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The new proposal from Rohnson for wireless cleaning is the Rohnson Mamba M14 stick vacuum cleaner which I have at home and have been testing for 3 weeks now. How did this stick vacuum perform? Let's see in detail!

Unboxing - First Impressions
Inside the smaller than expected box, there is the vacuum cleaner, the metal handle, the motorized floor brush with two brushes, the motorized mini brush for pets, two nozzles, the battery, the charger, and the wall mount.
The motor has a power of 515 Watts with BLDC technology without brushes to achieve 110,000 revolutions per minute. It maintains a stable power and suction of the vacuum cleaner, regardless of the amount of dust and the type of surface it cleans.
On the handle, there is the power button and from the digital screen, we can monitor the battery levels and change the operating intensity. It has 4 levels, Auto, low, medium, and high.
The lithium battery with a capacity of 4000mAh at 25.9V promises up to 80 minutes of autonomy in low operating intensity and the charging time is 5-6 hours for a full charge.
The motorized floor brush is suitable for all types of floors and has two brushes, a soft one for floors and one for carpets and rugs. They are easily removable from the brush and washable. Inside the brush, there are teeth that cut any hair or debris wrapped around the brushes for even easier cleaning and maintenance. It also has LED lighting to see the dust better.
The dustbin naturally empties with the push of a button without coming into contact with the contents.
It can be removed and disassembled into pieces for necessary frequent washing and cleaning.
The Rohnson Mamba M14 stick vacuum cleaner has HEPA dust filters to trap a high percentage of dust, all washable for better hygiene.
The hose is foldable and can be bent with one movement to clean under low furniture and spaces without bending.
Finally, the mini motorized brush for pet hair and sofas also has a removable brush.

Overall, as a first impression, all parts are well-made from good quality materials, theoretically meaning that it will withstand the test of time and use.

Tests
So, how was the performance of the Rohnson Mamba M14 stick vacuum cleaner tested? As usual, mainly for cleaning my house which has marble, tiles, parquet, and carpets. And two small children. And a cat.
With all of the above, it did not face any problems or jams. Most of the time, with just one pass, it picked up everything on the floor, whether it was dust or small pieces. And all this without any speed adjustment, most of the time on Auto, which does an excellent job of recognizing where it is and what needs to be done.
Of course, when needed, I used the highest operating level, especially on the high-pile carpet with thick weaving that collects dirt between the gaps.
What I was concerned about was the overall weight of the vacuum cleaner and the strain on the hand with prolonged use, as had happened with a previous Rohnson model and is a common issue with stick vacuums and their construction. I can't say it's tiring, but it's definitely not as effortless as traditional vacuums, where the hand only carries the weight of the handle.
In this stick vacuum cleaner, the Rohnson Mamba M14, the vacuum (the part where the bin and mechanism are located) weighs 1.9 kilograms. It is not heavy, but it is not one of the lightest on the market either. It did not tire me out, but regardless of the model, personally, I would prefer it to be as light as possible.
The switch is on/off and does not need to be held down. The touch screen with the functions is beautiful and well-designed, and the battery percentage display is very useful.
Speaking of the battery, let's talk about its autonomy. In simple everyday use, only on low power mode on the floor, most of the time I reached 60-70 minutes out of the 80 that Rohnson mentions, which is naturally expected.
In a mixed cycle on both floors and carpets on Auto mode, the battery lasted on average around 50-55 minutes, which was enough for me to quickly clean my 150 square meter apartment.
The battery is removable, and theoretically, you can purchase an additional one and have enough time to clean larger spaces or at a higher speed.
The use of the foldable hose, although convenient and useful in most cases, significantly reduces the freedom of movement of the foot, and you will have to settle for the front and back, which is usually enough but not always ideal.
With the mini motorized brush, I cleaned the couches from cat hair and various crumbs, as well as the car. Its performance on seats and carpets was excellent and, of course, it greatly helps in keeping the interior of the car clean, due to its ease of use and portability.
The bin empties over the trash bin with a simple movement without any problems, and you rarely need to put your hand inside to grab something. I had to do it once with a furball that got stuck. The bin will need cleaning at some point for hygiene reasons or if the content is "difficult" and sticks, like what happened with flour, for example. The filters can be removed and washed occasionally, as the manufacturer states.
Among the positives, I also mention the nice maneuverability it has in space and the ease of movement. It turns nicely and follows the command of the hand. The LED lights on the foot do not allow you to vacuum with the lights off, but they also help and show you the condition of the floor so that you don't forget any spot. The built-in accessory with the brush is also very convenient.
And finally, regarding the noise, there is no surprise. The expected and normal noise during its operation, depending on the level. Personally, if it is not excessive or extremely quiet, it does not bother me much. It is a vacuum cleaner, I expect it to make noise when cleaning.

