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Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:5 LWeight:6.1 kg

Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 66% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▲Better than 50% 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

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Verdict

The Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494 is a corded canister vacuum cleaner equipped with a 650-watt motor, a generous 5.0-litre dust bag capacity, and an impressive 15-metre operating radius. It is highly valued for its quiet 69 dB(A) operation, washable UltraAllergy hygiene filter designed for allergy sufferers, and specialized accessories including an XXL upholstery nozzle and a dedicated hard floor tool. Its primary advantages are its long-lasting suction performance backed by a 10-year motor warranty and 4 soft swivel castors for exceptional maneuverability. However, its substantial body weight of 6.1 kg (8.1 kg with accessories) can make it physically demanding to handle or carry over long cleaning sessions, and some users note that disconnecting the tightly locked attachment tubes requires significant physical effort.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.6
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is lower than 50.3% 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 Serie 8 BGB75X494 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.5
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
hispin
Power consumption
650 W
Power consumption
650 W
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
▼ Worse than 50% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 18% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
5 L
Capacity
5 L
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a dust capacity of 5 L, which is larger than that of 96.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
▼ Worse than 26% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
6.1 kg
Weight
6.1 kg
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 weighs 6.1 kg, which is greater than the weight of 81.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 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
Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • 4 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5 L vs 1 L).
    5 L vs 1 L
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69-69 dB
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 3 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69-69 dB
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 3 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 4 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5 L
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5 L vs 1 L).
    5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 780 mm shorter body
    Height
    320 mm
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 1100 mm).
    320 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 68.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.51 vs 7.6).
    7.51 vs 7.65
  • 50 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    650 W
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (650 W vs 600 W).
    650 W vs 600 W
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.51 vs 7.6).
    7.51 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 50 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    650 W
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (650 W vs 600 W).
    650 W vs 600 W
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 68.5% higher weight
    Weight
    6.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 215 mm deeper body
    Depth
    480 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    Bosch Serie 8 BGB75x494 is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (480 mm vs 265 mm).
    480 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494?

  • Powerful motor with exceptionally strong suction performance on both hard floors and carpets
  • Extremely quiet operation during use due to the built-in SilenceSound system
  • Extra-long power cord providing a massive 15-metre operating radius to clean multiple rooms without switching sockets
  • Highly effective, washable UltraAllergy hygiene filter that successfully traps fine dust and allergens
  • Generous 5-litre XXL dust bag capacity that drastically reduces the frequency and cost of bag replacements
  • Excellent selection of included accessories, such as the extra-wide XXL upholstery nozzle and delicate parquet brush
  • Smooth maneuverability and floor protection thanks to four soft-swivel castors

What customers dislike about Bosch Serie 8 BGB75X494?

  • The unit is quite heavy, making it tiring to maneuver during extended cleaning sessions or when carrying it up stairs
  • The tight seal on connecting parts makes disconnecting the tube or swapping out small accessories difficult for users without a lot of physical strength
  • Higher upfront cost compared to basic cylinder vacuum cleaner models
  • Lacks a dedicated large turbo brush attachment, making it less optimal for deep-cleaning heavy pet hair from thick rugs
  • Noticeable amount of plastic used on some of the connecting joints, raising minor long-term durability concerns for some users

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