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Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:4.5 kg

Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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.
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6.4

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

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
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Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

8.4

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 58% 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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Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

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Verdict

The Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 is a bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a 900W motor and utilizing PowerCyclone 7 technology to separate dust from air and prevent suction loss. Key characteristics and pros include an Allergy H13 filtration system that captures 99.9% of fine dust, an adjustable electronic power control on the body, a 1.5-litre hygienic one-handed emptying dust bin, and a 9-meter action radius supported by a 6-meter automatic rewind power cord. It comes highly versatile with a TriActive+ multi-action nozzle, an integrated handle brush, and a mini turbo nozzle for pet hair. However, some cons include a relatively small 1.5L dust capacity for larger households, a loud operating noise level of up to 77 dB, and potential drops in long-term suction if the washable filters are not consistently maintained.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09

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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

8.4

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 58.4% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.4
Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
14 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
14 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 14 kPa, which is lower than that of 81.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
900 W
Power consumption
900 W
â–¼ 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
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
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² 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%
â–¼ 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
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.5 L, which is larger than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% 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
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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
canister
Weight
4.5 kg
Weight
4.5 kg
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 63.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% 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
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² 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
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.

Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² 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
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 820 mm shorter body
    Height
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 1100 mm).
    280 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 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
  • 25 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    285 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 260 mm).
    285 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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
  • 25 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    285 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (285 mm vs 260 mm).
    285 mm vs 260 mm
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² 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
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 820 mm shorter body
    Height
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 1100 mm).
    280 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    14 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    14 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    â–¼ 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
  • 147 mm wider body
    Width
    412 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (412 mm vs 265 mm).
    412 mm vs 265 mm
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 147 mm deeper body
    Depth
    412 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (412 mm vs 265 mm).
    412 mm vs 265 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    6 m
    â–¼ 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
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.44 vs 7.6).
    7.44 vs 7.65
  • 6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    14 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (14 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    14 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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 upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 147 mm wider body
    Width
    412 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (412 mm vs 265 mm).
    412 mm vs 265 mm
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 147 mm deeper body
    Depth
    412 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (412 mm vs 265 mm).
    412 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09?

  • Powerful initial suction performance across multiple floor types
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it easy to lift, maneuver, and store
  • Bagless container is easy and hygienic to empty with one hand
  • Comes with a versatile set of attachments, including an integrated brush and mini turbo nozzle
  • Good value for money compared to pricier brands
  • Effective allergy H13 filter that captures fine dust and pet dander

What customers dislike about Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09?

  • The 6-meter power cord feels too short for moving between multiple rooms
  • Suction power can drop noticeably if the filter gets clogged or the container fills up
  • Some long-term reliability issues with motor durability reported by users after extended use
  • The 1.5-liter dust container is relatively small for large families or entire houses
  • The telescopic extension handle can feel slightly wobbly or difficult to lock firmly into place

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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haus-garten-test.de
13/09/2021
Summary of the review
15 canister vacuum cleaners reviewed 2021 - Haus & Garten Test
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guide-aspirateur.net
23/01/2025
Summary of the review
Philips 5000 Series FC9555/09 review: a satisfying TriActive+ nozzle.
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consumentenbond.nl
10/10/2026
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Philips FC9555/09 PowerPro Active - Test, Reviews & Prices
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