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Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4 LWeight:5.2 kg

Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 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.

6.1

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
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical Score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 92% 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 82% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.7

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 82% 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09

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 82% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.7

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.1
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.1
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
17.5 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
17.5 kPa
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 17.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 66% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
32.17 L/s
Airflow
32.17 L/s
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 32.17 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 69.7% 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 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
4 L
Capacity
4 L
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4 L, which is larger than that of 89.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% 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
5.2 kg
Weight
5.2 kg
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.2 kg, which is greater than the weight of 72.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.4% 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
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
yes
Nozzle light
yes
▲ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 L vs 1 L
  • 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 nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 866 mm shorter body
    Height
    234 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (234 mm vs 1100 mm).
    234 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 4.37 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    32.17 L/s
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (32.2 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    32.17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 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.
  • 4.37 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    32.17 L/s
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (32.2 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    32.17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 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
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 866 mm shorter body
    Height
    234 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (234 mm vs 1100 mm).
    234 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 nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, 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.
  • 43.6% higher weight
    Weight
    5.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.2 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.
  • 2.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17.5 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.05 vs 7.6).
    7.05 vs 7.65
  • 46.7% more expensive
    Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£220 vs £150).
    £220 vs £150
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17.5 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 43.6% higher weight
    Weight
    5.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 182 mm wider body
    Width
    447 mm
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (447 mm vs 265 mm).
    447 mm vs 265 mm
  • 182 mm deeper body
    Depth
    447 mm
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (447 mm vs 265 mm).
    447 mm vs 265 mm

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What we like about Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09

  • Fantastic suction power that remains strong even as the dust bag fills up
  • Long power cord providing a generous and convenient operating radius
  • TriActive+ LED floor nozzle effectively illuminates hidden dust on hard surfaces
  • Generous 4-liter capacity is ideal for larger households without frequent bag changes
  • Integrated accessories like the built-in soft dusting brush and mini turbo brush are highly useful

What we don't like about Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09

  • Poor maneuverability due to rigid wheels that struggle to turn smoothly
  • Considerably loud operating noise level during use
  • Relatively heavy build makes it awkward to lift or carry up stairs
  • Small front caster wheel easily catches or struggles over minor obstacles
  • Floor nozzle is reported to be bulkier and less nimble compared to older models

Verdict

The Philips 5000 Series Performer Active FC8580/09 is a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner equipped with a 900W motor, AirflowMax technology, and a 4-liter dust capacity utilizing s-bag Classic Long Performance bags. Its primary advantages include strong, long-lasting suction power, a 9-meter operating radius with a 6-meter cord, an ECARF-certified Allergy Filter that captures 99.9% of fine particles, and a versatile TriActive+ LED nozzle to reveal hidden dust. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high noise level of 77 dB and limited maneuverability on certain surfaces due to its 5.2 kg weight and rigid wheel tracking.

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