Updated 15 Sep 2017
Hoover
Air Stick Pro EB5223
Snapshot: The Hoover Air Stick Pro EB5223 cordless stick vacuum comes with plenty of accessories. But how well does it clean floors?
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Test results
Overall score
Carpet full clean
Pet-hair removal
Corners & edges
Ease of use
Good points
- OK carpet cleaning.
- Excellent pet-hair removal.
- Excellent car-cleaning ability.
- Has crevice tool, upholstery tool and dusting brush.
- Easy to use.
- Has power head for cleaning carpet.
But
- Short running time on maximum power.
How we test: cordless stick models
Overall score includes:
Carpet: 30%
Hard floor cleaning: 10%
Corners and edges: 15%
Pet hair: 15%
Ease of use: 30%
Price is from a March 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Type
Head type
Reliability
Satisfaction
Specifications
Noise (dBA)
Edge distance at side/front (mm)
Reach (m)
Weight (kg)
Bagless
Bag/bin volume (L)
Power measured (W)
Battery type
Battery voltage
Claimed charge time (hours)
Running time (minutes)
Features
Hand-held option
HEPA filter
Variable power
Wand suction control
Carpet height control
More Info
Notes
Availability
Member reviews
"Useless for its main purpose"
17 Sep 2018, Judy S.
Pros:
Good suction, plenty of accessories
Cons:
Fundamental problem with dust collection on the main vac head. It blocks in the right angle bend once picked up, not even making it to the 'bag'. There is no way of accessing the blockage to clear it. Once blocked, the fluff is just dumped back on the floor. Only solution is to try to then pick it up using the hand vac. Seems to be a design flaw.
Battery life is also very short. Don't expect to clean your whole house with it in one go.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
