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General type of vacuum cleaner.

The general features of the design and use of the unit depend on this parameter. In addition to conventional models, vacuum cleaners of the following types are also produced nowadays: robot vacuum cleaners, upright(regular and upright with handheld), workshop, handheld models for household(including for bed and for car) and handheld industrial, full-size industrial (construction), backsack and vacuum cleaners for fireplaces. Here is a more detailed description of each variety:

— Conventional. Traditional household vacuum cleaners are designed for cleaning apartments, residential buildings, small offices, etc. Such a unit consists of a relatively small body on wheels (for ease of movement on the floor) and a tube with a brush connected to the body with a flexible hose. It is this option that you should pay attention to if you need a “regular home vacuum cleaner” that is not designed to perform any specific tasks.

— Robot. Vacuum cleaners that work completely autonomously, without the need to co...ntrol the device. The role of the user is limited only to auxiliary tasks (unloading the collected garbage, programming the work, etc.). The robot vacuum cleaner usually has the appearance of a flat disc. Low height allows it to pass under furniture and other interior items. And specific job features may be different. So, the simplest models move along random trajectories within the room, bypassing small obstacles and turning around when they reach walls or other large obstacles. In more advanced devices, it may be possible to set the map and/or cleaning schedule, access the unit via the Internet, etc. (See "Additional operating modes", "Robot features"). However, note that robots do not provide power and capacity. So it is hardly worth choosing such a device if you need high cleaning efficiency or a large cleaning area is expected. On the other hand, such a device is perfect for maintaining the already cleanliness in apartments, private houses and other similar conditions: a robot vacuum cleaner can be run at least every day without much difficulty.

— Upright. Vacuum cleaners of this type have a specific layout: the motor, dust collector and brush are fixed on a common vertical tube, while the hose is usually completely absent in the design. Such units are designed primarily for domestic use; they are not very convenient when cleaning hard-to-reach places (like the space under sofas or beds), but they do a good job with vast open spaces. Thus, upright vacuum cleaners are quite popular, in particular in large offices and private homes. And some of these units are equipped with bendable tube (see "Tube type"), which simplifies cleaning in the hard-to-reach places mentioned above.

— Handheld (household). Handheld vacuum cleaners for domestic use are light in weight, compact and have a one-piece layout: the motor, dust collector and suction nozzle (which can be worn with a brush) are combined in one body. Such units do not differ in power, but they are extremely mobile. In addition, most often they use batteries as a source of energy which gives even greater freedom of movement. One of the most popular ways to use handheld household vacuum cleaners is to clean the interior of a car. For this, some models can be equipped with a car cigarette lighter connection (both as an additional option and as the only source of energy). As for domestic use, such units are not suitable for full-fledged cleaning in an apartment/house/office. However, they cope well with auxiliary, specific tasks: cleaning furniture and various small surfaces, collecting small debris in hard-to-reach places, etc.

— Handheld (for bed). A variety of hand-held vacuum cleaners designed for cleaning beds, upholstered furniture, mattresses, pillows, etc. The main feature of such units is advanced disinfection and pest control, especially dust mites. So, an almost obligatory element of equipping bed vacuum cleaners is a UV lamp (see below), and their suction systems and operating format are designed to effectively draw in dust mites — even “burrowed” to a considerable depth. If necessary, devices of this type can be used for more traditional cleaning, but their main purpose is to clean furniture and bedding.

— Handheld (industrial). A type of industrial vacuum cleaner that does not have wheels and is designed to be carried from place to place in the hands. It is worth saying that for the most part, such units bear little resemblance to handheld household models (see above) — they rather resemble conventional vacuum cleaners with a hose, devoid of wheels and designed for transportation in hands or on a shoulder strap (although there are exceptions). Power is usually supplied from a battery; in some models, the possibility of working from the mains may also be provided. As a result, vacuum cleaners of this type are noticeably inferior in power to classic industrial models (also see above). On the other hand, they are more mobile — also due to independence from sockets — and at the same time, they are quite capable of coping with coarse construction waste.

