NADALY A13 Cordless Stick Vacuum: features, specs and who it suits

The NADALY A13 is a cordless stick vacuum built around a 580W brushless motor, with a listed suction of up to 50 kPa and up to 65 minutes of runtime per charge. It aims at homes with pets and a mix of carpet and hard floors, where hair wrapped around the brush roll is a common annoyance. Here is what its specs mean day to day.

What 580W and 50 kPa tell you

The 580W figure is the motor's power, and 50 kPa (50,000 pascals) is NADALY's figure for suction. Suction in pascals describes how strongly the vacuum pulls, typically measured at the motor with the airway sealed. Brands don't all measure it the same way, so treat it as the brand's number rather than a precise guide to how much dirt it picks up. In practice, cleaning also depends on airflow, the brush roll and how well the floor head seals against the floor.

Brushless motors are common in cordless vacuums because they are efficient and compact, which helps runtime and keeps the handheld unit small.

The anti-tangle brush and floor head

The motorized brush roll has V-shaped bristles that NADALY says comb through carpet and hard floors without letting long human hair or pet fur wrap around it. On ordinary brush rolls, wrapped hair builds up and has to be cut free, so this is aimed squarely at long-haired households and pet owners.

The floor brush flexes through 270 degrees, so it can be steered around chair legs and pushed flat to reach under sofas, beds and other low furniture. Lights along its front light up the floor ahead.

Runtime and the dust cup

NADALY lists a runtime of up to 65 minutes per charge and says that's enough to move from a living room rug to the stairs and a bedroom. With most cordless vacuums, the longest runtime applies to the lowest power setting, and higher settings or a motorized floor head on thick carpet use the battery faster.

The dust cup holds 1.8 litres, which is large for a stick vacuum and means fewer trips to the bin. One click of a button empties it straight into the rubbish. A five-stage sealed filtration system sits behind the cup, and NADALY says it holds in 99.99% of dirt and dust. Filters on any vacuum need regular cleaning to keep suction up, so follow the manual for how often.

Handheld mode and the self-standing design

The main body converts to a handheld. A crevice tool reaches into car seats and tight gaps, and a 2-in-1 brush suits blinds, shelves and ceiling fans when the vacuum is lifted overhead.

The A13 also stands up on its own wherever you set it down, so there's no need to lean it against a wall or fit a wall bracket. That's handy mid-clean, when you stop to move furniture, and for keeping it in a corner or cupboard afterwards.

Who it suits

It suits pet owners, households with long hair, and homes with a mix of carpets, rugs and hard floors. The long listed runtime suits larger homes, and the handheld mode covers cars, stairs and furniture.

What to check before you buy

• Your floors: check that the floor brush suits your carpet pile and rugs.
• Runtime: expect less than 65 minutes on higher power settings.
• Charging: check the charging time and whether the battery can be swapped or replaced.
• Filters: confirm how the filters are cleaned and whether replacements are available.
• What's in the box: confirm the tools and any wall mount you want are included.

The short version

• A cordless stick vacuum with a 580W brushless motor and a listed 50 kPa of suction.
• A V-shaped, anti-tangle brush roll for long hair and pet fur, on a 270-degree flexible floor brush with front lights.
• Up to 65 minutes per charge and a 1.8-litre dust cup that empties with one click.
• Five-stage sealed filtration, a handheld mode with a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 brush.
• Stands up on its own, with no wall bracket needed.

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