Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Suction power (AW):120 AWBattery runtime:80 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:2.7 kg

Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 73% of vacuum-cleaners
7.2

Technical Score

Technical score
7.2/ 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%

5.8

Performance

22%

8.1

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Smart features

▲Better than 72% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 52 buyer reviews from online shops.
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 81% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 is a versatile 3-in-1 bagless cordless vacuum and mop featuring a 25.2V lithium-ion battery that delivers a max airflow of 1100 l/min via PowerCyclone 10 technology and an 80-minute runtime (28 minutes in Turbo mode). Key advantages include its dual-channel Aqua nozzle that vacuums and wet-wipes simultaneously to kill up to 99% of bacteria, a patented 360-degree suction nozzle with integrated LED lights that captures up to 99.7% of dirt from all sides, a triple filtration system, a 0.6-liter dust capacity, and a lightweight 1.7 kg handheld configuration. However, notable drawbacks include a long 4-to-5-hour battery charging time, a loud 84 dB maximum noise level, and the inability to vacuum up spilled liquids or larger pools of standing water.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01

Technical Score
Technical score
7.2/ 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%

5.8

Performance

22%

8.1

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Smart features

7.2
Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 72.1% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 52 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
7.7
Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a user score of 7.74 points, which is lower than 80.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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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Popularity:
Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than 52.4% of vacuum cleaners.
5.3
Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than 52.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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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Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.7
Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
120 AW
Suction power (AW)
120 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 120 AW, which is lower than that of 66.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
18.33 L/s
Airflow
18.33 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 18.33 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 82.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
130 W
Power consumption
130 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 130 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 92.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
80 minutes
Battery runtime
80 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 80 minutes, which is longer than that of 91.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4.25 hours
Charging time
4.25 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4.25 hours, which is slower than 57.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 6.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh, which is smaller than that of 53.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.2 V, which is higher than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 23.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
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%
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.6 L
Capacity
0.6 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.6 L, which is smaller than that of 71.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
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
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
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
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.7 kg
Weight
2.7 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.7 kg, which is lower than the weight of 70.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.4% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
yes
Mopping support
yes
This vacuum cleaner supports mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 30 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    80 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (80 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    80 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 470 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    130 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 W vs 600 W).
    130 W vs 600 W
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Supports mopping
    Mopping support
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports mopping, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 470 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    130 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 W vs 600 W).
    130 W vs 600 W
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 30 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    80 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (80 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    80 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.2 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.2 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 25.4% lower weight
    Weight
    2.7 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 75 mm shallower body
    Depth
    190 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (190 mm vs 265 mm).
    190 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Supports mopping
    Mopping support
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports mopping, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 9.47 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    18.33 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (18.3 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    18.33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 L vs 1 L
  • 30 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    120 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 AW vs 150 AW).
    120 AW vs 150 AW
  • 119 mm wider body
    Width
    384 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (384 mm vs 265 mm).
    384 mm vs 265 mm
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • 70 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    190 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (190 mm vs 260 mm).
    190 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.25 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.25 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.3 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.25 hours vs 4 hours
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 3.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.74 vs 8.000).
    7.74 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 9.47 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    18.33 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (18.3 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    18.33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 30 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    120 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (120 AW vs 150 AW).
    120 AW vs 150 AW
  • 70 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    190 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (190 mm vs 260 mm).
    190 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.25 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.25 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.3 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.25 hours vs 4 hours
  • 100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,400 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2400 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.6 L vs 1 L).
    0.6 L vs 1 L
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • 119 mm wider body
    Width
    384 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (384 mm vs 265 mm).
    384 mm vs 265 mm
  • 70 mm taller body
    Height
    1,170 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,170 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 52 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01?

  • Strong and impressive overall suction power, especially when using the high-performance turbo mode.
  • Integrated LED lights on the cleaning nozzle clearly illuminate hidden dust and dirt in corners and dark spaces.
  • Long-lasting battery life in the lowest settings, making it easy to cover multiple rooms or floors in one session.
  • Excellent selection of included adapters and accessories that are straightforward and easy to swap.
  • Effective 360-degree suction that captures dirt and pet hair efficiently from both hard floors and carpets.

What customers dislike about Philips 8000 Series Aqua Plus XC8347/01?

  • The battery is built directly into the unit and cannot be easily swapped out for a spare during longer cleaning sessions.
  • Operating at full blast or turbo mode drains the battery quickly, reducing runtime down to 30–40 minutes.
  • The appliance can feel quite heavy and bulky to maneuver, especially when the aqua attachment is fully filled with water.
  • Its structural design is somewhat thick, meaning the main motor unit restricts the rod from fully flattening to slide deep under low beds or sofas.
  • The water tank is on the smaller side and requires frequent refilling during larger deep cleans.

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