— Upright with handheld. Models that combine the capabilities of upright and handheld household vacuum cleaners (see above). The traditional design of such a vacuum cleaner is a handheld unit with a motor, a dust collector and a nozzle, complemented by either a removable vertical bar or an extension tube. This design allows you to choose the format of work at your discretion and use one vacuum cleaner for general cleaning (in an upright format) and small specific tasks (in a handheld form). The main disadvantage of this option can be called a lower capacity than upright and conventional household vacuum cleaners — this somewhat complicates the use of large-scale cleaning. However, due to the versatility of the devices in this category, they are much more popular than purely upright units.

— For workshop. Vacuum cleaners designed for professional cleaning in large volumes. Such units are popular in cleaning companies but can also be useful for private use. Typical examples of the use of business models are cleaning a home workshop or garage, hotel rooms, etc. In terms of layout, this type of vacuum cleaner resembles conventional models — a body with a tube on a hose — but they have several differences. The most noticeable of these are a large size and vertical layout of the hull with an overhead engine. In addition, workshop models are distinguished by high power and capacity (from 6 litres or more). They may provide wet cleaning, although most models only work in the traditional dry format (see "Cleaning type").

— Industrial (construction). Vacuum cleaners designed for cleaning industrial facilities — construction sites, factory floors, etc. In many ways, they are similar to the workshop ones described above: most models have an elongated body with a top-mounted engine, high power and large capacity. The main difference is that industrial units are designed for coarse construction waste, which more “delicate” types of vacuum cleaners cannot handle. And to collect such garbage in such units, containers are used in the form of rigid containers. Such containers may be supplemented with paper bags for ease of unloading, but this is not strictly required. In industrial vacuum cleaners, the water collection function is very popular (see below), although they are never made for washing and most often do not even provide wet cleaning. In addition, only bags are used as dust collectors; aquafilters and cyclones do not occur in such units.
Note that this category includes only industrial vacuum cleaners of the classic layout, moved on wheels. Hand and backpack models are placed in separate categories (see below).

— Backpack. Vacuum cleaners carried behind the back in the manner of a backpack — hence the name. This design combines the advantages of classic and handheld format vacuum cleaners: the unit can be made quite powerful, roomy and at the same time mobile. However, most models of this type are mains powered, and battery solutions are less common. Nevertheless, even when powered from the outlet, you can achieve good freedom of movement. It makes backpack vacuums well-suited for situations where performance and mobility are needed at the same time. The main disadvantage of this type is the rather high cost due to some design features.

— For fireplaces. Specialized vacuum cleaners designed to collect coals and ash in fireplaces, stoves, barbecues, charcoal grills, etc. One of the key features of this type of unit is resistance to high temperatures, which allows you to collect coals and ashes that have not cooled down to the end. To do this, the hoses and brushes of fireplace vacuum cleaners are made of non-flammable refractory polymers, and a metal container is usually used as the main container. In addition, filters in such models have increased efficiency and resistance to fine dust. For added convenience, a self-cleaning filter can also be provided (see below). Note that vacuum cleaners of this type are mostly quite expensive. Therefore, it makes sense to buy such equipment only in cases where you often have to deal with cleaning fireplaces — for example, if a fireplace is installed in a restaurant or hotel lobby and is used every day.

The nominal volume of the dust collector installed in the vacuum cleaner.

