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Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.3 LWeight:0.61 kgRuntime:10 minHEPA filter:no

Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover SJ36WWB6/1
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

1.9

User score

▼Worse than 99% of portable vacuums
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▼Worse than 97%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

30%

7.1

Performance

30%

6.7

Filtration

24%

3.4

Battery

10%

6.2

Attachments

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.6

Smart features

▼Worse than 89%
1.9

User score

User score
1.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

2.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Hoover SJ36WWB6/1

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

30%

7.1

Performance

30%

6.7

Filtration

24%

3.4

Battery

10%

6.2

Attachments

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.6

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
1.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

2.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
1.9
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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 78% of models
Popularity:
Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 77.7% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

6.3
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner supports wet-and-dry cleaning. This feature is present on 31.5% of portable vacuums.
Rated motor power
?
Suction pressure
?
Suction power
?
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Battery energy
10 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 10 Wh, which is lower than that of 93.6% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 1.8% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
NiMH
Battery voltage
3.6 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 3.6 V, which is lower than that of 95.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh, which is smaller than that of 84.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 14% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter. 57.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.3 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.3 L, which is smaller than that of 65.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.1% 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
?
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Extension tube
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an extension tube. 29.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Soft dusting brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush. 81% 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
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery tool. 27.2% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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
10 cm
Depth
14.2 cm
Height
41.5 cm
Weight
0.61 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.61 kg, which is less than 73.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner has a self-standing design. This feature is present on 1.1% of portable vacuums.
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LED light
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an LED light. 17.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Auto suction adjustment
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 1.1% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
none
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a display. 81% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Filter replacement indicator
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Wet-and-dry cleaning
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports wet-and-dry cleaning; the average portable vacuum does not support wet-and-dry cleaning.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, 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.
  • 2 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (73 dB vs 75 dB).
    73 dB vs 75 dB
  • 18.7% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.6 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.61 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Wet-and-dry cleaning
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports wet-and-dry cleaning; the average portable vacuum does not support wet-and-dry cleaning.
  • 2 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (73 dB vs 75 dB).
    73 dB vs 75 dB
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, 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.
  • 18.7% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.6 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.61 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 12 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (16 h vs 4 h).
    16 h vs 4 h
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 12 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (10 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    10 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • Not specifically suitable for pet owners
    This portable vacuum cleaner is not specifically suitable for pet owners; the average portable vacuum is suitable for pet owners.
  • 7.5 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (3.6 V vs 11.1 V).
    3.6 V vs 11.1 V
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 4.2x lower user score
    User score
    1.9/ 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
    Hoover SJ36WWB6/1
    the average portable vacuum
    Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (1.90 vs 8.000).
    1.9 vs 8
  • 22.9% worse value for money
    Hoover SJ36WWB6/1 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.27 vs 7.7).
    6.27 vs 7.7
  • 12 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (16 h vs 4 h).
    16 h vs 4 h
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 12 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (10 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    10 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 7.5 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (3.6 V vs 11.1 V).
    3.6 V vs 11.1 V
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 0.1 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.3 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.3 L vs 0.4 L
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • Not specifically suitable for pet owners
    This portable vacuum cleaner is not specifically suitable for pet owners; the average portable vacuum is suitable for pet owners.
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,017 vs 2,021
  • 24.1% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (5,893 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    5,893 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • No display
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a display; the average portable vacuum has a display.
    none vs LED

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Hoover SJ36WWB6/1

  • Convenient and lightweight for grabbing quickly to handle small messes and quick cleanups
  • Offers versatile charging options with a base that supports both wall-mounting and tabletop/horizontal placement

What customers don't like about Hoover SJ36WWB6/1

  • Very limited battery life, providing only about 10 minutes of continuous runtime per charge
  • Uses older Ni-Mh (Nickel-Metal Hydride) battery technology which takes longer to charge and is less efficient than modern lithium-ion batteries
  • Subpar suction power, making it difficult to pick up heavier debris, larger crumbs, or dirt lodged in tight corners like cabinet baseboards
  • General customer consensus points to poor overall build quality, weak suction capabilities, and high defect rates

Verdict

The Hoover Jive SJ36WWB6/1 is a compact, cordless handheld vacuum cleaner featuring a 3.6V NiMH battery that offers up to 10 minutes of runtime for versatile wet and dry cleaning. Weighing just 0.61 kg, it includes a bagless 0.3-litre dry capacity (0.2-litre liquid capacity), integrated accessories like a crevice tool, an ergonomic handle, and a dual-position wall-mountable charging base with an operational noise level of 73 dBA. Key pros include its ultra-lightweight portability, dual wet-dry functionality, and space-saving storage system, though it is limited by a short battery life and the older NiMH technology which typically requires extended charging cycles.

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