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Our bagged vacuum cleaner test consists of 10 models, and all the models have been given a score from 0 – 99. Each of the vacuum cleaners scores is based on reviews and results in vacuum cleaner tests and the data collected from around the web. Please read this page to understand how our ranking works better.
We have not tested every product ourselves from the list of 94 products, but the score is solely based on information about each product from data around the web.
If you are looking for a test where the vacuum cleaners have been tested physically, we suggest you go to Which.co.uk.
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Name | Henry Compact HVR 160-11 | Miele Complete C3 PowerLine Pure Red SGDF3 | Miele Complete C3 Silence EcoLine SGSK3 | Miele Classic C1 Junior PowerLine SBAF3 |
Noten | 98/100 | 96/100 | 95/100 | 94/100 |
Reviews |
(4.8)
1998 reviews
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(4.8)
272 reviews
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(4.7)
1157 reviews
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(4.8)
328 reviews
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Price | 96 £ | 320 £ | 270 £ | 145 £ |
Energy Efficiency | ||||
Power | 620 w | 890 w | 550 w | 800 w |
Annual energy consumption | 27.0 kWh | 18.2 kWh | 28.8 kWh | |
Annual energy price | £ 4,1 | £ 0,0 | £ 2,7 | £ 4,2 |
Carpet cleaning performance | D | C | C | C |
Hard floor cleaning performance | C | A | A | A |
Dust Re-emission Class | C | B | A | B |
Filter | HEPA | AirClean | AirClean | AirClean |
Ideal For Allergy Sufferers |
Noise Level | 72 dB | 77 dB | 64 dB | 76 dB |
Capacity | 6.0 l | 4.5 l | 4.5 l | 4.5 l |
Operating Radius | 12.0 m | 12.0 m | 9.0 m | |
Variable Power Controls | ||||
Telescopic Tube |
Height | 22.7 cm | 22.7 cm | ||
Depth | 28.4 cm | 28.4 cm | ||
Width | 49.0 cm | 49.6 cm | ||
Weight | 7.5 kg | 7.26 kg | 8.2 kg | 5.8 kg |
Bagged vacuum cleaners collect the dust in a bag provided whereas a bagless vacuum cleaner collects the dust in a dust container. With a bagged model, you will need to regularly change the dust bag, whereas, with a bagless model, you can empty the container. The technology for these two types of vacuum cleaners are different, and the bagless models gained momentum only in the past few years.
Our vacuum cleaner test consists of 10 bagged vacuum cleaners and 12 bagless vacuum cleaners. The best-bagged vacuum cleaner is Henry Compact HVR 160-11 which achieved a score of 98/100 with a price of 95.9 £. The average score for the bagged vacuum cleaners in our comparison is 90/100, whereas bagless models achieved a score of 84/100 in the comparison.
The price for the bagged vacuum cleaners in our comparison varies from 48 £ to 320 £. The difference between cheap models and expensive ones lies primarily in the advanced features of the products and the specifications and not in durability. A brand like Miele offers both budget and premium vacuum cleaners, and all of them are tested for a life of 20 years regardless of the price. If you pick a budget-brand, you can expect the product to have a shorter life. Here is an overview of the expected life for the products of particular brands.
AmazonBasics VCB35B15CEUK is the cheapest bagged vacuum cleaner in our comparison with a price of just 47.53 £. The best cheap bagged vacuum cleaner (with a price below 100 £) is Henry Compact HVR 160-11 which achieved a score of 98/100.
Almost all vacuum cleaners, regardless of price, are built with features such as a telescopic tube, suction control and decent filters.
This is the list of bagged vacuum cleaners with a price below 100 £ and has achieved the highest score in our comparison.
This is the list of the 5 cheapest bagged vacuum cleaners in our comparison.
This is the list of the 5 best quiet bagged vacuum cleaners in our comparison, with a sound level below 70 dB. You can see the list of the quietest vacuum cleaners in our ranking list of the best quiet vacuum cleaners.
If you are looking for a bagged vacuum cleaner suited for allergy suffers, we recommend you to pick a model with either a HEPA 13- or HEPA 14 particle filter.
The bagged vacuum cleaner for allergy suffers is according to our comparison. You can read much more about vacuum cleaners for allergy sufferers here.
The weight of the bagged vacuum cleaners varies from 4 kg – 8 kg. The lightest model in our comparison is the Bosch BGL3B110.
In general, bagged vacuum cleaners are built for all-round cleaning in your household. Some models are suitable for exclusive needs such as picking up pet hair, which is very useful if you have a cat or a dog which sheds hair. The best-bagged vacuum cleaner for pet hair is in our comparison. The models suitable for pet hair are with brushes and nozzles mainly built for pet hair removal.
There is a significant difference in noise levels of the vacuum cleaners. The quietest vacuum cleaner is Miele Complete C3 Silence EcoLine SGSK3, which has a sound level of just 64 dB, whereas Hoover SE71 WR01 is the noisiest one with a sound level of 85 dB. You can see the comparison of different sound levels here.
Once you have got used to a quiet vacuum cleaner, it is difficult to go back. The average sound level for bagged vacuum cleaners is 74 dB.
There are more vacuum cleaners out there than ever before, from innovative robot vacuums and new bagless designs through to conventional bagged vacuums. One of the best ways to categorize vacuum cleaners is whether they feature a bagged or bagless design.
Bagged vacuum cleaners use a replaceable bag as a filter to trap dirt and fine dust particles, with this method offering a number of distinct advantages over bagless vacuum products. Before buying a vacuum cleaner, it’s important to understand the different features and specifications used by bagged vacuums so you can make the right decision for your home.
