The Halo Capsule vacuum cleaner is touted as an ultra-light vacuum cleaner
Being made of carbon fibre, it should also be tough! Let’s find out how good it is…
Today we are looking at a battery operated stick vacuum that could revolutionise how you experience cleaning. We will reveal what the Halo Capsule Stick Vacuum has to offer you. By the time you are done reading, you would have made up your mind if it is perfect for your house or not.
What I’ll Cover…
- First impressions
- Key features
- Halo Capsule highlights
- What others are saying
- Advantages and disadvantages
- The bottom line
First Impressions…
It looks a feels more like an upright vacuum cleaner, but without the weight. I guess that was their aim. To make it feel more robust and sturdy, yet easy to move around.
Paper bags…The dust collection bags are made out of paper which will degrade so you don’t have to worry about polluting the planet with more plastic. Great idea.
The Halo Capsule Stick Vacuum is suitable for small areas because of its size and lightweight body. This powerful stick vacuum can be converted into a handheld model to quickly and efficiently hoover up small spills.
It offers a decent running time of 60 minutes and it can hold a large amount of dirt thanks to its 1.6L capacity. It is designed to clean hard floors and carpeted areas without consuming much energy.
Key Features
Let’s start by looking at the key features at a glance:
KEY FEATURES
- Ultra-lightweight (2.6kgs)
- Powerful motor (4,000rpm)
- Handheld conversion
- Large capacity (1.6L dust tank)
- Easy to re-charge (3 hours = 60mins use)
Check out this short promo video they created for it:
Ultra-lightweight
This stick vacuum is made of durable lightweight carbon fibre to increase its life span. It weighs a meagre 2.6kgs to make it easily manoeuvrable.
You can work with it for long periods without straining your muscles and detach the handle to make it even lighter for handheld activities.
Powerful motor
To suck up all the dirt, the vacuum is fitted with a robust motor to support speeds of up to 4000rpm.
It has three-speed settings that you can interchange easily depending on the surface you are cleaning.
The motor is powered by a 36V battery that takes three hours to charge to full. Once the battery is fully charged, you can get up to 60 mins of running time.
Large capacity
For a stick vacuum, the Halo Capsule offers a large capacity. Its 1.6-litre collection capacity permits you to work for a while before needing to empty. This not only saves you time but it saves you the frustration of having to interrupt work often. The manufacturer provides 52 dust bags free to use at your convenience.
The bags are made out of compostable paper meaning that they will degrade quickly when in landfill, so that’s one less thing to worry about.
Easy to use
Apart from the stick vacuum being lightweight, it comes with different cleaning heads that include a power brush, crevice tool and a dusting brush. You can attend to different surfaces like the skirting boards to the staircase with ease.
Once the dirt is collected, you can dispose of the dirt bags without reintroducing dust particles in the air. The stick vacuum can be disassembled for easy storage for those with limited space.
Handheld conversion
There is no need for purchasing another handheld vacuum because this stick vacuum can be converted into a handheld one very easily. You get two styles of vacuum for the price of one.
The handheld model is suitable when you want to clean high surfaces or taking out to small spaces like your car, caravan or conservatory. You can make it lightweight and portable in a matter of seconds.
Here are the highlights…
Quality
- Powerful 36V battery
- Lightweight body (2.6kgs)
Usability
- Upright and handheld vacuum in one
- Easy to store
Trustworthiness
- Accompanied by a 2-year warranty
- Durable construction
Performance
- Three-speed settings
- 60 mins run time from 3 hour charge
What are People Saying…?
Providing powerful suction and an easy to use interface, the Halo Capsule stick vacuum has amassed some positive reviews. With a rating of 4/5, we can see why the customers are pleased.
One happy customer said:
“Overall I am pleased with the Halo. It’s lifting cat hair from the carpets very well. I love it on the carpeted stairs too where it’s saved loads of time. My one niggle would be that it’s not very good on hard floors. As I tend to use it for short bursts, I usually don’t bother to fit the long tube, then I can use it straight out of my cupboard which is even quicker.”
What’s the Downside…?
The only gripe you might have with the Halo Capsule vacuum is the handle design that is not well balanced. The handle could be more ergonomic to balance the top-heavy machine. To solve this you can just use the handheld mode where you can instead of dragging the whole machine everywhere.
Advantages
- Features a robust motor to power 3 working speeds
- It has a lightweight body for manoeuvrability
- Offers a running time of 60 minutes
- It can be converted to a handheld machine for convenience
- Comes with 52 free dust bags
- Provides a large 1.6-litre collection capacity
- Accompanied by different cleaning heads
Disadvantages
- It is top-heavy thus a bit unbalanced
- Swapping the cleaning heads will be stiff at first
Is it Suitable for You..?
If you want a small and portable stick vacuum that can be converted into a handheld model then this model will serve you well. It has a carbon fibre body that is robust and a strong motor to provide strong suction.
The stick vacuum has different working speeds and a large 1.6litre collector to hold all the dirt. Overall, it is a high performing model that provides good value for money.
Alternatives Options
You can also check out the Gtech HyLite Vacuum Cleaner that costs a little less than this Halo Capsule. The Gtech uses little power but provides incredible performance, making it a good eco-friendly model.
The only thing is, the Halo Capsule offers more collection space with its 1.6L bag as opposed to the 0.3L Gtech vacuum.
The new GTech Pro 2 is also another great option because it’s upgraded from its original version to make it more powerful and effective.
The bottom line…
The Halo Capsule model is an optimal performing cordless vacuum that you can use for the house or the office. It provides powerful suction to clean dirt from hard floors and carpets. Its large capacity collector and different cleaning heads will see to it that your surfaces remain clean at the touch of a button.
For those who want a premium-priced stick vacuum that provides value for money, you cannot go wrong with this model.
Verdict
- Noise
- Power
- Economy
- Weight
- Value
- Features
- Incredibly lightweight (2.6kgs)
- 3 hour charge = 60 mins use
- Handheld or upright
- 52 compostable bags for free
- Can be a bit top heavy
- Accessory changing is slightly stiff
A stylish looking, large capacity, ultra-lightweight vacuum cleaner
Approx. price: £249.99