Final Impressions - Verdict
So, let's see everything briefly. The new Rohnson Mamba M14 stick vacuum cleans very well, it is of good quality, user-friendly, and has excellent autonomy. Are these enough to justify the €280 it currently costs on the market? If I judge based on other models from the competition with similar features and price, then yes, it is an attractive choice for a cleaning device. I am glad that the weight has been reduced compared to previous models!

In the case of the Mamba M14, the only thing I would like is an additional accessory, perhaps a flexible extension hose for high areas.

The Delonghi Dedica espresso machine has been one of the most popular choices in the market for espresso lovers worldwide, not only in Greece!

The model of this review is the Delonghi Dedica EC685 and it is an ideal and affordable espresso machine for simple users who just want a decent espresso at home without much hassle, as well as for those who want to take advantage of its capabilities.

After almost a decade of admiring it, it was time to try it out!

First Impressions
One of the features that have made it so popular is its slim and compact design. The Delonghi Dedica EC685 is only 15 cm wide and 30 cm tall, allowing it to not take up much space on the counter. Its casing is made of good quality plastic, with necessary metallic elements.

On the top front, there are 3 function buttons for single and double shots and for activating the steam. On the top, there is a metal cup warmer base that also functions as a heating element to keep cups warm and ready at the right temperature for coffee.

On the right side, there is the nozzle for frothing milk, which has two operating options, for heating milk and frothing milk. At the back, there is the removable 1-liter water tank.

Under the portafilter holder, there is a base with a removable drip tray and liquid level indicator. The base can be removed to reveal an additional base, which allows for increasing the distance from the spout for taller cups up to 12cm.

In the package, you will find the 51mm portafilter, 3 pressurized filter baskets for single and double shots, as well as for use with ESE Pods. There is also a plastic dosing/tamper and a box with the powder for descaling.

The power of the Delonghi Dedica EC685 is 1300 Watts, pressure 15 bar, and it is ready for use in just 30 seconds. The machine has a thermoblock, meaning that coffee brewing and steam production are done alternately and not simultaneously.

Testing
I tested the Delonghi Dedica EC685 for 3 weeks, using 3 different types of espresso, ready-made, freshly ground from a well-known coffee chain, and freshly ground at home with the Delonghi grinder, the KG79, another popular device in its category. I will have the review of it down in the description when it is ready for you to take a look.

So, what was the result and the user experience?
Let's start with the basics. In all 3 cases of coffee grinding/types, the result was very nice and tasty espresso, with the corresponding crema. Of course, it took some trials with the home-ground coffee until I achieved the right grind.

From the well-known coffee chain, the suggestion of the staff there for a grind at 2.5 worked perfectly. It is a grind that works fine in most economical home espresso machines. This also applies to the pre-packaged coffee.

The factory settings of the extraction buttons are 45ml for a single shot and 90ml for a double shot. The respective filter baskets hold 7 and 14 grams of coffee. The general recommendation for espresso is a ratio of 1 to 2 or 3, depending on the coffee and preferences. I set the buttons to 3 and something, so that in a single dose I have 25 grams of espresso and in the double dose about 50 grams in the double to satisfy the needs of the freddo.

Of course, the buttons are programmable and you can set the amount of extraction yourself, by holding it down for as many seconds as necessary and releasing it when you have the desired quantity.

