As a busy 20-something with places to be and people to see, when the weekend rolls around, I want to be out and about with my friends, not spending my limited time off cleaning. So if I can find just about any device that’s going to make my life easier, you best believe I’m going to be investing in it. The latest piece of home technology to catch my attention? The Krapof Self Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum (now $649, usually $899).
Stick vacuums are quite hit and miss. The battery dies after what feels like five minutes and the suction power is never strong enough. However the Krapof vacuum claims to have a run time of up to 60 minutes, as well as three different levels of suction to handle varying levels of dust and messes. There’s also an auto-suction that’s powered by AI to detect bigger messes and adjust the vacuum’s power accordingly.
The main selling point? It comes with a self-emptying base that sucks all of the dirt out of the stick vacuum’s canister and into a sealed bag. That way you won’t make any mess when emptying the stick vacuum.
Since I have a dutiful robot vacuum, I gave the opportunity to test it out to my colleague, Madi O’nions, on the sole condition that she’d report back and leave no details spared.
Krapof Self Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum: First Impressions
What were your first impressions when you unboxed the vacuum?
My first impression was that it felt very sleek and modern — very trendy, IKEA vibes. It has a cool, compact style that feels quite high-end and “bougie”, which I really liked.
The setup process was actually very easy. It arrived in a few separate pieces, but once I connected the vacuum stick together, the whole thing was ready to go in about five minutes.
Setting up the automatic dust-emptying station was just as simple. It came with a spare bag, but there was already one pre-installed in the unit. All I had to do was plug it in, and it was ready to use.
Road Testing The Krapof Self Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum
Okay, run me through your experience using the vacuum. What did you like about it?
The vacuum features a really cool touchscreen that displays your battery life and current suction strength. I actually skipped the instructions and just dove right in; it’s very intuitive to use.
The standout feature for me is the automatic power adjustment. Because I have pets, there’s often dog hair around the house. The vacuum uses AI to sense when it’s over a clump of hair or a tougher area and increases its suction power automatically before returning to a mid-range setting.
While you can manually override this to keep it at full strength, it does drain the battery faster. I’ve found that leaving it on the automatic setting is the best way to clean the entire house in one go. However, if I’m tackling the carpets and want to go ham to get every last bit of pet hair out, I’ll boost it to full power, even if it means I have to charge it before finishing the rest of the house.
On my first run, I played around with the settings quite a bit. I used the high-power mode for a decent portion of the house and the battery dropped to about 20 per cent before I decided to pop it back on the charger.
The vacuum comes with several handy attachments. I recently used it to clean my car seats after taking the dogs to the beach, and it was incredibly effective at getting all the sand out.
It also includes two different roller brush options for the main vacuum head. There is a standard roller for both carpets and hard floors, and a fluffier one specifically designed to be gentle on hard floors. I’ve stuck with the multi-surface roller so far, but it’s great to have the specialised option for delicate flooring.
So, Even Vacuums Have AI These Days
The Krapof vacuum also has an AI feature. What was it like? Was it hard to get the hang of it?
The AI feature is basically built-in and automatically set up, so it’s active as soon as you turn the vacuum on. I don’t have to do anything manually; I just start vacuuming at the default setting and the sensors take over.
It detects the floor conditions and decides whether it needs to increase the suction or stay at a mid-range power level. For example, once I go over an area with more hair or chunkier debris, the vacuum automatically increases its power to handle it.
Krapof Self Empty Cordless Stick Vacuum: Final Thoughts
Is there anything you don’t like about it?
The one drawback is that if I turn the power up to the highest setting, it drains the battery significantly quicker. In a three-bedroom house, it’s sufficient to get the job done, but it would be better if it lasted a little longer so I could finish both carpeted rooms in one go.
Aside from that, I really enjoy it — it’s very compact. I’m curious to see its longevity, as some stick vacuums perform well for the first few months and then start to lose their oomph, but overall, it’s been really good for pet hair. I had my mum’s dog staying here, so with two long-haired Cocker Spaniels, there was hair everywhere, and it handled it well.
Compared to my old corded vacuum — which required me to stop and find a new power socket in every single room — this is a total game-changer. Because it’s so light and cordless, I find myself doing quick cleans more frequently throughout the week. It saves so much time and effort that I’m actually staying on top of the housework now.
Even my mum used it over the long weekend and loved it, so it’s officially double-approved!
If you’re keen to get your hands on Krapof’s cordless vacuum, there’s no better time than the present. The sleek home tech device is currently on sale for $649, 32 per cent off from its usual price of $899. You can also use the discount code ‘PTV75’ for an extra $75 off on both the white and black models.
Happy cleaning!
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