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Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4 LWeight:5.3 kg

Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical Score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of vacuum-cleaners
5.7

Technical Score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.2

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 95% of vacuum-cleaners
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 74 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.
â–¼Worse than 85% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H is a corded canister bagged vacuum cleaner equipped with a 600-watt motor, a generous 4-litre Type G ALL dust bag capacity, and a 10-metre operating radius. Key advantages include its lightweight 4.5 kg design body supported by four swivel castors for exceptional maneuverability, a PowerProtect system that maintains strong suction as the bag fills, an eco-friendly build made from 30% recycled plastic, and a washable hygiene filter system that captures 99% of fine dust particles. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high maximum noise level of 79 dB, subpar suction performance in deep floor joints, and lack of dedicated onboard storage for its accessories.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H

Technical Score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.2

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.7
Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a technical score of 5.7 points, which is lower than 94.8% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 74 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.
7.6
Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a user score of 7.57 points, which is lower than 84.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 50.7% of vacuum cleaners.
5.6
Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 50.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
19 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
19 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 19 kPa, which is lower than that of 54.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
microfilter
Filter class
microfilter
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class microfilter, which is less advanced than the class used by 88.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 87.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
4 L
Capacity
4 L
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4 L, which is larger than that of 89.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% 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
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
5.3 kg
Weight
5.3 kg
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.3 kg, which is greater than the weight of 72.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.8% 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 4 BGD38RD1H vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 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.
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 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.
  • 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.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 46.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, 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.
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.28 vs 7.6).
    7.28 vs 7.65
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 Serie 4 BGD38RD1H
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.57 vs 8.000).
    7.57 vs 8
  • 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    microfilter
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (microfilter vs hepa).
    microfilter vs hepa
  • 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 soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 46.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.3 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 145 mm deeper body
    Depth
    410 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (410 mm vs 265 mm).
    410 mm vs 265 mm
  • 30 mm wider body
    Width
    295 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (295 mm vs 265 mm).
    295 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 74 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H?

  • Lightweight and highly compact design making it easy to carry
  • Excellent maneuverability and smooth gliding thanks to four swivel castors
  • Quiet and low-noise operation compared to standard hoovers
  • Generous 10-meter operating radius with a long power cord
  • Large 4-liter dust bag capacity reducing the frequency of bag changes
  • Good value for money and an affordable purchase price
  • Comes equipped with a versatile selection of accessories and attachment clips

What customers dislike about Bosch Serie 4 BGD38RD1H?

  • Suction power is perceived as weak by some users, especially on carpets and pet hair
  • Requires being turned up to maximum settings (80%+) to achieve reasonable suction
  • Plastic housing materials and lid construction can feel cheap or flimsy
  • Telescopic pipe may feel a bit too short for taller individuals
  • Process to register the 10-year motor warranty can be cumbersome and difficult
  • Lacks internal storage space for its on-board accessories

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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chip.de
28/02/2024
Summary of the review
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bestcheck.de
28/02/2024
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