Brigii H5 handheld vacuum review

A handheld vacuum is likely one of the most helpful instruments to maintain round the home. Use it for clean-ups, to offer the couch a quick-once over earlier than sitting right down to a film, to tidy up pet corners and excessive chairs, and get crumbs and dust off automobile upholstery.

We’re reviewing the small however highly effective Brigii H5 commonplace mannequin.

Design and construct

• USB-C charging
• 1.7lbs/ 770g

The H5 is a cordless handheld vacuum which costs through USB-C. It has a most working time of half-hour in its eco mode but it surely takes a reasonably prolonged 4-5 hours to cost.

The physique of the Brigii is 33cm lengthy and 27cm in diameter at its widest level. It weighs simply 1.7lbs/ 770g – so it’s very gentle within the hand.  

It comes with three cleansing heads, a gray stand that may maintain the vacuum and its equipment, and a charging cable.

It’s fabricated from matt gray plastic, with a smoked gray dustbin. Nobody is more likely to accuse it of being significantly engaging however it’s, no less than, quietly designed.

It’s easy to make use of, with a two-button operation system. There’s one button to change it on and off and one other to change between eco and enhance mode.

There’s only one oddity with it. When switched on, the digital display shows three dots and a fan image. The pricier mannequin has a full digital show that reveals remaining battery life however, on this mannequin, it’s of restricted use.

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The onscreen dots will flash when the vacuum is charging, however that’s it.

Efficiency

• Three cleansing equipment
• As much as 60AW of suction

Switching on the H5 isn’t as straightforward appropriately, contemplating that it’s only a matter of urgent a button. However press it too arduous or not arduous sufficient and nothing occurs.

However when you’re previous this little annoyance, it’s a helpful vacuum.

The H5 has a most of 60AW (air watts) of suction in enhance mode – not dangerous in any respect for a small handheld. For comparability, the full-size luxurious flagship Dyson V15 Detect has 240AW.

It’s highly effective sufficient that you just’ll actually solely want to make use of the enhance mode if you happen to tip a field of cereal on the ground, or trigger comparable high-level chaos, which suggests you’ll be capable to use the total half hour working time. In enhance mode, you’ll solely get a couple of minutes earlier than you might want to cost it once more.

It may well deal with something from mud and bigger particles to pet fur and hair. It’s a lot simpler to seize than it’s to pull out the vacuum, which implies that if you happen to spot a dusty shelf or some crumbs on the desk, you’re extra more likely to type it out straight away.

As soon as it’s charged and able to go, it’s a helpful device to have round.

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The Brigii comes with three cleansing attachments that pop in and pull out simply. There’s a vacuum head with an adjustable comb and a lint strip for upholstery, rugs and automobile seats. I discovered it significantly helpful for giving the couch a fast going-over to take away cat hair.

There’s additionally a large mouthed device with an optionally available brush for cabinets and skirting boards, and a slim crevice device.

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Emptying the bin is straightforward: you simply twist it off the deal with. There’s nowhere for mud and hair to get caught inside, so that you received’t have to poke round to wash it out. The one exception is the filter, which has concertina-like pleats that may get dusty rapidly.

We want it got here with a spare filter however you may simply purchase replacements: a four-pack of spare filters prices $14.99 from Amazon US or £16.99 from Amazon UK.

The one concern we’ve is with the dearth of a battery life show. Purchase the extra expensive H5 mannequin and also you’ll get a battery share indicator. As it’s, there’s no signal that the battery is getting low till you attempt to swap it on to spice up mode and it refuses. That’s the signal to plug it in.

Worth and availability

The H5 commonplace mannequin is obtainable from Amazon US for $79.99 and Amazon UK for £79.99. For its value, it delivers numerous energy – however there are not any frills. For those who’re contemplating shopping for it, we’d suggest spending a bit extra if you happen to can and getting the dearer mannequin with a battery show (Amazon US, $99.99; Amazon UK, £105.99).

Verdict

This can be a genuinely helpful handheld vacuum with glorious suction and helpful attachments. As its design is so easy, and it feels pretty sturdy, we’d hope it’s going to final as effectively. Nonetheless, we missed having a show.

For extra vacuum cleaner choices, take a look at our round-up of the very best vacuum cleaners we’ve examined.