REVIEW – Working from home has a way of making small messes feel constant. In my 500-square-foot apartment, that means the vacuum comes out a lot more than it used to. The Redkey P8 Cordless Stick Vacuum fits that routine well because it is compact, surprisingly powerful, and easy to grab for a fast pass over hard floors, rugs, or the car. It is not perfect, mostly because it feels a little heavy after a long cleaning session and the attachments are awkward to remove one-handed. Still, for a vacuum listed at $139.99 and selling for $99.99 with an Amazon coupon, the P8 delivers a lot for the money.
What the Redkey P8 Is
The Redkey P8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a rechargeable stick vacuum built around a detachable handheld motor unit. It uses a removable, washable HEPA filtration setup and offers three suction levels: low at 7000Pa, medium at 13000Pa, and high at 25000Pa. Those Pascal ratings matter because higher numbers mean stronger suction, and the P8 gets genuinely aggressive at its top setting.
The packaging is simple. Redkey ships the vacuum in a brown box with a line drawing of the P8 and the Redkey logo on the outside. Inside, the parts are separated with cardboard and plastic bags so the main unit and accessories arrive protected.
What Comes in the Box
Redkey includes enough parts to use the P8 as a full stick vacuum, a short handheld vac, or a detail cleaner for edges and furniture.
- Redkey P8 main unit
- Floor brush head
- Crevice nozzle
- Wall hanger with screws and anchors
- 2-in-1 brush head
- Large capacity battery and display
- 3 washable HEPA filters
- Metal extension tube
- Power adapter
- User manual
Specs
- Model: P8
- Power modes:
- Low mode: 7000Pa
- Medium mode: 13000Pa
- High mode: 25000Pa
- Power rating: 250W Li-ion
- Battery configuration: 2200mAh 22.2V
- Runtime: Up to 40 min
- Dust cup capacity: 500ml
- Weight: 6lbs. (2.8kg)
- Dimensions: 28 x 36 x 5in. (706 x 294 x 129mm)
Design and Filtration
The P8 looks more polished than its price suggests. The white body, orange controls, and black display give it a clean gadget look, while the core handheld section contains the motor, dust cup, battery, and screen. The orange trigger on the handle powers the vacuum on.
The dust cup opens from the underside with latches, giving access to the filter stack and the dirt bin. This layout makes routine cleaning simple once you understand how the pieces twist and latch together.
The main filter assembly uses a metal screen around the inner filter. It twists into the body, removes without much fuss, and can be washed when it gets dusty.
The metal screen catches bigger debris before it reaches the HEPA filter. That helps keep the fine filter from clogging too quickly during normal cleaning.
The HEPA filter sits at the bottom of the assembly and handles the finer particles. Both the HEPA filter and the surrounding metal screen are washable.
Redkey also includes two spare HEPA filters, so you can rotate clean filters instead of waiting on one to dry.
Controls and Battery
The battery is also the display module, which is a clever use of space. The screen is large, black, and lit with blue LEDs. It shows battery level, suction level, and brush head status.
Changing suction is done from the display. Tapping the screen cycles through low, medium, and maximum power, so there is no separate physical mode switch.
The battery/display module clips to the motor with latches on both sides. It is not something you need to remove every day, but it can come off for cleaning, charging, or replacement.
Attachments
The slim crevice tool is the attachment I would reach for when cleaning between cushions, along baseboards, or inside a car. It gives the P8 a narrower reach than the floor brush.
Like the other tools, the crevice nozzle uses an internal plug and a latch at the connection point. The connection feels secure, but the release is not very one-hand friendly.
The attachment ends are shaped to lock into the main unit or the metal tube. They go on easily, but removing them usually takes two hands.
For floors, the motorized brush head is the workhorse. It handles hard floors and carpets, and it was the attachment I used most around my apartment.
The battery sends power down to the floor head so the internal brush roll spins while the vacuum pulls debris through the tube.
Rubber-treaded side wheels help the brush head glide over hard floors and carpet without feeling skittish.
The 2-in-1 brush attachment is better for shelves, upholstery, and other small jobs where the floor head is too large.
Sliding the bristles back turns the same tool into a plain nozzle. Sliding them forward lets you loosen dust and pull it away in one pass.
Every attachment can connect directly to the vacuum body or to the metal extension tube. That lets the P8 work as either a compact handheld or a standing stick vacuum.
Storage and Charging
Redkey includes a wall bracket for storing the vacuum. The P8 hangs securely on the hook, but the mount does not include storage points for the loose attachments.
The power supply is small and basic, which is fine for a cordless vacuum that can charge from more than one spot.
One charging port is on the battery/display module itself. That makes it possible to charge the battery when it is removed from the vacuum.
A second charging port is on the rear of the control unit, so you can plug in the vacuum while the battery/display module is attached.
Fully assembled with the tube and floor head, the P8 looks like a more expensive vacuum than it is.
Setup
Setup is limited to charging the battery and clicking the attachment you want into place. The lights across the top of the display show charge level, so it is easy to see when the P8 is ready for its first cleaning run.
Cleaning Performance
Once charged, the Redkey P8 is ready to work. The 25000Pa maximum mode is the headline feature, and it felt strong enough to tug hard at my rugs while I vacuumed over them.
The floor head also has lights, which are genuinely helpful when vacuuming dark corners or under furniture. The head can pivot 90 degrees and lie almost flat, making it easier to reach under tight spaces.
On both hard floors and the few carpets in my apartment, the P8 performed well. Moving between the three modes, I got about 20 minutes of runtime. When I ran only maximum power on a full charge, runtime dropped to roughly 13 minutes. The rated maximum runtime is up to 40 minutes, but my mixed cleaning was closer to that 20-minute mark.
The amount of dust, debris, and pet hair it pulled up was surprising, especially because I thought the apartment was fairly clean before testing.
Emptying and Maintenance
Emptying the P8 is simple. Pressing a latch opens the bottom of the dust bin so debris can drop out directly into the trash.
Larger debris falls out first. Finer dust may need a shake or two before the cup is fully clear.
The metal filter can then be twisted out, wiped down, washed if needed, and reinstalled after it dries.
After about 20 minutes of vacuuming, I did notice the P8’s weight and some heat coming from the sides of the control unit. It was not uncomfortable, but it was noticeable. The high suction power helped balance out those drawbacks because the vacuum cleaned quickly.
What I Like
- Very powerful at the maximum setting
- Good battery life for a small apartment
- Easy to empty
- Washable filters with spares included
- Useful floor head lights and flexible brush head movement
What I Would Change
- The power level resets when the unit is turned off
- Accessories are difficult to remove with one hand
- It feels a bit heavy for a stick vacuum during longer sessions
- The wall hanger does not store the attachments
Final Thoughts
The Redkey P8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Stick is a strong choice for a small apartment, quick daily cleanups, or a secondary vacuum that does not take up much room. I would not choose it as the only vacuum for a large home, but in my 500-square-foot apartment it had enough runtime to cover the floors with charge left over. On maximum power, it has more than enough suction for dust, debris, and pet hair. At $99.99 with an Amazon coupon, and with a regular price of $139.99, the P8 is a good deal if you want a good-looking cordless stick vacuum with real cleaning power.
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Price: $139.99
Source: The sample of this product was provided by Redkey.
