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Kärcher CVH 2 review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Suction pressure:5 kPaCapacity:0.15 LWeight:0.65 kgRuntime:10 minHEPA filter:yes

Kärcher CVH 2 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.

Kärcher CVH 2
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 91% of portable vacuums
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▼Worse than 84%
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 91% of models
Score components

30%

3.7

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Attachments

3%

8.4

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 91%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Kärcher CVH 2

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 91% of models
Score components:

30%

3.7

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.1

Attachments

3%

8.4

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Kärcher CVH 2 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than 50.8% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.0
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% 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
70 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 70 W, which is lower than that of 76.7% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 2.5% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
5 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 5 kPa, which is lower than that of 70.6% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 4.9% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
8 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 8 AW, which is lower than that of 92.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
14 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 14 Wh, which is lower than that of 78.4% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 12.9% 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
7.2 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 7.2 V, which is lower than that of 82% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.5% 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
0.15 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.15 L, which is smaller than that of 79.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 2 filtration stages, which is more than 18.4% of portable vacuums and equal to 60.5% of portable vacuums.
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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
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
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
33 cm
Depth
7.6 cm
Height
7.5 cm
Weight
0.65 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.65 kg, which is less than 64.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 6% 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
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
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.

Kärcher CVH 2 vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • USB charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports USB charging; the average portable vacuum does not support USB charging.
  • 0.5 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (3.5 h vs 4 h).
    3.5 h vs 4 h
  • 60.4% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (1,881 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    1,881 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 13.3% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.65 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,022 vs 2,021
  • USB charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner supports USB charging; the average portable vacuum does not support USB charging.
  • 0.5 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (3.5 h vs 4 h).
    3.5 h vs 4 h
  • 60.4% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (1,881 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    1,881 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 13.3% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.65 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,022 vs 2,021
  • 50 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (70 W vs 120 W).
    70 W vs 120 W
  • 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
  • 17 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (8 AW vs 25 AW).
    8 AW vs 25 AW
  • 0.25 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.2 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.15 L vs 0.4 L
  • 2.75 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 8 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (14 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    14 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 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.
  • 3.9 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (7.2 V vs 11.1 V).
    7.2 V vs 11.1 V
  • 9.3% worse value for money
    Kärcher CVH 2 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.05 vs 7.7).
    7.05 vs 7.7
  • 4.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    Kärcher CVH 2
    the average portable vacuum
    Kärcher CVH 2 has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (7.63 vs 8.000).
    7.63 vs 8
  • 50 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (70 W vs 120 W).
    70 W vs 120 W
  • 17 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (8 AW vs 25 AW).
    8 AW vs 25 AW
  • 2.75 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 3 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (78 dB vs 75 dB).
    78 dB vs 75 dB
  • 10,000 RPM lower maximum motor speed
    This portable vacuum cleaner reaches a lower maximum motor speed than the average portable vacuum (35,000 RPM vs 45,000 RPM).
    35,000 RPM vs 45,000 RPM
  • 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
  • 8 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (14 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    14 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 3.9 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (7.2 V vs 11.1 V).
    7.2 V vs 11.1 V
  • 0.25 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.2 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.15 L vs 0.4 L
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Kärcher CVH 2

  • Extremely lightweight (0.65 kg) and very easy to handle.
  • Compact and slim design makes it easy to maneuver and store in small spaces.
  • Features an effective double-filtration system with a washable HEPA 12 hygiene filter.
  • Cleans effectively for small, quick tasks like picking up crumbs, dust, and pet hair.
  • Quiet operation compared to traditional hand vacuums.
  • Convenient charging via a universal USB cable.

What customers don't like about Kärcher CVH 2

  • Short battery runtime, maxing out at roughly 10 minutes of continuous use per charge.
  • Long battery charging time relative to its runtime (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours).
  • Small dust container capacity (0.15 litres) requiring frequent emptying.
  • Suction power (8W) is limited strictly to light dirt and is not suitable for heavy-duty cleaning.
  • Requires regular maintenance and frequent cleaning of the filtration system to maintain performance.

Verdict

The Kärcher CVH 2 is a cordless, compact handheld vacuum cleaner operating on a 7.2V lithium-ion battery with a 70W rated input power and an 8W suction performance. It features a 0.15-liter bagless dust container, an integrated 2-stage filtration system combining fine steel mesh with a HEPA 12 hygiene filter, a sound power level of under 78 dB, and comes with a 2-in-1 crevice tool. Its main pros include an exceptionally lightweight build of 0.65 kg making it highly maneuverable, washable filters for easy maintenance, and convenient USB charging capabilities for on-the-go quick cleanups. However, notable cons include a short maximum battery runtime of just 10 minutes per charge, a prolonged charging time of approximately 4 hours, an outdated Micro-USB charging port rather than USB-C, and relatively weak suction when dealing with deeper or heavier debris.

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