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GRUNDIG VCP 3830 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Suction power (AW):21 AWBattery runtime:40 minutesCapacity:0.5 LWeight:2.36 kg

GRUNDIG VCP 3830 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 58% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components

28%

6.0

Performance

22%

7.5

Battery

18%

6.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 296 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 81% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The GRUNDIG VCP 3830 is a 2-in-1 cordless stick and handheld vacuum cleaner featuring a 100-watt DC motor, a 21.6V removable Lithium-Ion battery, and a 500ml dust capacity. It utilizes a cyclonic dirt separation system paired with a HEPA 10 filter, delivering up to 40 minutes of runtime on its minimum setting across two suction speeds, and includes a high-performance electric turbo brush with 5 built-in LED lights for low-light visibility. Its primary advantages are its lightweight 2.36 kg design, flexible maneuverability on hard floors and carpets, and a swappable battery that allows for an extended operating life. However, it is constrained by a relatively long 4-hour charging time, a fairly small dustbin that requires frequent emptying, a high noise level of 80 dB, and a lower 22W suction power rating that may struggle with deep, heavy-duty cleaning.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner GRUNDIG VCP 3830

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

28%

6.0

Performance

22%

7.5

Battery

18%

6.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.4
GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 296 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.
7.7
GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a user score of 7.73 points, which is lower than 81% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
✕
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 63% of models
Popularity:
GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than 62.5% of vacuum cleaners.
7.1
GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than 62.5% 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%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.6
GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
21 AW
Suction power (AW)
21 AW
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 21 AW, which is lower than that of 97.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
100 W
Power consumption
100 W
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 100 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 96% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
40 minutes
Battery runtime
40 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 40 minutes, which is shorter than that of 64.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4 hours, which is faster than 42.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 25.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
?
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa 10
Filter class
hepa 10
â–² Better than 65% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 10, which is more advanced than the class used by 65.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 85% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 94.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.4% 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
0.5 L
Capacity
0.5 L
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is smaller than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% 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
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
stick
Weight
2.36 kg
Weight
2.36 kg
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.36 kg, which is lower than the weight of 83.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers 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
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
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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.

GRUNDIG VCP 3830 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 500 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    100 W
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 W vs 600 W).
    100 W vs 600 W
  • 34.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.36 kg
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.36 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 10
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 10 vs hepa).
    hepa 10 vs hepa
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 500 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    100 W
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 W vs 600 W).
    100 W vs 600 W
  • 70 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    330 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (330 mm vs 260 mm).
    330 mm vs 260 mm
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 10
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 10 vs hepa).
    hepa 10 vs hepa
  • 34.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.36 kg
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.36 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 43 mm narrower body
    Width
    222 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (222 mm vs 265 mm).
    222 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 129 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    21 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (21 AW vs 150 AW).
    21 AW vs 150 AW
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (85 % vs 99.95 %).
    85 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 160 mm taller body
    Height
    1,260 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1260 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,260 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 3.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    GRUNDIG VCP 3830
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    GRUNDIG VCP 3830 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • 129 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    21 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (21 AW vs 150 AW).
    21 AW vs 150 AW
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (85 % vs 99.95 %).
    85 % vs 99.95 %
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 160 mm taller body
    Height
    1,260 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1260 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,260 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021

Graphic comparison of GRUNDIG VCP 3830 and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

Based on 296 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about GRUNDIG VCP 3830?

  • Affordable price point and looks more premium than its cost
  • Lightweight and highly manoeuvrable for everyday quick clean-ups
  • Great for small apartments up to 50 square metres
  • Convenient 2-in-1 design switches easily to a handheld mode
  • Useful built-in LED lights on the nozzle to see under furniture
  • Operates quietly compared to many standard vacuum cleaners
  • Features a removable and replaceable battery

What customers dislike about GRUNDIG VCP 3830?

  • Suction power is a bit weak on standard mode, requiring multiple passes
  • Struggles to pick up larger dirt particles and stubborn pet hair
  • Battery drains quickly when using the high-power turbo mode
  • Small 0.5-litre dust container requires frequent emptying
  • Debris can occasionally leak or fall back out of the dust bin
  • Not powerful enough to completely replace a main corded vacuum cleaner

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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retourkoop.nl
11/09/2019
Summary of the review
VCP 3830: Cordless 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner for Any Floor - Product Characteristics, Performance Analysis & Overview

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