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Runtime is functionally unlimited because it is corded, which one review framed as a benefit despite mobility tradeoffs.
Pros: Wool carpet compatibility, Area Rug Handling
Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Airflow blowback
Only mentioned for the cordless variant: reviewers estimate roughly 30–40 minutes in typical auto use and up to about an hour-plus on lower settings. Actual runtime varies with floor type...
Pros: Hair Pickup — Hard Floors, Suitability for heavy-duty use
Cons: Hose length, Suitability for small spaces
Most reports cluster around 35–40 minutes in auto/normal cleaning, with shorter endurance when max power is used.
Pros: Mopping performance, Fresh Liquid Pickup Speed
Cons: Steam Cleaning, Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup