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Hoover SB 01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.3 LWeight:2.6 kg

Hoover SB 01 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.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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 97% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of vacuum-cleaners
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

4.0

Attachments

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 91% 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

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Verdict

The Hoover SB 01 Syrene is a lightweight corded electric bagless vacuum cleaner featuring a 700W motor and Cyclean dust-free technology. Designed for versatility, it includes a 0.7-liter dust container, a washable EPA filter for effective particle capture, and a dedicated brush for both carpets and tiles. Its compact upright design is enhanced by a practical carrying handle and a 5-meter action radius, making it highly maneuverable for home use. Main pros include its ease of storage, low maintenance due to bagless operation, and specific suitability for varied floor types. However, potential cons include its 79-decibel noise level and a relatively small bin capacity compared to larger upright models.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover SB 01

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

4.0

Attachments

10%

6.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Hoover SB 01 has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 91.2% 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

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover SB 01 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Hoover SB 01 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Hoover SB 01 has a value-for-money score of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushed
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
epa
Filter class
epa
â–¼ 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%
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
1.3 L
Capacity
1.3 L
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.3 L, which is larger than that of 58.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% 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
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
2.6 kg
Weight
2.6 kg
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.6 kg, which is lower than the weight of 74.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% 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
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
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 SB 01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 28.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.6 kg
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.6 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.
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Hoover SB 01 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Hoover SB 01 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 28.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.6 kg
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.6 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • 7.4% worse value for money
    Hoover SB 01 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.12 vs 7.6).
    7.12 vs 7.65
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 68 mm taller body
    Height
    1,168 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1168 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,168 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hoover SB 01?

  • Lightweight body makes it easy to carry and take up stairs
  • Compact design is simple to store in smaller spaces
  • A practical rear carry handle improves portability
  • Cyclean technology removes the need for dust bags
  • Works reasonably well across different surfaces including tiles and carpets
  • Includes a washable EPA filter that improves dust retention

What customers dislike about Hoover SB 01?

  • Suction can feel underpowered for deeper cleaning or heavy dirt compared with rival brands
  • Plastic materials and overall construction feel less robust
  • The power cable is often considered short for larger rooms
  • Dust container capacity is somewhat limited
  • The included accessories are small and can be fiddly to use

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