Electrolux Intensity Review

What the reviewers like:
Experts praise the Electrolux Intensity's light weight, its stylish, compact design and the fact that it can be folded for storage. They also say it does a good job cleaning carpets and hard floors.

What the reviewers don't like:
Despite its light weight, the Intensity's large wheels can make it difficult to push, according to one source. This vacuum lacks tools and has a short (21-foot) power cord. Also, by the evidence of a YouTube video, folding and unfolding the Electrolux Intensity may take some practice.

Electrolux Intensity review highlights

Reviewers say the Electrolux Intensity upright vacuum stands out for its stylish, compact, low-to-the-ground design, as well as for its folding ability (which makes it good for people with small apartments). Experts agree that it has adequate power, but bemoan its lack of tools, short power cord (only 21 feet, compared to 30 feet on many other models), and difficulty maneuvering because of its large wheels.

We found the best review of the Electrolux Intensity at About.com, whose housekeeping guide Sarah Aguirre, takes this upright vacuum out for a spin. The Electrolux Intensity is also discussed in a brief article in Maclean's magazine and stars in a video segment at DotGizmo (which is also posted on YouTube). Disappointingly, Consumer Reports does not include the Electrolux Intensity in its recent roundup of vacuum cleaners.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. About.com
Electrolux Intensity Vacuum Cleaner Review
Sarah Aguirre

About.com's housekeeping guide Sarah Aguirre takes the Electrolux Intensity out for a spin and praises its compact design and folding, as well as its cleaning power. On the downside, she notes the shortage of tools, the short power cord (only 21 feet) and difficulty maneuvering because of its large wheels.

2. Maclean's
It Really Sucks
Meg Floyd
Feb. 2007

In this brief article, Meg Floyd says the Electrolux Intensity is "compact, sturdy and stylish, with a folding handle that makes storage simple," and has strong suction and performance. However, she doesn't say if she actually tested this vacuum.

3. DotGizmo (blog)
Video Review: Electrolux Intensity Vacuum Cleaner
Editors of DotGizmo
Apr. 11, 2007

In this 60-second clip (which is also posted on YouTube), the host struggles to fold and unfold an Electrolux Intensity. She doesn't say much about its performance, but you can get a good idea of this vacuum's innovative design and low-to-the-ground build.

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Electrolux Intensity Review