- Weight 1.95kg
- Capacity 1.2l
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Voltage 25.9V
- Guarantee One-year warranty
- RRP £189
How we tested the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner
We tested the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner on both carpets and hard floors, looking at how effectively it picked up fine dirt as well as larger debris. We awarded up to 20 points for the following criteria:
Ease of use: (5 points) Is it comfortable to use | Is it light or heavy | Is it nimble and easy to manoeuvre | Does the brush tangle/is it easy to remove hair from the brush | Is it noisy?
Features: (6 points) What attachments are included | What features does it offer | What’s the dust capacity |
Cleaning results: (6 points) Does it vacuum well | Is the suction good on both carpets and hard floors | If cordless, does it have a good run time?
Value for money: (3 points) Is the quality good | Is it worth the money | Does it come with a warranty?
Testing the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner
How we tested the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner
We tested the Proscenic P12 cordless vacuum cleaner on both carpets and hard floors, looking at how effectively it picked up fine dirt as well as larger debris. We awarded up to 20 points for the following criteria:
Ease of use: (5 points) Is it comfortable to use | Is it light or heavy | Is it nimble and easy to manoeuvre | Does the brush tangle/is it easy to remove hair from the brush | Is it noisy?
Features: (6 points) What attachments are included | What features does it offer | What’s the dust capacity |
Cleaning results: (6 points) Does it vacuum well | Is the suction good on both carpets and hard floors | If cordless, does it have a good run time?
Value for money: (3 points) Is the quality good | Is it worth the money | Does it come with a warranty?
Ease of use:
When it comes to handling, the Proscenic P12 has plenty to recommend it. Lightweight at just shy of 2kg, it features an ergonomic handle with a super-comfy grip. Plus, the stick offers 90 vertical and 180 horizontal rotation to help you reach awkward corners and under low furniture.
Noise levels are reasonably quiet, especially on the lowest setting, but even on maximum power the sound maxes out at 76dB, which is comparable to similar cordless vacuums in the same price range, such as Vax’s Air Lift 2 Pet Plus.
During our extensive testing, we encountered no problems with clogging or tangling of the roller brush roll - another big plus.
5/5 points
Features:
The P12’s Vertect technology is the particularly eye-catching feature - it promises to illuminate specks of dirt that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye. While in practice this is quite difficult to test, we certainly found the green LED headlight to be an incredibly useful feature for ensuring surfaces were left spotlessly clean. Use in low lighting for maximum impact.
Another handy feature is the LED touch screen display, which can be used to cycle between suction settings, as well as displaying battery life indicators and symbols to alert you if the roller brush clogs or if the dustbin becomes full.
Like many cordless vacuums, it can be converted into a portable handheld vacuum, useful for cleaning car interiors, upholstery and soft furnishings. However, rather than the body detaching from the vacuum stick like most models, the stick simply retracts into itself - then all you have to do is swap the brush head for one of the included attachments (crevice tool and 2-in-1 dusting brush).
If you’re in a household that needs to be mindful of allergies or other air sensitivities, this could be a good choice for your home. The P12 has improved on its predecessor’s four-stage filtration system by adding an additional HEPA filter, which enables it to eliminate 99.99% of dust particles while expelling purified air.
Another improvement on the P11 is the dustbin capacity - while the P12’s 1.2l dustbin isn’t the largest on the market, it’s a notable improvement on the 0.65l dustbin of the previous model. And just like the P11, the P12’s dustbin is emptied with a single touch of a button.
5.5/6 points
Cleaning results:
We tested the vacuum in a house that’s home to three cats - a tough ask for any vacuum - and found that it performed brilliantly on hard flooring, sweeping up pet hair, dust and debris effortlessly.
Getting the same result on carpets required a bit more elbow grease, however, and had us switching up to maximum suction. This does in turn drastically shorten the battery life - which lasts around 60 mins on the lowest power setting and around 13 mins on the highest. So if you have a lot of carpeted floors, be prepared to recharge frequently - especially if you have pets!
4/6 points
Value for money:
The Proscenic P12 comes with a one-year warranty, which is at the lower end of the vacuums we’ve reviewed, but still offers decent peace of mind.
Overall, we found the P12 offered great value for money in a crowded market. We were particularly impressed with features like the Vertect headlight and touchscreen display, which gives this model an air of quality well above its budget-friendly price tag.
2.5/3 points
Final score:
Taking into account all of the criteria described above, we give the Proscenic P12 Cordless Vacuum a total score of 17/20. This equates to 4.25/5 stars.
Fancy something a bit different? Why not try a robot vacuum?
Self-cleaning floors might seem like a Space Age fantasy, but the latest generation of robotic vacuum cleaners is making effortless hoovering a reality. As well as vacuuming, Proscenic's 850T Robot Vacuum Cleaner also contains a built-in water tank to mop floors, too, to leave your hard floors sparking clean without you lifting a finger.
The vacuum includes three suction modes, and will automatically switch to higher suction when it detects carpet. A single charge will last up to 120 minutes, and the robot will even return to its charging station when its schedule is completed. The accompanying app allows you to monitor and set cleaning schedules remotely, and the appliance is also compatible with Alexa.
And for more self-powered cleaning solutions, check out our full round-up of robotic vacuums.
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