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Karcher SGV 8/5 Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price:~£4,400Heat-up time:420 secondsPower rating:3000 WWeight:40 kg

Karcher SGV 8/5 Review: Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Steam Cleaners 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
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical Score

20%

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User score

★Better than 94% of steam-cleaners
8.3

Technical Score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

28%

8.1

Performance

24%

9.5

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

6.7

Accessories

9%

6.1

Design

8%

7.4

Safety

★Better than 94% of steam-cleaners
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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 Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Kärcher SGV 8/5 is a professional-grade commercial steam vacuum cleaner powered by a 3000W heating output, operating on 220–240V, and capable of generating a powerful 8 bar steam pressure alongside a hot water temperature of approximately 70 °C. Key characteristics include a dual-functioning 5-litre fresh water tank capacity, an integrated wet and dry vacuuming system, a 7.5-metre power cable, and a 4-metre suction hose with handle-mounted controls. Its main pros lie in its ability to deep-clean and instantly dry surfaces in a single pass without chemicals, its automatic self-cleaning system that ensures internal hygiene, and its seven distinct operating modes managed by an intuitive rotary switch. However, the machine is highly specialized, has a premium commercial price point, and features a heavy net weight of 40 kg (54.2 kg including packaging), which may make it cumbersome to transport across multiple floors without an elevator.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Karcher SGV 8/5

Technical Score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Steam Cleaners category across these key areas: Performance, Tank, Versatility, Accessories, Design, Safety.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Steam Cleaners category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

28%

8.1

Performance

24%

9.5

Tank

21%

9.1

Versatility

10%

6.7

Accessories

9%

6.1

Design

8%

7.4

Safety

8.3
Karcher SGV 8/5 has a technical score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 93.7% of products in this category.
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 Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Steam Cleaners category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Steam Cleaners 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:
Karcher SGV 8/5 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
1.0
Karcher SGV 8/5 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 86.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Steam Cleaners category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Steam Cleaners category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

