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Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:5.8 kg

Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A 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
✕
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 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical Score

20%

8.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of vacuum-cleaners
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 74% of vacuum-cleaners
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 5,401 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.
★Better than 91% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A is a compact, corded-electric bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a 700-watt motor and utilizing AirCycle centrifugal technology to maintain performance. Key specifications include a 1.5-liter dust container capacity, a 9-meter total operating radius (with a 6-meter power cord and automatic rewind), dimensions of 314 x 268 x 381 mm, and a lightweight chassis weighing 4.4 kg without accessories. Main advantages include its highly maneuverable design, easy hose-to-device storage fitting small cupboards, and a washable PureAir hygiene filter that prevents allergy follow-up costs. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high maximum noise level of 78 dB and various user complaints regarding a cheap-feeling accessory attachment system and potential suction loss over extended use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.2
Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a technical score of 6.2 points, which is lower than 74.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 5,401 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.
8.9
Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a user score of 8.88 points, which is higher than 90.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
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
epa 12
Filter class
epa 12
â–² Better than 71% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner 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
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner 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
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
5.8 kg
Weight
5.8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 77.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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 Serie 2 BGC05A220A vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 719 mm shorter body
    Height
    381 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (381 mm vs 1100 mm).
    381 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 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.
  • 719 mm shorter body
    Height
    381 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (381 mm vs 1100 mm).
    381 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • 60.2% higher weight
    Weight
    5.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 116 mm deeper body
    Depth
    381 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner 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
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner 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
    â–² 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
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    â–² 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner 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 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 60.2% higher weight
    Weight
    5.8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 116 mm deeper body
    Depth
    381 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (381 mm vs 265 mm).
    381 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    Released in January 2019.
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 5,401 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A?

  • Extremely lightweight at 4.4 kg, making it highly maneuverable and easy to carry
  • Ultra-compact dimensions and dedicated hose-wrap design allow for easy storage in small closets
  • Bagless design eliminates ongoing follow-up costs for replacement bags
  • Dust container is straightforward to remove, empty, and clean hygienically
  • Equipped with a washable PureAir hygiene filter suitable for managing exhaust air
  • Affordable retail pricing compared to high-end cordless alternatives
  • Operates relatively quietly for a corded vacuum cleaner

What customers dislike about Bosch Serie 2 BGC05A220A?

  • Inconsistent suction power with numerous users reporting a significant drop in performance over time
  • Struggles to effectively clean carpets, upholstery, and larger debris like rice grains
  • Lacks a dedicated furniture brush attachment, relying on a basic combined nozzle
  • The multi-surface floor nozzle sits too low to the ground on tiled and hard floors
  • Built-in attachment system feels cheap and accessories do not stay securely connected to the pipe
  • Absence of an integrated suction power regulation dial
  • Relatively short electrical cord limits the operating radius in larger spaces

Expert reviews

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which.co.uk
22/02/2019
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altroconsumo.it
12/10/2021
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