Cordless stick vacuum’s, I have to say that while I use them, they were never in the same category as regular vacuums. While they worked great on flat surfaces and short rugs, those with longer fibers, they work like crap.
Well, I have heard all the news about the Rowenta X-Force Flex having one of the strongest suctions for a cordless stick vacuum. So, I figured, let’s give the Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum a chance because I need something to change my mind about them. That they are good and worth it and are not going to cost over a $500.
So, what are the key points of the Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum?
Design
Well, for one. It’s not you’re typical stick vacuum as this one bends, so you don’t have to bend. I also like the overall aesthetics of black and silver. Very nice!
Suction
OK, so the Rowenta claims that it’s 200 Air Watts. Again, many stick vacuum companies say how powerful the suction is but yet they can’t do suction on carpets that are not flat and have fibers.
Having tested the Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum, I can easily say that this is the best stick vacuum I have used. The suction is incredible and things that were on my long fiber black rug, this one worked magnificently well!
Battery Run Time
What I look for is one that can run a long time in the highest vacuum setting and some last 15 min. to 30 min. This one has a 70 min. run time and a 3 hour charging time. Rowenta also offers one that does 50% more suction for 80 minutes for $50 more.
But I am impressed so far with this vacuum. It is definitely lasting longer than the others I’ve tested.
Attachments
You get a good number of attachments and you also get an extra filter, a charging dock, animal LED turbo brush and a crevice tool. Not as much as other companies but personally, this is all you need.
LED LIGHTS
This vacuum has LED headlights! How awesome is that! Very awesome indeed!
JUDGMENT CALL:
The Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum is the best stick vacuum I have used! It’s changed my perspective towards them because so many I have tested, they are not that great. But this one exceeded my expectations in terms of suction (magnificent!) and battery charge time.
Granted, it is a bit more pricier than other stick vacuums but you get what you pay for and this one, works way better than other stick vacuums I have tried.
The addition of LED headlamps, automatic suction power adjustments by floor type and the front portion spins, unlike some others out there. Makes it easier to clean off long hair.
The vacuum was easy to use and easy to charge and easy to empty. Some may not like how you need to charge it, as it comes with a charging adapter that is meant to be screwed on your wall but for those who don’t want to screw anything, you can just lay it down with the adapter charging it. This is not the kind of stick adapter where the cordless plug goes directly on the vacuum itself.
Do know that I am reviewing the 14.60 version, the 15.60 version has even more larger suction and last 80 minutes.
The Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum is no doubt the best stick vacuum I have tested and used! And I give it five stars!
