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Avg. price:~£170Suction power (AW):225 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:10 LWeight:5.3 kg

Nilfisk VP300 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
✕
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
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

▼Worse than 60% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.5

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

▼Worse than 58% of vacuum-cleaners
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 89 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.
▼Worse than 89% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Nilfisk VP300 is a robust, lightweight commercial tub vacuum cleaner weighing just 5.2 to 5.5 kg, featuring a 10-litre dust container capacity and an energy-efficient 800W or 900W motor that delivers 22 kPa of suction power. Key pros include its highly portable design, an ultra-low operating noise level of 50 to 62 dB(A) for daytime cleaning, a generous 10-metre power cable for excellent reach, and optional certified H13 HEPA filtration for superior indoor air quality. However, notable cons include the lack of an automatic cable rewind mechanism and lower effectiveness when lifting deeply embedded pet hair from thick carpets.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Nilfisk VP300

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.5

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

6.4
Nilfisk VP300 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 57.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 89 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.
7.4
Nilfisk VP300 has a user score of 7.42 points, which is lower than 88.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Nilfisk VP300 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 51.2% of vacuum cleaners.
5.5
Nilfisk VP300 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 51.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.5
Nilfisk VP300 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
225 AW
Suction power (AW)
225 AW
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 225 AW, which is higher than that of 82.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
22 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
22 kPa
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 22 kPa, which is higher than that of 66.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
32 L/s
Airflow
32 L/s
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 32 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 67.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
digital
Power consumption
800 W
Power consumption
800 W
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 800 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 77.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ 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
▲ 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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
10 L
Capacity
10 L
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 10 L, which is larger than that of 99.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
canister
Weight
5.3 kg
Weight
5.3 kg
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.3 kg, which is greater than the weight of 72.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.8% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Nilfisk VP300 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 75 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    225 AW
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (225 AW vs 150 AW).
    225 AW vs 150 AW
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ 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
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    50-62 dB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (50-62 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    50-62 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 9 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    10 L
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (10 L vs 1 L).
    10 L vs 1 L
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • 4.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    32 L/s
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (32 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    32 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    22 kPa
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    22 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 75 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    225 AW
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (225 AW vs 150 AW).
    225 AW vs 150 AW
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    50-62 dB
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (50-62 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    50-62 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 4.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    32 L/s
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (32 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    32 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    22 kPa
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    22 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 40 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    300 mm
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 260 mm).
    300 mm vs 260 mm
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ 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
  • 9 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    10 L
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (10 L vs 1 L).
    10 L vs 1 L
  • 710 mm shorter body
    Height
    390 mm
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (390 mm vs 1100 mm).
    390 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 46.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 75 mm wider body
    Width
    340 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
    340 mm vs 265 mm
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 7.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    Nilfisk VP300
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Nilfisk VP300 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.42 vs 8.000).
    7.42 vs 8
  • 1.4% worse value for money
    Nilfisk VP300 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.54 vs 7.6).
    7.54 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    ▼ 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
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 46.4% higher weight
    Weight
    5.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 75 mm wider body
    Width
    340 mm
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
    340 mm vs 265 mm
  • 130 mm deeper body
    Depth
    395 mm
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (395 mm vs 265 mm).
    395 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2011
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2011 vs 2021).
    2011 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 89 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Nilfisk VP300?

  • Strong and consistent suction power across multiple surface types
  • Highly efficient H13 HEPA filtration system that maintains excellent air quality
  • Extremely lightweight and portable design, making it easy to carry around
  • Very quiet operation, suitable for daytime cleaning in noise-sensitive environments
  • Generous 10-litre dust bag capacity that reduces the frequency of bag changes
  • Convenient onboard accessory storage and an extra-long power cable
  • Robust canister design that stays stable and does not tip over easily during use

What customers dislike about Nilfisk VP300?

  • Standard floor head and extendable extension tube feel heavy for single-handed use
  • The power cord and suction hose are noted to be shorter than those of some competing commercial models
  • Poor connection fit between the hose nozzle and the extension tube, which can frequently come apart
  • The included crevice tool is slightly too wide for narrow spaces, such as between car seats
  • Some instances of long-term component durability issues, specifically regarding the motor and power switch lifespan

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