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Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4 LWeight:5.3 kg

Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 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
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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 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

5.2

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 67% of vacuum-cleaners
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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 78% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 is a compact, bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a 600W German-made motor that generates an impressive nozzle airflow of up to 150 km/h, securing a 99.9% dust pick-up rate. Weighing 4.5 kg (body only) with dimensions of 265x295x410 mm, it boasts a large 4.0-liter XL dust bag capacity, an expansive 11-meter operating radius, and 4 swivel steering wheels for excellent maneuverability. Key advantages include an integrated storage compartment for the included crevice and upholstery nozzles, a 10-year motor guarantee, Power Control surface adjustment, and a sustainable build utilizing 32% recycled plastic. On the downside, its standard hygienic microfilter system does not include a certified HEPA filter, and its 75 dB noise level makes it somewhat loud during peak operation.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

5.2

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.3
Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 67.1% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on 69 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.
7.8
Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a user score of 7.83 points, which is lower than 77.8% 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 Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 50.7% of vacuum cleaners.
5.6
Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 50.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.6
Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
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
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
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 Series 4 BGB41WH1 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    59-69 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (59-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    59-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 835 mm shorter body
    Height
    265 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (265 mm vs 1100 mm).
    265 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in October 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    59-69 dB
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (59-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    59-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 835 mm shorter body
    Height
    265 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (265 mm vs 1100 mm).
    265 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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
    2024
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in October 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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 Series 4 BGB41WH1
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.83 vs 8.000).
    7.83 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.
  • 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

Graphic comparison of Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1 and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

Based on 69 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1?

  • Particularly quiet in operation (works pleasantly quietly, even at maximum power)
  • Excellent maneuverability thanks to smooth-running, 360-degree rotating wheels
  • Large operating radius, which enables convenient vacuuming without constantly changing the socket
  • Compact, high-quality design with good accessories (e.g. for upholstery and sensitive surfaces)
  • No annoying suction on hard floors or linoleum

What customers dislike about Bosch Series 4 BGB41WH1?

  • The suction power on carpets is good, but there are stronger models for very demanding deep cleaning
  • The device is a bit heavy, which can make transporting it up stairs difficult
  • As with most bagged vacuum cleaners, replacement bags need to be purchased regularly

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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11/10/2026
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