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Klarstein VCM26 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:45 minutesCapacity:0.5 LWeight:3 kg

Klarstein VCM26 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

7.4

Battery

18%

7.1

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 106 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 86% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Klarstein Larma (VCM26) is a bagless, cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 300-watt motor that delivers up to 24 kPa of maximum suction power across three speed levels. Its key characteristics include a built-in dust sensor that automatically regulates performance based on the surface, an EPA E12 filtration system that captures 99.5% of fine dust particles, a motorized floor brush equipped with LED lighting, and a removable 25.9V (2200 mAh) lithium-ion battery. Main pros include its versatile cordless handling, a commendable runtime of up to 45 minutes on the lowest setting, and a space-saving wall mount station that acts as both storage and a charging dock. However, notable cons include a significantly reduced battery life of around 20 minutes when operating continuously at maximum power, along with a tendency for hair and long debris to easily tangle around the roller brush, necessitating frequent manual cleanings.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Klarstein VCM26

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

7.4

Battery

18%

7.1

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

7.5
Klarstein VCM26 has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 76.9% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 106 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.
7.5
Klarstein VCM26 has a user score of 7.54 points, which is lower than 85.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Klarstein VCM26 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 51.7% of vacuum cleaners.
6.0
Klarstein VCM26 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 51.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 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–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.2
Klarstein VCM26 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 82.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
19 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
19 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 19 kPa, which is lower than that of 54.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
300 W
Power consumption
300 W
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 300 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
45 minutes
Battery runtime
45 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 45 minutes, which is shorter than that of 51.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 12.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
?
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, which is smaller than that of 57.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.9 V
Battery voltage
25.9 V
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.9 V, which is higher than that of 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
epa 12
Filter class
epa 12
â–² Better than 71% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.5 L
Capacity
0.5 L
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is smaller than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% 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
bristled
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 kg
Weight
3 kg
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 61% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% 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
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
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
yes
Dust particle sensor
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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.

Klarstein VCM26 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3.7 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.9 V
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.9 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.9 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 6.9% better value for money
    Klarstein VCM26 offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.17 vs 7.6).
    8.17 vs 7.65
  • 300 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    300 W
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 W vs 600 W).
    300 W vs 600 W
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 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
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3.7 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.9 V
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.9 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.9 V vs 22.2 V
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 17.1% lower weight
    Weight
    3 kg
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 65 mm shallower body
    Depth
    200 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (200 mm vs 265 mm).
    200 mm vs 265 mm
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 300 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2200 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 1 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 100 mm taller body
    Height
    1,200 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1200 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,200 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 6% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    Klarstein VCM26
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Klarstein VCM26 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.54 vs 8.000).
    7.54 vs 8
  • 6% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    Klarstein VCM26
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Klarstein VCM26 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.54 vs 8.000).
    7.54 vs 8
  • 1 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 300 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2200 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 100 mm taller body
    Height
    1,200 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1200 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,200 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 106 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Klarstein VCM26?

  • Lightweight and very easy to handle or maneuver around furniture
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design that converts smoothly from a floor vacuum to a handheld unit
  • Bagless design with a cyclonic filter system that is easy to detach and empty
  • Convenient built-in LED headlights that help illuminate dark corners and under furniture
  • Good suction performance on hard floors and low-pile rugs

What customers dislike about Klarstein VCM26?

  • Battery life can drop quickly on max power mode, limiting runtime for larger homes
  • Longer hair and larger debris can occasionally tangle or clog the motorized brush roll
  • Charging times can feel relatively slow compared to the active usage time
  • Struggles to pull deeply embedded fine dirt out of very thick or plush carpets
  • The dustbin capacity is somewhat small, requiring frequent emptying during deep cleans

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