UK Review: We are testing the new Philips Speedpro Max (Aqua) - so you don’t have to!

We put the Speedpro to the test!

It had to suck up different types of dirt (fine sand, coarse lentils and stubborn oat flakes) on different floors.

Cleaning on hard floors

The Speedpro was convincing on hard floors.

It sucked up 99% of all the dirt - an excellent performance! 👏

Cleaning on short carpet

The Philips Speedpro also achieved a decent cleaning result on the low carpet. It achieved 93% overall.

Only sand was a little more challenging to clean. 88% - there is still room for improvement! 👀

Cleaning on long pile carpet

When vacuuming on a high carpet, the Philips cannot get 100% of the sand out of the depth. It gets 90% here, which is still a good result. 👌

Everyday cleaning

The Philips proves to be a true asset for daily cleaning. 💪

Always at hand, it does not reach its limits in everyday life.

Dust, larger crumbs and even earthy lumps that fall off shoes are handled by the Speedpro without any problems.

Appearance and finish

At first glance, the Speedpro looks like most other cordless vacuum cleaners: motor unit, suction tube, floor nozzle.

The design seems rather unexciting and functional - it just looks like a regular vacuum.

The differences only become apparent on closer inspection: the Speedpro is upside down!

The digital motor is at the bottom, and the dirt container is at the top. 👀

This makes it possible to remove and empty the dirt container from the top easily. It is also easier to see when it is full.

The craft is of high quality, and the device appears robust. 👍

The digital display of the Philips Speedpro

The cordless device has a small digital display on the handle.

Nothing special, but that's more than many older products have.

However, the new devices currently on the market mostly come with a display, which can do a lot more.

On the SpeedPro display, you can read the remaining time and plan your work process better.

The size of the Philips

The size of the bagless Hoover is 127 cm from the floor to the end of the handle. This is common and makes for a comfortable feeling when vacuuming.

The brush width determines how extensive the cleaning area is. Unfortunately, the so-called 360-degree floor nozzle is relatively small at 26 cm.

Therefore, you will probably have to use one or two more brushes until the floor is thoroughly vacuumed - or a turbo brush!

Overview: The size of the Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua

The weight of the Max Aqua

More important than the size for the feeling of comfort is the weight.

If the vacuum cleaner is too heavy, the cleaning process can be exhausting.

This is where the cordless vacuum cleaner from Philips is very well positioned.

At around 2.7 kg, it is one of the lightest premium battery vacuums. 👍

Overview: The weight of the Max Aqua

Especially in hand vacuum mode, it is a lightweight at 1.7 kg and is very pleasant to handle.

There are different models of the SpeedPro. Philips releases a new series at regular intervals.

The current series is the 8 series, in which there are also different models.

The main differences are the accessories included and the battery life. 👀

Various SpeedPro models at a glance

Which model is right for me?

The question is: what do you want to do with your cordless vacuum cleaner?

The more accessories are included, the more flexible you can use the device.

We recommend the Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua model if you want to use the vacuum and mop combo. The matching accessories are included.

We recommend the SpeedPro Max version if you don't want to mop. This gives you maximum flexibility, and you don't have to do without practical gadgets, such as the mini electric brush.

If you don't want to dig quite so deep into your pocket, you can opt for the budget version, the SpeedPro Max .

One of the biggest advantages of modern cordless vacuum cleaners is the 2 in 1 function.

2 in 1 or 3 in 1 function

The SpeedPro Max Aqua has 3 in 1 functions.

You can convert it from a cordless hoover to a cordless mop in a jiffy! 💪

You can also turn it into a cordless hand hoover just as quickly. Absolute flexibility plus!

As a handheld vacuum, the SpeedPro is suitable for cleaning your car, vacuuming your furniture or removing dust from all kinds of objects.

Not only is the conversion to a hand vacuum easy, but also the weight of the vacuum.

The weight is very important in hand vacuum mode because working is very uncomfortable if the device is too heavy.

Your advantage: As a handheld hoover, the SpeedPro weighs only 1.7 kg - a perfect working weight. 👌

What a surprise!

The SpeedPro Max Aqua from Philips proves to be a quite representative of its kind.

65 dB (More about dB) in turbo mode is not quiet, but compared to other cordless vacuum cleaners in the UK...chapeau! 💪

Overview: The volume of the Philips SpeedPro Max Aqua

In our standardised tests, we always look at the maintenance of the appliances: how long does it take? How time-consuming is it?

We are interested in the following points:

• Emptying function of the dirt container

• Cleaning the dirt container

• Cleaning the floor brush

• Changing the filter

Emptying the dirt container

You can simply remove the dirt container from the top, also called the dust box. Then remove the lid and empty it.

We liked the fact that the dirt bin was on top. So we can see when the container is full.

When reassembling the machine, the function was a little tricky.

It is also quite dusty if you are not very careful when emptying the appliance. Therefore, we cannot recommend the appliance for allergy sufferers.

All in all, the process is a bit awkward. 👀

View more about the best vacuum cleaners for allergy suffers.

Cleaning the dirt container

Cleaning is super practical. Simply dismantle the dirt container and remove the filter. Then you can clean the container with cold water.

The maintenance of the filter

It is good that you can see the filter and thus quickly determine what condition it is in.

The brand recommends washing out the filter every fortnight and then drying it for 24 hours. This is the only way to keep the appliance's performance constantly high.

Cleaning the brush

You should check the brushes regularly.

It is not uncommon for fine hairs and threads to wrap around the rollers. This can reduce the performance.

You can remove the hairs with a simple knife. Removing the hair is very easy if you take the brush out of the floor nozzle.

This works with a simple twist of the wrist.