6.1
Karcher SGV 8/5 has a value-for-money score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 99.3% of products in this category.
Steam pressure
8 bar
Steam pressure
8 bar
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
This steam cleaner has a steam pressure of 8 bar, which is higher than that of 100% of steam cleaners.
Steam temperature
173 °C
Steam temperature
173 °C
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
This steam cleaner has a steam temperature of 173 °C, which is higher than that of 95.4% of steam cleaners.
Steam flow rate
75 g/min
Steam flow rate
75 g/min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
This steam cleaner has a steam flow rate of 75 g/min, which is higher than that of 65.7% of steam cleaners.
Heat-up time
420 seconds
Heat-up time
420 seconds
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
This steam cleaner has a heat-up time of 420 seconds, which is longer than that of 76.9% of steam cleaners and matches that of 1.4% of steam cleaners.
Continuous steam time
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This steam cleaner is corded only, unlike 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Action radius
11.5 m
Action radius
11.5 m
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
This steam cleaner has an action radius of 11.5 m, which is longer than that of 100% of steam cleaners.
Stainless steel boiler
yes
Stainless steel boiler
yes
▲ Better than 78% of models
This steam cleaner has a stainless steel boiler, as do 21.8% of steam cleaners.
Power rating
3,000 W
Power rating
3,000 W
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
This steam cleaner has a power rating of 3,000 W, which is higher than that of 100% of steam cleaners.
Water tank capacity
5,600 ml
Water tank capacity
5,600 ml
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
This steam cleaner has a water tank capacity of 5,600 ml, which is larger than that of 100% of steam cleaners.
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Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This steam cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers, as are 91.6% of steam cleaners.
Product type
steam vacuum cleaner
Convertible handheld design
no
Convertible handheld design
no
▼ Worse than 18% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a convertible handheld design, unlike 18.2% of steam cleaners.
Steam vacuum function
yes
Steam vacuum function
yes
▲ Better than 88% of models
This steam cleaner has a steam vacuum function, as do 11.9% of steam cleaners.
Floor nozzle type
Floor head
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Accessory count
15
Accessory count
15
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <4 – >17
This steam cleaner includes 15 accessories, which is more than the number included with 79.6% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 4.2% of steam cleaners.
Mop pads included
0
Mop pads included
0
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This steam cleaner includes 0 mop pads, which is fewer than the number included with 88.1% of steam cleaners and the same as the number included with 11.9% of steam cleaners.
Carpet glider included
no
Carpet glider included
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a carpet glider, unlike 31.5% of steam cleaners.
Extension tubes / wands
yes
Extension tubes / wands
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This steam cleaner has extension tubes or wands, as do 55.9% of steam cleaners.
Extension hose
no
Extension hose
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This steam cleaner does not have an extension hose, unlike 19.6% of steam cleaners.
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Wheels
yes
Wheels
yes
▲ Better than 45% of models
This steam cleaner has wheels, as do 55.2% of steam cleaners.
Volume
305.712 L
Volume
305.712 L
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <16.224 L – >84.378 L
This steam cleaner has an external volume of 305.712 L.
Weight
40 kg
Weight
40 kg
▼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
This steam cleaner weighs 40 kg, which is heavier than 100% of steam cleaners.
Width
495 mm
Height
965 mm
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Child safety lock
yes
Child safety lock
yes
▲ Better than 41% of models
This steam cleaner has a child safety lock, as do 59.4% of steam cleaners.
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
Safety valve / safety cap
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This steam cleaner has a safety valve or safety cap, as do 60.1% of steam cleaners.
Auto shut-off
no
Auto shut-off
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This steam cleaner does not have automatic shut-off, unlike 13.3% of steam cleaners.
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
Trigger lock / continuous steam lock
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a trigger lock for continuous steam, unlike 26.6% of steam cleaners.
Descaling system
no
Descaling system
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This steam cleaner does not have a descaling system, unlike 25.9% of steam cleaners.
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Karcher SGV 8/5 vs the average steam cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceTankVersatilityAccessoriesDesignSafety
  • 4,800 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    5,600 ml
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (5600 ml vs 800 ml).
    5,600 ml vs 800 ml
  • 4 bar higher steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    8 bar
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (8 bar vs 4 bar).
    8 bar vs 4 bar
  • 38 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    173 °C
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (173 °C vs 135 °C).
    173 °C vs 135 °C
  • 4.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    11.5 m
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (11.5 m vs 7 m).
    11.5 m vs 7 m
  • 2,400 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    3,400 ml
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (3400 ml vs 1000 ml).
    3,400 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 1,500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    3,000 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (3000 W vs 1500 W).
    3,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • 2 m longer hose
    Hose length
    4 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 2 m).
    4 m vs 2 m
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • 4 bar higher steam pressure
    Steam pressure
    8 bar
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3 bar – >5 bar
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam pressure than the average steam cleaner (8 bar vs 4 bar).
    8 bar vs 4 bar
  • 38 °C higher steam temperature
    Steam temperature
    173 °C
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >160 °C
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam temperature than the average steam cleaner (173 °C vs 135 °C).
    173 °C vs 135 °C
  • 35 g/min higher steam flow rate
    Steam flow rate
    75 g/min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <24 g/min – >110 g/min
    This steam cleaner has a higher steam flow rate than the average steam cleaner (75 g/min vs 40 g/min).
    75 g/min vs 40 g/min
  • 1 more steam levels
    Steam levels
    3
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 – >5
    This steam cleaner offers more steam levels than the average steam cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 4,800 ml larger water tank capacity
