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The Rohnson R-98013 espresso machine was released to answer the question "Can I easily make freddo at home?"

From the phrase "Hot and Cold" in its name, it is not difficult to understand that something is going on with the cold. Well, this particular espresso machine, in addition to the hot coffee as usual, also has a function for cold coffee extraction in order to theoretically make the preparation of cold drinks based on espresso easier and more immediate.

First Impressions
Before we go to the tests, let's take a look at it. Inside the package, there is obviously the device, in a slim design and a beautiful inox casing. On the front, there are 4 operation buttons with blue LED lighting. On the side, there is the steam control wheel and the nozzle for frothing milk.

Of course, the package includes the portafilter, the 2 baskets for single and double shots, the dosing spoon/tamper, and the user manual.

At the base, there is a removable liquid collection container with a metal lid, and at the back, there is a removable water tank with a capacity of 1.2 liters. On the top, you will find the heated cup warmer.

The pump pressure is 20 bar and the machine power is 1350W.

Tests

With the Rohnson R-98013 espresso machine, I had to do two different types of tests. The performance in making hot coffee and frothed milk, as well as for its selling point, which is the extraction of cold coffee. Here, it should be noted that the coffee in the Cold setting does not come out frozen, just less hot, as it could not be otherwise, especially in a machine of this cost.

As always, I tried both pre-ground coffee from the market and freshly ground coffee from a coffee shop.

In terms of espresso, its performance is what one would expect from a machine of this category. Nice crema, nice aroma, and generally no complaints, whether in a double or single shot.

The frothed milk production with the nozzle was smooth and without problems, with a velvety result. This always depends on the user's skills and practice.

In any case, as I always say, with every purchase of such an espresso machine, I recommend buying a milk frother machine. It will be easier and faster, and you will be able to have cold frothed milk, especially with the Rohnson R-98013 where you have (to some extent) solved the issue of freddo. As an average user, I don't see the reason to bother so much to always achieve the hot frothed milk as I want using the nozzle.

Some may be bothered by the lack of automatic stop of the extraction, which is stopped by pressing the button again. It is definitely something that helps, although I personally prefer to have control. It allows you to determine the extraction according to the coffee variety, quantity, etc. This is something that even more expensive espresso machines do not have, for exactly this reason. I would like it to exist for the convenience of most consumers who will go for such a level of machine, but I do not consider it a negative.

And now let's move on to the selling point of the Rohnson R-98013 espresso machine, the preparation of cold espresso for freddo. Here, things work in a similar way, that is, the coffee (usually a double shot) goes into the portafilter, we press the button with the snowflake, and the coffee comes out. Not hot. Obviously not frozen, but at a lukewarm temperature so that the ice cubes do not melt quickly but also cools down faster with the addition of more.

The manufacturer suggests using cold water from the refrigerator in the container. I tried all 3 cases, tap water, cold from the fridge, and frozen with ice cubes. I did not see any significant difference in the final result with the 3 methods, but obviously the colder it is, the less lukewarm it will be.

Here the convenience is that you put the glass directly and the coffee falls on the ice cubes and you have your freddo espresso ready. Now, for adding sugar, and for it to melt, Rohnson suggests using the steam nozzle for a few seconds.

Of course, we must see the elephant in the room to calm down both the espresso enthusiasts. One of the basic principles in making espresso is the correct water temperature during extraction, to get it right with all the aroma and elements of the coffee. Here, with the lower temperature, some necessary compromises are obviously made. It's not like the freddo you would drink outside, but for the sake of convenience and speed, the result is satisfactory.

I would like a greater distance from the base to the closure so that it can easily accommodate taller glasses, as we are talking about freddo. Obviously not 15cm glasses, but the way it is, a relatively low glass at X cm barely fits. More so that there is no need to transfer to another desired glass after extraction.

