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Electrolux EL61A4UG Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Suction power (AW):170 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.6 LWeight:7.76 kg

Electrolux EL61A4UG 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 54% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

4.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 411 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 82% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Electrolux Animal 600 EL61A4UG is a corded, bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring a 700W motor, a 1.6-litre dust container, and a 6-stage sealed filtration system equipped with a washable HEPA Hygiene 12 filter that captures 99.99% of micro-dust particles. Main advantages include its consistent cyclonic suction power, an expansive 12-metre operating radius backed by a 9-metre power cord, extra-large rubber-coated wheels for gentle maneuverability, a relatively quiet 74 dB noise level, and a specialized pet hair kit with a mini turbo brush. However, notable drawbacks include reports of somewhat weak overall suction performance, a sluggish automatic cable rewinder mechanism, a lack of an on-board accessory compartment, and a reliance on cheap-feeling plastic construction materials.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Electrolux EL61A4UG

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.2

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

4.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Electrolux EL61A4UG has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 56.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.5

Number of reviews

Based on 411 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.
8.5
Electrolux EL61A4UG has a user score of 8.54 points, which is higher than 82% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.5/ 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 67% of models
Popularity:
Electrolux EL61A4UG has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 66.8% of vacuum cleaners.
7.5
Electrolux EL61A4UG has a popularity score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 66.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Electrolux EL61A4UG has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
170 AW
Suction power (AW)
170 AW
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 170 AW, which is higher than that of 58.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 18 kPa, which is lower than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
29 L/s
Airflow
29 L/s
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 29 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 53.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
700 W
Power consumption
700 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 700 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 61.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% 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 12
Filter class
hepa 12
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 74.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% 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
1.6 L
Capacity
1.6 L
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.6 L, which is larger than that of 66.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% 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
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
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
canister
Weight
7.76 kg
Weight
7.76 kg
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.76 kg, which is greater than the weight of 94.8% 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.

Electrolux EL61A4UG vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • 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.
  • 796 mm shorter body
    Height
    304 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (304 mm vs 1100 mm).
    304 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    74-74 dB
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (74-74 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    74-74 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    170 AW
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (170 AW vs 150 AW).
    170 AW vs 150 AW
  • 0.6 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.6 L
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.6 L vs 1 L).
    1.6 L vs 1 L
  • 6.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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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    â–¼
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    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Electrolux EL61A4UG has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.54 vs 8.000).
    8.54 vs 8
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    74-74 dB
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (74-74 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    74-74 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    170 AW
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (170 AW vs 150 AW).
    170 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    29 L/s
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    29 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9 m
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9 m vs 6.5 m).
    9 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 0.6 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.6 L
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.6 L vs 1 L).
    1.6 L vs 1 L
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 796 mm shorter body
    Height
    304 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (304 mm vs 1100 mm).
    304 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.14x higher weight
    Weight
    7.76 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.76 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 157 mm deeper body
    Depth
    422 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (422 mm vs 265 mm).
    422 mm vs 265 mm
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • 18 mm wider body
    Width
    283 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (283 mm vs 265 mm).
    283 mm vs 265 mm
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 2.14x higher weight
    Weight
    7.76 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.76 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 157 mm deeper body
    Depth
    422 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (422 mm vs 265 mm).
    422 mm vs 265 mm
  • 18 mm wider body
    Width
    283 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (283 mm vs 265 mm).
    283 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 411 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Electrolux EL61A4UG?

  • Extremely quiet operation during use
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable with large rubber wheels
  • Generous operating radius and long power cable length
  • Uncomplicated and hygienic dust container emptying system
  • Wide variety of included attachments and pet hair accessories
  • Compact design that allows for easy vertical or horizontal storage
  • Effective multi-stage HEPA filtration system that captures allergens

What customers dislike about Electrolux EL61A4UG?

  • Some users report a disappointing or weak suction power compared to expectations
  • Relatively small dust container capacity requiring frequent emptying
  • Accessories and attachments can sometimes be tight or difficult to fit onto the wand
  • Plastic housing and wheels can occasionally scuff or scratch delicate surfaces

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