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Hoover Reactiv RC60 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:4.5 kg

Hoover Reactiv RC60 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

7.3

User score

▼Worse than 78% of vacuum-cleaners
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.9

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 78% of vacuum-cleaners
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 113 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
▼Worse than 91% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover Reactiv RC60

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

6.9

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
7.3/ 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
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 113 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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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Popularity:
Hoover Reactiv RC60 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 52.2% of vacuum cleaners.
6.1
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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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Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
450 W
Power consumption
450 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 450 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 60.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
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
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%
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2 L
Capacity
2 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
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
4.5 kg
Weight
4.5 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 63.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
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
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Hoover Reactiv RC60 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 752 mm shorter body
    Height
    348 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
    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
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 150 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    450 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (450 W vs 600 W).
    450 W vs 600 W
  • 2.5x cheaper
    Hoover Reactiv RC60 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£60 vs £150).
    £60 vs £150
  • 2.5x cheaper
    Hoover Reactiv RC60 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£60 vs £150).
    £60 vs £150
  • 150 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    450 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (450 W vs 600 W).
    450 W vs 600 W
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-75 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
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 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
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 752 mm shorter body
    Height
    348 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 %
    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
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 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
  • 185 mm wider body
    Width
    450 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (450 mm vs 265 mm).
    450 mm vs 265 mm
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    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
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021
  • 9.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
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    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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    Hoover Reactiv RC60
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Hoover Reactiv RC60 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.28 vs 8.000).
    7.28 vs 8
  • 2.5% worse value for money
    Hoover Reactiv RC60 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.46 vs 7.6).
    7.46 vs 7.65
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    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
    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 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (85 % vs 99.95 %).
    85 % vs 99.95 %
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 185 mm wider body
    Width
    450 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (450 mm vs 265 mm).
    450 mm vs 265 mm
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021
  • 42 mm deeper body
    Depth
    307 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (307 mm vs 265 mm).
    307 mm vs 265 mm

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on 113 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Hoover Reactiv RC60

  • Powerful suction efficiency across different floor surfaces
  • Generous 2-liter dustbin capacity reduces emptying frequency
  • Effective cyclonic bagless technology ensures high dust separation
  • Washable EPA filter effectively captures fine dust particles and allergens
  • Low energy consumption due to its eco-efficient motor design
  • Includes a specialized soft-bristle parquet brush for hard floors
  • Relatively quiet operation compared to some competitors

What we don't like about Hoover Reactiv RC60

  • Filters require frequent washing to maintain maximum suction force
  • Stuck debris inside the dustbin can sometimes require manual digging to clear out
  • Detaching the extension wand and various cleaning accessories can be stiff and difficult
  • Bulkier canister footprint makes it less ideal for tight storage spaces
  • Operating range is limited by the physical length of the power cable

Verdict

The Hoover Reactiv RC60 is a corded, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 450W motor, cyclonic technology for high dust separation, and a 2-litre capacity dirt container. Main pros include its energy-efficient Eco++ system that saves up to 50% energy, an 8-metre operating radius with automatic cable rewind, a washable EPA filter for allergen trapping, and specialized tools like a soft-bristled parquet brush and a mini turbo nozzle for pet hair. However, notable cons include some difficulty maneuvering or sliding heavily on tiled or wooden surfaces due to a hard plastic base design with sparse padding on the floor brushes.

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