Stick vacuum cleaners have evolved a lot in recent years, and today, In addition to great versatility and ease of use, they offer enormous power, as is the case with the Conga RockStar 1200 that stars in this review.
Conga Rock Star 1200 | |
2 in 1 toy | Yes |
Autonomy (min) | 65 |
Noise (decibels) | 83 |
Weight (kg) | 2,5 |
Height (cm) | 119 |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Deposit (ml) | 800 |
Speeds | 3/Auto |
Suction power (Pascals) | 24.000 |
Assessment | 97 |
Gone are those first devices that, more than vacuuming, swept. With the launch of its V2018 in 10, Dyson announced that it was so powerful that it would stop manufacturing corded vacuum cleaners, and after the British brand others began to emerge that also offered high suction capacity, but at a more affordable price.
The brand Conga RockStar of Cecotec is one of the most notable, and since its presentation in 2019 it has positioned itself as one of the market's favorites for its magnificent combination of features, technology and price.
In 2021 it has launched a new range of models, with an updated design and qualities that allow them to remain at the forefront of the segment, like the technological RockStar 2000 Connected, the complete Rock Star 1500, the powerful and with enormous autonomy Rock Star 800 or the protagonist of this analysis, a very balanced broom, which does what is expected of it and does it well.
Do you want to know more details about this interesting machine? We tell you about them below in this in-depth review.
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Conga RockStar 1200: our assessment
La Conga RockStar 1200 has obtained a rating of 97 points out of 100. It is a New generation broom vacuum cleaner, manageable and with a long autonomy, so it allows you to work quickly and efficiently and is suitable for large surfaces.
It has the necessary equipment to clean any corner of the house or inside the vehicle, has automatic power and, as usual for the brand, its price is reasonable, so the quality-price ratio is high.
Box contents
There are two versions of this model, the Conga RockStar 1200 X-Treme and the Conga RockStar 1200 Ultimate ErgoFlex. They differ in the articulated tube that the ErgoFlex offers and in the equipment, which is more complete in the Ultimate version.
The price difference between both models, at the time of this review, is small (although it depends on specific offers that there may be), so in our opinion, the 1200 Ultimate ErgoFlex is more interesting. In any case, you know, we analyze, you choose.
The RockStar 1200 Ultimate ErgoFlex also includes:
Start up
La Conga RockStar 1200 comes partially charged, but it is advisable to fully charge its battery before putting it to work for the first time. Full battery charging takes about four hours, and its 2.500 mAh, 25,9-volt lithium battery provides an autonomy of up to 65 minutes, enough to clean large surfaces with a single charge.
Like other high-end stick vacuum cleaners, the RockStar 1200 has a base that can be placed on the wall, to comfortably hang the vacuum cleaner and thus always have it collected and located, ready to work.
Operation of the Conga Rock Star 1200
This cordless stick vacuum cleaner is very versatile and powerful, so it performs any job with high effectiveness and efficiency, allowing us to save time to dedicate to other things.
Power
Its powerful digital motor has a power of 430 watts and is very efficient, thanks to Typhoon technology, reaching a suction power of 24.000 Pascals or 130 aW, which allows it to effectively trap all types of dirt, dust, hair, crumbs, cereals, sand, dirt and other heavier particles.
To give us an idea of the impressive power of the Conga RockStar 1200, A person weighing 60 kilos, with a shoe surface of 500 cm2, exerts a pressure on the ground of 12.000 Pascals., only half of the 24.000 Pascals that the 1200 deploys.
In addition, being a brushless digital motor, friction is minimized, so Its useful life is extended and the noise level is reduced.
La Conga RockStar 1200 features three power levels:
Cyclonic technology Conga RockStar 1200 contributes to a better result; By separating solid particles from the air flow, it performs a large part of the filtering system and, in addition, allows suction capacity to be maintained as the tank fills.
As we usually remember when we talk about battery-powered vacuum cleaners, it is advisable to use the power levels appropriately; Normally, level 1 or 2 will be enough, and we will only need Turbo mode occasionally. In this way, we optimize the cleaning result at the same time as the battery and the noise level.
In any case, It should be noted that this broom has an automatic mode on carpets, so it achieves high efficiency on any surface with maximum comfort for the user.
