Thread Number: 28638
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SEBO E1 Airbelt Eco 700: First Impressions |
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Post# 319521   3/28/2015 at 07:53 (3,315 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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As many of the UK collectors on here who are on that wonderfully, and certain other FB group may know already, I have purchased a SEBO E1 Airbelt Eco 700. So I thought I would give my first impressions of this vacuum, rather than just leave it up to the couple of videos I have uploaded to You Tube. I shall try to be brief!
Firstly, this is a very well made vacuum cleaner that doesn't feel like it has been built to a budget. A very smart design with simple controls cited together at the top just like the existing K and D models. Soft start aided electronic twist dial with permanent blue neon LED is a nice touch. Comfort auto cord rewind button is unlit but has a white decal that stands out. 7.5 metre cord length; impressed and happy that it wasn't going to be too short. Again, floor head locks to all brushed stainless steel tubes (taken from the D series) as does the handle at the top. Height adjusting is easier than the old stainless/plastic combined tube from the K series.
General performance wise, Excellent in terms of noise supression; seems to be quieter than the K1 Eco 700 with same 700 watt rating. Seems to have more airflow noise than motor noise! Easier to turn around corners thanks to larger, better built castors, 3 of which are on the E like the K. Light gliding achievable with the heavier floor head on wool carpeting and hard floors with brushes down. Pick up is excellent though EU label rating is marked "E" for carpet performance which I don't agree with. "C" rated for hard floors, but again I don't agree - the Kombi floor head picks everything up in one or two sweeps.
However - I did test the floor head initially on a really tough short pile velour mat that I have and the heavy floor head took some time to pick up everything. I have shown this in the "unboxing" video I have done. An air driven turbo brush would be better in this respect. The removable sections on the dust channel of the Kombi are a good idea in theory since dust gets sucked in from all sides of the floor head from the front anyway. I haven't noticed much difference with the plastic sections removed or put in place.
Filtration: "A" rated for efficiency, "B" rated for dust emissions. New dust bag and filters are easy to install and replace once you get the hang of it. Good to see SEBO are offering a conventional lift out and lock in motor protection filter inside the bag chamber behind the bag; like the SEBO Felix in terms of grid design, like mostly all other brands with a filter behind the bag. Main filter is hospital grade but like a "bag" on appearance. Quite strange, but then so was the felt like filter basket in the D series.
The Airbelt is now fixed onto a frame which comes off the body independently; this will make it easier to refit a new airbelt in time, if required.
No dust brush is added to E1 Airbelt 700, it is the starter model after all; SEBO sell this part and a special clamp designed to fit the smaller section of the telescopic tube at the top, independently. It may well be offered as a standard tool on other higher priced models in the range/dependent on country.
Final conclusion: Would I consider a Miele S6 over the SEBO E1 Airbelt? No.
The E1 Airbelt is far better designed and far better made in my opinion. Has a tough and reinforced small lid unlike the lighter, longer lid on the S6. I find the E1 Airbelt to be powerful but quiet enough with its 700 watt motor in general and to top it all, the new model still comes with 8 Ultra dust bags at a similar cost than Miele charge 4 for in a box.
The E1 Airbelt will definitely be a good seller for SEBO. It reinforces all the good things about SEBO in general. I don't mind the brushed stainless steel tubing; it reinforces quality, but I do miss the old plastic wand/metal tubing from the K series; perhaps SEBO may bring those tubes back.
Models in the U.S may well get the same kind of motors seen in the D series. Certainly on the basis that the models in the U.S are unaffected by the EU laws, the 1250 watt/1200 watts will probably be offered as base models.
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Post# 319522 , Reply# 1   3/28/2015 at 08:04 (3,315 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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I like it! That model looks like an excellent choice for a home that is mostly hard floors. |
Post# 319524 , Reply# 2   3/28/2015 at 08:12 (3,315 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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I am making another video as we speak and different pick up material is being used. Its great on wool carpeting too, though Marcus. Pretty much the same kind of deal offered with Miele's cylinder vacs in the UK when considered wth the 800 watt models Miele are churning out.
Dont forget there will be two choices of E1 - 700 watt and 1200 watt - I suspect until 2017 when things will change again. I thought about getting a 1200 watt model, but to be honest I have that already in the form of my S8 Ecoline. |
Post# 319525 , Reply# 3   3/28/2015 at 08:23 (3,315 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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I may get the premium model.I would def choose the E Series over the Miele S6 far better value when you take everything into account :-) |
Post# 319570 , Reply# 4   3/28/2015 at 16:00 (3,315 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Great review, video and pictures sebo_fan. Looks a very beautiful, well designed cylinder vacuum from SEBO. I think SEBO have a winner here. Can't believe how quiet the motor is all you can hear is the powerful air flow which is fab for 700 watts. Like the red colour too. Although I'm not a great cylinder fan I do love the SEBO ones and I'm loving this new E series. They have put great thought into this machine like they do with all their products.