This indicator largely depends on the type of unit (see above). For example, in most handheld household models, the capacity does not exceed 0.5 L. The volume of the container in upright vacuum cleaners and robots can be somewhat larger — among the first variety there are quite a few models for 1 – 2 liters or even more, and among the second — by 0.6 – 1 liter and a little more. For conventional vacuum cleaners, the minimum figure is actually about 0.8 – 1 L; dust collectors for 1 – 2 L and 2 – 4 L are very popular in such devices; the maximum capacity is actually 4 – 6 liters — units of a similar layout, but with a larger capacity, are usually referred to as household ones. In turn, relatively small containers are occasionally found among workshop models. However, in vacuum cleaners of this type, the capacity is generally quite large — it can reach 26 – 50 liters or even more ; the same applies to industrial (construction) units.

In general, a larger dust container allows you to work longer without interruptions. On the other hand, a capacious container itself takes up more space and, accordingly, affects the size, weight and price. So when choosing th...is parameter, it is worth considering the actual features of the use of a vacuum cleaner. Here we can give such an example: for a full-scale cleaning of an average city apartment, a capacity of about 1 – 1.5 litres is required. Thus, say, a 4-litre bag allows you to carry out two such cleanings with sufficient efficiency without unloading the vacuum cleaner. There are more detailed recommendations regarding the optimal volume of the dust collector, including specific cleaning options. These recommendations can be found in special sources.

The presence of a HEPA fine filter in the vacuum cleaner; also in this paragraph, the specific class of this filter is often specified.

HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Absorbing) filters are designed to purify the air from the smallest mechanical contaminants — up to tenths of a micron in size. It allows you to trap not only fine dust but even bacteria. For comparison: the size of most bacteria starts at 0.5 microns, and the effectiveness of HEPA filters is evaluated by the ability to retain particles with a size of 0.1 – 0.3 microns. The most advanced such filters ( class 13 and above) are able to remove more than 99.9% of these particles from the air. Here is a more detailed description of the different classes:

— HEPA 10 – traps at least 85% of particles with a size of 0.1 – 0.3 microns;
— HEPA 11 – at least 95% of such particles;
— HEPA 12 – not less than 99.5%;
— HEPA 13 – not less than 99.95%;
— HEPA 14 – not less than 99.995%;

Note that pollution with a size of 0.1 – 0.3 microns is the worst-kept by HEPA filters, so with particles of other sizes (both larger and smaller), the efficiency of such elements will be even higher.

Regarding the choice for this parameter, it is worth noting that, in fact, it does not always make sense to pursue a high filtration class. For example, during wet cleaning with a washing vacuum cleaner (see abov...e), the HEPA filter, in fact, is not needed at all (in many models, it is recommended to remove it altogether for such cases). So if you plan to use such a vacuum cleaner mainly for washing, you can ignore this parameter. Another specific case is industrial units (see "Type"): they are often used for rough cleaning of large debris, where thorough air filtration is not required.

We emphasize that in this paragraph we describe the functions of the vacuum cleaner nozzles and not the types of nozzles themselves. It is because one device can have several functions at once: for example, a crevice nozzle, which is also used as a dust nozzle. So the total number of nozzles may differ from the number of items in this list. Although exceptions are possible (when several nozzles of the same type are supplied in the kit, differing in size).

The main functions found in the nozzles of modern vacuum cleaners are as follows: combined (floor/carpet), crevice (including telescopic crevice), dust brush, for sofa, parquet, turbobrush(regular, mini turbobrush or electricturbobrush . However, sometimes the best choice is vacuum cleaners without turbobrushes, and for handheld vacuum cleaners — angle brush, microfibre, mop, floor polisher (for wiping), for mattresses, for animals, twister for hose, siphon nozzle, ...f="/list/90/pr-41987/">flexible hose and tool adapter. For robots, side brushes are important, which can be one or two. Here is a detailed description of these, as well as some other features:

— Side brush. Function found exclusively in robots (see "Product type"). Such a brush protrudes to the side beyond the body and captures the space on the side. It increases the overall width of the operating area and allows you to effectively clean places that are inaccessible to the main brush of the robot (which is located at the bottom of the body). Typical examples of such places are the space near the walls of the room and at the bases of cabinet furniture, crevices under baseboards, etc. Note that this option is indicated when there is only one side brush; the presence of a pair of such brushes is specified separately (see below).

