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Avg. price:~£200Suction power (AW):150 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:5 LWeight:7.4 kg

Bosch BGL8XPER 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
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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 BGL8XPER Serie 8 is a corded bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a 700-watt motor, a large 5-liter XXL dust bag capacity, and an exceptionally wide 15-meter operating radius enabled by its 12-meter cable. Key pros include its strong, sustained suction via the PowerProtect System, an ultra-quiet operating noise level of just 68 dB(A), a washable UltraAllergy hygiene filter that captures 99.99% of fine particles, and a versatile accessory kit featuring an XXL upholstery nozzle. However, main cons include a relatively heavy net weight of 7.4 kg (6.1 kg body alone), a somewhat bulky footprint, and ongoing maintenance expenses for replacement type G ALL plus dust bags.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BGL8XPER

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Bosch BGL8XPER has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 57.1% 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 BGL8XPER has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch BGL8XPER has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Bosch BGL8XPER has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 150 AW, which is higher than that of 43.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 11.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
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
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% 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
5 L
Capacity
5 L
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 5 L, which is larger than that of 96.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% 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
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
canister
Weight
7.4 kg
Weight
7.4 kg
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.4 kg, which is greater than the weight of 91.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% 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 BGL8XPER vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • 4 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5 L vs 1 L).
    5 L vs 1 L
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    68-68 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (68-68 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    68-68 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 825 mm shorter body
    Height
    275 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (275 mm vs 1100 mm).
    275 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    68-68 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (68-68 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    68-68 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 4 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5 L vs 1 L).
    5 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.
  • 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.
  • 825 mm shorter body
    Height
    275 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (275 mm vs 1100 mm).
    275 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 2.04x higher weight
    Weight
    7.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm
  • 55 mm wider body
    Width
    320 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 265 mm).
    320 mm vs 265 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
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Bosch BGL8XPER offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.36 vs 7.6).
    7.36 vs 7.65
  • 3.9% worse value for money
    Bosch BGL8XPER offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.36 vs 7.6).
    7.36 vs 7.65
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Bosch BGL8XPER is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.04x higher weight
    Weight
    7.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm
  • 55 mm wider body
    Width
    320 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 265 mm).
    320 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch BGL8XPER?

  • Excellent suction power on hard floors and upholstery
  • Generous 15-metre operating radius with an exceptionally long power cable
  • Very quiet operation at just 68 decibels
  • Smooth and highly maneuverable rolling performance on caster wheels
  • Effective UltraAllergy hygienic filtration system suitable for allergy sufferers
  • Large 5-litre dust bag capacity minimizing frequent replacements
  • Strong performance at removing pet hair

What customers dislike about Bosch BGL8XPER?

  • Notably heavy body design making it cumbersome to carry up stairs
  • Slightly struggle with picking up coarse dirt and larger crumbs on carpets
  • Lacks a motorized powerhead brush required for deep-pile carpets
  • The flexible vacuum hose can feel somewhat short relative to the long cord and extension tube

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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test.de
25/06/2025
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galaxus.fr
01/09/2025
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