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Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:4.95 kg

Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of vacuum-cleaners
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 72% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 72% 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

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Best prices

    N/A~ £260

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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

7.6

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.2
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
✕
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:
Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.1
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
550 W
Power consumption
550 W
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 550 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 53.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.3% 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 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% 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
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
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
4.95 kg
Weight
4.95 kg
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.95 kg, which is greater than the weight of 70.5% 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.

Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 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.
  • 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.
  • 752 mm shorter body
    Height
    348 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (348 mm vs 1100 mm).
    348 mm vs 1,100 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
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-75 dB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-75 dB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 752 mm shorter body
    Height
    348 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (348 mm vs 1100 mm).
    348 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 36.7% higher weight
    Weight
    4.95 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.95 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 125 mm wider body
    Width
    390 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (390 mm vs 265 mm).
    390 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
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 vs 7.65
  • 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
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.11 vs 7.6).
    7.11 vs 7.65
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 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
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ 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 %
    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 %
  • 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.
  • 36.7% higher weight
    Weight
    4.95 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.95 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 125 mm wider body
    Width
    390 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (390 mm vs 265 mm).
    390 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
  • 83 mm deeper body
    Depth
    348 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (348 mm vs 265 mm).
    348 mm vs 265 mm

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What we like about Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR

  • Powerful cyclonic suction power across hard floors
  • Generous 2-liter dust bin capacity requires less frequent emptying
  • Easy and hygienic one-touch bin emptying mechanism
  • Includes dedicated specialized brushes like the Extra Parquet nozzle
  • Good value for money compared to higher-end brands
  • Relatively lightweight and easy to carry between rooms
  • Washable EPA filter cuts down on long-term maintenance costs

What we don't like about Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR

  • Floor heads can stick to carpets, making it difficult to push forward
  • Suction power drops noticeably if the filters are not washed frequently
  • Plastic build quality and accessories can feel a bit thin or fragile
  • The 8-meter operating radius can feel short for larger homes
  • Higher noise level than some competing modern canister models

Verdict

The Hoover Reactiv RC50PAR is a corded electric, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 550W motor, cyclonic separation technology, a large 2-litre dust capacity bin, and an 8-metre operating radius. It is highly rated for energy efficiency with an A+ rating, operates at a moderate noise level of 75 dB, and comes well-equipped with a washable EPA 12 filter alongside specialised floor tools including a Carpet Optimax brush, an All Floors Extra brush, and an Extra Parquet brush. Its main pros include strong suction performance on both carpets and hard floors, a highly efficient low-power consumption design, and an easy-to-empty large bin. However, potential cons include its heavier weight of 4.95 kg, which may impact portability, and the requirement for frequent filter washings to prevent suction loss or air blockages.

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