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Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC Review | 52 Data compared

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

Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 91% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 91% of vacuum-cleaners
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 81% of models
Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 81% 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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Verdict

The Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC is a compact, corded bagless cyclonic cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 700-watt motor, a 1.5-litre dust cup capacity, and an anti-allergen HEPA 12 filter that captures up its 99.5% of fine particles. Its main advantages include an efficient Class A energy rating, relatively quiet 78-decibel operation, adjustable suction via a slide knob, and an integrated carrying handle paired with smooth-rolling wheels for lightweight maneuverability. However, its notable drawbacks include a short 1.5-meter hose that can limit reach when cleaning stairs, loose connecting tubes that may occasionally detach, and lower overall efficiency on thicker carpeted surfaces compared to hard flooring.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.1
Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 80.8% 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
✕
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:
Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
14 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
14 kPa
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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%
▼ 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
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
5.35 kg
Weight
5.35 kg
▼ 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
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
▲ Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers 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.

Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 33.9 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    293.9 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (293.9 mm vs 260 mm).
    293.9 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.73x cheaper
    Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).
    £55 vs £150
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ 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 VCS35B15KC is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).
    £55 vs £150
  • 33.9 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    293.9 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (293.9 mm vs 260 mm).
    293.9 mm vs 260 mm
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    ▲ 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
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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 %
  • 47.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.35 kg
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 28.9 mm wider body
    Width
    293.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (293.9 mm vs 265 mm).
    293.9 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.26 vs 7.6).
    7.26 vs 7.65
  • 6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    14 kPa
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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 %
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 47.8% higher weight
    Weight
    5.35 kg
    ▼ 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
  • 28.9 mm wider body
    Width
    293.9 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (293.9 mm vs 265 mm).
    293.9 mm vs 265 mm
  • 101 mm deeper body
    Depth
    366 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (366 mm vs 265 mm).
    366 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC?

  • Affordable budget-friendly price and excellent value for money
  • Strong and powerful suction performance on hard floors
  • Lightweight and highly portable design making it easy to carry on stairs
  • Compact size that is convenient for small storage spaces
  • Washable HEPA 12 filter that efficiently captures allergens and fine dust
  • Bagless design with an easy-to-empty dust container

What customers dislike about Amazon Basics VCS35B15KC?

  • Poor and ineffective performance on carpeted floors compared to hard surfaces
  • Connecting extension tubes and wands tend to slip or come apart easily
  • Short power cord and hose length limit the cleaning radius
  • Suction power can occasionally feel too overwhelming on loose vinyl or linoleum floors
  • Lacks internal on-board storage for the included attachments

Expert reviews

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whatsthebest.co.uk
01/03/2024
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haus.de
14/04/2021
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