Review of the Samsung SC4520 vacuum cleaner: the perfect assistant for summer cottages - simple, powerful and cheap

Budgetary household systems - such definitions are often given to a technician whose market value satisfies most consumers. So, the Samsung SC4520 vacuum cleaner belongs to the budget category of devices, whose function is to clean residential premises.

The specific purpose of the machine is the processing of carpet or hard floor surfaces. Consider in a short review, what attracts or repels a potential owner of Korean-made equipment.

Independent Review for Samsung SC4520

As expected in cases of technical and operational reviews, we start with the operating parameters declared directly by the manufacturer. That allows you to get a general picture with the characteristics of this model.

Vacuum cleaner technical parameters

Given its market value (4 - 5 thousand rubles), this budget cleaning machine looks very attractive against the background of more expensive ones. At this price, the technical parameters of power correspond to models that are estimated three times, or even four times more expensive.

Let's consider model specifications in more detail.

Table of the main technical and operational parameters of Samsung SC4520

A Korean-made vacuum cleaner motor is connected to a standard household network (220V, 50/60 Hz) via a cord-wire with a total length of 6 meters. A power wire is associated with an automatic winding mechanism. The mechanism of pulling / twisting the power cable is identical to many other models of household vacuum cleaners.

Technique of modern design, manufactured by the Korean company Samsung, from a series of budgetary constructions for domestic use. A simplified but reasonably efficient cleaning machine

A Korean vacuum cleaner with a relatively small size has a small weight (4.3 kg.), Which is a positive factor especially in the case of cleaning with female hands.

The body is made streamlined, quite nice from a design point of view. On the top panel of the case there is an on / off button for the electric motor, a “hidden” transport handle.

A kind of “feature” of the Korean design is a two-in-one transport handle. In the “extended up” position - the transport handle, in the “recessed down” position - the cable folding mechanism button

By the way, the transport handle in the pressed (recessed) position simultaneously plays the role of disconnecting the latch at the time of winding the power cable.

Service Accessories & Supplies

The set of accessories and accessories is relatively small, given the budgetary design of the vacuum cleaner:

• connecting corrugated hose
• large nozzle,
• small working nozzle (for hard-to-reach spots).

However, this set, as noted in practice, is quite enough for the production of high-quality cleaning of rooms, including those points of the floor (as well as furniture), where it is quite difficult to get.

Unpacking the purchased device. A classic set of work accessories, including operating instructions - nothing more, but it is quite enough to organize the production of a full-fledged home cleaning

The corrugated hose connecting the tube-bar and the suction pipe of the vacuum cleaner is made of high-quality material. Even after strong physical effects on collapse, the structure of the hose does not lose shape and does not collapse. True, the length of the hose is somewhat small, which creates certain inconveniences during the cleaning process.

Corrugated hoses of such a strength are not found in the set of all brands of household vacuum cleaners. At the same time, being in a free state, the corrugated hose completely restores the initial state

The large nozzle, equipped with rubber rollers and a silicone strap, is made almost entirely of plastic. Some small parts of the nozzle body are rather fragile, therefore, careful actions from the user are required.

In practice, it is extremely unrealistic to act with a nozzle during the cleaning process. For this reason, some of its details break down after 2-3 cleanings, as evidenced by the notes of the owners of this model of vacuum cleaner.

However, this does not affect the main function of the accessory to effectively pass air flow. For ease of use, the nozzle "parks" on the body of the vacuum cleaner.

It would seem that an insignificant detail of the Korean vacuum cleaner is the hook of the "parking" of a large working nozzle. However, at the time of the practical use of the machine, the presence of the nozzle at hand extends the user experience.

The nozzle is small, designed for cleaning hard-to-reach spots, also completely plastic. However, due to its small size and two-in-one configuration, this accessory is more reliable in terms of possible structural damage.

Filtration system characteristic

Module cyclone filter The vacuum cleaner in question has a simple design. It is removed from the main body and inserted back through a convenient handle. The filter module (container) forms part of the front area of ​​the vacuum cleaner body design. To remove it, pull the handle with a slight movement.

