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Karcher WV50 vs WV50 Plus vs WV55 what’s the difference?

All of these 3 Karcher window vacuum versions come with the WV 50 cordless window vacuum cleaner PowerSqueegee, they are just different in the included accessories.


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The WV50 comes with a 11 inch Suction Nozzle, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger.


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The WV50 Plus comes with the 11 inch Suction Nozzle, 1 x 20 ml Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Spray bottle with microfibre cloth, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger
The spray bottle is designed to evenly spray cleaning solution on smooth surfaces.


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The WV55 comes with the 11 inch Suction Nozzle, a narrower 6 inch Suction Nozzle, Lithium ion battery, and Battery charger
The 6 inch vacuum nozzle is for vacuuming smaller surfaces.

The Karcher window vacuum cleaner PowerSqueegee can help you clean flat surfaces, such as windows, tables and mirrors, faster with no streak.
It is poweded by lithium ion battery, running time is about 20 minutes per charge, charging takes approximately 120 minutes.

Compare Dyson DC56 vs V6 what’s the difference?

We will discuss the difference between Dyson DC56 and V6 within this post.
Dyson V6 vs DC56
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Motor Type: Dyson Digital Motor V2 vs V6
The Dyson Hard DC56 use Dyson Digital Motor V2 whereas the V6 use the Dyson Digital Motor V6.
Dyson Digital Motor V2 – 200W, is a single-phase brushless DC motor, spins up to 104,000 revolutions per minute
Dyson Digital Motor V6 – 350W, this power-dense motor uses digital pulse technology and a neodymium magnet to spin at up to 110,000 rpm. I

Cyclone Technology: Root Cyclone technology vs 2 Tier Radial Cyclones
The DC56 features Root Cyclone technology whereas the V6 use 2 Tier Radial Cyclones.
DC56’s Root Cyclone technology has 6 cyclones that generate high centrifugal forces, up to 70,000 times the force of gravity, that cause dust and particles to be flung out of the airflow and into the bin.
The V6’s 2 Tier Radial cyclones has 15 cyclones, arranged across two tiers, work in parallel to increase airflow and capture more fine dust.

Filtration
DC56 does not use HEPA filter.
V6 feature whole machine HEPA filtration which captures particles as small as 0.3 microns that makes the air that leaves the machine is cleaner than the air you breathe.

Suction Power
Both have dual power modes, the V6 generate more suction power in max power mode.
DC56 – 28 AW in normal mode and 65 AW in max power mode
V6 – 28 AW in normal mode and 100 AW in max power mode

Battery Life
DC56 – 15 minutes in normal mode, or 6 minutes in max power mode
V6 – 20 minutes in normal mode, or 6 minutes in max power mode

Bin Capacity
Both have a small dust chamber.
DC56 holds up to 0.09 gallons versus 0.11 gallons on the V6.

Cleaner Head Options
DC56 has only one cleaner head option – the Double-edge cleaner head, it combines suction and a wet wipe, this cleaner head is designed specifically for cleaning hard floor.
V6 family includes a few models, you can choose a Motorized cleaner head, or a Soft roller cleaner head, or a Direct-drive cleaner head.

Do you own these Dyson Hand/Stick vacuum cleaners? If yes, please share more info below, thanks.

Compare Dyson V6 Trigger VS Mattress what’s the difference?

Dyson V6 Mattress or V6 Trigger which is better to fit your needs? Here’s the comparison.
Dyson V6 Mattress vs Trigger
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Dyson V6 Mattress is a new member of the Dyson V6 family. It is a similar model to the V6 Trigger (formerly DC58). Both of them are cordless handheld unit, they have similar appearance, specifications and features. However, they are not identical.
Here is some difference between Dyson V6 Trigger and V6 Mattress, the info should help you choose the right one that suits your needs.

Whole machine HEPA filtration
The V6 Mattress features Whole machine HEPA filtration whereas the V6 Trigger does not.
According to Dyson, the Whole machine HEPA filtration combines Dyson’s Patented 2 Tier Radial cyclones, a post motor filter and a sealed system to capture dust, dirt, allergens, bacteria, and expel cleaner air.

Noise Level
According to Dyson, the V6 Mattress is engineered for reduced noise levels, it is quieter than the V6 Trigger.

Included Tools
The V6 Mattress comes with a Motorized Mattress cleaner head that agitates and removes dust from upholstery, a Mini Soft Dusting Brush for gentle dusting, a Combination Tool and a Crevice Tool while the V6 Trigger come with a Combination Tool and a Crevice Tool.

Price
The V6 Mattress is priced at $249.99 whereas the V6 Trigger is priced at $199.99 at dyson.com

Color Scheme
The V6 Mattress is white with teal and iron grey while the V6 Trigger is iron grey with purple.

