AEG VX7-2-ECO, powerful, effective and ecological

If you want an effective, versatile and comfortable to use sled vacuum cleaner, and You are concerned about ecology and caring for the environment but you do not give up a reasonable price, the AEG VX7-2-ECO may be the device you are looking for.

AEG is a German brand and with a very extensive history, of more than 130 years. Founded in Berlin in 1883, it began manufacturing various electrical appliances (its name, Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft, means General Electricity Company), such as water heaters, irons, teapots, etc.

Since 2005, the brand has been integrated into the Swedish group Electrolux, which includes other brands such as Zanussi or Corberó, one of the main conglomerates in the household appliances sector worldwide, with more than 20 factories in Europe, more than 50.000 employees worldwide and an annual turnover of around 10.000 billion euros.

AEG and Electrolux have combined their knowledge and experience – both brands have more than a century of history – to continue creating functional, robust and reliable products, that respond to what is expected of them.

For this reason, you will be able to see certain similarities between some vacuum cleaners from both brands, which They share synergies to offer the best features at the best price.

In the case of the VX7-2-ECO, it is a mid-range vacuum cleaner that offers good features at a reasonable price, which is why it has managed to position itself as one of the best sellers in its segment.

Do you want to know more about this interesting vacuum cleaner? We invite you to continue reading.

AEG VX7-2-ECO: our assessment

The AEG VX7-2-ECO has obtained a rating of 91 points out of 100. It is a mid-range bag vacuum cleaner, with a beautiful design that combines black and green, which offers high performance on all types of surfaces.

It is easy to handle and has one of the widest radiuses of action in the category, as well as a high degree of energy efficiency.

In addition, It is quite quiet and ecological, since it is made with up to 60% recycled materials and is 100% PVC free.

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Operation of the AEG VX-7-2-ECO

This vacuum cleaner is part of AEG's ecological range. This supposes the use of recycled materials in its construction and a high percentage of recyclable components at the end of its useful life, in addition to a high orientation towards efficiency.

Following the European regulation that regulates the energy label, manufacturers have been improving the efficiency of corded vacuum cleaners, achieving very high yields with minimal consumption.

The AEG VX-7-2-ECO achieves a energy efficiency A +. With only 550 watts of nominal power (650 W maximum power), you get performance equivalent to a previous generation vacuum cleaner with 2.200 watts.

In this way, get a excellent result with minimal electricity expenditure. The consumption of this vacuum cleaner is only 21,2 KWh per year, for a standard use of about 50 times a year (more or less, once per week), which means a cost of less than 3 euros per year.

In addition, the VX-7-2-ECO has power regulation, so that We can adapt the power of the vacuum cleaner depending on the type of floor and the degree of dirt, to achieve the optimal result in any situation.

The DustMagnet Silent brush also contributes to the good cleaning result, which as usual includes a double position (for hard floors or carpets), in addition to the Auto Floor system, which automatically adjusts the position depending on the surface we are vacuuming, for greater comfort. In addition, as its name indicates, this brush contributes to the silent operation of the device.

This vacuum cleaner It is extremely effective on hard floors, where it achieves the highest rating, the A; In addition to the multifunction one, it includes a Parketto Pro brush, special for parquet and hard floors in general, where it is highly effective in collecting all types of dirt, lint, hair and fine dust.

It also obtains excellent results on carpets., thanks to its power and the design of its brush, reaching B (above many models from other brands of similar prices, which stay at C).

It also achieves the highest rating, A, in dust re-emission., thanks to a good filtering system and the excellent sealing of the device, which allow it to trap up to 99,5% of microparticles of dust and mites inside, achieving cleaner air.

The AEG VX7-2-ECO is a vacuum cleaner with a bag, which means a slightly higher maintenance cost, since you have to buy them from time to time. Nevertheless, their bags are quite spacious, since they reach 3,5 liters, which is enough to clean for several months.

You can find packs with original brand bags at a very affordable price, so the annual cost is low, about 8-10 euros; There are also compatible bags that are even cheaper.

