Unboxing:
The box of the Rohnson Mamba M8 Pro is large and includes, of course, the vacuum cleaner, the handle, the motorized floor brush with two brushes, the motorized mini brush for pets, the two nozzles, the metal tube, the battery, the charger, and the wall mount.
The construction of the vacuum cleaner and its accessories is of high quality, made with very good materials.
The 560 Watt motor and the 125,000 RPM are digital BLDC, and as the manufacturer claims, they maintain a constant power and suction of the vacuum cleaner, regardless of the amount of dust and the type of surface it cleans.
On the handle, there is the on/off button and the options for the floor type and intensity, in three levels, which are displayed as indicators on the small screen, along with the battery level.
With 32V and a capacity of 2,500mAh, the lithium battery promises up to 60 minutes of autonomy in Eco Mode, while the charging time is 6-7 hours for a full charge.
The dustbin has a capacity of 1 liter and can be emptied with the press of a button without coming into contact with the contents. It is removable and can be broken into pieces for necessary cleaning.
The Rohnson Mamba M8 Pro stick vacuum cleaner has a HEPA dust filter and 3 additional filters to trap a high percentage of dust, all washable for better hygiene.
The hose is foldable and can be bent with a single motion to clean under low furniture and spaces without bending.
The motorized floor brush is suitable for all types of floors and has two brushes, a soft one for floors and one for carpets and rugs. They are easily removable from the brush and washable. Finally, the mini motorized brush for pet hair and sofas also has a removable brush.
Testing:
So, how was the performance and user experience of the Rohnson Mamba M8 Pro stick vacuum cleaner for 3 weeks at home?
I will start with something that usually receives less attention than it should in vacuum cleaners, and that is the quality and ease of maneuvering of the brush and the vacuum cleaner in general. The brush glides smoothly on the floor, turns almost 90 degrees, and follows the movement and direction you set with exceptional ease. Oh, and the large brush also has LED lights, which obviously is not a solution for cleaning in the dark but occasionally helps to make some particles visible.
As for the performance, it pleasantly surprised me! I did not expect the cleaning to be so effective in Eco Mode, which is the lowest speed setting. Overall, I mainly used it on the medium setting without encountering any problems. For more stubborn stains, a few seconds on Max setting were enough, followed by a return to the medium setting.
The vacuum cleaner did not get stuck anywhere and a single pass was enough to easily collect stains, dust, and debris from tiles, parquet, marble, as well as from the two different carpets I currently have.
The handle of the vacuum cleaner is in a G shape and can be held either from the front or from the top. I found it more convenient to hold it from the front, but after a while, due to its weight, it can strain the hand a bit, so I made a small change to the top part, especially if the brush did not need to maneuver.
As expected with any battery-powered device, the manufacturer's autonomy times are not maintained at 100% as they are tests under ideal conditions, but they come quite close to 50-55 minutes in Eco Mode and 20 minutes in Middle Mode on bare floors. In a medium combined cleaning cycle of 40 minutes, I managed to do one pass in approximately 100 square meters of relatively clean house that was cleaned with the Rohnson Mamba M8 Pro stick vacuum every 3-4 days. I should mention that in my space there are two uncontrolled children and two cats! Of course, the battery is removable and theoretically you can have one (or as many as you want) additional battery for uninterrupted use if it is something that would make you happy.
The noise level in the three operating modes is as expected, with the Eco Mode being quite discreet and the Max Mode naturally noisy. Generally, I personally don't pay much attention to the noise of cleaning devices, it is something expected. Of course, nowadays most vacuums maintain the noise level at acceptable levels compared to twenty years ago, but of course, I will appreciate a vacuum with low decibels.
The use of the foldable hose, although convenient and useful in most cases, significantly reduces the freedom of movement of the foot and you will have to settle for forward and backward, which is usually enough but not always ideal.
As for the mini motorized brush, no surprises there either, it effectively cleans sofas from pet hair, crumbs, and anything else that happens to fall on the furniture. It is equally effective on car seats and floor mats.
The dustbin empties satisfactorily with a movement over the trash bin and the filters can be removed for periodic cleaning. And depending on what you are vacuuming, you will need to wash or clean the dustbin as well.
And as a general observation, all the attachments snap on and off without any problem or difficulty. I mention this because it is not always obvious.
Final Impressions:
Is it worth getting the Rohnson Mamba M8 Pro stick vacuum or at least including it in your options? Definitely yes. It is powerful, has good autonomy, comes with strong features, and is of good quality. It will be an excellent ally in the general cleaning of the house or if you are not yet convinced that a stick vacuum can replace the traditional one, the convenience and speed it offers will not let you ignore it in your everyday life.
Unfortunately, the convenience offered by the large dustbin and battery comes at the cost of the increased weight of the device, which may tire your hand during floor cleaning with the stick but mainly when using it as a handheld vacuum, compared to other competitive and non-competitive models.
In any case, based on the price of €270 and its features compared to the competition, it remains definitely a very good choice as an alternative solution for easy, fast, and effective house cleaning!