Ofuzzi H8 Apex Car Vacuum Cleaner

I've only had it for three days but I am really impressed with this little vacuum. Not only is it very sleek and attractive, it works quite well! A number of other reviews that said although there were two suction levels, the low one was pretty much useless and wouldn't pick up much. I was pleasantly surprised to find this NOT to be the case for me at all. So far Ive used it for sucking up crumbs off the counter and out of drawers and car seats/cup holders, and even my carpeted floor mats. It was great and the lower setting has been perfectly adequate and allows me to have a longer battery life. I'm also happy with how quiet it is. For those using it to clean their car, this is pretty small so I wouldn’t use it as a primary vacuum for floor mats/carpets. It’s more for quick pick ups. But that’s just what I needed it for so I’m thrilled with it.

I was unsure about was how hard cleaning the filters would be. Some reviewers mentioned it wasn't that easy. I've found that removing the filters is simple, but the HEPA filter is ridged, so you have to use the little included brush to brush the dirt out from in between the grooves. The instructions say to wash it as well. So, it's not really "hard", just a little bit time consuming. Therefore, I would recommend buying an extra filter or two, so you have a dry one to use when the other filter has been washed but is still wet.

The one thing I still wonder about is the attachments. They just slide on and stay in place by a little raised "bump" of plastic. I hope the bump doesn't wear down after repeated uses to where the attachments won't stay on. I haven't had it long enough to say, but I haven't read any other reviewers complain about it so I'm crossing my fingers all will be well.

In case it is helpful for anyone trying to make a decision, I purchased a Bissell AeroSlim vac just before I got the Ofuzzi. I liked that it had a base to sit in (the Ofuzzi doesn't), but it was basically a piece of plastic without an integrated charger so it wasn't a must-have for me. The build quality didn't seem as high end as the Ofuzzi and it seemed slightly larger, but it also cost less. The first time I used it, it started making a high pitched whistling noise, so I returned it and ordered the Ofuzzi. If I hadn't received a defective unit I'm sure I would have been perfectly happy with the Bissell. However, after having both, I can say I like the look of the Ofuzzi better (even if the Bissell hadn't had an issue), and the quietness. I did like how you could depress a button to remove the attachments on the Bissell, which seemed to help them stay secure. If you're looking for a budget mini vac, the Bissell is probably fine. But if you have a little extra to spend, the Ofuzzi just seems to be engineered of better quality parts and it looks really nice.

All in all, I am very happy with this little vac and would recommend it. I think it would make a great gift for someone, and I wouldn't mind having another so I could have one upstairs and one down.