EWBANK vs TOWER Cordless Vacuum Comparison

Can’t decide between a EWBANK and TOWER vacuum cleaner?

We’ve taken a close look at Ewbank and Towers best-selling flagship vacuum cleaners, using a combination of in-house data analysis software, and expert hands-on assessment – comparing the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 with the TOWER Cyclone Dust Station, analysing features, specs, reliability, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics.

By comparing (EW3040 and VL220) – two leading vacuum cleaners by EWBANK and TOWER, you can settle on the right floorcare brand. Better yet, jump directly to the best vacuum cleaner winner.

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EWBANK AIRSTORM1 EW3040 vs TOWER Cyclone Dust Station VL220 Comparison Points

We chose to compare the EWBANK EW3040 with the TOWER VL220 as these vacuum cleaners are like-for-like (high-end cordless models), providing a balanced comparison.

Here’s an overview of the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 battery life runtime, re-charge duration, dirt tank holding capacity, vacuum filtration system, cleaning accessories, special features, and user feedback reviews, and how it stacks against the TOWER Cyclone Dust Station vacuum cleaner.

EWBANK and TOWER Battery Run Time

EWBANK upright cordless vacuums, just like TOWER, offer lightweight portability without the need for power cables. Both the EWBANK EW3040 AIRSTORM1 and TOWER VL220 Cyclone Dust Station are powered using rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries.

The Tower Cyclone Dust Station has 45 minutes of vacuuming runtime, compared to the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 which has 35 minutes – a difference of -10 minutes between vacuum cleaner brands.

• EWBANK EW3040 Runtime: 35 mins continuous, running 25.3 volts
• TOWER VL220 Runtime: 45 mins continuous, running 25.9 volts

How Long Does TOWER VL220 and EWBANK EW3040 take to charge?

The TOWER VL220 has a re-charge time of 4 hours, compared to the EWBANK EW3040 which takes 5 hours to fully charge, giving a 1 hours difference over each vacuum brand.

Tower vs Ewbank Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Tower Cyclone Dust Station and Ewbank AIRSTORM1 are bagless cordless vacuum cleaners, instead have an onboard storage tank where dust, dirt, hairs, and other debris are stored for post-vacuum disposal. Cyclone Dust Station by TOWER holds up to 2 Litre of dirt and dust, and the AIRSTORM1 by EWBANK has an internal capacity of 0.6.

• EWBANK AIRSTORM1 dust and dirt tank size: 0.6L
• TOWER Cyclone Dust Station dust and dirt tank size: 2L

Floor Cleaning Types

With specially designed brush heads, cordless vacuum cleaners such as the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 and TOWER Cyclone Dust Station are suitable for vacuuming all floor types, soft or hard, including – carpet, deep pile fibres, rugs, vinyl, foam and rubber mats, upholstery, stairs, cork, or laminate, tile (Ceramic or Porcelain), wood, and stone. Making EWBANK and TOWER vacuums ideal for use in all rooms of a home.

Although highly versatile, the TOWER VL220 and EWBANK EW3040 are not wet & dry vacuum cleaners, which is a different class of vacuum cleaner appliance. The EWBANK AIRSTORM1 and TOWER Cyclone Dust Station should be used for dry vacuuming, unless specified otherwise in the user manual.

Most Ewbank and Tower cordless battery powered vacuums comes with add-ons and accessories to enhance tricky cleaning jobs. For example, the EWBANK EW3040 comes with Motorised brush, Telescopic crevice nozzle, Pet TurboBrush, Flex tube, 2-in-1 dusting brush, upholstery tool, Charging base and the TOWER VL220 includes Charging base, 2-in-1 brush, Crevice tool, Anti-tangle brush bar.

These Ewbank and Tower models are also designed with the following unique cleaning features.

• EWBANK EW3040 Special features: – 5 speed settings, Auto Mode, Auto dust detection
• TOWER VL220 Special features: – Mono-cyclonic technology, LED display, HEPA particle filtration, self-emptying charging station

What Filters to the EWBANK EW3040 and TOWER VL220 use?

Filters are a crucial component of Ewbank and Tower vacuum cleaner systems, they capture fine dust particles, pet dander, pollen, and small carpet fibers, stopping them from being released back into the air, and damaging the motor.

The EWBANK EW3040 AIRSTORM1 uses a HEPA Media and you’ll find a HEPA in the TOWER VL220 Cyclone Dust Station, both provide great dirt filtration, but they will require maintenance to reduce odours, and prevent loss of suction from clogging.

TOWER and EWBANK Reviews and Ratings

Aggregate customer feedback from 144 reviewers across various platforms gives the EWBANK EW3040 an average rating of 4.2/5 stars, while the TOWER VL220 vacuum earns a 4.3/5 average based on 291 reviews.

Both EWBANK and TOWER have established strong reputations for reliability and good cleaning results, which is reflected in the number of positive reviews. The cleaning performance of the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 EW3040 and the TOWER Cyclone Dust Station VL220 is similarly impressive, with each brand delivering comparable vacuuming results.

When it comes to performance and durability, the top vacuum models from EWBANK and TOWER are nearly indistinguishable. Both the AIRSTORM1 EW3040 by TOWER and the Cyclone Dust Station VL220 receive a high proportion of favourable customer feedback.

Choosing Between EWBANK and TOWER stick upright vacuum cleaners.

It’s difficult to recommend the EWBANK cordless vacuum over TOWER, because the margins between TOWER Cyclone Dust Station and EWBANK AIRSTORM1 are modest, and buying preferences are down to minor differences such as features, accessories, runtime, filter type (for example, allergy sufferers), surface cleaning size, charging duration, budget and cost.

With that said, we can recommend the Shark PowerPro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner over the EWBANK AIRSTORM1 and TOWER Cyclone Dust Station.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Recharge	Weight	Tank	Best Price
EWBANK	EW3040	35 M	5 H	2.6kg	0.6L	Get Deals
TOWER	VL220	45 M	4 H	6kg	2L	Get Deals

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Special thanks to Vacuum Versus for assisting with this EW3040 / VL220 comparison.