The advantage of bagged vacuum cleaners is that They are more hygienic when emptying dirt, which is interesting if you have allergic pathologies or some type of respiratory problem.

In the case of the VX7-2-ECO it is even more hygienic, since it has a patented system that makes changing bags much easier.

Ergonomics and ease of use

Although it is not a compact vacuum cleaner, its size is not very large and Its weight is only 4,47 kilograms, making it easy to handle. Its small swivel wheels allow for easy movement, and the Motion Control System design allows for controlled and simple transition between different rooms, with smooth and effortless movements.

The telescopic tube allows adapt the height to that of the user and reach more remote areas, and its ergonomic handle facilitates a comfortable grip.

The length of the cable is 9 meters, which, together with the flexible tube and the telescopic tube, allows a very wide radius of action, one of the widest in the category, with 12 meters, providing greater comfort, since you don't have to unplug often.

The AEG VX7-2-ECO is a fairly quiet vacuum cleaner, since it stays in a noise level of only 70 decibels, below the vast majority of devices in a similar price range, which are usually between 74 and 78 (however, if you are looking for an even lower noise level, you can take a look at our analysis on silent vacuum cleaners).

The s-bag bags are very easy to change; In addition, the VX7-2-ECO has 180º opening, which makes the job much easier.

As usual, it has handle to transport itposition car park to facilitate its storage or in case you want to take a break in cleaning, and automatic cable winder.

Accessories

The VX7-2-ECO includes two heads, the DustMagnet Silent multi-surface brush and the Parketto Pro delicate floor brush. In addition, for cleaning other surfaces it includes the practical AeroPro brush that is 3 in 1, that can be used:

Advantages of the AEG VX7-2-ECO

Opinions on the AEG VX7-2-ECO

Very happy, the vacuum cleaner moves very easily, has great mobility; The suction power is very intense and the cable is very long, you don't have to keep changing plugs as you move around the house. Also, it doesn't make much noise, I am very satisfied.

Good quality-price vacuum cleaner, It is powerful, quiet and light, has an ideal size.

I was surprised by the weight, it is much lighter than the Dyson I had before. It has a lot of power, I have vacuumed the carpet halfway and it almost lifts it, it leaves it very clean. It is light and practical, I can use it to clean the stairs and its cable is very long, it is comfortable to use.

I loved how light and powerful this vacuum cleaner is. With less consumption and noise, it sucks much more than the one it had before., from the same brand. I am delighted.

It has a lot of power and several levels, you have to choose according to the type of soil; The cord is long, I can clean several rooms without having to unplug; In addition, it is not very noisy; The size of the bag is fine, I would buy it again.

Why buy an AEG VX7-2-ECO

If you want a Effective vacuum cleaner on all types of surfaces, robust, functional and quite silent, created under ecological criteria by one of the most prestigious brands on the market.

If you want a vacuum cleaner with very low consumption and a good filtering system. If you want a device that is easy to use and has an excellent quality-price ratio, the AEG VX7-2-ECO may be the vacuum cleaner you are looking for.

AEG VX-7 range

The AEG brand has various ranges of sled vacuum cleaners, which we can easily classify according to their numbering, from the most basic, the VX-4, to the highest, the VX-9; Therefore, the VX-7 is positioned as a middle line.

Within this range, there are various models:

The price varies about 20 euros up or down, in principle the black one being the most affordable; the red one, the most expensive and the green and white one, in the middle. They are basically the same device, with differences in terms of equipment:

VX7-2-ECO, VX7-2-EB-P and VX7-2-CRAK include DustMagnet Silent brush (with Auto Floor system), while the VX7-2-IW-S comes with the high-quality PrecisionFlow brush, which it shares with higher-end models.

The VX7-2 ECO, VX7-2-EB-P and VX7-2-IW-S have an EPA 12 high efficiency output filter, while the red model, the VX7-2 CRAK, includes an Allergy Plus HEPA 13 filter, more effective, and it is also washable.

The VX7-2-CRAK does not come with a Parketto Pro parquet brush, but it does come with special accessories for homes with pets.

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