— 2 side brushes. The presence in the robot vacuum cleaner of two side brushes on both sides of the body. See above for more details on the side brush as a whole. This design option slightly increases the cost but significantly improves efficiency compared to a single side brush. The width of the operating area is evenly increased. And when cleaning hard-to-reach places, it does not matter which side the vacuum cleaner is turned to such a place — there is an additional brush on each side.

— Combined (floor/carpet). A function that allows you to use one nozzle for dry cleaning of various types of floor coverings — both hard (linoleum, parquet, laminate, tiles ...) and carpets. Accessories with this function are extremely popular. They are found in almost all conventional vacuum cleaners (see "Product type"), in many household vacuums, as well as professional models (except hand-held industrial and fireplace vacuum cleaners). The nozzle itself usually has a T-shape, rather large dimensions and a swivel mount that improves mobility. And adjustment for different types of surfaces is carried out due to the retractable brush. The bristles of such a brush are convenient for cleaning hard surfaces. And when cleaning carpets and other fleecy materials, the brush can be removed so that the nozzle fits snugly against the pile and effectively draws dust and small debris out of it.

— Crevice. This function means that the nozzle is equipped with a flat working part with a narrow slot at the end. This design is suitable for cleaning hard-to-reach places — spaces between pieces of furniture, crevices under baseboards, gaps between radiator sections, etc. The width of the crevice nozzle (and, accordingly, the length of the crevice) usually does not exceed the diameter of the vacuum cleaner pipe, but the length of the flat part can be different. Moreover, each option has its advantages: long models can reach further into narrow gaps, while short ones are more manoeuvrable and more comfortable in general.

— Dust. A function that allows you to collect dust from small hard surfaces, such as armrests of chairs, picture frames, lamp shades, etc. Traditional accessories with this ability are in the form of small round brushes but there is another variety — wider nozzles (also with brushes), somewhat similar to a smaller version of the floor/carpet format fixtures (see above). The second variety is often referred to as furniture nozzles. Some of these accessories have removable bristles and can be used as nozzles for a sofa (see below).

— For sofa. A function that allows you to effectively clean the upholstery furniture and other similar items — mattresses, car seats, etc. Brushes with this function can have different designs and application features. The simplest option is a T-shaped device, similar to a reduced combination nozzle (see above), which does not have bristles, but is often equipped with strips of the fine pile — they effectively collect hair and wool from the upholstery. Some of these devices are equipped with removable bristles and can also be used as dust ones (see above). A more expensive and advanced option is beater brushes that provide additional impact; this effect increases efficiency, allowing the removal of dust and other small contaminants even at fairly great depths. Also, some turbobrushes and mini turbobrushes may be intended for upholstered furniture (see below). For vacuum cleaners equipped with such accessories, both this function and the mini turbobrush are indicated in the specifications.

— Parquet. A function that allows you to use the nozzle for effective and gentle cleaning of parquet and other hard floor coverings. A nozzle with this function is similar to the combined one described above. However, the bristles in it are non-removable and they are designed to minimize the risk of damaging the coating. Nevertheless, the specific characteristics of such nozzles may be different. So if you have to work with delicate surfaces — the ability of such an application needs to be specified separately.

— Turbobrush. The working part of a classic turbobrush is a horizontal roller driven by airflow. This design allows you to effectively collect hair, wool and other similar debris (for example, thread). But the specific design and specialization of the turbo brush can be different. Models, where the roller is equipped with bristles, are designed mainly for fleecy surfaces like carpets. And some of these nozzles are reduced in size and are intended for cleaning upholstery furniture (in such cases, the function “for sofa” is also indicated in this list). In turn, rollers with soft short pile are great for smooth surfaces — including rather delicate ones, like parquet. Thus, there may be several turbobrushes in the kit — for different tasks.
Note that the turbobrush must be periodically cleaned from collected contaminants. In addition, such a nozzle slightly reduces the overall suction efficiency since part of the suction power is spent on rotating the roller. Electric versions are deprived of this drawback, but they also have their own disadvantages — see below for more details. Also note that even mechanical turbobrushes are quite expensive, even though their advantages over conventional fixed attachments become noticeable only when cleaning hair and long hair. Therefore, if you do not regularly have to deal with such pollution, it most likely makes sense to choose a vacuum cleaner without a turbo brush.

