having to buy anything extra. Also appreciated is a wall mount to keep the vacuum charged and out of the way, as well as accessories for any other upholstery you need to clean.
Last but not least, one of the best things about this vacuum is that it’s only $200. That’s a very reasonable price for this whole set, even though it’s higher than the base vacuum. It will run you a lot less than a comparable robot vacuum and all you have to do is walk around with it. VortexIQ is the vacuum cleaner for you if you need a simpler but more effective cleaner.
Is there a better alternative?
There are many stick vacuums you can compare to Levoit’s VortexIQ 40; that said, there are better alternatives. Of course, you can get all the bells and whistles with various vacuums that cost hundreds more.
For example, check out the Dyson Outsize Absolute. It’s packed to the brim with powerful features, but comes with a $900 price tag. While the VortexIQ 40 may not be on the same level, it’s a fraction of the price for a decent amount of cleaning power.
For slightly more in line with the price of the VortexIQ 40 with a few extra features, the Roborock H6 Adapt will give you double the battery life at half the weight. How long will it last?
The VortexIQ 40 is made from tougher plastic materials, so it should see you through a few years if you take care of it. You can also wash the filters to keep the motors clean for the life of the vacuum cleaner. Also, without much smart tech involved in this vacuum, software issues aren’t a concern.
Should you buy it?
If you need a basic vacuum in one inexpensive package, the VortexIQ 40 is a solid choice — especially if you need a vacuum to complement your robot vacuum. But if you want one device to rule them all and have more smart features, there are better options.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn