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Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:5.59 kg

Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.5

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 55% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Dirt Devil Power Max XL (Model UD70181) is a corded electric, bagless upright vacuum cleaner featuring an 8-amp motor that delivers 25% more suction power alongside a multi-floor 3-level height adjustment and an 11-inch cleaning path. Key advantages include its heavy-duty Spin4Pro premium brushroll with dual-bristle types for carpets and hard surfaces, an extra-large 0.5-gallon easy-empty dirt cup, a rinsable HEPA filtration system to lock in allergens, and an expansive 12-foot cleaning reach enabled by its quick-release extension wand and specialized Turbo Tool. However, notable drawbacks highlighted by users include an exceptionally loud operating volume, intense handle vibrations during use, and a relatively hefty product weight of 17 pounds that can make maneuvering physically tiring.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.5

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 54.7% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum 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
Universal motor
Power consumption
1,200 W
Power consumption
1,200 W
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 1,200 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 97.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.5% 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
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% 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
2 L
Capacity
2 L
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% 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
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
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
upright
Weight
5.59 kg
Weight
5.59 kg
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.59 kg, which is greater than the weight of 76.9% 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.

Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 141 mm shallower body
    Depth
    124 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (124 mm vs 265 mm).
    124 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 637 mm shorter body
    Height
    463 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (463 mm vs 1100 mm).
    463 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1.12 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.62 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 m vs 6.5 m).
    7.62 m vs 6.5 m
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • 19 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    279 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (279 mm vs 260 mm).
    279 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.14x cheaper
    Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£70 vs £150).
    £70 vs £150
  • 19 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    279 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (279 mm vs 260 mm).
    279 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.12 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.62 m
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 m vs 6.5 m).
    7.62 m vs 6.5 m
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 141 mm shallower body
    Depth
    124 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (124 mm vs 265 mm).
    124 mm vs 265 mm
  • 637 mm shorter body
    Height
    463 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (463 mm vs 1100 mm).
    463 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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.
  • 54.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.59 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.59 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 600 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,200 W
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1200 W vs 600 W).
    1,200 W vs 600 W
  • 90.6 mm wider body
    Width
    355.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (355.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    355.6 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021
  • 600 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,200 W
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1200 W vs 600 W).
    1,200 W vs 600 W
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 54.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.59 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.59 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 90.6 mm wider body
    Width
    355.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (355.6 mm vs 265 mm).
    355.6 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021

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What customers like about Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum?

  • Affordable price and great overall budget value
  • Strong suction power for picking up dust, debris, and pet hair
  • Lightweight design that makes it easy to push and carry
  • Large, transparent, and easy-to-empty dirt cup
  • Effective multi-surface cleaning on both carpets and hard floors
  • Generous reach provided by the long cleaning wand and hose attachments
  • Reusable, washable filter system that eliminates the need for replacement bags

What customers dislike about Dirt Devil Power Max XL Upright Vacuum?

  • Extremely loud and noisy motor operation
  • Cheap plastic build quality, especially around the wheels and body casing
  • Difficult to maneuver around tight spaces and bulky furniture due to a fixed-angle floorhead
  • Prone to clogging when vacuuming large quantities of debris at once
  • Lacks a HEPA filter, which may not be ideal for severe allergy sufferers
  • Mixed long-term durability with some users reporting early motor burnouts
  • Attachments and tools can be difficult to remove or detach initially

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