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INSE I5 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1 LWeight:3.62 kg

INSE I5 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

6.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

5.3

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
6.2

User score

User score
6.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 77 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 99% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The INSE I5 is a bagless, 3-in-1 corded stick vacuum cleaner equipped with a 600W motor that delivers 18 kPa of suction power, a 1-liter dust bin, and a 3-layer cyclonic filtration system. Weighing just 4.7 pounds, its main pros include a lightweight and highly maneuverable design, an adjustable extension tube, a reliable 6-meter (20-foot) power cord for continuous operation without battery degradation, and strong performance on hard surfaces and pet hair due to its brush-roll-free floor head. However, notable cons include its poor performance on medium-to-high pile carpets, a filtration system prone to clogging quickly, a short cord that limits range in large spaces, and an overheating protection feature that causes the motor to shut down automatically during extended heavy use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner INSE I5

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

5.3

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

7.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
INSE I5 has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 56.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
6.2/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 77 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.
6.2
INSE I5 has a user score of 6.18 points, which is lower than 98.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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 51% of models
Popularity:
INSE I5 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is higher than 49.5% of vacuum cleaners.
5.7
INSE I5 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is higher than 49.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
INSE I5 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 18 kPa, which is lower than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushed
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% 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 L
Capacity
1 L
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1 L, which is larger than that of 48.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.4% 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
stick
Weight
3.62 kg
Weight
3.62 kg
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.62 kg, which is lower than the weight of 49.9% 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
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.

INSE I5 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 84 mm shallower body
    Depth
    181 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (181 mm vs 265 mm).
    181 mm vs 265 mm
  • 659 mm shorter body
    Height
    441 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (441 mm vs 1100 mm).
    441 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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
  • 66.7% cheaper
    INSE I5 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 66.7% cheaper
    INSE I5 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 659 mm shorter body
    Height
    441 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (441 mm vs 1100 mm).
    441 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 84 mm shallower body
    Depth
    181 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (181 mm vs 265 mm).
    181 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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.
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 61 mm wider body
    Width
    326 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (326 mm vs 265 mm).
    326 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
  • 40 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    220 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (220 mm vs 260 mm).
    220 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • 29.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    INSE I5
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    INSE I5 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (6.18 vs 8.000).
    6.18 vs 8
  • 29.4% lower user score
    User score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    INSE I5
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    INSE I5 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (6.18 vs 8.000).
    6.18 vs 8
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 40 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    220 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (220 mm vs 260 mm).
    220 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (6 m vs 6.5 m).
    6 m vs 6.5 m
  • 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.
  • 61 mm wider body
    Width
    326 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (326 mm vs 265 mm).
    326 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 77 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about INSE I5?

  • Consistent and uninterrupted suction power due to being a corded unit
  • Lightweight and highly compact design, making it easy to maneuver on stairs
  • Affordable budget-friendly price point providing good overall value
  • Generous 1-litre dust cup capacity that is easy to empty with a single click
  • Highly versatile with multiple attachments and an adjustable extension tube
  • Effective at picking up surface debris and pet hair from hard floors

What customers dislike about INSE I5?

  • Not suitable for deep cleaning or thick, heavy carpets
  • Tends to overheat relatively quickly, which triggers the automatic thermal shutdown protection
  • Filters clog easily with fine debris, requiring frequent washing to maintain performance
  • Operating noise can be loud with a high-pitched sound profile
  • Lacks premium build quality and some components like the dust cup latches feel flimsy

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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guide-aspirateur.net
30/11/2021
Summary of the review
Review and test: INSE I5 corded stick vacuum under 50 euros
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ceotech.it
07/02/2020
Summary of the review
Inse I5 Corded Vacuum Cleaner Review
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