realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Unboxing and Review

Launching alongside the realme Pad and other TechLife products, realme Philippines also launched another addition to its fast-growing smart home products - the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.

The TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is ideal for everyone looking to make their home cleaning more efficient with realme technology. It boasts a 140W motor with a maximum suction power of 9.5KPa, multiple brushes for different cleaning scenarios, a 2200mAh battery for up to 20-40 minutes of runtime, and a washable HEPA Filter.

Today, I was able to get my hands on one. I’d like to share my unboxing as well as my hands-on experience with the device. So, let's deal first with the unboxing.

Unboxing the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

The packaging of the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner comes in a large white rectangular box.

The front portion of the box indicates the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner branding with the multiple usage scenarios below it; while the model number, serial number, color, customer care, and other technical details are found on the sides of the box.

You can also find the realme TechLife logo on the top. While on the bottom are the nine important features of the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.

What’s Inside the Box

After opening the box, you will see the user manual with a warranty card, extension tube, 2-in-1 brush, crevice tool, wall mount with screws and plastic anchors, and a small cleaning tool.

Underneath the first layer, you will find the charger, motorized floor brush, and the main body of the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.

After unboxing, let us now take a look at the physical overview and proceed with my firsthand experience of the device.

Design and Walk Around

The main body of the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is made with high strength and lightweight ABS material. Considering the device weighs only 1.34kg (main body only) and the materials used, it is solidly built and sturdy.

On the top of the main body contained the realme TechLife logo, a 5-stage LED battery indicator, and an on/off button. While on the side is the dust cup release button and the charging port

Below the device is the 0.5-liter dust cup and inside the tube are the two washable filters - a single cyclone filter and the HEPA Filter.

Operation and Hardware

To operate the device, first check whether the battery is sufficient before use. realme also recommends charging the battery for more than 5 hours before using it for the first time. The device has two modes of operation - standard mode and max mode.

The TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner boasts an efficiently powerful 140W motor with 10,500rpm providing a maximum suction power of 9.5KPa. Thanks to the air duct design, the device has a reduced resonance and offers a quiet operation of less than 80db.

To prevent secondary pollution, the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner adopts a high-efficiency HEPA filter to capture microscopic dust and allergens.

Motorized Floor Brush and Other Accessories

While traditional cleaning methods only clean apparent dirt, the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with its included accessory tools can eliminate the dirt hidden in the corners, underneath the furniture, slit or irregular surface objects surface such as drawers, frames, and keyboards.

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with an auto-rotating floor brush. While the soft bristle brush protects the floor, the built-in motor rotates the brush at 2200rpm for efficient dirt collection. It also comes with three LED lights that are really bright and can actually shine across the floor so that you can see the dirt and dust on the floor.

The TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner features a 2-in-1 brush for cleaning furniture and other items.

The crevice tool ensures detailed cleaning by reaching even at hard-to-clean corners and edges such as the interior of a car.

The extension tube also allows you to clean far and high places. All you have to do is to slide the extension tube to the main body until it clicks into place, then slide your desired accessories. To remove just pull out the accessory or press the release button.

Maintenance and Storage

In terms of cleaning the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, just one press on the release button enables you to dump the dust and dirt easily from the dust cup.

You can also clean the single cyclone filter and the HEPA Filter by detaching the tube by just pressing the release button at the side of the main body of the device.

Please take note that both filters need to be completely dried before assembling them back to protect the device.

To clean the motorized floor brush, just use a coin or similar tool to unlock the roller brush lock at the side. Then take out the roller brush for cleaning.

The TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner also supports wall-mounted storage by using the provided wall-mounted tools, allowing you to store the device easily and more conveniently.

Battery Life and Charging

The TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is equipped with a 2200mAh battery, ideal for cleaning areas up to 120-square meters at one go. It can last up to 40 minutes of runtime continuously in standard mode and 20 mins in max mode.

The 5-stage LED indicator at the top shows the battery level in real-time after starting up. When the battery power is lower than 3% of the total power, the device will automatically enter the state of shutdown protection. Meanwhile, the 5-stage LED indicator will flash one by one to indicate that the battery is insufficient.

To fully charge the device, it may take five and a half hours. After being fully charged, the 5-stage LED indicator will turn off automatically for about 5 minutes and enter the sleep state. Also, take note that the device will not be able to work during charging.

realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner Specifications

Nominal Power: 140W (High power), 60W (Low power)
Maximum (KPa): 9.5Kpa (5% allowance with HEPA), 4.5Kpa (5% allowance with HEPA)
Maximum Air Flow (L/s): 11 L/s, 9 L/s
Maximum Suction Power: 25W, 7W
Noise Level: (MAX) 81dBA (MIN) 74dBA
Switch Button: On & Off button/Two-speed level
Filter System: Single Cyclone Filter + HEPA Filter
Dust Collection Type: Dust Cup
Dust Bin Capacity: 600mL
Dust Cup Capacity Maximum: 0.5L
Vacuum Cleaner Placement: Wall-mounted
Voltage: 22.2V （3.7V * 6pcs battery cell)
Battery Capacity: 2200mAh
Weight & Size: 2.4kg, 240 x 170 x 1150mm
Color: White

Price and Availability

The realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner retails for Php8,990 SRP. As an early-bird offer, the TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner will be available for only Php6,490 (Php2,500 discount) on Lazada and Shopee starting October 22. The device is also available in realme authorized stores nationwide.

Verdict

With its lightweight design, multiple usage accessories, and low-noise operation, the realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is the perfect gadget for those who seek of easier and more effortless housework.

If you’re thinking of getting a new handheld vacuum cleaner, I highly recommend that you shortlist this one.