This is my kind of vac.
To my knowledge, there’s nothing else like this on the market.
While it won’t be for everyone, to me it’s pretty much thebest cordless vacuumaround.
Most of this vacuum’s weight is concentrated close to the ground
I’ve always been a fan of Gtech’s AirRam concept, and for several reasons.
And thirdly, it has one of the best bin-emptying systems in the business.
It’s a pared-back option.
Most of this vacuum’s weight is concentrated close to the ground
The Gtech AirRam 3 is designed to do one thing clean your floor and do it well.
Read on for my full Gtech AirRam 3 review.
It’s also now becoming available at third-party retailers likeAmazon, Argos and Lakeland.
The handle extends from 85cm up to 113cm
There are plenty ofcheap vacuumsaround for less, and it’s pricier than your averageSharkor lower-specced Tineco.
However, the Gtech AirRAM 3s build quality and use of high-end materials justify its price to some degree.
That’s the Gtech AirRam 3 in a nutshell.
Rotating brushes help tackle the edges of rooms
A similar faux leather-covered carrying handle can be found several inches below.
If you were looking to get your kids doing some household chores, this is the model for you.
I like this simplicity, but others may prefer to have a little more control.
The foot-operated on-off switch (above left wheel) and black battery in the centre
But then that’s been the case with pretty much every iteration in Gtech’s AirRam range.
In a race from storage area to vacuuming a space, I guarantee that this model would win hands-down.
But not to the extent that it requires any more energy than your standard stick vac.
The dust bin sits in the top of the floorhead
I also added my own cornflake test because, well, some vacs simply don’t like them.
However, I did get used to the noise fairly quickly.
It works splendidly well.
A slider on the dustbin sweeps all the debris out in one swift motion
The battery, which can be removed, takes about three hours to fully charge.
When available, expect to pay around 70 for an extra battery.
Should you buy the Gtech AirRam 3?
Headlights help illuminate dirt in dingy areas
You want genuine to-the-edge cleaningSpinning side brushes, borrowed from robovacs, ensure proper, thorough edge cleaning.
This is the only cordless manual vacuum we’ve seen to employ this feature.
So if you need something for getting into furniture or cleaning the car, look elsewhere.
Before the flour / biscuit crumb test on carpet(Image credit: Future)
First reviewed: August 2024
After the flour / biscuit crumb test on carpet(Image credit: Future)
The flour / biscuit crumb test on hard floors(Image credit: Future)
During the flour / crumbs test on hard floor(Image credit: Future)
The oat test on hard floors(Image credit: Future)
The AirRam 3 sucked up this notoriously hard-to-vacuum cereal with ease
The side brushes seem clearly inspired by robot vacuums
