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Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):300 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:4.1 kg

Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 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.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

▼Worse than 87% of vacuum-cleaners
5.7

Technical Score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.0

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 698 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.
▲Better than 75% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 is a compact, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a 700W motor using cyclonic technology to provide efficient, multi-surface cleaning with a noise level of 78 dB. Main characteristics include a 2-liter dust bin capacity, a 5-meter power cord with automatic rewind, a 1.5-meter hose with metal telescopic tubes, and a washable HEPA filter system. Its primary pros are its ultra-lightweight build at 4.1 kg, an onboard 2-in-1 dusting brush/crevice tool, and high performance ratings for energy efficiency and hard floor cleaning. However, notable cons include a short power cord and hose length that restrict overall reach, a slightly lower performance rating on carpets, and potential suction loss if the filters are not frequently cleaned.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01

Technical Score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

28%

7.9

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.0

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

5.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.7
Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a technical score of 5.7 points, which is lower than 96.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 698 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.
8.3
Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a user score of 8.29 points, which is higher than 74.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 71.5% of vacuum cleaners.
8.0
Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 71.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
300 AW
Suction power (AW)
300 AW
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 300 AW, which is higher than that of 91.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
700 W
Power consumption
700 W
▼ 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
▼ 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
epa
Filter class
epa
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa, which is less advanced than the class used by 84.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
▼ 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
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2 L
Capacity
2 L
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
4.1 kg
Weight
4.1 kg
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.1 kg, which is greater than the weight of 57.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.5% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 150 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    300 AW
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 AW vs 150 AW).
    300 AW vs 150 AW
  • 830 mm shorter body
    Height
    270 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (270 mm vs 1100 mm).
    270 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ 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
  • 3.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.29 vs 8.000).
    8.29 vs 8
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 3.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.29 vs 8.000).
    8.29 vs 8
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 150 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    300 AW
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 AW vs 150 AW).
    300 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ 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
  • 830 mm shorter body
    Height
    270 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (270 mm vs 1100 mm).
    270 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    ▼ 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
  • 4.1% worse value for money
    Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.65
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    ▼ 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
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    78-78 dB
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    78-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    ▼ 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
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    ▼ 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 allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 13.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.1 kg
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    287 mm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (287 mm vs 265 mm).
    287 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 698 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01?

  • Strong suction power that effectively picks up deep-seated dirt
  • Lightweight and highly compact design, making it easy to carry upstairs
  • Excellent value for money, acting as an affordable alternative to premium brands
  • Generous 2-liter dustbin capacity that requires less frequent emptying
  • Relatively quiet motor operation during standard use
  • Performs very well on hard flooring surfaces

What customers dislike about Hoover Breeze BR71_BR01?

  • Suction can be too strong, causing the floor head to clamp tightly or stick to carpets and rugs
  • Short power cord and hose length limit the overall cleaning reach
  • Filters tend to clog quickly and require frequent washing to maintain performance
  • Plastic build, hose connections, and attachments can feel a bit flimsy or detach easily
  • Opening the suction release vent to reduce carpet sticking creates a loud, high-pitched whistling noise
  • Can struggle to smoothly pick up or glide over thick, plush carpets

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