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Philips FC8244/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3 LWeight:4.3 kg

Philips FC8244/09 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of vacuum-cleaners
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 90% of vacuum-cleaners
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 121 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 85% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips PowerGo FC8244/09 is a compact, 4.3 kg corded bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a 900W motor (750W IEC input power) and a 3-litre s-bag capacity. Key advantages include an ECARF-certified Allergy Filter that captures 99.9% of fine dust, adjustable rotary suction controls, onboard storage for its 2-in-1 brush and crevice tools, and a generous 9-metre operating radius utilizing a 6-metre power cord. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high noise level of 77 dB, plastic wheels that lack premium traction, and a tendency for the unlatched plastic hose connection to separate from the telescopic metal tube during heavy use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips FC8244/09

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Philips FC8244/09 has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 89.8% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 121 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.
7.6
Philips FC8244/09 has a user score of 7.59 points, which is lower than 84.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
Philips FC8244/09 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of vacuum cleaners.
6.2
Philips FC8244/09 has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.4
Philips FC8244/09 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)
23 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
23 kPa
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 23 kPa, which is higher than that of 72.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
27.8 L/s
Airflow
27.8 L/s
â–¼ 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
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
epa 10
Filter class
epa 10
â–² Better than 62% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 10, which is more advanced than the class used by 62.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not 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
â–¼ 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
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 FC8244/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    23 kPa
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (23 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    23 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
    â–² 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
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 10
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 10 vs hepa).
    epa 10 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 3 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    23 kPa
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (23 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    23 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 10
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 10 vs hepa).
    epa 10 vs hepa
  • 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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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 bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    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
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 FC8244/09
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Philips FC8244/09 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.59 vs 8.000).
    7.59 vs 8
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Philips FC8244/09 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.37 vs 7.6).
    7.37 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ 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
    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 bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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 %
    â–¼ 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 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • 18.8% higher weight
    Weight
    4.3 kg
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    Released in February 2018.
    2018 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 121 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Philips FC8244/09?

  • High suction power across multiple floor types
  • Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry or store
  • Good value for money with a strong price-to-performance ratio
  • Effective allergy filter that traps fine dust and allergens
  • Long power cord offering a decent 9-metre cleaning radius
  • Adjustable suction levels via a rotary power control dial
  • Large 3-litre dust bag capacity which reduces frequent changes

What customers dislike about Philips FC8244/09?

  • Can be quite noisy during operation
  • The body and overall construction can feel somewhat plasticky or cheap
  • Limited or basic attachment tools included in the box
  • Incompatibility with universal dust bags, requiring specific S-bags
  • Telescopic metal tube setup cannot be fully disassembled easily
  • The suction base/nozzle stability can occasionally feel unsteady on certain surfaces

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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consumentenbond.nl
11/10/2026
Summary of the review
Philips PowerGo FC8244/09 (2020) - Test, Reviews & Prices
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ecarf-institute.org
[Date Missing]
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Philips Vacuum Cleaner FC8244/09/19 - ECARF Institute
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