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Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:8.8 kg

Bosch BGS7SIL1 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

28%

8.2

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.8

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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

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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 8 ProSilence BGS7SIL1 is a corded, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a 650W motor and equipped with a 3-litre dust capacity container. Key characteristics include an 11-metre operating radius with automatic cable rewind, a HEPA hygienic filter, and an ultra-quiet operating volume of 64 dB. Its main advantages are the powerful, sensor-controlled suction maintained by the SmartSensor Control and Automatic AirCycle systems, a self-cleaning filter system, and highly manoeuvrable 360-degree swivel wheels. However, it is relatively bulky and heavy, weighing 6.7 kg for the cleaner alone (or up to 10.4 kg with full equipment), which can make it less manageable when navigating stairs.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch BGS7SIL1

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

28%

8.2

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.8

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
Bosch BGS7SIL1 has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 56.7% 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 BGS7SIL1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch BGS7SIL1 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
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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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.4
Bosch BGS7SIL1 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
digital
Power consumption
650 W
Power consumption
650 W
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 650 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 58.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% 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 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² 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%
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
3 L
Capacity
3 L
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3 L, which is larger than that of 80.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% 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
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
8.8 kg
Weight
8.8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 8.8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 98.4% 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 BGS7SIL1 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² 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
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    64-64 dB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (64-64 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    64-64 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    64-64 dB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (64-64 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    64-64 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² 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
  • 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.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2023 vs 2021).
    Released in June 2023.
    2023 vs 2021
  • 2.43x higher weight
    Weight
    8.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 205 mm deeper body
    Depth
    470 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (470 mm vs 265 mm).
    470 mm vs 265 mm
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Bosch BGS7SIL1 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Bosch BGS7SIL1 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.43 vs 7.6).
    7.43 vs 7.65
  • 50 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    650 W
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (650 W vs 600 W).
    650 W vs 600 W
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Bosch BGS7SIL1 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Bosch BGS7SIL1 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.43 vs 7.6).
    7.43 vs 7.65
  • 50 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    650 W
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (650 W vs 600 W).
    650 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • 2.43x higher weight
    Weight
    8.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.8 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.
  • 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
  • 205 mm deeper body
    Depth
    470 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (470 mm vs 265 mm).
    470 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch BGS7SIL1?

  • Extremely quiet operation at a noise level of only 64 dB
  • Consistently powerful suction driven by German-engineered motor technology
  • High-efficiency HEPA hygiene filter ideal for allergy sufferers
  • Bagless design with a large 3-litre capacity dust container
  • SelfClean system that automatically monitors and cleans the internal filter
  • Smooth manoeuvrability on hard floors and carpets thanks to its rubber wheels

What customers dislike about Bosch BGS7SIL1?

  • Automatic power cord rewind system can trigger prematurely or lose tension over time
  • Airflow sensor light can sometimes trigger too frequently, requiring manual filter checks
  • Unit can feel heavy or bulky when carrying it up and down stairs
  • Lacks extensive specialized small brush attachments in the base box
  • Can grip too tightly on medium to high-pile carpets when set to maximum suction

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