Proscenic P8 plus cordless vacuum cleaner review 2020 features a stick design, detachable handheld and powered brush bar. The Proscenic P8 Plus is the latest Dyson V6 alternative to hit the market. It’s available for a reasonably low price. How does it compare to other cordless vacs though? Keep reading our Proscenic P8 Plus cordless vacuum cleaner review 2020 to know everything you would like to know. How good is Proscenic P8 Plus cordless stick vacuum? How long is Proscenic P8 Plus Battery life?
Specifications Proscenic P8 Plus – Bagless / Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- Brand: Proscenic
- Model: P8 Plus
- Bagless and Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- Motor:
- Brushless
- Maximum RPM: 30,000 RPM
- Suction Power: 17000 Pa
- Power: 180 W
- Dustbin Capacity: 1.2 L
- HEPA Filter
- LED Battery Status Lights
- Noise: 75 dB
- Modes: turbo, eco
- Power: 180 W
- Battery
- Capacity: 2200 mAh
- Autonomy Time: up to 35 minutes
- Charging Time: 3 hours
- Dimensions and Weight
- Dimensions: 71 x 32 x 16 cm
- Product Weight: 2 kg
- Colour: Black
Proscenic P8 Plus cordless vacuum cleaner review 2020
Like Proscenic’s robot vacuum, the goal of the P8 Plus is to emulate the best cordless vacuums while keeping price as low as possible. Proscenic succeeded with this approach with their robot vac, but we had doubts they could do the same with cordless. It is good for carpets, tiles, hard floors, sofas and above furniture cleaning. Now let look at Proscenic P8 Plus cordless vacuum cleaner review for everything you need to know.
Design and appearance
Firstly, the P8 Plus is a stylish vacuum. It certainly doesn’t look like a cheap vac, although it feels little “plasticky” when you pick it up. We like the blue, red and grey colour scheme, as it provides a more modern feel than many vacuums.
It’s also obvious that it’s been inspired by the Dyson V8 series. This isn’t a bad thing, as the combination of detachable handheld, “stick” design and motorised floor-head is a proven formula for a great cordless. We wouldn’t go as far to say it’s a “rip-off” – but the design is likely to raise some eyebrows at the Dyson HQ (Proscenic vacuum review).
The P8 Plus is very simple to use, as there’s only a single button. This is pressed once to switch the vacuum to “normal” mode, twice to power up to “max” mode and a third time to turn it off. While this is a straightforward system, it can be annoying to need to cycle through “max” mode to turn off the machine – especially if you want to conserve battery life by turning it on and off when moving rooms.
One thing to note about the P8 Plus is that it has a trigger button for switching it on, but you don’t need to hold this when vacuuming. This is great for making sure your finger doesn’t get tired, but a full trigger system increases battery run-time.
Moving away from the trigger, the handheld mode is a useful feature – especially when combined with the crevice or dusting brush. It also means the P8 plus is much more versatile than models such as the Gtech AirRam Mk2.
Testing the handheld mode highlighted one of our biggest complaints about the P8’s design though: the stiffness of attaching the tools and attachments. The tools clip easily onto the device, but removing them requires a lot of force while simultaneously pressing a somewhat fiddly button. In fact, the P8’s floor head is so difficult to detach that we can’t recommend it for people with arthritis or other joint issues.
On a positive note, the P8 Plus is a lightweight vacuum that’s easy to manoeuvre around the home. It has a flexible joint between the tube and floor head, which makes steering more convenient. The floor head also has a low profile design, so it can fit under furniture.
We wish the joint was a bit stiffer though, as the steering feels flimsy at times. This can mean the floor head gets “stuck” to one side. It’s a minor issue, but something that could be easily corrected.
How good is suction power and cleaning performance?
The floor head is motorised with a rotating brush bar. This is designed to stir up dust and dirt from carpet fibres, although it also performs well on hard floors.
The Proscenic P8 Plus provides relatively strong suction power for a cordless – especially considering the low price. While we used the standard mode for most of our testing, the “Max” mode provides noticeably more power and is great for particularly stubborn debris.
Find below how Proscenic P8 Plus cordless stick vacuum performed:
- Hard Floors – The P8 Plus is great on hard floors and can handle both large debris and smaller dust particles. There’s no way to turn off the rotating bar on the main floor head though, so be careful if you have delicate floors.
- Pet Hair – The P8 Plus does a surprisingly good job of getting up pet hair. It can’t match true pet vacuums, but for keeping hair under control it’s a good choice.
- Carpet – The Proscenic provides decent cleaning performance on carpets – especially considering the low price. It picked up most debris on our carpet tests with a single pass. The rotating bar does a decent job of getting the majority of dirt and dust, although it struggles with pet hair that’s ground into fibres. It also needed several passes to pick up small balls of fluff.
- Edges – The brush bar doesn’t go right to the edge of the floor head, so the P8 doesn’t do a great job of edges. Even so, it’s easy to remove the floor head and use the tube or crevice tool along the edge of walls.
- Above Floor – The P8’s detachable handheld mode means it’s great for cleaning under sofa cushions. The dusting brush is also useful for above-floor cleaning.
How long is Proscenic P8 Plus Battery Life?
The P8 Plus is powered by a 22.2V Lithium-Ion battery. This provides around 25-30 minutes of cleaning time between charges (Proscenic P8 Plus Battery Life), which should be enough for most cleaning tasks. The run-time drops if you use the “Max” power mode though. There’s also an LED display for current battery status.
There’s no docking station included with the vacuum – it just comes with a simple charging wire. Recharging takes up to 4.5 hours, and there’s an indicator light when it’s ready to be used.
How effective in emptying and cleaning?
The dust container has transparent sides, so you can easily see when it needs to be emptied. There’s a latch at the bottom of the bin, which allows you to empty dust and dirt directly into a container.
While this is quick and straightforward, there’s no “push out” function, such as found on the Dyson V7. This means dust can sometimes get stuck around the cylinder and needs to be pulled out by hand. Dust can also escape when you empty it, so we don’t recommend this type of emptying system for people with allergies.
Maintaining the P8 is relatively straightforward. The cylinder un-clips from main body, providing quick access to the filter. The brush bar can also be removed to untangle hair. Everything clips together easily (unlike the floor head).
Tools and Accessories
The Proscenic P8 Plus comes with several accessories. These are generally useful and high-quality – although they can be annoyingly stiff to detach from the machine. Here’s a quick overview of the accessories:
- Soft brush – this is the larger brush in the picture above. It’s used for cleaning surfaces such as curtains and decorations, due to its softer bristles and felt-like bottom. It could also be used for delicate floors if you’re worried about damaging them – although it’s likely to push larger debris (such as cereal) around rather than pick it up.
- Round bristle brush – this has stiffer bristles than the combination tool and a larger head. It’s useful for cleaning above furniture and bookshelves.
- Combination crevice and dusting brush – this is a standard tool for most vacuums, but is well designed and easy to switch between modes.