— Mini turbobrush. A reduced version of the turbobrush — conventional (see above) or electric (see below). Compactness allows to effectively use such a brush in hard-to-reach places and on small surfaces. Actually, the main purpose of most mini-turbo brushes is to clean wool and hair from upholstered furniture. In addition, some of these nozzles are also well suited for cleaning carpets on narrow stairs.

— Electric turbobrush. Devices that are almost completely similar to the turbobrushes described above with the exception that the roller, in this case, is driven not by an air stream but by an electric motor installed in the nozzle itself. The main advantage of electric nozzles is the higher efficiency (with the same suction power). Firstly, such nozzles practically do not affect suction power, while traditional mechanical turbobrushes lose part of this power, spending it on rotating the roller. Secondly, the speed of rotation of the electric turbo brush does not depend on the airflow, and the torque of the electric motor can be quite high. The downside of these advantages is the complexity and high cost of the nozzles, as well as the need to use special tubes and hoses with them, supplemented by wiring to power the electric motor.

— Angle. This function means that the vacuum cleaner is equipped with a device that allows you to place the working nozzle at an angle (usually perpendicular) to the main tube. In this case, the specific design of such a device may be different. In some models, this is an additional adapter in the form of an L-shaped tube on which different nozzles are installed. In others, the L-shaped nozzle itself is made of one type or another — for example, dust (see above). Thirdly, such an adapter or nozzle is equipped with a swivel joint, which allows you to place the working part at different angles. All such devices make it much easier to clean in some hard-to-reach places.
We note that it makes little sense to use angle adapters with combined floor/carpet nozzles (see above) — such devices usually have swivel joints and do not require additional equipment to rotate them.

— Microfibre. Microfibre cloth for wet cleaning. It is worth saying that for some models with such equipment, only dry cleaning is claimed in the specification (see "Cleaning type"). But this only means that the vacuum cleaner does not have its sprayer and the microfibre must be wetted manually. In general, such a nozzle is most popular in robots. However, it is also found in upright models (mostly upright with handheld ones, see "product type"). In the first case, the microfibre is installed on the lower part of the body. In the second case, on one of the working nozzles. However, microfibre is effective in wet cleaning: it perfectly absorbs dirt and is easily washed from them. On the other hand, it makes sense to use such a nozzle (like any wet cleaning device) mainly on linoleum, parquet and other hard surfaces.

— Twister for hose. A small cyclone-type container (see "Dust collector") mounted directly on the hose of the vacuum cleaner; usually at the joint with the pipe. Most often is used in vacuum cleaners with a bag. Twister performs several useful functions at once. Firstly, it traps most of the dust and allows you to work longer without cleaning the bag; and cleaning the twister is much easier and faster than cleaning the bag. Secondly, the container on the hose is usually made transparent which makes it easier to monitor the amount of dust collected. Thirdly, it is easier to get a small but necessary item (coin, memory card, etc.) accidentally sucted by the unit from the twister. The disadvantage of such a device is that it makes the hose more bulky and heavy, reducing mobility.

— Siphon nozzle. A function that allows you to use a vacuum cleaner to clean sewage in kitchen sinks. For such cleaning, specialized nozzles are used, which are similar in shape and principle of operation to plungers. The difference is that the suction that clears a clogged pipe is created by the operation of the vacuum cleaner. All units equipped with such nozzles have the function of water suction. However, they may not be washing vacuums(see above) and may not even have the ability of wet cleaning (see “Cleaning type”).

