Name: Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4
Brand: Amazon Basics

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4

Overall score

6.6

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Popularity

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.

Performance

7.0

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Suction power (AW)

What it is: A measure of usable suction output in air watts, combining airflow and pressure into one cleaning-power figure.

When it matters: When you want the clearest single number for overall cleaning power on carpets and stubborn debris.

Importance: HIGH

Suction power (kPa)

What it is: The maximum suction pressure the vacuum can generate, expressed in kilopascals.

When it matters: When you compare how strongly different vacuums can pull dirt from seams, rugs, and tight surfaces.

Importance: HIGH

Airflow

What it is: The volume of air the vacuum moves during operation, which helps indicate how effectively debris can be carried into the dust container.

When it matters: When you want better pickup of lighter debris such as dust, crumbs, and hair across larger floor areas.

Importance: HIGH

Motor type

What it is: The motor design used to drive suction, such as brushless or universal construction.

When it matters: When you care about motor durability, efficiency, and how modern the vacuum drive system is.

Importance: LOW

Power consumption

What it is: The amount of electrical power the vacuum draws while operating, measured in watts.

When it matters: When you want to limit electricity use or compare efficiency between vacuums with similar cleaning power.

Importance: LOW

Battery

5.7

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Cordless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can run without being connected to a power cable.

When it matters: When you want to move quickly between rooms, stairs, or cars without trailing a power cord.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery runtime

What it is: The maximum operating time the vacuum can deliver on a full charge in standard use.

When it matters: When you want to finish your normal cleaning routine on one charge.

Importance: HIGH

N/A

Charging time

What it is: The time required to recharge the battery from empty to full.

When it matters: When you need the vacuum ready again quickly after a short cleaning session.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery capacity

What it is: The total amount of energy or charge the battery can store before recharging is needed.

When it matters: When you want a rough idea of how much stored energy the battery pack holds.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery voltage

What it is: The nominal electrical voltage supplied by the battery pack.

When it matters: When you compare cordless models and want another clue about battery system strength.

Importance: LOW

Filtration

9.6

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Filter class

What it is: The filtration standard or class used to describe how finely the vacuum filters outgoing air.

When it matters: When you care about capturing finer dust and keeping the exhaust air cleaner.

Importance: MEDIUM

Minimum overall efficiency

What it is: The minimum particle retention efficiency implied by the stated filter grade.

When it matters: When you want a clearer view of how much fine particulate the filter grade can block at minimum.

Importance: MEDIUM

Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Indicates whether the filtration setup is strong enough to make the vacuum more appropriate for allergy-sensitive homes.

When it matters: When someone at home reacts badly to dust and you want a safer filtration setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Capacity

What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.

When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bagless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum collects dirt in a reusable dust container instead of disposable bags.

When it matters: When you prefer not to buy replacement bags and want to empty a reusable bin instead.

Importance: LOW

Attachments

6.5

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Main brush type

What it is: The construction style of the main floor brush that makes primary contact with the surface being cleaned.

When it matters: When you need the floor head design to match your mix of carpets and hard floors.

Importance: LOW

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Roller type

What it is: The roller material or profile used to move across the floor and lift debris.

When it matters: When you want the contact surface to suit delicate floors, embedded dirt, or hair pickup better.

Importance: LOW

Anti-tangle brush

What it is: A brush design intended to reduce hair wrapping and tangling around the roller.

When it matters: When long hair regularly wraps around the brush and you want less manual cleaning.

Importance: LOW

Mini motorized brush

What it is: A small powered cleaning head intended for upholstery, stairs, and concentrated dirt or pet hair.

When it matters: When you clean sofas, stairs, or pet beds where a powered small head works better than a standard nozzle.

Importance: LOW

Suitable for pet owners

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum is especially suited to homes where pet hair is a regular cleaning concern.

When it matters: When pet hair is one of the main reasons you are buying a vacuum in the first place.

Importance: MEDIUM

Design

4.5

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Vacuum type

What it is: Identifies the vacuum's overall form factor, such as stick, canister, upright, handheld, or wet-dry.

When it matters: When storage, maneuverability, and your usual cleaning jobs matter more than raw suction numbers.

Importance: LOW

canister

Weight

What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.

When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

2-in-1 design

What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.

When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.

Importance: LOW

Self-standing

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can remain upright on its own without being leaned against support.

When it matters: When you want to pause mid-clean without laying the vacuum on the floor or wall.

Importance: LOW

Adjustable tube height

What it is: Indicates whether the tube length can be adjusted to change reach and handling height.