Advantages of bagged vacuum cleaners
Bagged vacuum cleaners are the traditional vacuum cleaner design. Instead of filling up an empty dust canister like modern bagless vacuums, bagged vacuum cleaners utilize a replaceable bag that can be thrown away when it’s full. There’s a number of advantages to this approach, both in terms of performance and ease of use.
Depending on the product in question, bagged vacuum cleaners may have higher suction, less dust re-emission, and a greater ability to filter allergens and fine dust particles from your home. Bagged vacuums are also less messy to empty than dust canisters, with most bags coming with their own sliding shutters to prevent dust from spilling out. While the bags themselves aren’t always recyclable, many of them are biodegradable and all of them can be put into the rubbish bin once full.
It’s important to realize that when you replace a vacuum bag, you’re actually changing a significant part of the filter system. This allows the vacuum to keep functioning at optimal capacity clean after clean. While bagged vacuums often provide better suction power than bagless designs, due to advances in cyclonic vacuums, this is not always the case.
The overall cleaning ability of a bagged vacuum cleaner can be measured in many ways. Important specifications to look at include the power rating of the motor, the measured performance on different types of surfaces, the capacity of the bag, and the cleaning tools and accessories included. While most of these features are important, it’s critical to compare and contrast different models based on the things that matter the most to you.
For example, you’re unlikely to care about the carpet cleaning performance of a vacuum if your entire house consists of hard wood floors. A number of industry standards can act as guidelines when you’re making a purchase, helping you to compare models based on quantitative data rather than make subjective decisions.
For example, each bagged vacuum is measured for energy efficiency, carpet cleaning performance class, hard floor cleaning performance class, power rating, Air Watts, and dust re-emission class. A class structure is generally employed, with class A representing the best performing models. Along with these measures, some vacuums also specialize in cleaning pet hair and ultra-fine dust particles.
The power and associated suction capacity of a vacuum cleaner is one of the most important factors that contribute to its cleaning ability. Unfortunately, there is no single standard or rating that identifies the suction capacity of a vacuum cleaner in relation to the power usage and motor size. While some people compare the motor size or power rating, this is not enough in isolation.
For example, the input power of a vacuum cleaner is measured in watts, and the maximum amount of electrical current used by the vacuum cleaner is measured in amps. While both of these measures can be valuable, the best way to measure the overall suction ability of a vacuum cleaner is with the Water Lift or Air Watts rating.
The sealed section of a bagged vacuum cleaner can be measured in inches of water lift, which refers to the number of inches that the motor will lift a one-inch column of water. A good lift rating indicates high performance under resistance and high performance under load. The Air Watts rating can also be a useful way to measure the overall power or suction capacity of a vacuum cleaner.
While useful, many of these specifications may not be available from the manufacturer. Generally speaking, traditional bagged vacuum cleaners perform well in terms of suction, with the sealed bag design preventing air and dust from escaping into the atmosphere. There is a lot of variation between brands and models, however, with consumers always advised to do their homework before making a purchase.
Bagged vacuum cleaners utilize conventional replaceable bags to filter dust and dirt from your floors. A number of different filter designs can be used in vacuum cleaners, all of which have an impact on how well the vacuum functions. Bagged vacuums use several different technologies, with the filter system employed being one of the main factors that contribute to the overall cost.
Some filters work better for things like pet hair, fine dust particles and allergens, so it’s always important to do your homework. The cleaning ability of the filter is also related to the size of the dust bag and how full or empty it is during operation. While cheap vacuum cleaners are likely to lose power as they get full, this can be avoided in more expensive models by making certain design decisions.
Modern bagged vacuum cleaners are rated for their dust re-emission performance, with the most advanced models equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration unit. It’s important to realize that a HEPA vacuum is measured according to a performance standard rather than a type of construction. Vacuum cleaners designed for HEPA performance can feature either a bagged or bagless design.
HEPA filters are designed to trap a large amount of very small particles, including the ultra-fine dust and allergens that other vacuums leave or allow to recirculate back into your home. HEPA technology is the equivalent of European S-class filters, which are much more efficient than standard filter designs. In order to be a HEPA vacuum, each model needs to be tested to trap 99.7% of all emissions down to a tiny 0.3 microns in size.
To offer a comparison, standard non-HEPA filters trap an average 96% of emissions. While this might not seem like a huge difference, it’s often the smallest particles that create the biggest problems for people with allergies and asthma. Along with true or absolute HEPA filters, some designs are labeled as HEPA-type filters. While these vacuums will normally be less expensive than real HEPA filters, they will trap fewer particles and bigger particles.
The size of 0.3 microns is the testing standard used around the world because most household allergens are 0.3 microns or larger and most filters will perform better with both smaller and larger particles. Vacuums that don’t use HEPA filters may use replaceable electrostatic filters or durable double-walled bags as an alternative.
Bagged vacuum cleaners feature a wide range of different accessories, with different brushes, nozzles, and tools all affecting the overall functionality. A wide range of accessories can be included in a vacuum cleaner package, including telescopic extensions, hard floor and carpet tools, vacuum bags, and various nozzles and brushes to clean different types of upholstery and surfaces. These accessories will have an impact on the performance of the vacuum cleaner and how easy it is to operate in different situations.
Along with performance, there’s a number of ergonomic and aesthetic features that should also be analyzed before making a vacuum cleaner purchase. The operating radius of the vacuum is one important consideration, as is the weight, the operating height, the level of suction control, the color, and the materials used in construction. The sound of a vacuum cleaner can also have a significant effect on your cleaning experience, with many modern bagged vacuum cleaners made with silent or almost silent motors.
Klaus Bachmann
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Hi, my name is Klaus Bachmann, and I am the author of Best-vacuums.co.uk. I have been working with household appliances for several years now. I publish unbiased comparisons, based on user reviews, expert reviews and test results. Hope you like the website.
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