Main working container with cyclone function.Detaches from the machine body or joins using a convenient handle, with little physical effort

Like everyone bagless vacuum cleaners, the removable module of the container for collecting pollution is made in the form of a plastic container. In this model, it is designed for a volume of not more than 1.3 liters.

Practical use shows that this volume is enough for about two to three cleanings, after which the container needs to be cleaned of debris. The design of the container provides for the presence of an element (glass) that forms a cyclone effect.

The lower part of the vacuum cleaner housing area, where the container is planted, contains a recess for the reusable filter element. Actually, the element itself is a polypropylene frame containing foam rubber cellular and sheet gaskets. The frame along with the gaskets is removed by an easy lift by the handle.

When the container module is pulled out, under it, in the bottom area, access to the first fine filter is opened. The user only needs to pull up the polypropylene handle to remove the frame

However, the design of the vacuum cleaner is not limited to this fine filter. A filter element of a similar class is also located on the rear - opposite side of the machine body.

This second module is made in the form of a box-shaped insert of the rear panel of the housing, endowed with a foam rubber sheet filter. The filter box is simply inserted into a niche on the housing and is fixed with a latch.

The filter element of the second level. It is installed by the insert method with fixation on the opposite (back) side of the apparatus body. As in the first filter, contains a foam insert

All components used by the filtration system can be cleaned and washed by traditional methods. The durability of foam filters is quite long. Replacement if necessary is not particularly difficult. It is enough to select the foam rubber in the class and cut out the element of the desired shape.

Chassis System Overview

Moving equipment during the cleaning process is marked by the action is quite convenient and comfortable for the user, despite the use of a three-wheeled chassis system in the design.

The main support wheels are a pair of large diameter plastic discs mounted in the rear of the structure. Wheels are equipped with rubberized "tires."

Vacuum cleaner chassis system. Built on two types of wheels: 1 - a pair of large disc wheels with a rubber "tire"; 2 - one wheel-roller on a disk base with 360º rotation

The front support wheel motion control - one. The small front roller is attached to a poppet design, which provides 360-degree free rotation. Despite the small diameter of the control roller, the stability of the vacuum cleaner remains stable due to the original design of the balancing plate.

Constructive pros and cons of the model

Given the budget performance of Korean technology, unique "tricked out" functions and properties remain behind the scenes. Here the simple functionality rules the ball.

Inside view of the container module. The central part of the container contains a glass that creates the effect of a cyclone, and the periphery behind the glass serves to collect contaminants. The top is covered with a lid

The main advantage is the cyclone effect, in general, the traditional function of many budget models. Meanwhile cyclone model cleaning technology saves the user from using an uncomfortable "bag" and in this regard, the advantages of the system are obvious.

Another, albeit insignificant, but plus can be considered the presence of a manual air intake regulator, which is located directly on the handle of the corrugated air hose.

The regulator is made in the form of a kind of damper. The user can open the shutter if necessary, thereby slightly reducing the suction force on the side of the working nozzle.

A simple but reasonably effective manual regulator of suction power. The regulator valve opens or closes with a flick of the thumb.There is a shutter (indicated by the arrow in the picture) on the handle of the working hose - always “at hand”

Most owners call the negative design features the main disadvantage of this brand of vacuum cleaner. They note the relatively low quality of the plastic of which the machine body is made.

Already after a short time of application, operational damage appears on plastic surfaces - scratches, abrasions, scuffs. As a result, the original colorful look of the car is lost.

The minuses should also include:

• somewhat inconvenient rod design;
• short length of the connecting hose;
• low quality of material (foam plates) of fine filters;
• difficult turning of the brush to the desired position during the cleaning process.

Minor, but minus - the effect of static on the body of the vacuum cleaner. For this reason, a thick layer of dust accumulates in the area where the corrugated hose is connected during cleaning.