When it matters: When different users share the vacuum or you want a more comfortable reach.

Importance: LOW

Smart features

4.0

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Auto suction adjustment

What it is: A function that changes suction automatically based on floor type or detected dirt load.

When it matters: When you want the vacuum to react by itself as you move between floor types or dirt levels.

Importance: LOW

Dust particle sensor

What it is: A sensor that monitors fine debris levels to inform or automate cleaning behavior.

When it matters: When you want extra feedback in dusty rooms instead of relying only on what you can see.

Importance: LOW

LED display

What it is: A built-in illuminated display used to show status information such as battery, mode, or alerts.

When it matters: When you want cleaner status feedback for battery, mode, and warnings at a glance.

Importance: LOW

Nozzle light

What it is: A light built into the cleaning head to improve visibility in dark areas under furniture or along edges.

When it matters: When you vacuum under beds, sofas, or dark corners where hidden dust is easy to miss.

Importance: LOW

Mopping support

What it is: Indicates whether the appliance can also wipe or mop surfaces in addition to vacuuming.

When it matters: When you want one appliance to handle both dry vacuuming and light floor wiping.

Importance: LOW

Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 vs the average vacuum cleaner

Why is Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 better than the average vacuum cleaner?

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Higher filter class
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
What it is: The filtration standard or class used to describe how finely the vacuum filters outgoing air.
When it matters: When you care about capturing finer dust and keeping the exhaust air cleaner.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).hepa 12 vs hepa
Includes parquet brush
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: A dedicated floor brush intended to clean parquet or other delicate hard surfaces more gently.
When it matters: When you have wood or delicate hard floors and want gentler contact while cleaning.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Includes full bin indicator
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: A signal that warns when the dust container or bag is approaching its limit.
When it matters: When you do not want to guess when the container is full and suction may start to drop.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Adjustable tube height
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the tube length can be adjusted to change reach and handling height.
When it matters: When different users share the vacuum or you want a more comfortable reach.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
1.5 L larger dust bin
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.
When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).2.5 L vs 1 L
780 mm shorter body
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 1110 mm).
What it is: The vertical size of the vacuum when measured in its assembled or standing form.
When it matters: When upright storage height or fit inside cupboards matters in your home.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 1110 mm).330 mm vs 1110 mm
2.73x cheaper
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£55 vs £150).£55 vs £150
Higher filter class
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
Includes full bin indicator
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
1.5 L larger dust bin
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
Includes parquet brush
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
Adjustable tube height
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
780 mm shorter body
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 1110 mm).

Why is Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 worse than the average vacuum cleaner?

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6 kPa weaker suction
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
Louder operation
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
100 W higher power draw
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
1.5 m shorter power cord
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
0.45 % lower filtration
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5% vs 99.95%).
Not pet-hair friendly
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
No handheld conversion
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
93.5% higher weight
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.8 kg vs 3.52 kg).
65 mm wider body
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 265 mm).
Older release date
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
6 kPa weaker suction
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
What it is: The maximum suction pressure the vacuum can generate, expressed in kilopascals.
When it matters: When you compare how strongly different vacuums can pull dirt from seams, rugs, and tight surfaces.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).14 kPa vs 20 kPa
Not pet-hair friendly
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum is especially suited to homes where pet hair is a regular cleaning concern.
When it matters: When pet hair is one of the main reasons you are buying a vacuum in the first place.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
No handheld conversion
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.
When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
93.5% higher weight
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.8 kg vs 3.52 kg).
What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.
When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.8 kg vs 3.52 kg).6.81 kg vs 3.52 kg
0.45 % lower filtration
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5% vs 99.95%).
What it is: The minimum particle retention efficiency implied by the stated filter grade.
When it matters: When you want a clearer view of how much fine particulate the filter grade can block at minimum.
Importance: MEDIUM
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5% vs 99.95%).99.5 % vs 99.95 %
1.5 m shorter power cord
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
What it is: The physical length of the mains cable supplied for corded use.
When it matters: When you clean larger rooms with a corded model and want fewer outlet changes.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).5 m vs 6.5 m
65 mm wider body
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 265 mm).
What it is: The side-to-side dimension of the vacuum body or main cleaning head.
When it matters: When the vacuum must fit specific storage spaces or move around tight furniture layouts.
Importance: LOW
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 265 mm).330 mm vs 265 mm
Louder operation
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
What it is: The operating sound range of the vacuum across its available modes, measured in decibels.
When it matters: When you clean in apartments, around children, or at night and want a quieter machine.
Importance: HIGH
Amazon Basics ‎16H-71EU4 is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB