If you’re looking for a cheap option then don’t even consider the products that are all signing all dancing because you’ll be paying for features that you don’t need. That is an impressive figure for any cordless, but given the suction available we were even more impressed. Many of the models are extremely similar, so it is important to understand the differences between them all so you can make an informed purchase.

I am surprised they are able to run business in such manner where everyone wants to be eco friendly but these companies making it so hard for people to get them repaired. Compare that to the likes of the Dyson V6-V8 range which only gets 6 minutes in high powered mode and 20-30mins in standard mode, you can see that the Athlet really performs well.

For a product to be a throw away item due to only 1 key component required for it to work failing is not okay.

Read more blem was not the battery at all but the charger not supplying sufficient voltage or charge.The highest setting is obviously a lot louder, but it's still relatively quiet, especially given the power output.

The upright nature of the Athlet means that weight is far less of an issue, as it is usually resting against the floor, rather than being lifted and carried around.In our experience people often don't even think to clean their filters in their vacuum, but because they are so accessible in the Athlet it serves as a reminder of how important it is. MINUTE RUN TIME: Convenient, fast and thorough, for more flexibility for everyday cleaning with up to 45 minute run time (dependant on power setting). Don't worry though, we've done the hard work and listed each of the differences between the models below. If you watch the video below and listen to the noise of the Athlet during the rug clean you will hear the bar struggling slightly.