Auto Carpet Technology
La Conga RockStar 1200 features a Turbo mode on carpets. Thanks to its sensors, The vacuum detects when it is placed on a carpet and automatically increases the power, to perform a deep cleaning.
More efficiency with the Jalisco brush
Cecotec has taken advantage of its experience in the world of aspiration to apply it to this new Conga RockStar. The appearance of the Jalisco brush represented a revolution in the field of robot vacuum cleaners, so it was also incorporated into the brand's brooms.
The Jalisco brush has millions of microfibers, which allow the vacuum cleaner to effectively exert pressure on the floor and capture all types of dirt, whether dust, grains or fine sand, combining two materials to capture up to three times as much dirt in one pass as a conventional bristle and silicone brush.
Furthermore, the Conga RockStar 1200 has a BestFriend Care silicone brush, especially for pets, with an anti-tangle design that allows you to eliminate all types of dirt, and especially hair, being very effective on all types of surfaces.
Ergonomics and ease of use
La Conga RockStar 1200 is a lightweight and easy to use vacuum cleaner, with a comfortable grip and wheels on the back of the head that allow it to be moved easily, without being tiring.
Its stick-type design It concentrates the weight on the handle, which, together with its power, allows it to be used not only to clean floors, but also ceilings and high areas.. It is also very practical to use as a handheld vacuum cleaner to clean any corner of the house or inside the car, providing a 360º cleaning solution.
El head of the Conga RockStar 1200 offers good horizontal and vertical flexibility, making it easier to clean under furniture and beds, and in complex areas, such as the area around the legs of furniture or chairs.
The tank offers a large capacity, 800 milliliters, enough to clean a medium or large-sized home more than once, and emptying is very easy.
Accessories
La Conga Rock Star 1200 It has various accessories to clean not only the floors, but any corner or surface in the house or car, since in addition to the main Jalisco brush, it includes:
In the Ultimate ErgoFlex version, it also includes:
Flexibility in the ErgoFlex model to go further
The 1200 Ultimate ErgoFlex model has an articulated tube, a feature that allows you to achieve a greater efficiency in cleaning, in a more comfortable way for the user.
The articulated tube of the 1200 ErgoFlex allows you to reach up to four times further compared to non-flexible brooms, facilitating cleaning under furniture and beds, and in other areas where it would be difficult to reach due to the angle of entry.
Advantages of Conga RockStar 1200 X-Treme
It is a Conga RockStar
The brand Conga RockStar has managed to position itself as one of the main alternatives to the powerful Dyson, combining power, equipment and a reasonable price.
Super automatic power
Its digital motor rotates at high revolutions to achieve a suction power of 24.000 Pa, and Auto Carpet technology allows you to automatically increase power on carpets.
Jalisco brush
Your Jalisco two-material brush has millions of microfibers to Effectively trap dirt on all types of terrain, with up to 3 times greater efficiency in cleaning hard floors.
Autonomy
La Conga RockStar 1200 allows you to quickly and efficiently clean large surfaces.
Deposit
Its deposit is one of the largest in the category; Its 800 milliliters even double the capacity of some of the most popular bestsellers in the segment., and emptying it is very simple.
Homes with pets
High suction power and anti-tangle BestFriend Care brush make the RockStar 1200 very interesting for homes with animals.
Versatility
Its complete equipment, especially in the Ultimate ErgoFlex version, allows it to offer a great versatility when cleaning any corner of the house or the interior of the vehicle.
Articulating tube
The articulated tube of the ErgoFlex version offers a great convenience when cleaning, allowing you to reach places that would be difficult to reach with another vacuum cleaner.
Why buy one Conga Rock Star 1200
If you are looking for the convenience and versatility that a cordless stick vacuum provides, but you want a powerful device with good autonomy to clean the house or car.
If you have pets and need a machine with anti tangle brush. If you want to combine power and comfort, thanks to Turbo Carpet technology, which increases power on carpets automatically, and the articulated tube in the ErgoFlex version. And if, in short, you prefer to opt for one of the leading brands on the market, and at a reasonable price, the Conga RockStar 1200 may be the model you have been waiting for.
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