The 12 Best Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

About our bagless vacuum cleaner test

Each of the vacuum cleaners has been compared and given a score based on reviews and results in vacuum cleaner tests. We have compared a total of 12 bagless vacuum cleaners, which achieved an average score of 84/100. You can read more on how each product has been ranked here, or you can refer to our complete vacuum cleaner test here.

Facts about bagless vacuum cleaners

• The best bagless vacuum cleaner is Miele Blizzard CX1 Powerline SKRF3 according to our comparison. The vacuum cleaner achieved a score of 94/100.
• Several test magazines have tested bagless vacuum cleaners, where various test winners are awarded. For example; Philips FC9741 is the best bagless vacuum cleaner in ETM Test magazines test of 9 models in 04/2018. Miele Blizzard CX1 Efficiency EcoLine SKCG3 was the best bagless vacuum cleaner in Stiftung Warentest’s test from 2/2020, and AEG LX9-3-ÖKO was test winner in Haus & Garten Test’s tests from 08/2019.
• Bagless vacuum cleaners are available to meet various vacuuming needs; you can find models suited for pet hair, cheap models, quiet models and many others.
• The average sound level for the bagless vacuum cleaners is 76 dB, while it is 74 dB for the bagged models.
• The price is 153 £ on average for a bagless vacuum cleaner. It is 137 £ for a bagged vacuum cleaner.

Comparison table: Bagless vacuum cleaner

Product information

Name	Miele Blizzard CX1 Powerline SKRF3	Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat&Dog PowerLine SKCF3	Philips FC9332	AmazonBasics VCS35B15KC-70EUK
Noten	94/100	93/100	86/100	86/100
Reviews	★★★★★ ★★★★★ (4.7) 1697 reviews	★★★★★ ★★★★★ (4.7) 1587 reviews	★★★★★ ★★★★★ (4.4) 17067 reviews	★★★★★ ★★★★★ (4.4) 3074 reviews
Price	285 £	483 £	172 £	38 £

Energy consumption

Energy Efficiency
Power	890 w	890 w	650 w	700 w
Annual energy consumption	28.0 kWh	34.1 kWh	25.0 kWh	25.0 kWh
Annual energy price	£ 4,2	£ 5,1	£ 3,8	£ 3,8

Cleaning performance

Carpet cleaning performance	C	B	C	D
Hard floor cleaning performance	A	A	A	A

Filter

Dust Re-emission Class	A	A	A	A
Filter	HEPA	AirClean	HEPA 13	HEPA 12
Ideal For Allergy Sufferers

Technical Details

Noise Level	77 dB	76 dB	79 dB	78 dB
Capacity	2.0 l	2.0 l	1.5 l	1.5 l
Operating Radius	11.0 m	11.0 m	9.0 m	6.0 m
Variable Power Controls
Telescopic Tube

Dimensions and weight

Height	31.0 cm	31.0 cm	23.8 cm
Width	31.0 cm	31.0 cm	28.5 cm
Depth	51.5 cm	51.5 cm	40.6 cm
Weight	8.5 kg	8.6 kg	4.5 kg	4.5 kg

• Miele: The German brand Miele is well-known for creating high-quality vacuum cleaners with a long life. Miele is ranked as the #1 best bagless vacuum cleaner brand in our comparison. The best bagless Miele vacuum cleaners are Miele Blizzard CX1 Powerline SKRF3 in our comparison.
• AEG: AEG offers a wide range of bagless vacuum cleaners to cater to different needs. The best bagless AEG vacuum cleaner is in our comparison.
• Dyson: The British brand Dyson has specialized in only bagless vacuum cleaners and cordless vacuum cleaners (and has thus chosen not to develop bagged vacuum cleaners). Dyson is well-known for offering innovative products in the premium price range and is the first choice for many consumers, especially within cordless vacuum cleaners.
• Rowenta: Rowenta’s assortment of bagless vacuum cleaners come in several options which include models for households with allergy sufferers, quiet models, cheap models and models for homes with pets. The best Rowenta vacuum cleaner is in our comparison.
• Bosch: In our ranking list of the best bagless vacuum cleaner brands, Bosch is ranked the # best. The best bagless Bosch vacuum cleaner is in the comparison.
• Philips: The best bagless Philips vacuum cleaner is Philips FC9332 in our comparison. The brand is ranked as the # best in our rankings of the best bagless vacuum cleaners.

What is the energy class for the bagless vacuum cleaners?

The distribution of the energy class among the bagless vacuum cleaners compared can be seen in the diagram. As per the data, 75% is in energy class A. The best energy class is A+++.

What is the power consumption of bagless vacuum cleaners?

The estimated yearly power consumption for the bagless vacuum cleaners is shown in the diagram. The bagless vacuum cleaner with the highest annual power consumption is expected to consume 34 kWh while the lowest yearly consumption is 20 kWh.

What are the sound levels of bagless vacuum cleaners?

The sound levels of bagless vacuum cleaners vary from 69 dB to 80 dB. The distribution of sound levels among the models is shown in the diagram. The average sound level for the 12 bagless vacuum cleaners compared is 76 dB.

What is the operating radius for the bagless vacuum cleaners?

The operating radius varies from 5 metres to 11 metres in our test on bagless vacuum cleaners. The distribution of operating radius is shown in the diagram below.