Final verdict

At €100 and something that currently costs in the market, the Rohnson R-98013 is definitely an espresso machine for beginners that if you are looking for, you should consider. It is beautiful, with a nice design and size, and the result of the espresso is satisfactory for its level. I could recommend it just for these reasons, but also with the option for cold espresso that will slightly make your life easier with the way it operates, with all that entails, it is definitely another plus, for not very demanding users.

In this review we will see another air fryer, which however does not resemble most with the basket, the Rohnson R-2853 12-liter air fryer.

This particular model follows the vertical design with the door instead of the removable basket, has many accessories and provides some additional features. Let's see.

First acquaintance
Inside the package we find the 12-liter air fryer, with a power of 1900W and with dual top and bottom heating elements, something that is not often encountered.
The door opens horizontally like an oven, has double glass so we can see inside what is happening and with the help of the lamp and on the top there is the LED touch screen for functions and settings.
As for accessories, the Rohnson R-2853 has many:
• Baking tray
• Baking tray with holes
• Rotating cylindrical basket
• Frying basket
• Metal disc
• Rotisserie attachment
• Skewer attachment
• Handle for accessories
• User manual

Inside it now somewhere in the middle there are slots on the right and left where the rod that is used in combination with some of the accessories is inserted, so that it rotates. All accessories are dishwasher safe.

There are 10 preset programs, the temperature can be adjusted from 65 to 200°C, the operating time up to 60 minutes and it also has a dehydrating function.
And in terms of dimensions, it is medium-sized I would say with a height of 39cm and width & length of 33cm.

Tests
Let's start by seeing how fryers of this design like the Rohnson R-2853 work. They do not have a removable basket which means that we rely on the trays it has and the other accessories.
This obviously affects the capabilities in terms of quantities it can cook, unlike others like the R-2858 from the previous review. Let's see what it can do with each of its attachments:

Skewer attachment:
With the skewer attachment and the metal skewers, in 20 minutes at 180 degrees the skewers of pork and chicken were ready, cooked as they should be and very tasty.

Cylindrical basket:
I used the cylindrical basket to fry potatoes, fresh and frozen, and I admit that both the process and the result were easier than fryers with the basket. The rotating and continuous movement mixes them without the need to stir them. They are clearly cooked more evenly but it does not fit the quantity that 2-3 people may need.

Rotisserie attachment:
Here the chicken is not placed in the basket but is cooked like a rotisserie, as the rod passes through it and is secured with the two forks. It goes into the special slots, we choose temperature, time and the rotisserie option, to rotate. In 50 minutes at 190 degrees the chicken was cooked and juicy. No complaints. But I have to mention a space problem, as a medium chicken 1.7kg did not fit, so I had to take another smaller one at 1.4kg, because it touched the upper heating element during rotation. I also had to secure the wings and legs well.

Frying basket:
In the basket I put chicken nuggets, fish croquettes, frozen mini pies, grilled vegetables but also steak. They were cooked correctly but the ingredients easily stick to the mesh and the next time I greased it with a little oil.

Trays:
In the two non-stick trays, the same things were tested as in the frying basket with the same correct results but without anything sticking.

Overall, the presence of two resistances top and bottom helps a lot in cooking and I believe it reduces the time. Not by half, as the top one is stronger and needs to turn the meats like steaks, for example, but the process becomes somewhat more uniform.

The use of the non-stick tray is necessary when using the other components so that the fats and residues fall there.

Final Impressions
And now the verdict. I have no complaints about the Rohnson R-2853 air fryer in terms of performance and cooking. Everything came out right, the many accessories give you the opportunity to make certain foods in a different way and certainly positively affects their cooking and taste.
Of course, I should mention that this particular model, I assume similar models as well, will not meet the needs of a family. I would see it and recommend it more to bachelors or a couple. Otherwise, we should go for models with a large detachable basket, such as the excellent Rohnson R-2858 and R-2834.
Of course, it is much easier to clean due to the sizes of the components but also in managing materials during cooking.
At the moment, it starts at €170 in the market and if you are excited about its capabilities and accessories, there are not many similar models to it and you should definitely take a look.

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.