Samsung SC4520 practice test reviews

The practice of real use of household appliances is characterized by a demonstration of advantages and disadvantages. The owners of the Samsung SC4520, as well as the overview video, briefly but capaciously talk about how well (or poorly) a Korean vacuum cleaner functions.

Overview video demonstrates the technological performance of household cleaning products for indoor areas. Video gives a more complete picture of the technique.

As for user reviews, they are different: both positive and negative. So, the budget model does not allow you to count on the perfect service, but such equipment is enough for standard cleaning, as other reviews confirm.

But one of the buyers took the device for a rented apartment. The equipment turned out to be quite powerful and convenient, despite the budget price. According to the user, you should think carefully before buying expensive aquafilter vacuum cleaners.

Most owners confirm effective cleaning. People like a light and compact device, low noise and powerful. True, there are complaints about noise when using a nozzle with a narrow neck. Of the obvious minuses noted "slowness" of the brush and cleaning the container.

Quite a lot of Korean car owners remember the consequences after cleaning with this model. It is mentioned that the vacuum cleaner sucks fine suspension well. Only now, after cleaning, even if you carefully open the lid of the container, a cloud of dust is still thrown out.

There are users who are satisfied with everything in terms of service. They write that the Samsung SC4520 can be stored vertically. So the device does not take up much space.

Comparison with competitors by class

Competitors in class and, accordingly, in price - the same Samsung equipment, represented by a fairly massive model range. Of course, there are competitors from other companies. However, we will consider several devices from the assortment vacuum cleaners samsungthat are able to compete with the model in question.

Competitor # 1 - Samsung VC18M21A0

The first competitor in the list - the Korean development Samsung VC18M21A0 looks a little better in technical terms, but these improvements are accompanied by an increase in price by 1.5-2 thousand rubles. compared to the Samsung SC4520 vacuum cleaner.

Technical excellence, in this case, is the execution of the bar in the telescopic version. The Samsung SC4520 has a simple two-tube metal section. Also, increased power parameters (1800/380 W) and a larger volume of the assembly container (1.5 liters) are noted.

Competitor # 2 - Samsung SC4326

The second development, which also acts as a competitor, is, in fact, a complete analogue of the Samsung SC4520 vacuum cleaner. Even all the technical parameters of this model correspond, as well as the price. True, there are still a couple of points that you can pay special attention to. This is the presence of the HEPA11 filter.

And also the best range is 9.2 m (slightly larger than the SC4520).

Competitor # 3 - Samsung SC4181

The third design - Samsung SC4181 - looks interesting in terms of competitive price and some technical aspects. However, this vacuum cleaner is slightly different in class, as it is equipped not with a cyclone filter, but with a bag that has lost its current relevance.

But at the same time, offering up to 1 thousand rubles. saving, the SC4181 model has the best parameters on power (1800 W) and a convenient telescopic bar. The complete set of working elements includes a turbo brush. And another attractive detail is the resistive power regulator on the top panel of the case.

Competitor # 4 - Samsung SC4140

Finally, the fourth competitor is the Samsung SC4140, which in terms of basic technical parameters is similar to the Samsung SC4520 (power 1600/320 W). It is cheaper by almost 2 thousand rubles. It has 5 stages of filtration, a telescopic rod and weighs almost 1 kg lighter.

For this model, it should be noted the improved design of the rotation of the working hose - provides rotation of the sleeve 360º. The range is - 9.2 meters. The only negative in the comparisons is the use of the “bag” system. However, this criterion should be considered "on the fan".

If you are interested in the practical and popular products of the Korean manufacturer, but are not too attracted to the described models, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the best washing vacuums and proven in practice robotic vacuum cleaners of this brand.

Conclusions and the best deals on the market

In general, the Korean household cleaning machine looks quite decent. For a budget option, the design justifies both the market value and the presence of minor flaws.

Based on the details of the review and practical examples, the following conclusion suggests itself: the purchase of a domestic vacuum cleaner from a Korean company will not leave the user indifferent.

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