It’s smart without being too smart to fit into a very reasonable budget.

Do you give up a bit of battery life for a reasonably priced battery and suction power?

How about all those accessories?

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Surely you could’t need that many?

I mentioned compromises at the very start and there are a few notable ones here.

I’m happy to say the Ultenic U16 Flex has done so in my weeks with it.

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The U16 Flex’s Turbo mode is louder, with a better suction but less battery life.

Eco mode is the weakest but longest-lasting mode and standard sits somewhere in between.

First is your standard vacuum end, with a roller and large head.

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The second is a more precise crevice tool to get the edges of carpets and up high.

The last is actually built into the top of the vacuum itself and comes with a brush around it.

Unfortunately, the vacuum can’t stand by itself and has to be leaned against something.

The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum from the front with the GreenEye ligts

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It meets a nice middle ground that makes this vacuum ideal for small to medium-sized apartments.

Cleaning out the dust cup works like a joy though.

However, it also handles tiles and flooring well, allowing the Green Eye technology to really shine.

The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum accessories

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The battery life isn’t amazing but what life you get out of this vacuum is great.

Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum propped up against a wall

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The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum’s bendable tube vacuuming under a table

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The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum getting the corner of a carpet with the crevice tool

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The Ultenic U16 Flex battery monitor

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The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum battery indicator

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The Ultenic U16 Flex battery monitor

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The Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum with the brush add-on pushed out

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Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum battery being removed

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Ultenic U16 Flex vacuum battery being removed

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The Ultenic U16 Flex Vacuum brush

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The Ultenic U16 Flex Vacuum brush

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The Ultenic U16 Flex Vacuum brush

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