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Eureka ReactiClean 520 Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction pressure:20.3 kPaCapacity:0.5 LWeight:1.5 kgRuntime:50 minHEPA filter:yes

Eureka ReactiClean 520 Review: Compare 53 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

8.9/10

Overall score

Score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

80%

8.9

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 99% of portable vacuums
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

▲Better than 81%
8.9

Technical score

Technical score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

30%

8.3

Performance

30%

9.6

Filtration

24%

8.9

Battery

10%

9.5

Attachments

3%

3.6

Design

3%

10

Smart features

★Better than 99%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £90
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Ranked #137 of 180 models in Portable Vacuums (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Eureka ReactiClean 520

Technical score
Technical score
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

30%

8.3

Performance

30%

9.6

Filtration

24%

8.9

Battery

10%

9.5

Attachments

3%

3.6

Design

3%

10

Smart features

8.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Eureka ReactiClean 520 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 77.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

8.9

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

8.3
Cyclonic technology
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology. 34.8% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support wet-and-dry cleaning. 32.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Rated motor power
200 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 200 W, which is higher than that of 93.9% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.6% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
20.3 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 20.3 kPa, which is higher than that of 99.3% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
70 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 70 AW, which is higher than that of 87.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
51.8 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 51.8 Wh, which is greater than that of 98.3% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
25.9 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.9 V, which is higher than that of 100% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than that of 21.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 48.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 56.5% of portable vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.5 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is larger than that of 56% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 20.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Transparent bin
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a transparent dustbin. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Number of filtration stages
5
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 5 filtration stages, which is more than 98.6% of portable vacuums and equal to 0.7% of portable vacuums.
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Extension tube
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an extension tube. This feature is present on 29.4% of portable vacuums.
Soft dusting brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a soft dusting brush. 80.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Flat crevice tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a flat crevice tool. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Upholstery tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool. This feature is present on 26.6% of portable vacuums.
Mini motorized brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 12% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
24 cm
Depth
25 cm
Height
126 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.5 kg, which is more than 90.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 2.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a self-standing design. 1.6% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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LED light
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light. This feature is present on 17.4% of portable vacuums.
Auto suction adjustment
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 0.5% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
LED
This portable vacuum cleaner has a display. This feature is present on 80.4% of portable vacuums.
Filter replacement indicator
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

Eureka ReactiClean 520 vs the average portable vacuum

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  • 30 min longer runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs longer per charge than the average portable vacuum (50 min vs 20 min).
    50 min vs 20 min
  • 12.55 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (20.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    20.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 45 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (70 AW vs 25 AW).
    70 AW vs 25 AW
  • 3 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 29.8 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (51.8 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    51.8 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Suitable for allergy sufferers
    This portable vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers; the average portable vacuum is not specifically suitable for allergy sufferers.
  • 2 more speed levels
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 8% better value for money
    Eureka ReactiClean 520 offers better value for money than the average portable vacuum (8.34 vs 7.7).
    8.34 vs 7.72
  • 12.55 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (20.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    20.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 45 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (70 AW vs 25 AW).
    70 AW vs 25 AW
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2 more speed levels
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 80 W more motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a more powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (200 W vs 120 W).
    200 W vs 120 W
  • 30 min longer runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs longer per charge than the average portable vacuum (50 min vs 20 min).
    50 min vs 20 min
  • 29.8 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (51.8 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    51.8 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 14.8 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (25.9 V vs 11.1 V).
    25.9 V vs 11.1 V
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 0.5 min longer turbo runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average portable vacuum (15 min vs 14.5 min).
    15 min vs 14.5 min
  • 3 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Suitable for allergy sufferers
    This portable vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers; the average portable vacuum is not specifically suitable for allergy sufferers.
  • 0.1 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.5 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.5 L vs 0.4 L
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an extension tube
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an extension tube, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an anti-tangle brushroll
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brushroll, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • One-click emptying system
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a one-click emptying system; the average portable vacuum does not have a one-click emptying system.
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • Includes an LED light
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 7 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (82 dB vs 75 dB).
    82 dB vs 75 dB
  • 2x heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 15.92x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (75600 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    75,600 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2x more expensive
    Eureka ReactiClean 520 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 2x more expensive
    Eureka ReactiClean 520 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£90 vs £45).
    £90 vs £45
  • 7 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (82 dB vs 75 dB).
    82 dB vs 75 dB
  • 2x heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 15.92x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (75600 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    75,600 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³

Third-party reviews

What we like about Eureka ReactiClean 520

  • Extremely lightweight profile (approx. 1.7 kg to 3.5 kg total weight) that makes it easy to maneuver and lift.
  • Strong suction power for an affordable model, featuring a 20.3 kPa BLDC motor.
  • Decent maximum runtime of up to 50 minutes when operated in its lowest eco mode.
  • Versatile 4-in-1 design that converts smoothly into a portable handheld vacuum for cars and tight spaces.
  • Convenient lay-flat design and swivel steering to clean underneath low furniture and around tight corners.
  • Bright integrated LED headlights on the floor nozzle to illuminate dust in dark areas.
  • Effective 5-stage sealed HEPA filtration system that handles fine dust and minimizes particle dispersion.
  • Detachable battery design which makes replacement or charging away from the wall mount very convenient.
  • Tangle-resistant brush roll that helps prevent human and pet hair wraps from clogging the machine.

What we don't like about Eureka ReactiClean 520

  • Drastically reduced battery life when used on high or boost power settings, dropping down to around 15 minutes.
  • Battery charging process takes a relatively long time, requiring between 4 to 6 hours for a full charge.
  • Cleaning performance can degrade on thick, high-pile carpets compared to hard floors, sometimes leaving deep-seated or larger debris behind.
  • The flap mechanism within the dustbin opening feels somewhat thin and flimsy compared to premium competitors.
  • The 0.6-liter dustbin capacity fills up quickly during heavy cleanups, requiring frequent emptying.

Verdict

The Eureka ReactiClean 520 is a 2025 cordless vacuum built around a 200 W brushless motor, with up to 70 AW and 20.3 kPa of suction across three speed settings. Its 25.9 V removable lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 minutes of runtime, including about 15 minutes in turbo mode, and recharges in roughly four hours. Strong points include a 0.5 L transparent bin, five-stage washable HEPA filtration, anti-tangle brushroll, automatic suction adjustment, LED lighting, and one-click emptying. It is also well equipped for allergy sufferers and pet owners, with an extension tube and several detailing tools. The main compromises are an 82 dB noise level, no charging dock, and no mini motorized brush, so deeply embedded pet hair on small upholstered areas may require another tool.

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