The similar things they have:

* 2 Tier Radial cyclones to increase airflow and capture more fine dust.
* Powered by Dyson digital motor V6
* Dual power mode: normal and boost
* 100 air watt max suction power
* Hygienic bin emptying
* Li-ion battery, up to 20 minutes running time, 3.5 hour charging time
* 0.12 gallons dust cup capacity
* Washable life time filter
* Backed by a 2 year limited warranty
* Same dimensions (HxLxW): 8.2″ x 15.6″ x 5.7″

Overall, the V6 Mattress has more advanced features, it is designed to remove allergens from mattress and upholstery with the Motorized Mattress tool, it also has the whole machine HEPA filtration for leaving cleaner air. But it is more expensive than the V6 Trigger. While the V6 trigger is cheaper, but has only basic features and less tools.
So, buy the V6 Mattress if you want the motorized tool and HEPA filtration, or purchase the V6 Trigger is you care about the price.

Compare Electrolux Precision vs Nimble what’s the difference?

We will discuss the similarities and difference between Electrolux Nimble EL8602A and Precision EL8807A within this post.

Difference:

Some big difference that you may care about:

Brushroll Clean Technology
The Precision features Brushroll Clean Technology while the Nimble doesn’t.
Electrolux claim that the Brushroll Clean Technology removes tangled hair from the brushroll with the touch of a button.

Swivel Steering
The Nimble features Swivel Steering that allows you to twist and turn the vacuum around corners and furniture with ease while the Precision does not have this feature.

Headlight
The Nimble has LED headlight to illuminate low light areas while the Precision has no head lamp.

Height Adjustment
The Nimble features Automatic Height Adjustment while the Precision use manual adjustment which has 3 level settings.

Edge Cleaning Brush
The Nimble features little side brushes while the Precision does not.

Some other difference:

Brushwiew Window
From the product images, we can see that the Precision features the transparent Brushview Window that allows you to see if the brushroll gets tangled while the Nimble doesn’t have this transparent window.

Cord Length
The Nimble has a longer cord.
The Nimble has a cord length of 30 ft. while the Precision has a 25 ft. cord.

Cleaning Path
The Nimble has a wider cleaner head.
The Nimble has a cleaning path of 13.5-inch versus 12-inch on the Precision.

Cleaning Radius
The Nimble reach up to 14 feet with the Quick-Release Telescopic Wand and hose while the Precision can reach 12 feet.

Odor-Absorbing Filter
The Precision includes Odor-Absorbing Filter to keep your home cleaner and fresher smelling while the Nimble does not.

MSRP
The Nimble is more expensive.
The Nimble is priced at $399.99 whereas the Precision is priced at $299.99.

Weight
The Nimble is about 2 lbs heavier than the Precision.

Size
The Nimble is a bit bulkier than the Precision.

Similarities:
12 amps;
motorized brush with on/off;
bagless, 1.2 Dry Quart transparent dust bin;
One-Touch Quick-Release Wand;
Washable filter, Sealed HEPA filtration system;
Multi-Cyclonic System;
Electronic Suction Control Button;
5 year limited warranty
One Touch Release Dust Cup;
Bare Floor Scatter Guard.

If you own these 2 Electrolux upright vacuums, please share more details below, thanks.

Compare Botvac D Series vs XV Series what’s the difference?

We all know that the Neato XV series is an older series while the Botvac D series is the new one. But are there any improvements?

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Let’s look at the key difference between Botvac D series and XV sereis below.

Main Brush Design
The Botvac D series use a new brush – the Spiral Blade Brush, it is longer, 10.9 inch versus 9.4 inch on the XV series. It is also easier to install and remove.

Side Brush
The Botvac D is equipped with a side brush for edge cleaning while the XV is lack of side brush.

Dust Bin Size
The Botvac D has a 0.7L dust bin whereas the XV has a 0.6L bin.

Filter
The Botvac D filter is wider.
They both have two types of filters: High Performance Filter and Standard Filter.
The Botvac D use 7-3/8″/18.7cm wide High Performance Filter and 7-1/2″/19.1cm wide Standard Filter while the filters on the XV is 4″/10.2cm and 4-1/4″/10.8cm wide.

Control Interface
BotVac D use a touch style Home button and has a Spot cleaning button near the bottom whereas the XV series use a traditional Start button near the LCD display that is located at the top right.

Battery
The BotVac D is powered by one rechargeable NiMH (1 x 12V 3600mAh) battery whereas the XV battery pack includes a set of 2 rechargeable NiMH (2 x 7.2V 3200mAh) batteries that are placed in 2 compartments.

Cleaning Tool
The Botvac D now come with Brush & Filter Cleaning Tool while the XV does not include.

Color Scheme
The Botvac D have different colors on the top and bottom whereas the XV use the same color on both parts.

Some other difference:
The BotVac D is a bit bulkier, and it weighs heavier.
The Botvac D has better build quality than the XV.

Other than the above points, they are similar to each other, such as the D shape, LaserSmart Mapping & Navigation, clean from room to room, auto docking and recharging, resume cleaning, schedule cleaning, and boundary marker.

If you know more big difference between Neato XV and Botvac D series, please share your reviews below.