— Flexible hose. The presence of this function is specified for vacuum cleaners that are not related to conventional ones (see "Product type") — the latter is equipped with a hose by default and there is no need to specifically mention this accessory for them. In other cases, a flexible hose can be both the main working accessory (for example, industrial vacuum cleaners, including most handheld ones) and an additional accessory (for example, upright units). In the latter case, the hose allows you to reach places that are inaccessible without such a device when cleaning.

— Adapter for tools. A function that allows the use of a vacuum cleaner in combination with various electric and sometimes pneumatic tools for cleaning production waste right in the process. It is found mainly in professional-level units — industrial (including handheld) and for workshop (household vacuum cleaners are poorly suited for working with large amounts of chips and sawdust). However, the specific design and purpose of such an adapter may be different. Most often, it has the form of a kind of cone, made up of "steps" of different diameters and is used to connect to tools that are originally equipped with nozzles for a vacuum cleaner. At the same time, the dimensions of the "steps" of the adapter correspond to several standard diameters in which nozzles are made on tools. (Some units with this equipment even have an auto-on function when the tool is turned on; see "Built-in socket" for more details). However, before buying such a unit, it's ok to clarify the compatibility of the adapter with specific tool models.
Another version of the "tool" adapter is a kind of cover that covers the area around the place of work and is used mainly with drills and hammers. In such a cover there are two holes: one — with a pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner, the second — for the working nozzle of the tool. The circumference of the hole for the tool is often made of characteristic "petals", reducing the risk of damage to the drill or other nozzle in case of accidental contact with the adapter. However, such devices are rarely included in the package — they are more popular as separately sold accessories.

In addition to those described above, in modern vacuum cleaners, there are other, more specific functions of nozzles, in particular:

— Washing. Sometimes the presence of this function is specifically indicated for washing vacuum cleaners — mainly to clarify the features of the washing nozzle. So, it can be intended for different surfaces (for smooth floors or carpets/furniture), have different sizes, etc. However, the principle of construction of all such nozzles is the same: the design necessarily has a nozzle for spraying detergent, and the working part usually has the appearance of a thin and rather wide gap. This design most effectively handles with the collection of liquid.

— Ultraviolet lamp. An ultraviolet lamp, built-in in one of the main nozzles — most often in combined for floors/carpets (see above), but exceptions are possible. Such equipment allows the vacuum cleaner to carry out not only ordinary cleaning but also additional disinfection: UV radiation handles well with most pathogens. At the same time, it is harmless to people and pets if you follow the safety rules specified in the documentation for the vacuum cleaner. Of course, we are not talking about one hundred per cent disinfection. However, the use of a UV lamp anyway improves the quality of cleaning.

— Flexible crevice. A special variety of the crevice nozzles described above is with a flexible working part. This design of the nozzle allows it to penetrate even into curved slots that are inaccessible to a traditional rigid design.

— For pets. This function allows you to use the vacuum cleaner to collect hair from pets that tend to shed heavily, especially long-haired dogs and cats. A specialized nozzle for such tasks is an improved “comb”: it effectively removes loose hair, which is immediately drawn in by a vacuum cleaner. And at the same time does not create discomfort for the animal (the main thing is to accustom the pet to the noise of the vacuum cleaner itself).

— Pulverizer. A feature found in some vacuum cleaners with a wet cleaning function (see “Cleaning type”). Usually, it is implemented through a special nozzle designed exclusively for spraying liquid.

The rated voltage of the battery used in the vacuum cleaner with the corresponding type of power supply (see above).

Initially, manufacturers select the characteristics of the battery (including voltage) in such a way that the vacuum cleaner can be guaranteed to deliver the power claimed in the specifications. Therefore, when choosing this indicator often does not play a decisive role. However, it can also be useful in such cases — for the most reliable comparison between models with different battery capacities in ampere-hours. See "Battery capacity" for details.

