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Philips FC6170/01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:50 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:3.2 kg

Philips FC6170/01 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.

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
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.2

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

6.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 61 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.
â–¼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips PowerPro Uno FC6170/01 is a bagless cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 25.2V Lithium-Ion battery that delivers a runtime of up to 50 minutes. Its key characteristics include PowerCyclone technology for sustained suction, a 0.6-litre translucent dust chamber, a 3-layer washable foam filter, a self-standing parking position, and a motorized TriActive Turbo nozzle optimized for both hard floors and carpets. Main pros include its lightweight 2.9 kg design, highly hygienic one-step dust emptying system, excellent performance on pet hair, and flexibility to easily clean under low furniture. On the downside, cons include a relatively long charging time of 5 hours and a loud 83 dB operating noise level.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips FC6170/01

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.2

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

6.5

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
Philips FC6170/01 has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 56.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
6.7/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

5.4

Number of reviews

Based on 61 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.
6.7
Philips FC6170/01 has a user score of 6.67 points, which is lower than 96.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
5.4/ 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 52% of models
Popularity:
Philips FC6170/01 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than 51.7% of vacuum cleaners.
5.4
Philips FC6170/01 has a popularity score of 5.4 points, which is lower than 51.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.5
Philips FC6170/01 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
?
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
50 minutes
Battery runtime
50 minutes
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 50 minutes, which is longer than that of 49.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 5 hours, which is slower than 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 20.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
?
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 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
washable foam
Filter class
washable foam
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class washable foam, which is less advanced than the class used by 90.8% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
?
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
0.6 L
Capacity
0.6 L
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
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
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
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
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
stick
Weight
3.2 kg
Weight
3.2 kg
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.2 kg, which is lower than the weight of 56.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands 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.

Philips FC6170/01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 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
  • 50 mm shallower body
    Depth
    215 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (215 mm vs 265 mm).
    215 mm vs 265 mm
  • 12 mm narrower body
    Width
    253 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (253 mm vs 265 mm).
    253 mm vs 265 mm
  • 11.6% lower weight
    Weight
    3.2 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 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
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 50 mm shallower body
    Depth
    215 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (215 mm vs 265 mm).
    215 mm vs 265 mm
  • 12 mm narrower body
    Width
    253 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (253 mm vs 265 mm).
    253 mm vs 265 mm
  • 11.6% lower weight
    Weight
    3.2 kg
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    washable foam
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (washable foam vs hepa).
    washable foam vs hepa
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2014 vs 2021).
    2014 vs 2021
  • 20% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Philips FC6170/01
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Philips FC6170/01 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (6.67 vs 8.000).
    6.67 vs 8
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Philips FC6170/01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£200 vs £150).
    £200 vs £150
  • 1.7% worse value for money
    Philips FC6170/01 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.52 vs 7.6).
    7.52 vs 7.65
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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.
  • 0.4 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.6 L
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    washable foam
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (washable foam vs hepa).
    washable foam vs hepa
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, 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.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2014 vs 2021).
    2014 vs 2021
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 61 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Philips FC6170/01?

  • Excellent cordless maneuverability and wire-free freedom
  • Strong suction power especially effective on pet hair and dirt
  • Convenient self-standing feature allowing it to park anywhere
  • Highly flexible design that easily reaches under low furniture
  • Quiet operation compared to traditional vacuums
  • Lightweight build that reduces physical fatigue during use

What customers dislike about Philips FC6170/01?

  • No charging dock or wall mount included, requiring manual cord plugging
  • Prone to tipping over easily when left standing due to stability issues
  • Replacement parts, filters, and charging adapters are difficult to source
  • Motorized brush can occasionally fray or get tangled on certain carpet fibers
  • A bit heavier than some previous cordless models from the brand

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesnumeriques.com
28/09/2014
Summary of the review
PowerPro Uno FC6170/01 Review: the flagship of Philips' range
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lesnumeriques.com
28/09/2014
Summary of the review
Philips PowerPro Uno FC6170/01 Review: The Flagship of the Philips Range
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