- 30 foot cord means fewer stops and speedier vacuuming
- Constructed from incredibly durable magnesium, it delivers all of the strength and durability that you’ve come to expect in an Oreck vacuum.
- Two speeds: high speed great for carpets, lower speed gentle enough for oriental and Persian rugs
- HEPA inner bag captures at least 99.97% of particles at .3 microns from the air passing through it, including pollen, mold, dust and animal dander
- Has received Carpet & Rug Institute Seal of Approval
Weighing about 7.7 lbs, without the cord, it is the lightest weight full-powered vacuum Oreck has ever made.
Best vacuum cleaner I have owned,
I was always a bit skeptical of Oreck with their bowling ball commercial. I was given a chance to try out the Oreck Magnesium and didn’t know what to expect. I find myself pleasantly surprised.
First, the Magnesium is very light. The cord almost feels heavier than the entire vacuum cleaner itself. Set up took less than a minute. The Magnesium comes almost assembled – you just have to attached the handle, which doesn’t require tools and takes a couple seconds.
The rest of the construction feels solid, apart from the plastic tube near the back. I wish that was made of the same material as the handle. The bag and zipper parts also feel well made. I never owned a bagged vacuum cleaner before, but Oreck’s bagged system actually works well. The bag seals itself, so there’s no mess (unlike with my bagless cleaner that ends up spreading dust around when I dump it out). I’m also a sucker for the electric blue accent color of the bag portion.
As for cleaning, the Magnesium is excellent. It cleans much better than my clunky Bissel bagless. I have a dog whose fur gets all over my floors and the Magnesium sucks it up without pushing it around. I have both hardwood and carpeted floors. I have had an especially difficult time vacuuming my hardwood floors in the past. The Magnesium actually picks up the fur though. My hardwood floors no longer have a fine coat of dog fur. The Magnesium also does well on carpet. There is no need to change settings when going from hardwood to carpet.
This vacuum cleaner also feels powerful. It almost propels itself along the floor. I can push it along my hardwood floors with just the slightest tap. It feels like it wants to “take off.” It is smart enough to auto shut off if something gets stuck. I have a bad habit of vacuuming over things, like blankets accidentally tossed on the floor. If something gets caught, it automatically shuts off and the item can be easily removed.
The Magnesium doesn’t have any attachments, but that allows it be flexible in other areas. You can lower the handle down all the way to the floor. The vacuum cleaner is thin enough that it can fit completely underneath my bed.
Overall, I love the Magnesium. Yes, you’ll have to buy a hand held or canister vacuum cleaner since the Magnesium doesn’t have attachments. However, the Oreck does what it’s supposed to do exceedingly well. It’s agile and I enjoy vacuuming with it. I hope to keep it for many years to come.
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