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Russell Hobbs Glide Pro Swift: 101 cm tall, 55 min
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The Glide Pro Swift is a no frills stick for people who want a cordless vacuum that runs for a long time and stores in a small space. Russell Hobbs lists up to 55 minutes from a removable 25.6V battery and a height of 101 cm, the shortest of the sticks compared for small homes. There are no dirt sensors or docks here, just a straightforward machine.
- Weight
- 2.7 kg
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Bin
- 0.65 L
- Storage
- Not stated
- Floor head
- Swivel head with LED lights
In its favour
- The maker states up to 55 minutes of cleaning from a removable 25.6V battery.
- A swivel floorhead with LED lights is listed for moving between carpets and hard floors.
- At 101 cm high it is the shortest stick here, which helps in a small cupboard.
Good to know
- A full charge takes about 5 hours, according to the listing.
- Filtration is described as single cyclonic with a foam filter, with no HEPA rating stated.
Our take
Motor, battery and charging
Russell Hobbs pairs a 350W motor with a 20W floorhead and three speed settings, switched from an LED digital display. The removable battery means you can charge it on or off the vacuum, which helps if the nearest socket is not where you keep the machine.
The trade off is charge time. The listing says a full charge takes 5 hours, so it suits a routine where the battery is topped up overnight rather than between cleans.
Floorhead, bin and filtration
The floorhead swivels to steer round furniture and has LED lights to show hidden dust. Russell Hobbs says it moves from carpets to hard floors without changing heads.
The bin holds 0.65 L, more than the Bosch and Dyson V8 sticks in the same comparison. Filtration is described as single cyclonic with a foam filter, and the maker says it captures fine dust, pollen and pet dander, but no HEPA grade is given.
Handheld mode and weight
It switches to a handheld for skirting boards, shelves and car interiors, using a 2-in-1 crevice and upholstery tool. That is the only accessory named, so do not expect a motorised mini tool for stairs or pet hair.
The bullets give the weight as 2.7 kg, while the spec table says 3.1 kg, so expect something in that range. Russell Hobbs offers a 1 year guarantee, extended to 2 years when you register the product.
How it compares with the Dreame T20 and Bosch Unlimited 6
The Dreame T20 is lighter at a listed 1.67 kg and quotes up to 70 minutes in standard mode, with a colour screen and four modes.
The Bosch Unlimited 6 BCS612GB is quieter and comes with two batteries and a docking station, but its 0.3 L dust box is half the size of the Russell Hobbs bin.
Verdict
The Glide Pro Swift suits a flat or small house where you want a plain cordless stick with a decent bin and long runtime, and you do not need sensors or a motorised pet tool. If low weight matters most, the Dreame T20 is lighter, and the Bosch Unlimited 6 BCS612GB is better if you want a spare battery and a dock.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless vacuums for flats and small homes
Amazon listing title: Russell Hobbs Glide Pro Swift Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Grey & Blue RHHS7101