    Water tank capacity
    5,600 ml
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <300 ml – >1.9k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (5600 ml vs 800 ml).
    5,600 ml vs 800 ml
  • 4.5 m longer action radius
    Action radius
    11.5 m
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >8.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer action radius than the average steam cleaner (11.5 m vs 7 m).
    11.5 m vs 7 m
  • 2,400 ml larger boiler capacity
    Boiler capacity
    3,400 ml
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <200 ml – >1.8k ml
    This steam cleaner has a larger boiler capacity than the average steam cleaner (3400 ml vs 1000 ml).
    3,400 ml vs 1,000 ml
  • 1,500 W higher power rating
    Power rating
    3,000 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.1k W – >2.1k W
    This steam cleaner has a higher power rating than the average steam cleaner (3000 W vs 1500 W).
    3,000 W vs 1,500 W
  • 2 m longer hose
    Hose length
    4 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >2.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer hose than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 2 m).
    4 m vs 2 m
  • Detachable water tank
    Detachable water tank
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This steam cleaner has a detachable water tank, while the average steam cleaner does not have a detachable water tank.
  • Includes a stainless-steel boiler
    Stainless steel boiler
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This steam cleaner has a stainless steel boiler, while the average steam cleaner does not have a stainless-steel boiler.
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 m – >7.5 m
    This steam cleaner has a longer power cord than the average steam cleaner (7.5 m vs 5 m).
    7.5 m vs 5 m
  • Steam vacuum function
    Steam vacuum function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This steam cleaner has a steam vacuum function, while the average steam cleaner does not have a steam-vacuum function.
  • 6 more accessories
    Accessory count
    15
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <4 – >17
    This steam cleaner includes more accessories than the average steam cleaner (15 vs 9).
    15 vs 9
  • Includes a window squeegee
    Window squeegee
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This steam cleaner has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not have a window squeegee.
  • 2 years newer
    Release date
    2024
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This steam cleaner was released more recently than the average steam cleaner.
    2,024 vs 2,018
  • Includes a descaling reminder
    Descaling reminder
    yes
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner has a descaling reminder, while the average steam cleaner does not have a descaling reminder.
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 10.23x heavier
    Weight
    40 kg
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (40 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    40 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • 270 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    420 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (420 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    420 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • No carry handle
    Carry handle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner has a carry handle.
  • 33.85x more expensive
    Karcher SGV 8/5 is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£4,400 vs £130).
    £4,400 vs £130
  • 33.85x more expensive
    Karcher SGV 8/5 is more expensive than the average steam cleaner (£4,400 vs £130).
    £4,400 vs £130
  • 31% worse value for money
    Karcher SGV 8/5 offers worse value for money than the average steam cleaner (6.08 vs 8).
    6.08 vs 7.97
  • 7.51x less popular
    Karcher SGV 8/5 is less popular than the average steam cleaner (1 vs 7.5).
    1 vs 7.51
  • 0% lower 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 Steam Cleaners category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Steam Cleaners 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
    Karcher SGV 8/5
    the average steam cleaner
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Karcher SGV 8/5 has a lower user score than the average steam cleaner (8.00 vs 8.004).
    8 vs 8
  • No on-demand steam trigger
    On-demand steam trigger
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an on-demand steam trigger, while the average steam cleaner has an on-demand steam trigger.
  • 270 seconds longer heat-up time
    Heat-up time
    420 seconds
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 seconds – >540 seconds
    This steam cleaner has a longer heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (420 seconds vs 150 seconds).
    420 seconds vs 150 seconds
  • No water-level indicator
    Water level indicator
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a water-level indicator, while the average steam cleaner has a water-level indicator.
  • No swivel / flexible floor head
    Swivel / flexible floor head
    no
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a swivel or flexible floor head, while the average steam cleaner has a swivel or flexible floor head.
  • 0.5 cm narrower cleaning width
    Cleaning width
    30 cm
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <27 cm – >37.8 cm
    This steam cleaner has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 cm vs 30.5 cm).
    30 cm vs 30.5 cm
  • No upholstery / fabric tool
    Upholstery / fabric tool
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have an upholstery or fabric tool, while the average steam cleaner has an upholstery or fabric tool.
  • 1 fewer mop pads
    Mop pads included
    0
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This steam cleaner includes fewer mop pads than the average steam cleaner (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 10.23x heavier
    Weight
    40 kg
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.18 kg – >7 kg
    40% heavier: this steam cleaner is heavier than the average steam cleaner (40 kg vs 3.91 kg).
    40 kg vs 3.91 kg
  • No carry handle
    Carry handle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This steam cleaner does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner has a carry handle.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Karcher SGV 8/5?

  • Powerful 8 bar steam pressure effortlessly cuts through tough grease, oil, and limescale.
  • Simultaneous steam and vacuum functions extract grime and dry surfaces in one pass.
  • Chemical-free cleaning using high-temperature steam reaches up to 165°C, providing excellent sanitisation.
  • Integrated self-cleaning system and easy-to-read display make operation and upkeep highly convenient.
  • HACCP certified, making it ideal for strict hygiene standards in food and healthcare industries.

What customers dislike about Karcher SGV 8/5?

  • High initial purchase cost due to being a commercial/professional-grade machine.
  • The unit is heavy and bulky, which can be challenging to manoeuvre up stairs or tight spaces.
  • Requires regular maintenance and descaling to keep the internal heating and self-cleaning mechanisms functioning optimally.
  • Takes some time to learn how to utilise all the different steam/vacuum modes and attachments effectively.

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