SMOTURE 55KPA Cordless Stick Vacuum Review: We Tested the Upgrades

SMOTURE's first cordless stick vacuum was a straightforward budget pick: solid suction, simple attachments, a price that did not sting. It cleaned floors. It did not do much else. The new 55KPA model, their second cordless, keeps the same honest pricing but adds the accessories the first gen skipped: a motorized bed brush, a flexible hose, an LED touchscreen, and auto mode that adjusts suction by floor type. We spent two weeks running it through a home with two shedding cats and mixed flooring to see if the extras actually earn their spot in the closet.

We test vacuums the way you use them. Our review process covers real homes, real pet hair, and the daily messes that do not wait for a scheduled deep clean.

Verdict: SMOTURE's second cordless is a real upgrade over the bare-bones first gen. The motorized brush and flexible hose turn furniture and stairs from a chore into a quick sweep. The small dust cup and non-washable HEPA filters are the trade-offs you make for the price. 8.4/10.

Best for: Hard floors and low-pile rugs in pet-friendly homes that want a lightweight daily cleaner with a smart accessory kit at a budget price.

Skip if: You have thick wall-to-wall carpet, a large home where constant bin emptying would frustrate you, or you want washable filters with lower long-term cost.

At a Glance

What We Liked

Auto Mode Adjusts Suction Floor by Floor

The 55KPA suction rating is real. On max, it pulls debris from low-pile rugs that a budget stick would leave behind. What makes the daily experience better is auto mode. It senses the floor type and adjusts suction without you touching a button: full power on carpet, dialed back on hardwood to stretch the battery. In our testing, the transition between surfaces felt smooth. You walk from the kitchen tile onto the living room rug and the motor winds up on its own. No stopping, no fiddling with a mode dial on the handle.

The Accessory Kit the First Gen Skipped

SMOTURE's first cordless came with the basics: a floor head, a crevice tool, and not much else. The second gen adds two tools that change how you clean. The motorized bed brush has its own spinning roller and tackles upholstery, baseboards, and window sills in a fraction of the time a passive brush takes. The flexible hose bends to reach under low furniture and into tight corners without you crouching or twisting the whole vacuum. Together, these two attachments cover the gaps the first gen left open: furniture, stairs, and the edges of rooms where dust settles. If you are choosing between the two SMOTURE models, the accessory kit is the single biggest reason to go with this one.

Light Enough for a 5-Minute Cleanup

This cordless stick vacuum is genuinely lightweight. Multiple users with physical limitations, including one with a bone condition, reported being able to lift it and use it on stairs without strain. In our home, that translated to grabbing it for quick messes: litter scatter around the box, crumbs under the breakfast table, a patch of cat hair on the couch. A vacuum that weighs too much stays on its dock. This one gets used.

Quiet Operation That Keeps Pets Calm

One reviewer measured the noise at about 54 dB on low speed. That is roughly the level of a quiet conversation. More telling: multiple users whose dogs were terrified of their Dyson reported that those same dogs did not react to this SMOTURE. In a home with anxious pets or a napping baby, that noise difference is not a nice-to-have. It is the difference between vacuuming now and waiting until the house is empty.

Where It Falls Short

The Dust Cup Fills Faster Than You Would Expect

The bin is small. In a home with two shedding cats, we emptied it two or three times during a full-house clean. That is not a dealbreaker for a quick daily pickup, but it gets old fast when you are trying to do the whole apartment in one go. If your last vacuum had a larger bin, the constant stops will frustrate you.

Auto Mode Fights Back on Some Rugs

Auto mode is helpful on most surfaces, but on low-pile area rugs it can ramp up too aggressively and make the floor head feel hard to push. The suction grabs the rug fibers and you end up muscling the vacuum forward. Switching to low mode fixes it, but that defeats the purpose of having an auto mode in the first place. If your home is mostly low-pile rugs rather than bare floors, expect to use manual mode more than auto.

Non-Washable HEPA Filters Add Ongoing Cost

The HEPA filtration does its job: we noticed less dust in the air after cleaning and the exhaust did not throw that hot-dust smell some budget vacuums push out. But the filters are not washable and the size is specific to SMOTURE. You will need to buy replacements, and that cost adds up over the life of the vacuum. A washable filter, or at least a more common size, would make long-term ownership feel less like a subscription.

Real-World Performance

Daily Pet Hair on Hard Floors and Low Rugs

We ran the SMOTURE every morning for a week in a home with two cats and mixed flooring. On hardwood and tile, even low mode picked up visible fur, litter grains, and the fine dust that settles in corners. The green LED headlight on the floor nozzle is not a gimmick. In dim hallways and under furniture, it lights up dust you would otherwise miss. On a low-pile area rug in the living room, one pass in auto mode pulled out embedded cat hair that a previous vacuum had left behind. The rug looked visibly cleaner after two passes.

