Roidmi F8 Lite, light, powerful and at a super competitive price

On this occasion we have the pleasure of testing a broom vacuum cleaner that will have a lot to talk about, the Roidmi F8 Lite.

A few months ago, we talked about Roidmi F8 Storm, a broom that competes head to head with beasts like the Dyson or the Conga RockStar, thanks to its high power and its varied range of accessories.

The one we are dealing with today is the Lite version and, as its name indicates, it comes with lighter equipment, but loaded with interesting features, which will surely delight its users. And also, at a super reasonable price.

What is Roidmi

Roidmi is a sub-brand of the Xiaomi universe. You only have to look at its products to recognize in them the unmistakable air of the well-known multinational, starting even in the minimalist and reduced packaging.

The first model that was released on the market, the F8 Storm, was quickly sold out upon its presentation in China, which led to its arrival in our country, quickly making a place for itself in the market, thanks to its many satisfied buyers, who made it one of the best-selling products on Prime Day.

Roidmi has official distribution in Europe, through Ziclotech. The Roidmi F8 Lite has a 5-year warranty on the motor and 2 years on its components, and like its sister, it can be purchased through Amazon.

Roidmi F8 Lite: our evaluation

The Roidmi F8 Lite has obtained 95 rating points out of 100. It is a broom vacuum cleaner with an attractive and youthful design, which combines the classic Xiaomi white with a very cheerful blue.

Its high suction power allows it to effectively capture dirt on the floor, furniture or even the ceiling.; It is also possible to use it as a handheld vacuum cleaner, so it is very useful for specific jobs or to clean the vehicle, for example.

And furthermore, his excellent filtration system It ensures that all this dirt does not return to the environment, achieving purer air.

Roidmi F8 Lite: box contents

Other accessories included in the F8 Storm, such as the soft velvet brush, the rotating mini brush or the extendable tube, are not included in this Lite version, so if you wish to have them, you would have to purchase them separately.

Roidmi F8 Lite: start-up

The Roidmi F8 Lite comes excellently packaged, with all its accessories wrapped in quality plastic bags, and with instructions in Spanish and the most common languages.

To begin, we will charge the device, for which it has a plug with a European socket. The cable is connected to the central body of the vacuum cleaner, on the handle (by lifting a rubber cap with a drawing of a plug).

At that moment, we will see flashing lights on the device, which indicate that it is charging. When all four lights are illuminated, the Roidmi is fully charged (each point would be equivalent to 25% charge).

The accessories are placed in a simple and intuitive way, fitting them (there is only one way to do it, to avoid confusion) until you hear a click. To remove them, press the corresponding release button.

To hang the base on the wall, it can be anchored with screws, or glued with adhesive (in the case of tiles, for example). The base is to have the vacuum cleaner standing, well placed and not moving, but the plug goes directly to the broom, not to the base itself.

Roidmi F8 Lite: operation

This is one new generation broom vacuum cleaner, which has nothing to do with the models from a few years ago. Thanks to its digital motor, which rotates at very high revolutions, it achieves a very high suction power, which allows it to do a great job in all types of situations.

The Roidmi F8 Lite works without a trigger, that is, you do not have to press continuously for it to work, as happens in Dysons; You simply have to press the power button for 1-2 seconds, and the vacuum cleaner will work until you press it again and turn it off.

The Roidmi F8 Lite is easy to handle and She's even a little lighter than her older sister., the F8 Storm (the weight of the central body is 1,3 kg, compared to 1,5 for the Storm).

The F8 Lite has high suction power. The 80.000 revolutions per minute reached by its digital motor provide a power of up to 90 aW and they allow you suck in 900 liters of air per minute, achieving great results on all types of surfaces.

This Lite version has 2 power levels; At the Eco level, it is more than enough to clean dirt, especially on hard floors, and is where it maximizes the autonomy of its Samsung lithium battery, which reaches 40 minutes. Meanwhile, in Turbo mode, the duration is around 10 minutes.

For regular cleaning, the normal power mode will be sufficient, and We recommend using maximum power only when there is a lot of dirt or when it is deeply embedded.

To switch between them, simply press the corresponding button on the handle, which is easily activated with the same hand you hold the vacuum cleaner with.

