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Amazon Basics VSC02A16T Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:1.8 kg

Amazon Basics VSC02A16T 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical Score

20%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of vacuum-cleaners
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.8

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.0

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 76% of vacuum-cleaners
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,030 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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–²Better than 84% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Amazon Basics VSC02A16T is a lightweight (1.8 kg) 2-in-1 corded stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 0.7-litre dust capacity container, a 230V eco-motor providing up to 13kPa of suction power, and a 6-metre power cord that delivers a 7-metre cleaning radius. Main characteristics and pros include its highly versatile customizable design that easily converts into a handheld unit, a highly effective washable HEPA filter system ideal for trapping allergens, a convenient swivel brush head for smooth steering, and a quick-release button for mess-free dirt disposal. However, notable cons include its high noise level during operation, its lack of effectiveness when deep-cleaning thick or high-pile carpets with the provided nozzle, and a handle extension stick that can feel somewhat fragile over long-term use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Amazon Basics VSC02A16T

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.8

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.0

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.2
Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a technical score of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.8% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.6/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,030 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
8.6
Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a user score of 8.63 points, which is higher than 84.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 84.5% of vacuum cleaners.
9.2
Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 84.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
13 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
13 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 13 kPa, which is lower than that of 83.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
eco
Power consumption
300 W
Power consumption
300 W
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 300 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% 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
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ 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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% 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
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² 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
stick
Weight
1.8 kg
Weight
1.8 kg
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 1.8 kg, which is lower than the weight of 93.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² 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
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 VSC02A16T vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 50.3% lower weight
    Weight
    1.8 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 300 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    300 W
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 W vs 600 W).
    300 W vs 600 W
  • 133 mm narrower body
    Width
    132 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (132 mm vs 265 mm).
    132 mm vs 265 mm
  • 6x cheaper
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 7.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.63 vs 8.000).
    8.63 vs 8
  • 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
  • 6x cheaper
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 7.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Amazon Basics VSC02A16T has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.63 vs 8.000).
    8.63 vs 8
  • 300 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    300 W
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 W vs 600 W).
    300 W vs 600 W
  • 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
  • 50.3% lower weight
    Weight
    1.8 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 133 mm narrower body
    Width
    132 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (132 mm vs 265 mm).
    132 mm vs 265 mm
  • 7 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    13 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (13 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    13 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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
  • 4 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    8 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (8 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    8 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 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
  • 7 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    13 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (13 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    13 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
  • 4 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    8 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (8 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    8 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ 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 upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.

Graphic comparison of Amazon Basics VSC02A16T and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,030 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Amazon Basics VSC02A16T?

  • Affordable budget option providing excellent value for money
  • Extremely lightweight design making it easy to carry up and down stairs
  • Strong and reliable suction power for everyday dust and pet hair removal
  • Easy to maneuver and highly convenient for small spaces like caravans or apartments
  • Simple to empty the dust container and clean the filters

What customers dislike about Amazon Basics VSC02A16T?

  • Ineffective performance on thick, high-pile carpets and deep area rugs
  • The standard nozzle struggles to handle larger pieces of debris
  • Generates a noticeable amount of noise during operation
  • The handle extension and plastics can feel somewhat fragile or flimsy over time
  • Supplied nozzle can scratch or scatter debris on certain types of hard flooring

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