You can also program the water hardness, water temperature, and activate the descaling function from the buttons.

The machine is ready in 30 seconds from activation. For optimal results, it would be good to run the single or double dose 1-2 times with the filter holder without coffee before the first preparation, so that all the components, both internal and external, warm up.

As for the milk frother, as usual, it takes a little practice until you achieve the right result. The Dedica does it perfectly and the milk froth is velvety and has the right texture. However, I would always recommend buying a milk frother device, as apart from the incredible convenience it offers and the consistent performance, it can also make cold milk froth for other beverages. Of course, this applies to regular everyday users, as more advanced users may disagree and want to control every parameter of the process.

With extra accessories
As I mentioned before, the Delonghi Dedica EC685 (and the other models in the series) is popular for the ease with which you can upgrade your coffee experience with just 2 steps. The first step requires removing the panarello from the milk frother nozzle to have more control in the preparation.

The second and most important step is to replace the portafilter ideally with a bottomless one and with a compatible non-pressurized basket. The non-pressurized basket, or otherwise known as a single bottom, allows us to define the result, having full control of the process from the grind level to the coffee in the cup. I would definitely like to try the second step, unfortunately, the machine is not mine, I bought it as a gift for a family member, otherwise, I would have already purchased an additional portafilter and basket to practice my barista skills.

Final Impressions
The Delonghi Dedica EC685 is one of the few models at €150 and something that is worth buying if you want to have decent espresso at home, and with the addition of the extra portafilter, you can elevate it.

It goes without saying that even more affordable models can achieve good espresso, like the IQ in a previous review, but as with most things, the higher you go in budget, the better the result.

So, I recommend it if you are looking for an espresso machine to save on delivery expenses and even if you want to dedicate time to upgrade your coffee experience at home.

Just as Rohnson informed me about its new robot vacuum, the Rohnson Mamba RM-05, the first thing they told me was: "Remember in the review of the Mamba RM-02 where you said you would like, apart from the dust in the base, to be able to empty and fill with clean water? Well, guess what!" And of course I replied, "I want it yesterday!" And I finally got it tomorrow, but I tried it and what happened you will read below!

First acquaintance
Inside the huge packaging box, there is obviously the robot vacuum and the base. The vacuum has two buttons on the top, one for turning it on and one for it to return to the base. The lid on the top, which attaches with magnets, is removable and underneath are the on/off switch and the switch to activate the camera. Yes, it also has a camera on the front.

Also under the lid is the removable 300ml dust collection bin. Hidden inside the vacuum and without the ability to remove is the water tank.
The battery is lithium and has a capacity of 5200mAh, with a theoretical maximum autonomy of 200 minutes and a time to full charge of 360 minutes.

The DTOF LIDAR sensors are now located around the perimeter and not on the top, as in some previous models of Rohnson and other companies, reducing its height and allowing it to fit more easily under furniture. In front of the sides, it has "bumpers" and sensors to protect furniture and itself.

There is a carbon fiber brush on the right and in the center is the main brush, which can be removed for easy cleaning. At the back are the two rotating discs where the round microfiber cloths for mopping attach. And of course, at the bottom are the two large wheels for movement and the small wheel for direction.

And we move on to the base of the Rohnson Mamba RM-05, which is not exactly a base but a whole workstation. On the left is the space where the dust collection bag is located, something like the bags of a traditional vacuum but smaller. And on the right is the removable water tank, divided in two. One side holds up to 2 liters of clean water and the other passes the dirty water from the cleaning process that takes place on the cloths.

At the bottom, the vacuum goes to rest, charge, empty the dust into the bag, fill with clean water, and clean its cloths.

Also included in the packaging are a spare brush, two additional cloths, a HEPA filter for the dust bin, an extra bag, and a brush for cleaning.

Test

I tested the Ronhson Mamba RM-05 in 3 different spaces. A 150sqm apartment with plenty of open spaces without obstacles, a slightly cluttered 60sqm apartment, and a storage/office space.

