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Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:3.64 kg

AEG AB51C1DB 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.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 89% of vacuum-cleaners
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £90
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Verdict

The AEG Clean 5000 AB51C1DB is a compact, corded cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 750W motor, a 3-liter dust bag capacity, and an eco-friendly construction utilizing 37% recycled plastic. Its main advantages include a high-performance washable hygiene filter that captures up to 99.99% of fine dust particles down to 0.3 microns, an 8.5-meter action radius for an uninterrupted cleaning coverage of up to 72 m², a foot-operated AllFloor nozzle that transitions smoothly between hard floors and carpets, and a lightweight design at just 3.64 kg for effortless maneuverability. However, it lacks advanced features such as an integrated handheld vacuum, mopping functionality, or LED headlights on the nozzle, and its noise emission level of 78 dB is relatively loud.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner AEG AB51C1DB

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
AEG AB51C1DB has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 88.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AEG AB51C1DB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
AEG AB51C1DB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
AEG AB51C1DB has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 86.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
19.2 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
19.2 kPa
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 19.2 kPa, which is lower than that of 53.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
29 L/s
Airflow
29 L/s
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 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
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 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.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
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
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
▼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
3 L
Capacity
3 L
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
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
▼ Worse than 27% of models
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
▼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
3.64 kg
Weight
3.64 kg
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.64 kg, which is greater than the weight of 50.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
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
▼ Worse than 19% of models
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
▲ Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
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
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

AEG AB51C1DB vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 872 mm shorter body
    Height
    228 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (228 mm vs 1100 mm).
    228 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in February 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    29 L/s
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 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
  • 66.7% cheaper
    AEG AB51C1DB is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    29 L/s
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 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
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 872 mm shorter body
    Height
    228 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (228 mm vs 1100 mm).
    228 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in February 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 151 mm wider body
    Width
    416 mm
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (416 mm vs 265 mm).
    416 mm vs 265 mm
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    AEG AB51C1DB offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 vs 7.65
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    AEG AB51C1DB offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 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
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 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
  • 0.8 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19.2 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19.2 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19.2 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 151 mm wider body
    Width
    416 mm
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (416 mm vs 265 mm).
    416 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AEG AB51C1DB?

  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver at 3.64 kg without accessories
  • Washable hygiene filter captures up to 99.99% of fine dust
  • AllFloor nozzle switches between hard floors and carpets
  • Three-litre dust bag capacity
  • 8.5-metre operating radius covers up to 72 square metres without unplugging

What customers dislike about AEG AB51C1DB?

  • Relatively loud 78 dB operation
  • No LED headlight on the floor nozzle
  • No handheld or mopping function

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumentenbond.nl
11/10/2026
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