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AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3.5 LWeight:5 kg

AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▲Better than 56% 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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    N/A~ £190
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Verdict

The AEG Animal 6000 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner (AB61A5UG) is a corded electric, urban grey model delivering a nominal 750 watts of power (850W max input) with a 232 Airwatt suction capacity and a 73 dB noise level. Its primary characteristics include a 3.5-litre S-bag Anti-Odour capacity, a 12-metre operating radius with a 9-metre cord, and a sustainable build featuring 50% recycled plastic. Main pros highlight its high-efficiency filtration system using a washable Hygiene Filter 12 that captures 99.99% of microparticles, convenient foot-operated power/cord controls, easy-roll rubber wheels, and a specialized Animal Kit with DustMagnet Silent and Turbo nozzles that successfully extract pet hair from carpets and crevices. However, notable cons include its 5 kg weight, the lack of an electronic status display or filter saturation indicator, and user reports that the head can become exceptionally difficult to push across carpets when running at maximum suction.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 56.2% 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 AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.5
AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
20.3 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
20.3 kPa
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 20.3 kPa, which is higher than that of 57.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
33 L/s
Airflow
33 L/s
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 33 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 72% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.1% 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
epa 12
Filter class
epa 12
▲ Better than 71% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
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
▲ Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
3.5 L
Capacity
3.5 L
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3.5 L, which is larger than that of 85% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% 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
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
5 kg
Weight
5 kg
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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 AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 5.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    33 L/s
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • 2.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3.5 L
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 L vs 1 L).
    3.5 L vs 1 L
  • 862 mm shorter body
    Height
    238 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (238 mm vs 1100 mm).
    238 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.
  • 5.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    33 L/s
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    73-73 dB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (73-73 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    73-73 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 2.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3.5 L
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 L vs 1 L).
    3.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 862 mm shorter body
    Height
    238 mm
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (238 mm vs 1100 mm).
    238 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    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
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 38.1% higher weight
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 41.6 mm wider body
    Width
    306.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (306.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    306.6 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
  • 41.6 mm deeper body
    Depth
    306.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (306.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    306.6 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1.5% worse value for money
    AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.54 vs 7.6).
    7.54 vs 7.65
  • 26.7% more expensive
    AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£190 vs £150).
    £190 vs £150
  • 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
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 38.1% higher weight
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 41.6 mm wider body
    Width
    306.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (306.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    306.6 mm vs 265 mm
  • 41.6 mm deeper body
    Depth
    306.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (306.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    306.6 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged?

  • Powerful suction performance on both carpets and hard floors
  • Lightweight build making it easy to maneuver and carry between rooms
  • Operates quietly compared to many older or traditional cylinder vacuums
  • Generous 3.5-litre dust bag capacity reducing frequent changes
  • Convenient full foot controls for power settings and cord rewinding
  • Effective anti-odour and hygiene filtration system suitable for pet owners

What customers dislike about AEG AB61A5UG 6000 Bagged?

  • Can feel somewhat expensive relative to basic entry-level vacuums
  • Changing or replacing the dust bag can occasionally be finicky or messy
  • The floor nozzle can create too strong of a vacuum seal on certain surfaces, making it hard to push
  • Requires ongoing costs for replacement s-bags and filters

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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