I did not encounter any problems in any case, the cleaning and mopping were effective, and the spaces at the end of the cycle were clean. It rarely got stuck somewhere, usually on very thin cables on the floor that got tangled in the brush.

It did not have difficulty on any type of floor, from thick and thin carpets, to tiles, marble, and parquet. The everyday types of dirt in a normal home such as dust, hair, cat litter, and crumbs were collected without leaving any residue thanks to the 6000Pa suction power, which is among the highest in the market and as much as allowed by a robot vacuum cleaner, compared to the most careful manual cleaning with a traditional electric vacuum cleaner.

Before starting its tasks, the downloading and installation of the Rohnson App is required. Then, the vacuum obviously needed to map the area it would be in. Up to 10 different maps can be stored for different spaces, such as the house, the vacation home, the office. The process doesn't take much time, much less than I would expect. Once this is done, you can define each room, give it a name, and set how you want it to be cleaned, in terms of power, mopping water, and their combination, for example, to clean and then mop or to do both simultaneously.

Of course, you can set points where it won't clean, such as under a table or in the area where some objects or pet food are located, and virtual walls that it won't pass through.

In terms of autonomy, the RM-05 does very well, as it cleans and mops a 150sqm area, in normal operating intensity, in 45 minutes.

The dust collection bag of the base is 2 liters and under normal conditions, it will definitely take about two months to fill up and need to be replaced. The water in the base tank lasts for about 220 square meters before needing to be refilled, at the maximum intensity of mopping and with cleaning on the cloths every 10 minutes.

The noise during its operation is normal, not particularly annoying, but it doesn't go unnoticed. You get used to its sound after a few days and you realize its presence when it returns to the base to empty the dust into it.

I was also impressed by its flexibility to "free itself" in cases where it got stuck due to cables or other obstacles. Not always, but it seemed more than expected to me. For anything that happens, the vacuum informs you, such as getting stuck somewhere, returning to the base, when you remove the water tank, etc.

And let's talk about one of the big bets of the Rohnson Mamba RM-05. Mopping! With the ability to add cleaning liquid for the floors (finally), we gradually achieve satisfactory mopping results. Is it the same as mopping with a traditional manual mop? No, definitely not. But it does a good job and allows you to increase the intervals at which you have to do this boring and often tiring task; definitely.

Oh, and when it goes on a carpet, the mopping cloths lift up and this function is interrupted.

The Rohnson App is rich, user-friendly, and has all the necessary settings and options for controlling and remotely managing the robot vacuum cleaner. The 3D visualization of the space is fun, as well as adding furniture.

It also has a camera on the front so you can monitor from its perspective what is happening, although there is no possibility of recording the video. The choice of HD High Definition doesn't seem to me significantly lower than HD, but it's not something that makes any particular difference.

Final Impressions

Let's see now if the Rohnson Mamba RM-05 robot vacuum cleaner is worth the current price of €750 as a new product.

Rohnson introduces a robot vacuum cleaner that competes with more established and well-known manufacturers. There are many models on the market with much higher costs and similar or even fewer features. There are also models with lower costs that could rival its capabilities and characteristics.

The decision is up to the end user in terms of the final amount they want to invest in a high-end robot vacuum cleaner and, of course, they will have to pay for it.

The Mamba RM-05 cleans exceptionally well and finally the mopping function actually works, without just being another impressive feature, like in many models without rotating mops. It has a long battery life, one of the highest suction powers on the market, and with its docking capabilities, you don't have to worry about much. You give it the command, you leave, and you come back to a dust-free and mopped house.

What would I like? A few more collection bags in the packaging, even though each one will last for more than 2-3 months with frequent use.

Two weeks ago, the Izzy IZ-8225 air fryer arrived in my kitchen, which was recently released, and of course, I immediately started cooking to get to know it! So, let's see my evaluation of Izzy's new proposal for an air fryer with a very large basket!

First impression
The Izzy IZ-8225 is a large device, perhaps the largest air fryer I have seen up close. Opening the box, we find the device inside, with the huge 10-liter basket. It has a divider so that the basket can be converted into two smaller ones of 5 liters each for independent cooking, and a removable grill at the bottom. Both have silicone feet to fit properly. The dimensions of the basket inside are 33x23cm and the height is 11cm.

