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Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:5.35 kg

Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of vacuum-cleaners
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

28%

6.3

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.6

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 84% of vacuum-cleaners
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 is a compact, corded-electric bagless cylinder cyclonic vacuum cleaner featuring a 700-watt motor, a 1.5-litre dust capacity, and a 240V operating voltage. Key characteristics include an energy-efficient AAA performance rating with a 25 kWh/year annual consumption, a 5-metre power cord with a foot-operated automatic rewind mechanism, a 1.5-metre adjustable hose, and a washable HEPA 12 filter designed to trap over 99.5% of fine particles. Its main advantages are a lightweight 5.35 kg frame with integrated carrying handles for easy portability, class-A performance on hard floors, and a versatile multi-surface triple-action nozzle with adjustable suction control. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high operating noise level of up to 78 decibels and sub-optimal class-D cleaning efficiency on carpets, making it less effective for homes with deep-pile carpeting.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

28%

6.3

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.6

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.0
Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 83.7% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 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)
14 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
14 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 14 kPa, which is lower than that of 81.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
700 W
Power consumption
700 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 700 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 61.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ 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 12
Filter class
hepa 12
â–² Better than 74% of models
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%
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.5 L, which is larger than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
5.35 kg
Weight
5.35 kg
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.35 kg, which is greater than the weight of 73.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 806 mm shorter body
    Height
    294 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (294 mm vs 1100 mm).
    294 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.73x cheaper
    Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).
    £55 vs £150
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 2.73x cheaper
    Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).
    £55 vs £150
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 806 mm shorter body
    Height
    294 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (294 mm vs 1100 mm).
    294 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    14 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    14 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ 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 %
  • 47.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.35 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.35 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 29 mm wider body
    Width
    294 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (294 mm vs 265 mm).
    294 mm vs 265 mm
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.23 vs 7.6).
    7.23 vs 7.65
  • 6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    14 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    14 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    â–² 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
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ 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 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 47.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.35 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.35 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 29 mm wider body
    Width
    294 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (294 mm vs 265 mm).
    294 mm vs 265 mm
  • 98 mm deeper body
    Depth
    363 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (363 mm vs 265 mm).
    363 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    Released in April 2018.
    2018 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4?

  • Excellent value for money and budget-friendly pricing
  • Strong and impressive suction power, especially on low settings
  • Lightweight and compact design making it easy to carry upstairs
  • Bagless design saves money on replacement bags
  • Equipped with a useful foot-operated automatic cable retractor
  • Washable HEPA-12 filter is great for capturing fine dust and allergens
  • Performs exceptionally well on hard floors and tiles
  • Very quiet operation when used on lower speed/suction modes

What customers dislike about Amazon Basics 15KC-71EU4?

  • Power cord is relatively short and limits cleaning range
  • Struggles on medium to high-pile carpets (rated Class D for carpets)
  • Replacement parts, such as the foam filters, are difficult to source
  • The attached extension hose is stiff and short, making stair cleaning awkward
  • Lacks internal storage for the included accessory nozzles
  • Emptying the dust bin can create a cloud of hazardous dust if not done outdoors
  • Long-term durability concerns with some units stopping work within a year

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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14/04/2021
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25/03/2019
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altroconsumo.it
01/06/2026
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