For a thorough clean across several surfaces, first compare cleaning results on your floors and the accessories included. Then consider the reach, capacity and how the appliance is emptied. A bagged cylinder vacuum may suit you if you want to minimise contact with dust when emptying it; a bagless model means no replacement bags, but you’ll need to empty and maintain its canister. A stick vacuum can be a useful addition, provided its battery life and performance on carpets suit the way you’ll use it.
You move between hard floors and rugs or carpets, and want one main appliance for your whole home. Performance on different floor types, the brushes supplied and the operating radius matter more than wattage alone. UFC-Que Choisir assesses performance separately across different floor types and kinds of dirt.
You pay particular attention to dust collection and emptying. Compare the bag or canister system, as well as the maintenance required for each model. UFC-Que Choisir describes how much contact with dust may occur when removing a bag or cleaning a canister.
You want to remove pet hair, human hair or fibres from carpets and furniture. Check performance on these surfaces and whether a suitable brush is included, rather than relying on the product’s marketing name alone.
For a main vacuum cleaner for a mix of floors and fabrics, compare the surfaces tested, the brushes supplied, and the demands of emptying and moving the appliance. UFC-Que Choisir assesses performance on different floors and types of dirt. The organisation also notes that emptying a canister may expose you to more dust than removing a bag.
Worth considering : if you clean floors and fabrics for extended periods, or want to minimise contact with dust when emptying the vacuum. Check test results for your surfaces, the brush supplied and the operating radius.
Bear in mind : the bag needs replacing, and a corded cylinder vacuum may be less manoeuvrable than a stick vacuum.
Worth considering : if you’d rather not use bags and are happy to empty a canister. Look for test results that match your floors and the fibres you need to tackle, and check that the right brushes are included.
Bear in mind : the canister needs emptying and maintenance, and handling it may expose you to more dust.
Worth considering : if you also want to clean an area quickly or reach cluttered spaces more easily.
Bear in mind : before relying on it for all your cleaning, check the battery life in the mode you’ll use and its performance on your carpets.
| What matters to you | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Different floors and coverage throughout the home | Performance on hard floors, parquet with gaps and carpets; brushes supplied, operating radius and weight. | When I move from parquet to carpets throughout my home, I want performance and brushes suited to each surface, not just high power. Around 31 % of consumers prioritise this versatility. |
| Dust when emptying | Bag closure system or canister-emptying process; filtration and the model’s maintenance instructions. | If dust bothers me when emptying the vacuum, I compare the bag and canister before choosing, even if bags need replacing. Around 25 % of consumers prioritise limiting contact with dust. |
| Pet hair, human hair and fibres | Tests on carpets and fabrics; whether a turbo brush or mini turbo brush is included, and its compatibility and ease of maintenance. | To remove pet hair or human hair from carpets and furniture, I check performance on fibres and which brushes are actually included. Around 25 % of consumers prioritise removing hair and fibres. |
| Ease of manoeuvring during a full clean | Weight, operating radius and accessory storage; for a stick vacuum, battery life in the mode you’ll use. | When vacuuming several rooms, I want to move the appliance around easily without the battery cutting my cleaning session short. Around 19 % of consumers prioritise ease of movement. |
Electrical power consumption alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum will clean carpets, hard floors or gaps. The European Commission distinguishes between input power and cleaning performance.
Start by checking test results for your surfaces and the floor head supplied, then look at the motor specifications.
The canister needs emptying and cleaning. According to UFC-Que Choisir, this may expose you to more dust than removing a bag.
Check how the model is emptied. If you’re concerned about contact with dust, compare this process with replacing and maintaining a bag.
Emptying the canister and maintaining the filters or brushes takes time.
A product name or a brush designed for one surface doesn’t, by itself, prove how well the vacuum performs on carpets and fabrics. Tests on fibres and the accessories supplied are separate considerations.
Check performance on fibres, the floor turbo brush and the mini turbo brush for furniture separately. If the accessory you need isn’t included, confirm it’s compatible before buying.
A compatible brush may need to be bought separately if it isn’t included.
Battery life depends on the mode you use, and you’ll need to check the model’s performance on carpets.
Check battery life in the mode you need and performance on the surfaces in your home. If it won’t cover a full clean, consider using the stick vacuum as an extra.
The bagged RO6179EA and bagless RO7C36EA give you two different dust-collection systems to compare within the same brand. Features vary by model.
The ProAnimal range includes the bagged BGB41PET1 and the bagless BGS41PET1, so you can compare the features advertised for dealing with pet hair and fibres.
The Pure D8 PD82-4ST is a bagged cylinder vacuum worth considering for mixed floors and moving between rooms.
The PowerPro Expert FC9747/09 is a bagless cylinder vacuum with an all-floor brush.
The bagged BC 7030 offers a compact point of comparison. Severin presents it as suitable for smaller homes rather than larger spaces.
This selection includes bagged and bagless cylinder vacuums for mixed floors and fabrics, plus a corded stick vacuum that could be a useful addition to your cleaning routine.
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This corded stick vacuum could complement a cylinder vacuum for cleaning hard floors, carpets and fabrics, depending on the brushes listed.
The product details list a 7 m cable, a 1,8 L canister, 7-stage filtration, a weight of 1,3 kg and a swivel joint.
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This bagless cylinder vacuum combines brushes for floors and carpets with a mini turbo brush designed for furniture, beds, rugs and carpets.
The canister has a capacity of 2 L and the listed operating radius is 9,5 m. The product details also mention a parquet brush and a two-step emptying process.
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For moving between different types of flooring, this bagged cylinder vacuum is listed with brushes for all floors, parquet and turbo cleaning.
The product details list a 3,5 L bag, a 12 m operating radius and washable filtration.
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For hard floors and carpets, the product details pair a TriActive+ brush with a turbo brush, and mention an accessory for furniture and cushions.
The canister has a capacity of 1,5 L and the listed operating radius is 9 m. A power control is also mentioned.
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This bagged cylinder vacuum combines a brush for hard floors and carpets with a mini turbo brush designed for pet hair.
The product details list a 4 L bag and a 9,5 m operating radius. No parquet accessory is included.
No. Electrical power consumption alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum collects dirt. Compare test results for carpets and hard floors, as well as the brushes supplied with the model. The European Commission also distinguishes between input power and cleaning quality.
Follow the instructions for your model: replace the bag or empty the canister as directed, maintain the filters and remove fibres from the brushes. The European Commission states that an overfilled dust container or a blocked filter can affect how the appliance works.
No. According to the European Commission, the energy labelling regulation for vacuum cleaners has been annulled, and these appliances no longer carry an energy label under that scheme. Separate ecodesign requirements for corded vacuum cleaners are still in place.
Yes. According to the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance, the repairability index in France applies to corded, cordless and robot vacuum cleaners. It indicates how repairable an appliance is, not how well it vacuums.