In addition, voltage data can be useful during operation — for example, to find a spare/replacement battery or a third-party charger.

The operating time of a battery-powered vacuum cleaner (see "Power supply") on a single battery charge.

Usually, the average operating time in normal mode is indicated here. Accordingly, in fact, the battery life of the vacuum cleaner may differ slightly from the claimed one, depending on the chosen application format. Nevertheless, the operating time indicated in the specifications is a fairly reliable indicator; it can be used both for a general assessment of battery life and for comparing the selected vacuum cleaner with other models.

Separately, we note that increasing battery life requires either the use of more capacious (and therefore more expensive and heavier) batteries or a decrease in engine power (and the efficiency of the unit as a whole). So it is worth looking specifically for a long working vacuum cleaner if these moments are outweighed by a long operating time.

The time required to charge the cordless vacuum cleaner fully (see "Power supply").

Larger batteries tend to take longer to charge. On the other hand, modern batteries can use various solutions that speed up the process, so there is no strict dependence here.

Separately, we note that the speed of charging batteries is usually uneven: at first, the process is fast, then it gradually slows down. So if, for example, the specifications indicate a charging time of 2 hours, then charging from 0 to 50% will take a little less than an hour, and from 50% to 100% the remaining time.

A feature found in battery-powered vacuum cleaners - most robots, as well as some upright models (see "Type").

The charging station combines the functions of a charger and a storage device. Its specific design may be different. Robots are equipped with a floor docking station; most of these devices can remember the location of the station and, if necessary, return to it on their own — for recharging or at the end of the program. In other types of vacuum cleaners, the charging station usually is wall-mounted. The vacuum cleaner hangs on it while connecting to a power source to charge the battery. Some of the wall attachments can also be used to charge the battery removed from the vacuum cleaner. However, we emphasize that traditional chargers that do not provide for hanging on the wall and fixing the entire vacuum cleaner are not considered charging stations. Less common are floor-standing charging stations for upright vacuum cleaners and desktop docking stations for charging portable (handheld) models.

In any case, this function is almost standard for robots, but upright and handheld household vacuum cleaners equipped with a charging station, in general, are quite advanced and expensive devices.

The noise level produced by the vacuum cleaner during operation. Usually, the value for normal operation at maximum engine power is indicated here. With less power, the loudness of the unit may be lower, but the key is precisely the maximum indicator.

Regarding specific numbers, keep in mind that the decibel used to measure the noise level is a non-linear quantity. Therefore, it is worth evaluating specific indicators using special comparative tables. In general, vacuum cleaners are quite noisy appliances; so in this case, models are considered quiet if this indicator does not exceed 65 dB — this is the level of a loud conversation between 2 – 3 people at a distance of 1 m. The quietest of these models give out only 40 dB — this is the average volume of a person’s speech in normal tones (and the minimum volume allowed for constant noise sources in living quarters during the day). For louder units, the comparison table looks like this:

— 66 – 70 dB — loud conversations between several groups of people at a distance of about 1 m;
— 71 – 75 dB — the volume of a cry or laughter in full voice at a distance of about 1 m;
— 76 – 80 dB — the volume of a mechanical alarm clock or the engine of an old truck;
— more than 80 dB — a very high noise level, exceeding the level of a loud scr...eam; when working with a vacuum cleaner having such specifications for a long time, it is highly desirable to use hearing protection.

Also note that the noise level largely depends on the engine power, as well as some other features (for example, it is strongly affected by the presence of an aquafilter — see "Dust collector"). At the same time, there is no hard connection here, and units with a similar set of specifications can differ markedly in actual loudness. In such cases, when choosing here, it is worth proceeding from the fact that a quieter vacuum cleaner will be more comfortable to use. However, it will most likely cost noticeably more.