What it is:
The battery performance, if the vacuum cleaner is powered by a battery.
Our tests
Minimum Battery Life
What it is:
The minimum battery life obtained when using the vacuum at maximum power with all the features that could reduce battery life. This test is done without any suction/airflow restriction that could shorten the battery life.
When it matters:
When you want to know the vacuum cleaner's battery life when using it at its maximum.
Good value:
>15 min.
Maximum Battery Life
What it is:
The maximum battery life obtained when using the vacuum at its minimum power with all features that could have the effect of reducing the battery life turned off. This test is done without any suction/airflow restriction that could shorten the battery life.
When it matters:
When you want to know the vacuum cleaner's battery life when using it at its minimum.
Good value:
>60 min.
Recharge Time
What it is:
The time it takes to fully charge the vacuum cleaner battery.
Good value:
<180 min.
Recharge Dock
What it is:
If the vacuum cleaner has a dock station that can be used to recharge its battery. A recharge dock adds convenience to the recharge process by allowing to recharge itself while stored on a dock.
When it matters:
When you want to facilitate the charging process.
Battery Life Indicator
What it is:
Whether you can see the vacuum's battery life or not.
When it matters:
When you want to know how much battery power is left in the vacuum, to plan your cleaning session accordingly.
Removable Batteries
What it is:
Whether the vacuum cleaner's battery is removable or not. Removing the battery is useful if you need to replace the battery in the future without having to change the vacuum completely.
When it matters:
When you want to be able to replace the battery instead of the whole vacuum when the battery life is degraded.