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Bosch BBH3230GB Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:50 minutesCapacity:0.4 LWeight:3 kg

Bosch BBH3230GB 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 62% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.0

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 53% of vacuum-cleaners
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Bosch BBH3230GB Flexxo Serie 4 is a bagless, 2-in-1 cordless upright and handheld vacuum cleaner operating on a 21.6V (23Vmax) lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 50 minutes of runtime across 2 power levels. Weighing 3.0 kg and featuring a motorized AllFloor HighPower brush running at 5,000 rpm alongside a RobustAir system to maintain constant suction, its main pros include its lightweight maneuverability, integrated onboard tools (extendable crevice tool and 2-in-1 upholstery brush), and a convenient freestanding design that requires a 5-hour full recharge time; however, notable cons are its small 0.4-litre dustbin capacity, a relatively loud 81 dB noise level, and the fact that it is not optimized for dedicated pet hair cleaning.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BBH3230GB

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.7

Battery

18%

6.0

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.6
Bosch BBH3230GB has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 52.6% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch BBH3230GB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch BBH3230GB has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.6
Bosch BBH3230GB has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
23 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
23 kPa
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 23 kPa, which is higher than that of 72.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
400 W
Power consumption
400 W
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 400 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 66.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
50 minutes
Battery runtime
50 minutes
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 50 minutes, which is longer than that of 49.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 5 hours, which is slower than 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 20.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is larger than that of 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
microfilter
Filter class
microfilter
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class microfilter, which is less advanced than the class used by 88.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
?
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.4 L
Capacity
0.4 L
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.4 L, which is smaller than that of 90.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% 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
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
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
upright
Weight
3 kg
Weight
3 kg
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 61% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands 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
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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.

Bosch BBH3230GB vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    23 kPa
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (23 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    23 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 200 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    400 W
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (400 W vs 600 W).
    400 W vs 600 W
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,600 mAh
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 85 mm shallower body
    Depth
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (180 mm vs 265 mm).
    180 mm vs 265 mm
  • 3 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    23 kPa
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (23 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    23 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 200 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    400 W
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (400 W vs 600 W).
    400 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,600 mAh
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 3 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    15 minutes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (15 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    15 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 85 mm shallower body
    Depth
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (180 mm vs 265 mm).
    180 mm vs 265 mm
  • 17.1% lower weight
    Weight
    3 kg
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    81-81 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 L vs 1 L
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    microfilter
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (microfilter vs hepa).
    microfilter vs hepa
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    81-81 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    microfilter
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (microfilter vs hepa).
    microfilter vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch BBH3230GB?

  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver around furniture
  • Convenient 2-in-1 design with a detachable handheld unit
  • Onboard accessory storage keeps tools easily accessible
  • Freestanding design allows it to stand upright on its own
  • Good general suction and effective cleaning on both hard floors and carpets
  • Decent battery runtime on the lower power setting for day-to-day cleaning
  • No bulky wall dock required as the charging cable plugs directly into the body

What customers dislike about Bosch BBH3230GB?

  • Small 0.4-litre dustbin capacity requires frequent emptying
  • Plastic components and connectors can feel cheaply made or flimsy
  • Battery life drops significantly when continuously used on the high/turbo power setting
  • Hair and long fibers easily wrap around the brush roll and require manual cutting to clear
  • Long battery recharge time of up to 5 hours
  • The built-in battery cannot be easily replaced by the user if it degrades over time

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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whichvac.com
Date N/A
Summary of the review
Bosch Flexxo Serie 4 Review – Tested at Home
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guide-aspirateur.net
22/11/2021
Summary of the review
Bosch Flexxo 25.2V Series 4 review: Is this cordless vacuum worth it?
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