I remember the days when choosing a new vacuum cleaner meant selecting from a handful of brands that only made vacuum cleaners. Now, keeping your home clean is a job for the best product from any number of consumer tech brands.
Case in point: The day after I reviewed Samsung's latest Bespoke AI Jet Ultra stick vacuum, LG announces its new lineup of CordZero A9L stick vacuums.
This is ultimately great news for consumers, as more competition helps bring down prices while improving performance.
What's new in the A9L range?
The headline feature with the new lineup is a chunky 37.5% boost in suction power compared to the previous generation.
We're talking up to 220W of suction across all five models in the lineup, which is enough grunt to handle everything from pet hair to crumbs of food. It's worth pointing out that you mostly won't use that maximum suction power, though.
Battery life has also seen a solid upgrade. Depending on which model you grab, you're looking at anywhere from 60 minutes of runtime up to a full 120 minutes with dual batteries on a single charge. That's enough to tackle even larger homes without needing to stop and recharge halfway through.
The standout models
LG's clearly catering to a variety of customers here. The range spans from the $599 A9L-PRIME (a solid wall-mounted option) all the way up to the $1,199 A9L-TITAN flagship.
The TITAN comes with LG's Power Drive Mop nozzle, which lets you vacuum and mop in one pass.
Two models (the TITAN and the A9L-TOWER at $999) feature auto-emptying dustbins. This is a trend I can definitely get behind, as it makes the maintenance and ease of cleaning much, much simpler and hygienic.
All models come with LG's Dual Floor Max Nozzle with built-in LED light, so you don't have to switch between carpet and hard floor attachments. Those LEDs help spot the dust bunnies hiding in shadowy corners, too.
Despite all that extra power, LG has kept the vacuum at a reasonable 2.88 kg. The range comes in graphite, beige, and black finishes, and all models feature washable filters, which is better for both your wallet and the environment in the long run.
Pricing and availability
The new LG CordZero A9L range is available now from leading retailers and directly from LG.
Here are the key models:
| Model | A9L-TITAN | A9L-TOWER | A9L-AQUA | A9L-MULTI | A9L-PRIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | LG CordZero® Auto Emptying Handstick with Power Drive™ Mop | LG CordZero® Auto Emptying Handstick Vac | LG CordZero® Handstick Vac with Power Drive™ Mop | LG CordZero® Handstick Vac with Dual Batteries | LG CordZero® Handstick Vac - Wall-mounted |
| Colour | Graphite | Graphite | Black | Beige | Beige |
| Included Dock/Stand | All-In-One Tower™ | All-In-One Tower™ | Floor Stand Charger dock + Wall-mount charger | Floor Stand Charger dock + Wall-mount charger | Wall-mount charger |
| Auto Emptying | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| Max Turbo Mode Suction Power | Up to 220W | Up to 220W | Up to 220W | Up to 220W | Up to 220W |
| Included Batteries | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Power Drive™ Mop | Y | N | Y | N | N |
| Dual Floor Max® Nozzle with LED Light | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Washable Filters | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Thumb Touch Control | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| RRP | $1,199 | $999 | $899 | $799 | $599 |
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