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Numatic James JDS181-11 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Suction power (AW):408 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:8 LWeight:7.6 kg

Numatic James JDS181-11 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 91% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of vacuum-cleaners
6.1

Technical Score

Technical score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

28%

8.5

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

6.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

3.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 81% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £120
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Verdict

The Numatic James JDS181-11 is a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 620W motor, an impressive 8-liter dry capacity, and an extensive 26.4-meter cleaning range powered by a 10-meter plugged mains cable. A main benefit of this model is its lightweight, 6.0 kg portable design paired with lightweight aluminum extension tubes and a unique caddy top for convenient tool and cable storage, offering high-efficiency TriTex and HepaFlo filtration that handles dust and pet hair exceptionally well. However, main drawbacks include its single-speed operation with no power adjustment, the lack of an automatic cord rewind mechanism requiring the cable to be manually wrapped around the top, and a combination floor tool that can sometimes get stuck or feel difficult to push on thick carpets and high-pile rugs.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Numatic James JDS181-11

Technical Score
Technical score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

28%

8.5

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

6.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

3.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.1
Numatic James JDS181-11 has a technical score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 80.7% 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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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Numatic James JDS181-11 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Numatic James JDS181-11 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.2
Numatic James JDS181-11 has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 86.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
408 AW
Suction power (AW)
408 AW
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 408 AW, which is higher than that of 96.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
22.55 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
22.55 kPa
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 22.55 kPa, which is higher than that of 71.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
48 L/s
Airflow
48 L/s
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 48 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 86.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushed
Power consumption
620 W
Power consumption
620 W
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 620 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 56.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% 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
epa 11
Filter class
epa 11
â–² Better than 67% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 11, which is more advanced than the class used by 66.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
95%
Minimum overall efficiency
95%
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 95% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 89.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5% 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
8 L
Capacity
8 L
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 8 L, which is larger than that of 98.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ 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
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
canister
Weight
7.6 kg
Weight
7.6 kg
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.6 kg, which is greater than the weight of 93.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% 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.

Numatic James JDS181-11 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 258 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    408 AW
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (408 AW vs 150 AW).
    408 AW vs 150 AW
  • 20.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    48 L/s
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (48 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    48 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 7 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    8 L
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (8 L vs 1 L).
    8 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
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 11
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
    epa 11 vs hepa
  • 2.55 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    22.55 kPa
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    22.55 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    72-72 dB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 760 mm shorter body
    Height
    340 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 1100 mm).
    340 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 258 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    408 AW
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (408 AW vs 150 AW).
    408 AW vs 150 AW
  • 20.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    48 L/s
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (48 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    48 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2.55 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    22.55 kPa
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    22.55 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    72-72 dB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 7 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    8 L
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (8 L vs 1 L).
    8 L vs 1 L
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 11
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
    epa 11 vs hepa
  • 760 mm shorter body
    Height
    340 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 1100 mm).
    340 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.1x higher weight
    Weight
    7.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 4.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    95 %
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (95 % vs 99.95 %).
    95 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Numatic James JDS181-11 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.23 vs 7.6).
    7.23 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 4.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    95 %
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (95 % vs 99.95 %).
    95 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 2.1x higher weight
    Weight
    7.6 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 75 mm wider body
    Width
    340 mm
    â–¼ 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
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2015
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2015 vs 2021).
    2015 vs 2021
  • 75 mm deeper body
    Depth
    340 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
    340 mm vs 265 mm

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What customers like about Numatic James JDS181-11?

  • Incredible suction power on hard floors and low-pile carpets
  • Massive 8-litre dust bag capacity requiring infrequent emptying
  • Highly durable, commercial-grade motor built to last for years
  • Lighter and easier to carry between rooms than the standard Henry model
  • Much quieter operating volume compared to other vacuum brands
  • Generous 10-metre power cable provides a very wide cleaning radius
  • More budget-friendly and cost-effective than luxury alternatives

What customers dislike about Numatic James JDS181-11?

  • Lacks an automatic cord rewind mechanism, requiring manual cable wrapping
  • No active brush roller or electric power head, making it less effective on thick, deep-pile carpets
  • Wands are made of lighter aluminium instead of premium stainless steel
  • On-board dial speed control is missing, relying on a basic manual air bleed vent to change suction
  • Bulky canister design can be cumbersome to store in small spaces

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