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Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.9 LWeight:3.3 kg

Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

7.1

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 73% of vacuum-cleaners
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 1,041 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–²Better than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic is a bagless, cordless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 25.2V lithium-ion battery, a 0.9-litre dust capacity, and an AllFloor HighPower motorized brush operating at up to 5,000 rpm. Key pros include a long maximum runtime of 60 minutes across 3 performance levels, a fast 3-hour charge time to reach 80%, a freestanding design, and a triple filtration ProHygienic system with RotationClean that filters exhaust air without requiring filter washing. However, notable cons include a full charging time of 6 hours, a weight of 3.3 kg that some users find heavy during prolonged use, and an increased difficulty in pushing the unit on thick carpets when operating at high power settings.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 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–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

7.1

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

6.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

7.3
Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than 72.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 1,041 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.
8.7
Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic has a user score of 8.69 points, which is higher than 86.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 78.2% of vacuum cleaners.
8.5
Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than 78.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

8.0
Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic 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
longlife
Power consumption
?
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
6 hours
Charging time
6 hours
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 6 hours, which is slower than 95.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 4.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,520 mAh
Battery capacity
2,520 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,520 mAh, which is larger than that of 73% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.2 V, which is higher than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 23.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
0.9 L
Capacity
0.9 L
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.9 L, which is smaller than that of 51.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% 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
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² 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
stick
Weight
3.3 kg
Weight
3.3 kg
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 53.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic 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
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 80 mm shallower body
    Depth
    185 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (185 mm vs 265 mm).
    185 mm vs 265 mm
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.69 vs 8.000).
    8.69 vs 8
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 25 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    285 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 260 mm).
    285 mm vs 260 mm
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.2 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.2 V vs 22.2 V
  • 20 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,520 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2520 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,520 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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 mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 80 mm shallower body
    Depth
    185 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (185 mm vs 265 mm).
    185 mm vs 265 mm
  • 2 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    6 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (6 hours vs 4 hours).
    6 hours vs 4 hours
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    81-81 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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 crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • 20 mm wider body
    Width
    285 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 265 mm).
    285 mm vs 265 mm
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    81-81 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    81-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    6 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (6 hours vs 4 hours).
    6 hours vs 4 hours
  • 0.1 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.9 L vs 1 L).
    0.9 L vs 1 L
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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 crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, 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.
  • 20 mm wider body
    Width
    285 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 265 mm).
    285 mm vs 265 mm
  • 60 mm taller body
    Height
    1,160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1160 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,160 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Based on 1,041 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic?

  • Strong and reliable suction power across both carpets and hard floors
  • Excellent battery life with a runtime of up to 60 minutes on standard settings
  • Self-standing, freestanding design allows for easy storage and flexible charging without wall mounts
  • Highly efficient triple filtration system that is great for capturing allergens and fine dust
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable body that reduces strain during extended use
  • Convenient RotationClean wheel system allows the filter to be cleaned instantly without washing
  • Easy-to-remove motorized brush roller makes it simple to clear tangled hairs

What customers dislike about Bosch Serie 6 BCH86HYG2 Athlet ProHygienic?

  • Using the highest 'Turbo' power setting significantly reduces the total battery runtime
  • Can become 'grabby' and difficult to push/maneuver on high-pile carpets at higher power settings
  • Lacks a fluffy soft roller head, making it prone to pushing larger debris or dry food around on hard floors rather than immediately drawing it in
  • The floor head lacks sufficient clearance/lift to naturally ingest chunky objects without lifting the head up manually
  • Takes a relatively long time to achieve a full 100% charge (up to 6 hours)
  • Standard packaging lacks extensive on-board attachments or accessories compared to versatile 2-in-1 stick models

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