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Avg. price:~£200Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:7 kg

Bosch BGS21POW2 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 74% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

4.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 58% 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 4 ProPower BGS21POW2 is a corded, bagless canister vacuum cleaner equipped with a 750-watt German-engineered motor and Power AirCycle cyclonic technology to maintain high suction efficiency even as the 2-litre dust container fills. Key pros include an integrated high-speed rotating turbo brush designed for deep carpet cleaning, an adjustable power control dial for various floor types, a washable HEPA H13 hygienic filter that traps 99.95% of fine particles, and a generous 10-metre operating radius with an automatic cable rewind feature. On the downside, its higher 78 dB(A) noise level may feel less comfortable for some users, and its compact 2-litre bin capacity requires more frequent emptying compared to larger bagged models.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BGS21POW2

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

4.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
Bosch BGS21POW2 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 57.9% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bosch BGS21POW2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch BGS21POW2 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.4
Bosch BGS21POW2 has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
750 W
Power consumption
750 W
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 750 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 69.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ 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 13
Filter class
hepa 13
▲ Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
▼ 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
▲ Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2 L
Capacity
2 L
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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 kg
Weight
7 kg
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 88.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Bosch BGS21POW2 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 799 mm shorter body
    Height
    301 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (301 mm vs 1100 mm).
    301 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 799 mm shorter body
    Height
    301 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (301 mm vs 1100 mm).
    301 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 184 mm deeper body
    Depth
    449 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (449 mm vs 265 mm).
    449 mm vs 265 mm
  • 36 mm wider body
    Width
    301 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (301 mm vs 265 mm).
    301 mm vs 265 mm
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 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
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 4% worse value for money
    Bosch BGS21POW2 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.65
  • 4% worse value for money
    Bosch BGS21POW2 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.35 vs 7.6).
    7.35 vs 7.65
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Bosch BGS21POW2 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 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
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 184 mm deeper body
    Depth
    449 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (449 mm vs 265 mm).
    449 mm vs 265 mm
  • 36 mm wider body
    Width
    301 mm
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (301 mm vs 265 mm).
    301 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch BGS21POW2?

  • Power AirCycle technology maintains strong suction as the bin fills
  • Turbo brush is effective for deep carpet cleaning
  • Washable HEPA H13 filter captures fine particles
  • Adjustable power control for different floor types
  • Generous 10-metre operating radius

What customers dislike about Bosch BGS21POW2?

  • Relatively loud 78 dB operation
  • Two-litre bin needs more frequent emptying than larger bagged models

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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taenk.dk
01/10/2023
Summary of the review
Test: Bosch BGS21POW2 - Forbrugerrådet Tænk
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taenk.dk
01/05/2023
Summary of the review
Review: Bosch BGS21POW2 - Danish Consumer Council Tænk
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quechoisir.org
13/12/2022
Summary of the review
Bosch BGS21POW2 Review - Vacuum Cleaner - Que Choisir Together
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consumentenbond.nl
N/A
Summary of the review
Bosch Serie 4 ProPower BGS21POW2 - Test, Reviews & Prices. For more details, visit Consumentenbond.
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