Russell Hobbs Sabre Plus 22.2V Review

The Russell Hobbs Sabre+ is a cordless stick vacuum cleaner which transforms into a hand-held appliance within a few seconds. As a stick vacuum it's suitable for floors, but as a hand-held it becomes ideal for stairs, car interiors, upholstery, etc. The cleaning wand is suitable for reaching high up and low down areas. Widening the cleaning potential further are two speed settings which allow for better dust pick up and increased suction for pet hairs.

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As mentioned, the Russell Hobbs Sabre+ is cordless. It uses a 22.2V lithium battery that provides about 42 minutes of run time when full. There's also a convenient power indicator that alerts you to when the battery is low. The Sabre+ is also highly manoeuvrable. It has a lightweight 2.6kg build and can move into almost any position as a hand-held. We look at the features in more detail later.

About Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs are a global brand of home, kitchenware and cleaning appliances. They were formed in the 1950s, and have since expanded into a global operation. They sell kettles, toasters, washing machines, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, hand-held vacuum cleaners, and much more.

Specification

We now look at the features in detail:

• Suitability - As mentioned above, the Sabre+ has two main operational modes - a stick vacuum and a hand-held. It's capable of cleaning stairs, removing pet hair, vacuuming car interiors and cleaning upholstery. The cleaning wand is designed specifically for distance cleaning, high or low. The vacuum cleaner is portable and can also be used in caravans (for example).
• Two Power Settings - The vacuum cleaner has two speed settings. The higher speed allows tougher dust and dirt to be dealt with. In both cases, the electric power head draws out dust, dirt, debris and pet hair.
• Gliding - The Sabre+ is designed to glide across floors.
• Cordless - The cordless design facilitates more manoeuvrability, especially as a hand-held. It's powered by a 22.2V lithium battery with a short 3.5 hour charge time. A full battery provides up to 42 minutes of continuous cleaning time. There are also LEDs to indicate the remaining power.
• Capacity - The dust tank's capacity is 500ml.
• Low Noise - The noise output is around 80dB.
• Lightweight - The Sabre+ is lightweight, weighing only 2.6kg. This low weight is primarily due to the orbital motor.

Video

There's a video of the Russell Hobbs Sabre+ in action on amazon.co.uk.

Summary

Overall, the Russell Hobbs Sabre+ is a powerful and functional appliance. It converts from a stick vacuum into a hand-held at a moment's notice and provides variable suction with two speeds available. It glides swiftly across floors, and is highly manoeuvrable, mostly due to its lightweight design. We rate the Russell Hobbs Sabre+ 4 out of 5 stars.

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