[Vacuum Debugging] Graduating from Makita. The 5,000 yen Twinbird feels the lightest and most powerful

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Lightness is determined by "balance," not "weight"
A paradigm shift in vacuum cleaners available for 5,000 yen

Switching from the standard Makita cordless model to a Twinbird corded vacuum

I switched my main vacuum cleaner from a Makita cordless model to a Twinbird corded model.

Has it really been over 11 years...
The CL141 I bought in December 2014.

Its selling points were lightness, mobility, and toughness.
I bought it for about 23,000 yen at the time.

And this time, I purchased the Twinbird TC-EB80W.

It cost an effective 5,500 yen during the recent Amazon Smile Sale.

I no longer need canister types that go all-in on high power

Here is a summary of my household's vacuum cleaner history.

Before using the Makita cordless vacuum, I used a corded vacuum cleaner made by Panasonic at the time.

It was back when cyclones first came out. Super high power.

But it was just heavy and difficult to use.

I've forgotten the model number, but here is a similar type in terms of year and shape.

Using this model as a reference.

The total weight of the main unit, hose, extension pipe, and floor nozzle is a staggering 4kg.
The suction power is 190 to about 60W!

And you know, with this type, you have to drag the heavy main unit (2.6kg) around while vacuuming. It gets caught on the corners of tables and such.

No wonder it was heavy.

From 4kg to 1.3kg. The freedom I sought in a Makita cordless vacuum

The Makita cordless vacuum CL141 was what I bought after using a drag-along Panasonic vacuum.

The weight is 1.3kg. It was the lightest in our home's history.
Suction power of 25W. This is also the worst in our history, haha.

Unlike the canister-type vacuum mentioned earlier, this is a stick type.

Without dragging the main unit around, everything fits in one hand.

When I first started using it, the lightness was impressive.

However, in exchange for the light weight and ease of handling, the suction power is overwhelmingly weak.

At 25W, it picks up dust and hair, but it's a weak power that even misses a single grain of cat litter.

Lighter than the numbers suggest! The good 'balance' of the Twinbird

And now, this Twinbird corded vacuum TC-EB80W.

Weight 1.7kg. Suction power 120W.

In terms of weight, it's 400g heavier than the Makita cordless vacuum...

But!

The Makita vacuum has the heaviest part, the battery, just below the handle.

So every time you move the vacuum, your hand is swung around by the heavy battery.

It's like having a pendulum weight hanging under the hand holding the vacuum. In other words, it feels heavier than it actually is.

On the other hand, the Twinbird corded vacuum is, of course, battery-less.

Moreover, there is no noticeable imbalance in the weight of the main unit.

When held, the main unit has a single (lightweight) sense of solidity.

Therefore, in practice, among the three models I've used so far, it feels the lightest.

Furthermore, the first Panasonic vacuum cleaner had a suction power of 190W.

The Twinbird is 120W. It cannot compete with the Panasonic model.

However, it has power that rivals even the multi-ten-thousand yen Dyson models famous for their demon-like suction.

By the way, what is the suction power of a Dyson?

According to the article below, the new models do not disclose this figure.

These are the figures for the older type.

Compared to the older type, the Twinbird actually has more power!

Feel the pulse of the SR400 in your hands. The vibration like a "living creature" created by the cyclone system

The suction power of the Twinbird is overwhelmingly more powerful compared to the Makita cordless vacuum cleaner.

The moment you turn the switch on, a vibration like a "thump!" is transmitted to your hand, just like the moment you ignite the engine of a 400cc single-cylinder Yamaha SR400.

The SR has a long-stroke vertical shake.
The Twinbird has a cyclone-style horizontal shake.

For those who love motorcycles and cars, this will surely resonate; the vibration, which feels almost like a living creature, is pleasant in the hand.

The suction power of the Twinbird is beast-level ferocious

And furthermore, the suction power of the Twinbird is ferociously powerful.

It looks delicate and fair-skinned. It feels as sophisticated as a model.

However, once you turn the switch on, it makes a loud noise and sucks everything up as if it wants to swallow it all.

With a Makita cordless vacuum, you get the feeling of 'going' to pick up the dust.
You can't pick up the dust unless you actively move your hands.

On the other hand, with the Twinbird, you get the feeling that the dust 'comes' to you on its own.

It has a black-hole-like suction power that tries to swallow everything indiscriminately.

Five times the power at one-fifth the price. A rational choice for a 'battery-less' corded model.

After using the Twinbird TC-EB80W for about a week, the balance between weight and power is the best I've ever had! I'm very satisfied! So I wrote another article about it.

Furthermore, this was in the 5,000 yen range during the sale.

Compared to Makita, it has five times the power at one-fifth the price.

In my first impression, I wrote that I was concerned about the lack of a low-power mode and the flexibility of the hose.

However, after using it a few times and learning the tricks of the vacuum head angle and the 'push-pull' motion of my hands, I became able to clean carpets as well.

The flexibility of the hose is also not a problem in terms of strength for normal use.

The Twinbird TC-EB80W, with just this one unit.

Light. Powerful. Reasonable.

And I was even able to save time on cleaning.

Unless the location of the power outlet is extremely inconvenient.

Or if your main use is not in places without power outlets.

If comparing Makita and Twinbird, I overwhelmingly recommend Twinbird.

This is a summary one month after purchasing the Twinbird vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum cleaners aren't just about lightness, power, and cost-performance.

The cleanliness of the exhaust was also important.

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