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Makita XLC03 Cordless Vac

Brand: Makita
3.7
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Verdict

Makita’s XLC03 shines with outstanding runtime, strong airflow, and very good crevice cleaning, but its modest suction, awkward bag-style emptying, and weak mat performance make it best for long, light-duty cleanups rather than heavy, embedded dirt.

Pros

  • Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Outstanding battery life, running about 50 minutes with a 4Ah pack.
  • Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Performs well in narrow crevices, using strong airflow to clear sand despite modest sealed suction.
  • Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
    Retains debris securely but uses a bag system that is fiddly and messy to empty.
  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
    High airflow but modest suction; excels on light debris more than deep extraction.

Cons

  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Struggles to deep-clean dense mats or medium-pile surfaces, leaving more residue than top competitors.

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