Electrolux EL3020A UltraPower Studio

Electrolux EL3020A UltraPower Studio is cordless and bagless upright vacuum cleaner. Electrolux EL3020A is powered with high capacity 25.2V lithium ion battery, providing almost 60 minutes of operation at lower power setting. Even better, unlike some similar rival models, Electrolux EL3020A comes with fully detachable battery pack - very important not only for replacing an old battery, but also for users who want to clean larger area and require quick battery replacement.

Single fully charged battery can clean rather large area on a single battery charge, making this model excellent choice as the main vacuum cleaner in smaller to medium size homes and apartments.

Published: April 9, 2018.

Electrolux EL3020A UltraPower Studio Features and Specifications

Electrolux EL3020A UltraPower Studio is designed for cleaning flat bare and carpeted surfaces. It doesn't have detachable hand unit, and it doesn't come with additional cleaning tools (although some online shops claim that it does come with dusting brush and crevice tool - it does not!)

Lithium TurboPower - unit is powered using expensive, but powerful lithium ion battery. 'Expensive' - it costs more than older NiMH battery types, but it is charged 4x faster and can tolerate much larger number of charging/discharging cycles.

Note: Unit comes with detachable battery and users requiring an extra battery can order it. However, battery can be charged only when inserted into the vacuum by placing the vacuum into the charging station. If you do have two batteries, you have to charge first battery, replace it with second battery and than charge the second battery. Good thing is that lithium ion batteries have very low self discharge rate and second battery can be stored for weeks (even longer) without losing its charge. Also, thanks to advanced electronics that monitors the charging process and charged battery, it is recommended to keep the unit in the charger.

Electrolux EL3020A is very simple unit to operate, but nonetheless, it is highly recommended to thoroughly read the manual before the first use.

Charging Stand is used for both charging and storing the unit. Charging stand can be positioned on the floor or can be wall mounted. Again, when the battery is fully charged, there is no need to remove the unit from the stand - IMHO, very nice feature that keeps the unit fully charged and ready to be used at the moment notice!

When the unit arrives, charge it for four hours and use as you please - unit has three power settings and it starts with normal mode (button 'A'). If the stronger mode is required, click once button 'B'. For extra silent mode, click button 'B' once more - You have read the manual, right?

180° EasySteerTM Swivel - Electrolux EL3020A is very compact and lightweight unit which comes with advanced swivel mechanism, enabling the unit to be highly maneuverable, regarding if the unit is on the carpet, area rug or bare floor.

Physical dimensions of the unit (H x L x W) are: 43 x 5.5 x 10.5 inches (~109 x 14 x 26.7 cm) and it weighs 6.3 pounds (~2.85 kg).

Advanced swivel mechanism, compact and lightweight design with the most weight resting on the wheels, help the unit avoid obstacles and objects with ease and reach and clean under beds, furniture and similar objects.

Since there is no cable to pull around and lightweight construction, unit can be easily carried up and down the stairs.

DustSpotter LED lights - Electrolux EL3020A comes with strong LED lights, mounted on the nozzle for improved visibility when vacuuming in low light conditions, for example, under beds and furniture, in corners etc. Also, when cleaning bare flat surfaces, LED headlights help the user to spot dust and other hard-to-see dirt like human and pet hair and similar.

Main nozzle features 'Brushroll Clean Technology' which removes hair and fiber tangles from the brushroll itself. Feature is very easy to use: place the unit on flat bare surface (tiles for example), turn the unit on and press Brushroll Clean pedal for five seconds - and don't be surprised by the type of noise. If required, repeat the procedure once to remove thicker lint and fibers.

Note: if Brushroll Clean Technology is unable to remove the hair and lint, brushroll can and should be removed from the nozzle and cleaned manually. Also, to prevent damage due to overheating, there is automatic shut-off feature that deactivates the brushroll if the Brushroll Clean function is used for more than 30 seconds within one charge/discharge cycle.

Air filtration is not HEPA grade, but it is good. Air filtration is combination of cyclonic action and mechanical air filtration.

There are two mechanical air filters - pre-filter which protects inner fine mechanical air filter from damage by larger and sharper debris and the inner fine air filter.

Both filters are washable - inner air filter even comes with simple but efficient mechanical quick cleaning mechanism. Nonetheless, it must be washed periodically to avoid suction loss due to dirty filter.

Note: never use unit without the filter and never assemble the unit while the filter is still wet.

Dirt cup capacity is 0.78 liters. Dirt cup is transparent, allowing the user to see amount and type of vacuumed dirt.

Electrolux Cordless Stick Vacuums Comparison

Electrolux manufactures several similar cordless stick/upright vacuums that differ in several details, mostly in the battery type, voltage, and capacity, vacuum design, available cleaning attachments and similar.

Comparison of some of the Electrolux's models is given in the following table:

Model	EL2055B Ergorapido Lithium Ion Plus	EL2081A Ergorapido Lithium Ion Brushroll Clean Xtra	EL2095A Ergorapido Lithium Ion Brushroll Clean Max+	EL3230A Ergorapido Pet Care	EL3020A Ultrapower Studio
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Battery	10.8V Lithium Ion	14.4V Lithium Ion	18V Lithium Ion	18V Lithium Ion	25.2V Lithium Ion
2-in-1	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Maximum Operating Time	21 min	30 min	35 min	35 min	60 min
Charging Time	4 hours	4 hours	4 hours	4 hours	4 hours
Motorized Brushroll	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Self-Cleaning Technology	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
180° Swivel Mechanism	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Charging Stand	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cleaning Attachments	Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush	Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush	Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush	Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, Motorized Pet Hair Tool	(None)
Air Filtration	Easy Clean Allergen	Easy Clean Allergen	Easy Clean Allergen	Easy Clean Allergen	Easy Clean Allergen
Warranty	2-Year Limited	2-Year Limited	2-Year Limited	2-Year Limited	2-Year Limited
Amazon Link	Electrolux EL2055B	Electrolux EL2081A	Electrolux EL2095A	Electrolux EL3230A	Electrolux EL3020A

Note: Amazon links open in the new windows, feel free to check the latest prices of these vacuums.

As one can see, Electrolux EL3020A doesn't feature detachable handheld unit, and it doesn't come with any additional cleaning attachments.

If you need convertible 2-in-1 handheld/stick cordless vacuum cleaner, consider Electrolux EL2095A or LE3230A models - they features strong suction (for cordless units), motorized brushroll with self-cleaning technology, long operating time, fast charging docking station (charging stand) and several cleaning attachments.

But, if you need lightweight cordless stick/upright vacuum cleaner optimized for cleaning large flat surfaces (bare floors, carpets, area rugs), consider EL3020A model. After all, when compared with other models in the table, it is the only one that comes with 25.2V lithium ion battery.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Electrolux EL3020A Amazon link (link opens in the new window).