This cordless vacuum cleaner also mops under furniture: Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua hands-on review

In our test, the Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua neither vacuumed exceptionally well nor mopped brilliantly, but it handled both tasks solidly. It offers a good combination of vacuuming and damp mopping. The mopping function with its two rotating mop pads in particular is better than that of many other hybrid models, but it cannot match dedicated vacuum mops—even in terms of the effort required.

On smooth floors and low-pile carpets, the JV9 Pro Aqua delivers decent performance in our test, but (like many other cordless vacuum cleaners) reaches its limits on longer-pile carpets. The extensive range of included accessories is a plus, making the device versatile. Overall, a more than solid package at an attractive price.

The recommended retail price for the Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua is $350 for the standard set. It is available directly from the manufacturer and from retailers such as MediaMarkt. There is currently a sale at Jimmy. Even after it ends, you can save 100 euros with the voucher code NOTE100 until December 31.

Alternatively, Jimmy offers the "Glänzendes Bodenset" at an RRP of $360, which also includes two replacement mopping pads. The "Max Power Kit", with an RRP of $400, includes a second battery.

There are now many cordless vacuum cleaners on the market that also offer a mopping function. However, the Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua tries to stand out from many other models by not just dragging a damp cloth across the floor, but actively scrubbing with two rotating mop pads.

We tested how well this works in practice and what else the vacuum cleaner has to offer. This Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua review presents our findings.

The primary function of the Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua is vacuuming. For this, the cordless vacuum cleaner features a powerful 500 W motor that delivers 160 AW of suction power. This is channeled through a tube with a central hinge to the floor head, which is fitted with soft and stiff bristles and is designed to prevent hair from wrapping around it thanks to its anti-tangle design. This worked reasonably well in our test, but was not entirely reliable with long hair.

Jimmy also supplies a range of additional attachments, which can be used with either the long hinged tube or the flexible tube, or in handheld mode. These include a small motorized mattress attachment and a 2-in-1 upholstery tool for vacuuming mattresses, sofas, armchairs, and the like, a soft brush for cleaning delicate surfaces, and a crevice tool for corners and gaps.

Before cleaning can begin, the removable battery must be clipped onto the bottom of the device. It has a capacity of 7 x 2,500 mAh or 63 Wh. In testing, the battery lasted around 18 minutes on "Turbo" (the middle setting between Eco and Max). When mopping, a single charge provided a generous 49 minutes of damp floor cleaning. That is solid and should be enough for most households.

A full charge took quite some time in testing, at almost five hours. The battery can be easily removed if needed. This allows it to be charged away from the vacuum cleaner using the included charger, or cleaning to continue with a second battery (not included in the standard set).

Overall, the JV9 Pro Aqua handled well in our test and was not too tiring to use even for longer periods, thanks in part to a handheld unit that is not particularly heavy at 1.65 kg. To start it, press the trigger once. There is no need to keep holding it; simply press it again to switch the device off.

Modes are changed using a second button on top of the device. The handle generally feels comfortable to hold, but is a little cramped for people with large hands. Emptying it over the bin also takes just a few simple steps. A practical feature: the dust container can be detached from the rest of the device.

A simple display on top of the Jimmy JV9 Pro Aqua, where it is always in view, provides the essential information: remaining runtime, mode and any errors that may occur. These are the basics, and they are generally enough. In keeping with its price range, it does not provide information on the amount of dirt picked up, as some higher-end cordless vacuum cleaners do.

There are four modes to choose from: Auto, Eco, Turbo and Max. The lowest setting is sufficient for lightly soiled hard floors, but is fairly weak. Auto mode did not prove particularly accurate, failing to reliably adjust the suction power when there was a lot of dirt. The highest setting is intended for carpets. 

Overall, the suction performance is solid. The JV9 Pro Aqua cleans smooth surfaces without any problems, as long as the dirt is loose. When approaching skirting boards, furniture bases and the like head-on with the floor nozzle, some dirt is left behind on the floor—but not when moving along them sideways.

Short-pile carpet is no problem either. However, as the pile gets a little longer, the cordless vacuum cleaner quickly reaches the limits of its suction power—and occasionally got stuck as well. On a medium-pile carpet, it not only left quite a bit of fine sand between the fibres in our test, but also struggled with short dog hairs. Only after several passes was the result okay, but not particularly good.