Redkey F10 is a cordless vacuum cleaner, which at a price of less than PLN 700 offers functionality at the level of rivals often twice as expensive.
Summary | Overall rating: 8/10
Redkey F10 is not the cheapest cordless vacuum cleaner on the market, but it still stands out for its exceptional value for money. For a price below PLN 700, we get a device equipped with a set of practical functions, such as: bendable arm, very good ergonomics and, above all, high cleaning efficiency. The actual working time on one charge reaches about 60 minutes, which should be enough to vacuum even a larger apartment. Unfortunately, the charging itself is a slow process and can take up to 5 hours. Loud operation of the device can also be annoying. These disadvantages - especially the long charging time - can be very bothersome, but they do not exclude the advantages of the device that deserves our recommendation.
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Upright vacuum cleaner with rich equipment
Redkey F10 is one of the most interesting cordless vacuum cleaners that we can find by browsing AliExpress. First of all, because it is not particularly cheap by Chinese standards - it costs about PLN 700 (although you can buy it a bit cheaper in the promotion - details at the end of the text). However, when we read its description, it is quickly explained where such an amount came from. Redkey F10 offers functionality and equipment at the construction level almost twice as expensive.
The tested vacuum cleaner comes to us in a large cardboard box, where, apart from the device itself, we will find a rich set of accessories. First of all, a charging station with a power supply and a set of three nozzles for various applications. Consumables included a spare HEPA filter and a replaceable 2500 mAh battery.
Solid construction and classic design
The construction of the Redkey F10 does not differ significantly from other devices of this type. The most important element is the vacuum cleaner itself, which is shaped like a drill with a cylindrical container attached. This is where key elements such as the motor, dust container, set of filters and battery are located.
Stylistically, the Redkey F10 pays homage to household appliances from some 10 years ago. In place of the currently popular minimalism, we have black interspersed with silver and turquoise inserts. Is the vacuum cleaner ugly? I wouldn't say that. However, it seems a bit outdated, which, as you can easily guess, does not serve him at all.
It doesn't help that the equipment is almost entirely made of average-class plastics. They are hard and have visible discoloration. In addition, in several places the manufacturer was tempted to use a high-gloss finish. Experience suggests that with such a material, traces of use of the equipment can appear quite quickly. On the other hand, the fitting of individual elements seems to be the most correct, and the construction of the vacuum cleaner and individual elements seems to be durable. Given that the Redkey F10 is much cheaper than similarly equipped competitors, any savings in terms of build quality seem to be justified and - above all - quite reasonable.
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I mentioned the central unit, but this is of course only one element of the vacuum cleaner. In addition to it, the set also includes a set of suction tips. Of these, we will probably most often use a brush connected to a bendable pipe, but the set also includes two shorter nozzles, used to collect dust from hard-to-reach corners, useful, for example, when cleaning the car.
Drives like a dream!
As for the Redkey F10's handling, it's generally a plus. The entire operation of the vacuum cleaner is done from the central unit and, as a rule, it is very intuitive. Just press the switch located on the handle and we can start vacuuming. If we would like to change the suction power, we can do it from the panel located on the top of the housing. Using the "plus" and "minus" buttons, we can choose one of five power levels or use the dedicated key to select the automatic mode. In the latter, the vacuum cleaner will choose the right suction power based on the number and size of dust particles, which is supposed to translate into higher cleaning efficiency and more efficient use of energy. Everything is clear and legible, although the fact that the suction power is marked with ten, not five lines, may be a bit confusing at first.
The main unit of the vacuum cleaner is quite heavy - it weighs 1.85 kg with the battery fitted - and the center of mass is just in front of the handle. Cleaning with shorter nozzles can be tiring. However, as I mentioned, most of the time we will probably use the brush in tandem with the bendable pipe, and in this configuration using the Redkey F10 is pure pleasure (of course, as far as vacuuming can be called pleasure). The vacuum cleaner moves very well on the floor, copes well with various types of ground, and maneuvering it does not require excessive effort. In addition, we can take advantage of practical amenities, including the already mentioned bendable pipe, thanks to which it is much easier to clean under furniture, and LED diodes that illuminate the area directly in front of the vacuum cleaner. Personally, I praise the first solution, thanks to which vacuuming is not only more thorough, but above all much less frustrating.
Also, the current service of the device does not cause major problems. The dust container has a capacity of 0.6 l, and when cleaning a 50 m2 apartment, I managed to fill it at most halfway. To empty it, just press the button and open the bottom flap or unscrew it completely and pour the contents into the bin - depending on what is more convenient for you. It is equally easy to replace the HEPA filters, brush or battery.
Enough power to clean the whole apartment
Redkey F10 has a maximum suction power of 23 kPa, but even at the lowest of five levels, it effectively copes with picking up dust from surfaces such as panels and even carpets . The vacuum cleaner easily collected particles, fine dust, larger particles (e.g. scattered grains of food) and hair. I reached for higher power only in the case of stubborn dirt between the tiles, but even in this case, only the third of five levels was enough. In short, I have no complaints about the effectiveness of cleaning.
However, the noise that devices make during operation can be bothersome. The sound pressure level measured from approximately 0.5 m (which is roughly the distance our ears will be when cleaning) was 71 dBa at the lowest power level. At the highest, this value has already reached 80 dBa.
Redkey F10 is equipped with a replaceable Samsung battery. I mention the latter only because the producer himself often does it in his materials. What is more important is that the cell allows for less than an hour of operation, as long as we stick to the lowest power level. At the highest, this time is reduced to only a few minutes - about 7-8 minutes, if I am to be more precise. These are quite decent results for equipment of this class. Unfortunately, the charging of the battery is not so colorful anymore, because it takes more than four hours. Fortunately, the vacuum cleaner does not have to be in the docking station at this time - we can just as well connect the power supply directly to the battery.
As you can see, Redkey F10 is a really interesting cordless vacuum cleaner, despite a few minor stumbles. Is it worth buying? In our opinion, yes, even if the price may seem a bit high at first.
Redkey F10 - price and promotion for readers
Redkey F10 can be purchased in the manufacturer's official store on AliExpress, where its standard price is $ 189.99 (approx. PLN 700).
If you are interested in buying it, the manufacturer has prepared a special promotion. By ordering Redkey F10 from June 8-15, 2021, you will pay only $ 169.99 (approx. PLN 625) for it, and in addition, the first 100 customers will receive a SOOCAS X3U sonic toothbrush.
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