Be interesting to see what SEBO do with future versions of the Felix and X series considering what they have produced with the D and new E series. Suppose it will be the one of the uprights to be replaced in the near future...maybe not. |
Post# 319572 , Reply# 5   3/28/2015 at 16:16 (3,315 days old) by dys0nb0y (Luton)   |   | |
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Post# 319590 , Reply# 6   3/28/2015 at 20:31 (3,315 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 322746 , Reply# 7   4/21/2015 at 06:59 (3,291 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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SEBO UK's website has been updated. It looks like the E3 Premium has the more powerful 1200 watt motor. Better get it quick because come 2017 the new 900 watt motor law may well come into force!
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Post# 322748 , Reply# 8   4/21/2015 at 07:04 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Oh nice I'll have a look at that :-) I thought it was going to be a 700w motor though like the D4. |
Post# 322759 , Reply# 9   4/21/2015 at 07:13 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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If you look on the machine body it says 700w so may be a typo. |
Post# 322775 , Reply# 10   4/21/2015 at 08:28 (3,291 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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It may well be. SEBO UK generally share photos worldwide. But, there's a seller in the UK who is already selling the E3 Premium and has listed it as 1200 watt.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK |
Post# 322777 , Reply# 11   4/21/2015 at 08:49 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Best to check with Sebo. I'd be surprised if it's changed from the German model. |
Post# 322781 , Reply# 12   4/21/2015 at 09:42 (3,291 days old) by Paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire)   |   | |
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Do like the look at the Sebo e3 premium. Like the electric turbo brush, cool |
Post# 322782 , Reply# 13   4/21/2015 at 09:44 (3,291 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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I already have. SEBO UK confirmed that the ONLY model with 700 watts is the red E1A, which I have.
SEBO UK don't list all the products that the German home company have, Marcus and they can chop and change spec levels as well as colours, motors and models. Hence why only a few years ago the Euronics special edition K1 Pro was released (and subsequently so was the X4 Pro & Felix Pro), as was the original X1.1 with 1150 watts. Germany don't have those models. |
Post# 322783 , Reply# 14   4/21/2015 at 09:46 (3,291 days old) by Paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire)   |   | |
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Just been on Amazon and they have the sebo premium model |
Post# 322784 , Reply# 15   4/21/2015 at 09:48 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Seems a strange decision as in 2017 they will have to change it again. And the D4 is already a 700w. Oh well it's their decision. |
Post# 322786 , Reply# 17   4/21/2015 at 09:54 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Yes I saw that too with a 700w motor. Seems to be a bit of confusion here :-) |
Post# 322788 , Reply# 19   4/21/2015 at 10:01 (3,291 days old) by Paulinroyton (Royton, Lancashire)   |   | |
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Does look nice though. I prefer the electric turbo brush head. I think I have enough vacs at moment and other half would have kittens, lol. |
Post# 322789 , Reply# 20   4/21/2015 at 10:03 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Haha I know that feeling :-) |
Post# 322790 , Reply# 21   4/21/2015 at 10:22 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Nar just had a reply from Sebo UK confirming the E3 Premium has a 700w motor. So it seems there is a mix up somewhere. |
Post# 322791 , Reply# 22   4/21/2015 at 10:25 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Nar just had a reply from Sebo UK confirming the E3 Premium has a 700w motor. So it seems there is a mix up somewhere. |
Post# 322793 , Reply# 24   4/21/2015 at 10:36 (3,291 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 322795 , Reply# 25   4/21/2015 at 10:41 (3,291 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Yes it would appear that it is a misprint. The director has emailed me with an apology as well as thanking me for highlighting the error on the site.
The K1 700 also weighs 5.2kg lol though. And SEBO are only quoting what the main body weighs, not with the steel pipes and floor head added. But then Miele also do this. |
Post# 322796 , Reply# 26   4/21/2015 at 10:47 (3,291 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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Still 700w is more than enough power especially with a PN. I might get one in the next few months :-) |
Post# 322841 , Reply# 27   4/21/2015 at 15:45 (3,291 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 322847 , Reply# 28   4/21/2015 at 17:15 (3,291 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 322904 , Reply# 29   4/22/2015 at 11:37 (3,290 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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They are innovative, much the same as dyson. Thinking of ways to make cleaning that bit easier. Its in the detail which is really impressive. At least they don't churn out the same model and only change say for example the colour of the bags or try to skimp a few "pennies" making the handle out of less metal lol.
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Post# 322905 , Reply# 30   4/22/2015 at 11:43 (3,290 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 322907 , Reply# 31   4/22/2015 at 11:57 (3,290 days old) by oliveoiltinfoil (England, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 332123 , Reply# 32   8/20/2015 at 13:02 (3,170 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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SEBO in Germany have just released another new E3 Premium - the Premium 1200. Perhaps it may well make its appearance soon in the UK. Also there's a new E1 Sapphire in dark blue.
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Post# 361650 , Reply# 34   10/29/2016 at 14:39 (2,734 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)   |   | |
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Looking at the prices for the e series, I think I would still go with the D series instead. The D series has a longer cord and the dust bag is larger. I really like my Sebo airbelt D1 |