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Philips FC9555/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:4.5 kg

Philips 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 51% of vacuum-cleaners
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.3

Attachments

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 69% of vacuum-cleaners
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,834 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.
★Better than 93% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips 5000 Series PowerPro Active FC9555/09 is a corded, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a high-efficiency 900W motor and PowerCyclone 7 technology that maintains strong, sustained suction. It features a 1.5-litre dust capacity container engineered for hygienic one-handed emptying, an Allergy H13 filtration system that captures 99.9% of fine dust particles, a versatile TriActive+ nozzle, and a mini turbo brush designed for pet hair removal. Major pros include its high dust-pickup performance across multiple surfaces, adjustable electronic power control, integrated handle brush, and compact 4.5 kg design with rubber wheels. However, notable cons include its relatively short 6-metre power cord that limits its operating radius and a tendency to stick to heavy carpets due to high suction if power settings are not turned down.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips FC9555/09

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.3

Attachments

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.3
Philips FC9555/09 has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 68.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on 1,834 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.
9.0
Philips FC9555/09 has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 92.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Philips FC9555/09 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 83.7% of vacuum cleaners.
9.1
Philips FC9555/09 has a popularity score of 9.1 points, which is higher than 83.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.7
Philips FC9555/09 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
17.4 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
17.4 kPa
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 17.4 kPa, which is lower than that of 66.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
27.8 L/s
Airflow
27.8 L/s
▼ 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
brushed
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
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
▲ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
4.5 kg
Weight
4.5 kg
▼ 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
▼ 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
no
Nozzle light
no
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Philips FC9555/09 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
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    Philips FC9555/09
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Philips FC9555/09 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ 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
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    Philips FC9555/09
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Philips FC9555/09 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 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
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▲ 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 parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, 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 upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17.4 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17.4 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17.4 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
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 15 mm wider body
    Width
    280 mm
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 265 mm).
    280 mm vs 265 mm
  • 2.6 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17.4 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17.4 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17.4 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 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.
  • 24.3% higher weight
    Weight
    4.5 kg
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 15 mm wider body
    Width
    280 mm
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 265 mm).
    280 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,834 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Philips FC9555/09?

  • Strong suction power that cleans hard floors and carpets efficiently
  • Lightweight and highly compact design makes it easy to carry up stairs
  • Comes with a variety of useful attachments, including a mini turbo brush for pet hair
  • The bagless dust container is easy to clean, wash, and empty with one hand
  • Adjustable power settings allow control over different floor surfaces
  • Good overall value for money

What customers dislike about Philips FC9555/09?

  • The power cord is frequently reported as too short
  • The suction can sometimes be too strong on carpets, making the nozzle stick or difficult to slide
  • The vacuum hose length is slightly short for taller users
  • Some long-term users noted a degradation in motor reliability or suction after a year of use

Expert reviews

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13/09/2021
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consumentenbond.nl
2019 / Updated
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