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Belaco VS-121BEL Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Suction power (AW):130 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:0.8 LWeight:1.82 kg

Belaco VS-121BEL 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

28%

5.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

8.4

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 92% of vacuum-cleaners
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
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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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,853 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 71% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Belaco VS-121BEL is a 2-in-1 corded bagless upright stick and handheld vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 700W high-efficiency motor that delivers a suction power of 130W. Its core technical specifications include an 0.8-litre collection tank (expandable up to 1.2-litre total dust container volume), a 4-meter power cord compatible with standard 220-240V grids, and an operational noise level spanning between 78 dB and 80 dB. Key advantages are its lightweight 1.81 kg frame for easy maneuverability, a washable 2-layer HEPA filtration system that improves air quality, and the inclusion of versatile attachments like a crevice tool and furniture dust brush. However, user experiences indicate notable drawbacks, including a relatively short power cable that limits cleaning radius, loud operating noise, and subpar performance when pushing through thick carpeting compared to its efficacy on hard floors.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Belaco VS-121BEL

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

28%

5.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

8.4

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Belaco VS-121BEL has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 92.2% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,853 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.
8.2
Belaco VS-121BEL has a user score of 8.18 points, which is higher than 71.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Belaco VS-121BEL has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 83.7% of vacuum cleaners.
9.1
Belaco VS-121BEL has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 83.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Belaco VS-121BEL has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 130 AW, which is lower than that of 62.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
15 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
15 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 15 kPa, which is lower than that of 76.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.7% 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
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
0.8 L
Capacity
0.8 L
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.8 L, which is smaller than that of 54.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7% 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
1.82 kg
Weight
1.82 kg
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 1.82 kg, which is lower than the weight of 93.6% 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
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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.

Belaco VS-121BEL vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 49.7% lower weight
    Weight
    1.82 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).
    1.82 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 145 mm shallower body
    Depth
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (120 mm vs 265 mm).
    120 mm vs 265 mm
  • 6x cheaper
    Belaco VS-121BEL is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • 6x cheaper
    Belaco VS-121BEL is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 49.7% lower weight
    Weight
    1.82 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).
    1.82 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 145 mm shallower body
    Depth
    120 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (120 mm vs 265 mm).
    120 mm vs 265 mm
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • 5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4 m vs 6.5 m).
    4 m vs 6.5 m
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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
  • 0.2 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.8 L vs 1 L
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 3% worse value for money
    Belaco VS-121BEL offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.42 vs 7.6).
    7.42 vs 7.65
  • 5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 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
  • 2.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4 m vs 6.5 m).
    4 m vs 6.5 m
  • 0.2 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.8 L
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.8 L vs 1 L
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    Released in August 2019.
    2019 vs 2021

Graphic comparison of Belaco VS-121BEL and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,853 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Belaco VS-121BEL?

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable
  • Lightweight and very easy to carry around, especially up and down stairs
  • Strong suction power for its compact size
  • Works excellently on hard floors, laminate, and timber
  • Comes with a useful selection of small attachments and tools
  • Features a washable and reusable HEPA filter system
  • Transfers easily into a handheld mode for cleaning furniture and cars

What customers dislike about Belaco VS-121BEL?

  • Struggles to perform well on thick, heavy, or deep-pile carpets
  • Built with cheap, toy-like plastic materials that feel fragile
  • The 4-meter power cord is considered too short by some users, requiring frequent plug changes
  • Can feel slightly wobbly or flimsy during heavier operation
  • Occasionally pushes larger debris forward instead of immediately suctioning it up

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