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Bosch BCH3P2301 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:50 minutesCapacity:0.4 LWeight:3 kg

Bosch BCH3P2301 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 55% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

5.9

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 55% of vacuum-cleaners
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 89 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–¼Worse than 80% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bosch BCH3P2301 Flexxo Gen2 Series 4 is a versatile 2-in-1 cordless vacuum cleaner featuring a 21.6V lithium-ion battery that provides a runtime of up to 50 minutes on its lowest setting. Weighing approximately 3 kg, it utilizes a bagless RobustAir System and a motorized AllFloor Brush (3,500 rpm) to maintain consistent suction power even as the 0.4-liter dust container fills. Key pros include its self-standing design for easy storage, an integrated accessory compartment for the extendable crevice and upholstery tools, and a detachable handheld unit for floor-to-ceiling cleaning. However, notable cons include a relatively long charging time of 4 to 5 hours, a limited dust capacity that requires frequent emptying, and reduced performance on deep-pile carpets compared to full-sized corded uprights.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BCH3P2301

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

5.9

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.7
Bosch BCH3P2301 has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 55.2% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 89 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.
7.8
Bosch BCH3P2301 has a user score of 7.77 points, which is lower than 79.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
Bosch BCH3P2301 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is higher than 50.3% of vacuum cleaners.
5.8
Bosch BCH3P2301 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is higher than 50.3% 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%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.7
Bosch BCH3P2301 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)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
?
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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
2,150 mAh
Battery capacity
2,150 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,150 mAh, which is smaller than that of 77.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.8% 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
washable filter
Filter class
washable filter
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class washable filter, which is less advanced than the class used by 89.3% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.3% 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
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
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 BCH3P2301 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 6 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    18 minutes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (18 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    18 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 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
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 6 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    18 minutes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (18 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    18 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 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.
  • 350 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,150 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2150 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    washable filter
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (washable filter vs hepa).
    washable filter 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
  • 3% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Bosch BCH3P2301
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Bosch BCH3P2301 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.77 vs 8.000).
    7.77 vs 8
  • 3% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Bosch BCH3P2301
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Bosch BCH3P2301 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.77 vs 8.000).
    7.77 vs 8
  • 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
  • 350 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,150 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2150 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,150 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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
    washable filter
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (washable filter vs hepa).
    washable filter vs hepa
  • 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

Based on 89 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch BCH3P2301?

  • Convenient 2-in-1 design with an easily detachable handheld unit for versatility
  • Onboard storage integrates all accessories directly into the vacuum body for quick access
  • Long runtime of up to 55 minutes on a full charge for extended cleaning sessions
  • EasyClean brush roller can be removed effortlessly without tools to clear tangled hair
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable body makes it simple to clean under furniture

What customers dislike about Bosch BCH3P2301?

  • Suction power is on the weaker side compared to some premium rival cordless vacuums
  • Loud operating volume reaching up to 81dB during intense cleaning tasks
  • Struggles to move smoothly and effectively clean deep into high-pile carpets or rugs
  • Dust container capacity requires frequent emptying and regular filter maintenance

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consumentenbond.nl
01/09/2024
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