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Avg. price:~£95Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4 LWeight:6.1 kg

Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 89% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

5.4

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 78% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic is a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a German-engineered 600W motor, a large 4-liter dust bag capacity, and a 10-meter operating radius. It is equipped with the PowerProtect System to maintain strong suction power even as the bag fills, alongside an UltraAllergy HEPA filtration system that captures 99.99% of micro-particles, making it highly effective for allergy sufferers. Weighing 4.3 kg (cleaner only) and operating with four flexible steering rollers, its main pros include its lightweight maneuverability, exceptional air filtration, and long-lasting durability. However, notable cons include a slightly loud 77 dB noise level during operation and a cord length that some users may find restrictive for large open spaces.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

5.4

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.1
Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 77.8% 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
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic 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)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
4 L
Capacity
4 L
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4 L, which is larger than that of 89.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use 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
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
canister
Weight
6.1 kg
Weight
6.1 kg
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.1 kg, which is greater than the weight of 81.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer 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.

Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 840 mm shorter body
    Height
    260 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (260 mm vs 1100 mm).
    260 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 840 mm shorter body
    Height
    260 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (260 mm vs 1100 mm).
    260 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 68.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 135 mm deeper body
    Depth
    400 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (400 mm vs 265 mm).
    400 mm vs 265 mm
  • 4.8% worse value for money
    Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.3 vs 7.6).
    7.3 vs 7.65
  • 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.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 68.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.1 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 135 mm deeper body
    Depth
    400 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (400 mm vs 265 mm).
    400 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    287 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (287 mm vs 265 mm).
    287 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic?

  • Excellent suction power across multiple adjustable levels
  • Highly effective HEPA filtration system suitable for allergy sufferers
  • Extremely quiet motor operation during use
  • Generous 4-liter dust bag capacity reducing the frequency of changes
  • Lightweight compact body making it easy to maneuver and store
  • Long power cable providing a wide cleaning radius

What customers dislike about Bosch BGL3HYG ProHygienic?

  • Plastic build quality on the body and accessories feels less premium
  • Standard floor nozzle is somewhat bulky and difficult to fit under low furniture
  • Suction can be too intense on some rugs, causing the nozzle to stick to the fabric
  • Short flexible hose length limits vertical reach when cleaning higher surfaces
  • Automatic cord rewind mechanism can be finicky or stiff to operate

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

T
taenk.dk
01/08/2020
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