AEG AB31C1GG Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):203 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:3.8 kg

AEG AB31C1GG Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

7.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 19 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 94% of vacuum-cleaners
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
  • aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg
aeg-ab31c1gg

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Loading...
Loading category ranking...

Verdict

The AEG AB31C1GG is a compact 3000 Series bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 750W motor and a 3-litre s-bag capacity. It is equipped with a high-performance HEPA filtration system that captures 99.99% of micro-particles and allergens, making it suitable for hygiene-conscious households. Key pros include its high maneuverability thanks to large rubber wheels, a decent 7.5-metre cleaning radius, and convenient on-board storage for accessories like the crevice and upholstery tools. However, potential cons include a relatively loud noise level of 78 dB and a power cord length that may require frequent socket changes in larger homes.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner AEG AB31C1GG

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

6.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.0
AEG AB31C1GG has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 85.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 19 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.0
AEG AB31C1GG has a user score of 7 points, which is lower than 94.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
4.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Popularity:
AEG AB31C1GG has a popularity score of 4.2 points, which is lower than 57.4% of vacuum cleaners.
4.2
AEG AB31C1GG has a popularity score of 4.2 points, which is lower than 57.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
AEG AB31C1GG has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
203 AW
Suction power (AW)
203 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 203 AW, which is higher than that of 75.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
19.3 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
19.3 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 19.3 kPa, which is lower than that of 53% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
29 L/s
Airflow
29 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 29 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 53.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
750 W
Power consumption
750 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 750 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 69.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Show more
Cordless
no
Cordless
no
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
Show more
Filter class
hepa 12
Filter class
hepa 12
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 74.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
3 L
Capacity
3 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3 L, which is larger than that of 80.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
Show more
Main brush type
classic
Roller type
soft
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
Show more
Vacuum type
canister
Weight
3.8 kg
Weight
3.8 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 52.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
Show more
Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

AEG AB31C1GG vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 53 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    203 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (203 AW vs 150 AW).
    203 AW vs 150 AW
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 87.5% cheaper
    AEG AB31C1GG is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 1.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    29 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 87.5% cheaper
    AEG AB31C1GG is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 53 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    203 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (203 AW vs 150 AW).
    203 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    29 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 14.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AEG AB31C1GG
    the average vacuum cleaner
    AEG AB31C1GG has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.00 vs 8.000).
    7 vs 8
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    AEG AB31C1GG offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.7 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19.3 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19.3 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19.3 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    287 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (287 mm vs 265 mm).
    287 mm vs 265 mm

Graphic comparison of AEG AB31C1GG and other vacuum cleaners

No results found

Third-party reviews

Based on 19 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about AEG AB31C1GG?

  • Excellent and powerful suction performance
  • Surprisingly quiet motor during operation
  • Simple, functional, and very easy to use
  • Compact size and lightweight frame make it easy to carry and store
  • Effective HEPA multi-stage filtration system keeps dust from blowing back
  • Conveniently integrated onboard accessories stored under the top lid
  • Large, smooth-gliding wheels provide good maneuverability

What customers dislike about AEG AB31C1GG?

  • The floor nozzle has high suction resistance and can seal/stick tightly to carpets or rugs, making it difficult to glide
  • The power cord is short and can feel restrictive for some spaces
  • The vacuum tube and main handle can feel slightly heavy or clunky during extended use
  • Dirt chamber layout can cause dust to accumulate in hard-to-reach corners during bag changes
  • Does not include a dedicated parquet brush for delicate wooden floors

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

O
ocu.org
20/03/2024
Summary of the review
C
consumentenbond.nl
Unknown
Summary of the review

Compare AEG AB31C1GG with other vacuum cleaners

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)