Sebo X4 Pet ECO BOOST

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matt8808

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Just thought I'd do a quick thread on my new Sebo. I've jumped ship from Kirby for the time being and the Sebo is my new daily driver!

I'd originally gone to John Lewis and was planning on buying their 'exclusive' X4 Excel machine at £279.99. However once I got there this plan went out the window and I admitted to myself that I wouldn't be happy if I didn't have the top X4 model LOL

So I walked away with the X4 Pet Eco Boost for £309.95. I also picked up a spare box of the ultra bags and a spare exhaust filter.

I didn't think the boost feature would be something I'd use, but now that I've got it I'm glad that I spent that bit more as its actually really good.

For those of you that don't know anything about the Sebo X range there is the entry level X1.1 Eco.

The next model up is the X4 Extra Eco and this comes with everything the X1.1 does plus a dusting brush and stair cleaning hose. The John Lewis Excel Eco model is the same as the X4 Extra, just in a different colour scheme.

Then there is the X4 Pet Eco Boost. This comes with everything the X1.1 does plus an anti odour charcoal filter system, stair cleaning hose, upholstery/stair turbo brush and the boost button to give a deeper clean.

There is also an X5 Extra Eco... this is exactly the same as the mid level X4 other than it has a slightly wider cleaning path.

I hope I've summed that up clear enough LOL

Anyway, I've got to point out that given the X4 Pet is their highest spec machine in terms of extras, it does NOT come with a dusting brush!!! You'd think given the X4 Extra comes with one, the higher priced and overall higher spec Pet model would have one too.... but apparently not.

So back I went to John Lewis to buy the additional Sebo dusting brush with handle storage clamp.

I'm not going to do a hugely in depth review.... The automatic height system works well. Seems to adjust a lot better than the last X series machine I bought. Build quality is superb. The stair hose is more than long enough - TAKE NOTE MR DYSON!!!!!

It's the boost feature I want to show. In normal use it isn't really needed. And I've not found the need to use it in our house as the carpets never get that dirty. However I've been to clean for my grandparents today and the vacuuming was long overdue (they struggle with it due to age).... This is where the boost feature came into a world of its own as it allowed me to give the carpets a much more thorough clean.

Basically the boost feature is something you'd use on really trodden down carpets with lots of ground in dirt. Or maybe a particularly soiled entrance rug ect

It lowers the floor head a lot more than normal, however it is NOT an override for the automatic height adjustment. This still continues to monitor and adjust as needed, but at a greatly reduced level.... I've made two videos to hopefully give a clearer idea of how it works. They should be in ultra hi def 4K if your device will support 4K playback.....



http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGjZ2UbroHY
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Thanks Matt, I've been curious about how the boost feature worked. I figured it couldn't lower completely as it would cause excess strain on the belt. Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
 
I think it lowers it a substantial amount.... certainly enough for the machine to feel heavier. You can also feel it sticking to flatter carpets as it is creating a seal between the base of the machine and the floor covering.

Defiantly not a gimmick and is a feature that will be very handy on heavily soiled flooring :)

It does revert back to 'normal' mode when you turn the machine off and back on again though.

Its defiantly a feature worth having.... So when will you be upgrading Chris? haha
 
Nice videos, Matt. I believe Roger has also bought one and has also done a video on it.

I didn't buy one of those - instead I plucked for a second hand SM1 upright with the manual height adjustment control and couldn't be happier. I had an SM2 before that but it had a serious rumbling problem.

These new SEBO X uprights also have LED's compared to older bulbs. They seem to react more quickly judged by your videos.
 
Yes I did think it was reacting quicker and adjusting with more accuracy but wasn't too sure as its a long time since I last had an Auto X machine.... plus all our carpets have changed since too.

I've just found my old thread on the last Sebo X machine I had..... The older style X4 Pet bought on 18/11/2012.

I sold it when I bought my Kirby.

Old machine was 1300w motor I think and DID come with a dusting brush.

New machine is 1100w, has the boost button but does not come supplied with the dusting brush.

I really do think it is an inexcusable cost cutting exercise by Sebo by not supplying their latest version with the brush.

I did strongly consider buying the commercial Evolution model, but we have a lot of hard flooring and I wasn't sure it would be suited.... at least the X machines have the little sealing strip behind the brush to prevent kick back of dirt


Spot the difference!

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So when will you be upgrading Chris?

Lol, I don't think I will. As you know, we've got the same carpet all the way through the house so it's not really a feature I feel the need to have. I'd have considered one at my old place though when I had different thickness of carpet in different rooms.
 
Great pictures, overview and videos matt8808 on your new SEBO purchase. Great to hear you like the new boost feature and interesting to hear and see more about how the boost button works. Great to see the automatic function still works when the boost button is pressed/activated but not as much. Fab new feature be interesting if it will feature on the rest of the X series especially come 900 watt limit next year!

I'm told SEBO didn't want to increase the price of the X4 Pet Eco when they added the boost button so removed the dusting brush to keep the price the same. Suppose for an additional increase of say £10 they could of kept it! My Mum has just got a X4 Pro Eco (Indepandent Store) which is the same spec as the Extra or John Lewis Excel but that doesn't come with a dusting brush either. Need to get her one! I see you purchased one was it the larger dusting brush?

How do you find the 1100 watt motor compared to the older 1300 watt version? Having used my Mum's I can't see any difference personally especially compared to my older 1300 watt Felix. I only ask as some of the reviews I read on Amazon and other sites some owners of the new X series Eco models comment they are not as powerful as their older machines!!!

Having not used an X series much until I advised my Mum to get one and used hers I love using it and would love one! Not sure which model I would go for, do like the Dark Grey X4 Pro Eco and the Black X4 Pet Eco Boost!
 
I wonder if I have time to go get hit by a bus 😉 Before finish reading this thread. Lol

In all seriousness, it seems a very good feature but, still, Sebo need to pull their finger out and make a manual height model of the X series, although there is Felix, yes, I prefer a proper upright and the X series is actually nice to use when it makes full clntact with the carpet and, well, on a regular X series, there is more chance of snow in the shariah desert.
 
Maraboutsebo - yes its the larger dusting brush I got. Genuine sebo part obviously :)

In regards to power, i haven't noticed any difference. And its not like 200w is going to make any difference on an upright OMHO



And Alex.... I'm back at work tomorrow so I'll come run you over with my bus if you like? ;)
 
its not like 200w is going to make any difference

It's funny, some brands/models it makes a huge difference. For example, there is a noticeable difference between the earlier 650w and later 700w Panasonic 40 series and again the 700w and 900w of the later 40 and 50 series, but there's absolutely no noticeable suction difference between the 1150w Sebo X1.1 and 1300w X4.
 
A leopard never changes its spots, Nar.

Sounds to me like Matt is perfectly happy with his new Sebo so surely that's the most important thing, right? One happy customer.

If you don't like em, don't buy one. A more positive spin won't kill you, Alex. Unfortunately.
 

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