Russell Hobbs Athena 2 RHUV5101 review
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- Upright
- Bagless
- Medium capacity
The Russell Hobbs Athena 2 RHUV5101 is lighter than most corded models and has a triple-lock filtration system to keep fine particles under tight control. But how well does it do its core job or removing dust from your home? We put it through our tough vacuum tests to find out. The results are in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How well does it clean?
- How easy is it to use and maintain?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
October 2021
First reviewed by Which?
August 2021
Released
December 2020
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