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Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:4.4 kg

Bosch BGS05X240 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

9.4

User score

▲Better than 67% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

7.4

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▲Better than 50% of vacuum-cleaners
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 4,055 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.
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Verdict

The Bosch BGS05X240 Series 2 Cleann'n is a compact, corded bagless canister vacuum cleaner powered by a 700 W HiSpin motor and featuring an EPA 12 washable PureAir hygiene filter. This 4.4 kg lightweight model offers a 1.5-litre dust container capacity, a 6-metre power cord with automatic rewind, an overall 9-metre operating radius, and operates at a 78 dB noise level. Key advantages include its highly efficient aerodynamic suction, excellent maneuverability, space-saving design with convenient hose storage, and a rich attachment kit that includes a hard floor brush and a mini turbo brush ideal for picking up pet hair. However, potential drawbacks include its relatively loud operation, a dust tank that may feel too small for large apartments, and a suction level that can occasionally make it difficult to push across deep or long-pile carpets unless the air vent is opened.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BGS05X240

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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

7.4

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.6
Bosch BGS05x240 has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 50% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.9

Number of reviews

Based on 4,055 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.
9.4
Bosch BGS05x240 has a user score of 9.41 points, which is higher than 98.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Bosch BGS05X240 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 91% of vacuum cleaners.
9.9
Bosch BGS05x240 has a popularity score of 9.9 points, which is higher than 91% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 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
▲ Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Bosch BGS05x240 has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than 72.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
700 W
Power consumption
700 W
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
Bosch BGS05x240 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
▼ Worse than 50% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 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 12
Filter class
hepa 12
▲ Better than 74% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 uses filter class hepa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 74.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
Bosch BGS05x240 reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 18% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
Bosch BGS05x240 has a dust capacity of 1.5 L, which is larger than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 21% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 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
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 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
▲ Better than 28% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
4.4 kg
Weight
4.4 kg
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
Bosch BGS05x240 weighs 4.4 kg, which is greater than the weight of 62.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 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
▼ Worse than 20% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
Bosch BGS05x240 does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Bosch BGS05X240 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 786 mm shorter body
    Height
    314 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    Bosch BGS05x240 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (314 mm vs 1100 mm).
    314 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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
    Bosch BGS05X240
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Bosch BGS05X240 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.41 vs 8.000).
    9.41 vs 8
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    Bosch BGS05x240 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Bosch BGS05x240 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 17.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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 BGS05X240
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Bosch BGS05X240 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.41 vs 8.000).
    9.41 vs 8
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Bosch BGS05x240 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    Bosch BGS05x240 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 786 mm shorter body
    Height
    314 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    Bosch BGS05x240 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (314 mm vs 1100 mm).
    314 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    Bosch BGS05x240 has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 21.5% higher weight
    Weight
    4.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    Bosch BGS05x240 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 116 mm deeper body
    Depth
    381 mm
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    Bosch BGS05x240 is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (381 mm vs 265 mm).
    381 mm vs 265 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    Bosch BGS05x240 has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    Bosch BGS05x240 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    Bosch BGS05x240 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    Bosch BGS05x240 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    Bosch BGS05x240 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    Bosch BGS05x240 has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    Bosch BGS05x240 has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Bosch BGS05x240 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 21.5% higher weight
    Weight
    4.4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    Bosch BGS05x240 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 116 mm deeper body
    Depth
    381 mm
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    Bosch BGS05x240 is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (381 mm vs 265 mm).
    381 mm vs 265 mm

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Based on 4,055 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch BGS05X240?

  • Powerful suction performance despite lower energy consumption
  • Compact and lightweight design making it easy to carry and store
  • Bagless system eliminates ongoing costs for replacement dust bags
  • Includes a specialized mini turbo brush highly effective at removing pet hair
  • Equipped with a washable PureAir hygienic filter suitable for allergy sufferers
  • Relatively quiet operation compared to other vacuums in its class
  • Long 9-meter operating radius with an integrated automatic cable rewind
  • Good overall value for money

What customers dislike about Bosch BGS05X240?

  • Suction power can drop significantly over long-term use if not frequently maintained
  • Small 1.5-liter dust container requires frequent emptying during larger cleaning tasks
  • Concerns about overall durability and the quality of some plastic components
  • Awkward vertical storage options require disconnecting the hose to save space
  • The standard floor nozzle can stick too firmly to carpets under maximum suction power
  • Cheaper plastic wheels can sound noisy and rattle on certain hard floors

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