Its main brush combines rubber and nylon fiber, and contributes to the proper functioning of the device, effectively trapping dirt inside and allowing it to be descaled from the carpets.

In the tests carried out, It has also shown good behavior with the hair, with hardly any tangles being seen., contrary to what happens in some devices.

As for the noise level, it is not excessive, and is comparable to other stick vacuum cleaners or classic sled vacuum cleaners, reaching around 83 decibels in Turbo mode.

Thanks to its lightness and the comfort it provides in handling, Its autonomy is enough to clean a medium-sized home without problems.

Su advanced ergonomics It allows not only greater comfort in handling, but also easier access to difficult places, such as under beds and furniture in general.

The F8 Lite has a 270º handle, which makes cleaning easier, since we can easily operate it with one hand, and place the vacuum cleaner completely horizontally without any problem, and it will continue to vacuum effectively, or rotate it to put it through various gaps, or between the legs of furniture.

The Roidmi F8 Lite too It has a practical accessory for cleaning corners and corners, and another multifunction accessory, which is very useful for cleaning on top of furniture, for example.

Furthermore, due to its power and lightness, the F8 Lite also makes it possible to clean ceilings and other high places.

The F8 Lite's four-stage filtration system is very effective. In addition to the device's own cyclonic technology, which allows solid particles to be effectively separated from the air, it includes a high-efficiency filter and a sponge-type filter, as well as a metal mesh.

Roidmi F8 Lite vs Roidmi F8 Storm

These two stick vacuum cleaners from Roidmi share a similar appearance and some features. The F8 Storm is more complete and powerful than its Lite version. On the other hand, the F8 Lite is much more affordable than the Storm.

As the main differences, the digital engine of the F8 Storm reaches 100.000 revolutions, so that it is capable of sucking in more than 1.100 liters of air per minute (that is, figures 20-25% higher than those of the F8 Lite).

In addition, it has an app connection and up to 3 power levels, compared to the two in the Lite version, and up to 55 minutes of autonomy, compared to 40 in this version.

It also includes the soft brush and the motorized mini brush, as well as a flexible tube and LED head, to illuminate dark areas while vacuuming.

The price difference between both models is around 100 euros, so if you want a stick vacuum cleaner that works very well on all types of surfaces, but you want to adjust your budget to the maximum, the F8 Lite is a great investment. But if you need a more complete and somewhat more powerful device, you can opt for the F8 Storm.

You can also opt for the Roidmi F8 Lite and purchase the mini upholstery brush separately, for a price of around 40-50 euros.

Advantages of the Roidmi F8 Lite

Maintenance

The Roidmi F8 Lite comes with a cleaning tool similar to the one that robot vacuum cleaners usually come with, which on one hand has bristles to shake off the dust, and on the other a small blade to cut any hair that may have become tangled.

To empty the tank, you must remove it from the central body of the robot, pressing the unlock button and pulling outwards.. Once we have it out, press the button and pull the tab up, and it opens. To close it, simply push it down until it clicks.

With regards to cleaning the filter systemAt the bottom of the tank we see the filter, which has two tabs. Taking both at the same time, you pull it out and the filter comes out, which we can clean with the brush.

Next, we can pull and remove the entire filter system, which we can also clean with the brush, or even wash it with clean water (then it should be dried well, so that the dust does not remain stuck).

To replace the HEPA filter, make sure that the protruding rubber coincides with the arrow on the tank, on the transparent plastic part.

For its part, To remove the central brush you must first dismantle an orange piece on the left, pressing the tab.

To insert the brush, first insert the part with a hole until it fits into the side, and then push the brush until it is in place. Subsequently, press the orange piece until you hear a click.

Why buy a Roidmi F8 Lite

If you are looking for a Versatile and powerful broom vacuum cleaner, with an excellent filtering system and a long warranty, created by one of the most successful manufacturers on the market, the Roidmi F8 Lite can be an excellent alternative.

If you would like to clean your home and vehicle quickly, easily and efficiently. If you need a device capable of trap up to 99% of dust and mite microparticles; If there is a lot of furniture in your house, and you want to clean underneath in a comfortable and simple way; and if you are looking for a well-built device with an excellent quality-price ratio, the Roidmi F8 Lite is the stick vacuum cleaner you need.

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