Weekend Deep Clean With the Motorized Brush

On weekends, we swapped in the motorized bed brush and tackled fabric surfaces: the sofa cushions, the cat tree platforms, the fabric headboard, and the baseboards along the hallway. The spinning roller agitates pet hair out of woven fabric much faster than a passive suction tool. The flexible hose made reaching behind the sofa and under low cabinets easy. This is the configuration that the first-gen SMOTURE simply could not handle, and it is where this model earns its spot over a more basic cordless stick.

How It Compares to Alternatives

SMOTURE First Gen vs Second Gen. SMOTURE's original cordless stick was a bare-bones budget pick with solid suction and basic attachments. The second-gen 55KPA model adds the motorized bed brush, flexible hose, LED touchscreen, auto mode, and self-standing capability. If you clean mostly bare floors and do not need to vacuum furniture or stairs, the first gen still works. But once pet hair on upholstery or dust along baseboards enters the picture, the accessory kit on the second gen pays for itself in time saved.

Budget Cordless Alternatives. In our best cordless vacuums roundup, the SMOTURE 55KPA sits in the budget-to-mid-range tier where every dollar buys a real feature. It costs noticeably less than a Dyson V15 while picking up comparable debris on hard floors. The trade-off is bin size, filter cost, and the lack of a particle-counting display. If your budget is tight and your home is mostly hard floors with a few low rugs, this SMOTURE is a genuine alternative to spending double.

For Heavy Pet Hair. If pet hair is your main battle, our best cordless vacuums for pet hair guide has picks with tangle-free brush rolls and larger bins. The SMOTURE's roller does tangle with long hair and needs manual cleaning after heavy-shed weeks.

Who Should Buy It

Ideal buyer. You live in an apartment or small to medium home with mostly hard floors and a few low-pile rugs. You have pets or kids that create daily surface mess. You want a lightweight cordless stick you can grab one-handed for a five-minute cleanup, but also want the attachments for a proper weekend session. You are upgrading from SMOTURE's first gen or buying your first cordless and want the right accessories out of the box, not as separate purchases later.

Skip this one if. Your home is mostly thick carpet. The motorized floor head is optimized for hard floors and low rugs; it will struggle on plush or shag. You have multiple heavy-shedding pets and need a large bin that can handle a full-house clean without stopping. Or you want washable, long-lasting filters and minimal ongoing cost.

What you get for the price. At this price tier, few cordless sticks include a motorized upholstery brush and a flexible hose in the box. You are paying for the accessory kit and auto mode, not for a brand logo. The 55KPA suction and 30-to-60-minute real-world runtime are competitive with sticks that cost more. Just budget for replacement HEPA filters down the road.

FAQ

How long does the battery really last?

On low mode, the manufacturer claims up to 70 minutes. In real use with auto and max modes mixed in, expect 30 to 60 minutes depending on your floor mix and how often the motor ramps up for carpet.

Can it handle pet hair on carpets and furniture?

Yes. The motorized floor head pulls embedded fur from low-pile rugs, and the motorized bed brush attachment handles upholstery and fabric surfaces. On thick or shag carpet, suction alone is not enough; you will want a vacuum with a deeper-cleaning brush roll.

Is it quiet enough to use around nervous pets?

One user measured about 54 dB on low speed. Several reviewers noted that dogs who panicked at louder vacuums stayed calm around this one. It is one of the quieter cordless sticks we have tested.

Is it lightweight and easy to carry upstairs?

Yes. The body is light enough for one-handed use, and users with physical limitations reported being able to carry it up and down stairs. The self-standing feature also means you can pause mid-task without leaning it against a wall.

How often do you need to empty the dust cup?

In a home with pets, expect to empty it two or three times per full-house clean. The bin is on the small side. For quick daily pickups, one fill is usually enough. If frequent emptying bothers you, look for a model with a larger capacity.

Are the filters washable?

No. The HEPA filters are not washable and need to be replaced. The size is specific to SMOTURE, so generic replacements may not fit. Factor this into your long-term cost.

The Bottom Line

SMOTURE's second cordless is a smarter package than their first. The motorized brush and flexible hose are not just box-stuffers; they are the tools that turn a basic floor cleaner into something that handles furniture, stairs, and baseboards too. The trade-offs are real: the dust cup is small, the filters are not washable, and auto mode can be aggressive on low-pile rugs. But if your home is mostly hard floors with pets and daily surface mess, this lightweight stick covers more ground than its price suggests. For the right home configuration, it is the SMOTURE to pick.