Inside, there are two heating elements, one for each basket, with a total power of 2600 Watts. The times and temperatures can be adjusted independently, but of course, it can also be used as a whole for larger quantities or large ingredients, such as a whole chicken or baking dishes.

The basket has windows on each side so you can monitor the inside, as well as a separate light for each.

In the front, the large touch screen dominates. There are 8 preset programs for convenience, screens for time and temperature for each side, and two large buttons for the Smart Finish and Match Cook options.

What do these options do? With Smart Finish, the cooking on both sides is synchronized so that they finish at the same time, provided they have different cooking times, while with Match Cook, the whole basket functions as a whole (or with the divider for two foods that require the same cooking), with both heating elements reaching the same temperature and time.

The temperature can be adjusted from 80 to 200°C, and the maximum time that can be set is 60 minutes. With the Izzy IZ-8225 air fryer, you can also dehydrate fruits.

The cable is 1 meter long and can be wrapped around the two hooks at the back for easy storage and transportation.

Together with the air fryer, the user manual is included, as well as a booklet with recipes and suggestions, and 30 disposable non-stick paper discs.

Tests
As always, the tests included cooking various different ingredients, in order to have a complete picture of its capabilities and results.

It goes without saying that the final result always depends on the size and quantity of each ingredient and the desired cooking level, so the times mentioned in recipes or in the user manual are indicative. Before each use, I preheated the air fryer using the default program for about 10 minutes.

The Izzy IZ-8225 air fryer performed very well in all cooking tests, and the user experience was flawless.
Steaks and chicken:
To cover the whole range of meats, I cooked chicken breast, pork steaks, and beef fillet. By adjusting the cooking times to my personal preference, the result was properly cooked meat, juicy on the inside, in all cases.
French fries:
Thin frozen fries were ready in 20 minutes at 180 degrees, with the addition of a little olive oil or vegetable oil, crispy and golden.
Fresh fries with the same preparation required a little more time and temperature, 25-30 minutes (depending on the thickness) at 190 degrees, also crispy and golden.
Grilled vegetables:
A new favorite combination for vegetable side dishes with some meat or even on their own is broccoli, sweet potato, and zucchini. Here, a little attention and plenty of oil were needed to prevent the broccoli from burning, but after 2-3 tries all the vegetables came out baked and soft.
Salmon fillet:
Salmon fillet is delicate and requires careful attention to prevent it from drying out or breaking. Cooked at 180 degrees for 7-8 minutes using the parchment paper-lined baking trays that came with the packaging, it turned out nice and juicy.
Burgers:
After a little experimentation, 6 large and thick beef burgers were cooked properly at 180 degrees for 40 minutes, 20 on each side. They came out nicely caramelized on the outside and sufficiently cooked on the inside.

As usual, I also tried other ingredients such as breaded chicken nuggets, frozen puff pastries, sausages, all with success.

I should mention that during operation, the noise produced is quite low and discreet, something that I will put in the positive aspects, as it is important for some people.

The only somewhat negative aspect I find in the whole user experience is that unlike single baskets or models with 2 separate baskets, you essentially lose the ability to mix the ingredients in the middle of cooking, such as with fried potatoes for example, if you are cooking simultaneously. The food in the second basket will inevitably move, so stirring must be done with tongs.

Final Impressions
So let's summarize: The Izzy IZ-8225 air fryer cooks as it should, has a huge basket that can be divided, and is priced around 150€, a fairly satisfactory price compared to models with similar characteristics and more.

Is it for you? If you want an air fryer with a very large basket for a family of 3-4 people or you want to have plenty of space for your cooking creations, then yes.

It likely has one of the largest single baskets on the market and gives you the ability to divide it. For me, this is a big yes.

Of course, as I always say, such large baskets may make it difficult for those with small sinks to wash. Even in the dishwasher, it will take up a lot of space. I'm not saying this as a negative in any way, it's just something to consider.