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Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:4.3 kg

Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 55% 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.9

Smart features

▼Worse than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,532 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.
★Better than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

5.7

Design

8%

4.9

Smart features

6.1
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,532 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.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
27.8 L/s
Airflow
27.8 L/s
▼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 27.8 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 46.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
900 W
Power consumption
900 W
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 900 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 89% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.5% 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
Filter class
hepa
▼ 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
99.9%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.9% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 68.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 10.6% 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
3 L
Capacity
3 L
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3 L, which is larger than that of 80.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% 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
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
▲ 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
canister
Weight
4.3 kg
Weight
4.3 kg
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.3 kg, which is greater than the weight of 60.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.3% 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
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
▲ Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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.

Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 880 mm shorter body
    Height
    220 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (220 mm vs 1100 mm).
    220 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 15 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    275 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (275 mm vs 260 mm).
    275 mm vs 260 mm
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 15 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    275 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (275 mm vs 260 mm).
    275 mm vs 260 mm
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3 L
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3 L vs 1 L).
    3 L vs 1 L
  • 880 mm shorter body
    Height
    220 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (220 mm vs 1100 mm).
    220 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, 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.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (900 W vs 600 W).
    900 W vs 600 W
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • 18.8% higher weight
    Weight
    4.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (900 W vs 600 W).
    900 W vs 600 W
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    ▼ 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 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.
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 18.8% higher weight
    Weight
    4.3 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 138 mm deeper body
    Depth
    403 mm
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (403 mm vs 265 mm).
    403 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ 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).
    Released in September 2017.
    2017 vs 2021

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Based on 4,532 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09

  • Strong suction power effective at picking up fine dust and pet hair
  • Lightweight and compact design making it easy to carry and store
  • Excellent maneuverability due to smooth-rolling wheels
  • Generous 9-metre operating radius reduces the need to frequently switch outlets
  • Highly efficient allergy filter certified to capture 99.9% of small particles
  • Convenient adjustable suction power settings for different surfaces

What we don't like about Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09

  • Perceived as quite noisy, especially when operating at maximum power
  • Lacks an advanced HEPA filter for users with ultra-strict filtration requirements
  • The 6-metre power cord can feel short when cleaning large rooms
  • Plastic wheels struggle slightly when transitioning onto very thick carpets
  • Lacks a visual indicator to show when the dust bag is full

Verdict

The Philips 2000 Series FC8243/09 PowerGo is a compact, 4.3 kg bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a high-efficiency 900W motor that delivers 99.9% fine dust pick-up alongside adjustable suction control. Key characteristics include an ECARF-certified Allergy Filter capturing 99.9% of small particles, a 3-liter s-bag capacity, a multi-purpose floor nozzle, and an integrated 2-in-1 crevice tool. Main pros are its light, storage-friendly footprint, a generous 9-meter action radius (6-meter cord length), and a hygienic dust disposal design ideal for allergy sufferers. However, noted cons include a relatively loud noise level of up to 77 dB, slightly budget plastic components, and a tendency for the lightweight body to tip over easily during use.

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