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Philips FC9744/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Suction power (AW):420 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:5.5 kg

Philips FC9744/09 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

▲Better than 60% 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
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▲Better than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on 394 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 71% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips PowerPro Expert FC9744/09 is a corded, bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a 900W motor, a 2-litre dust capacity, and an Allergy H13 filter system that captures over 99.9% of fine dust. Its main characteristics and advantages include powerful, sustained suction driven by PowerCyclone 8 technology, electronic digital power controls, a 10-metre action radius from a 7-metre power cord, and a versatile TriActive+ nozzle alongside a dedicated Mini Turbo brush for pet hair. However, some users note downsides, including a relatively short cord length for larger homes, a loud noise level of up to 76 dB, and a total weight of 5.5 kg that can make it cumbersome to carry up stairs.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips FC9744/09

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

28%

7.7

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
Philips FC9744/09 has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 57.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.7

Number of reviews

Based on 394 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.
8.2
Philips FC9744/09 has a user score of 8.16 points, which is higher than 70.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
Philips FC9744/09 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 57.4% of vacuum cleaners.
6.7
Philips FC9744/09 has a popularity score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 57.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.8
Philips FC9744/09 has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
420 AW
Suction power (AW)
420 AW
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 420 AW, which is higher than that of 97.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
18.7 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
18.7 kPa
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 18.7 kPa, which is lower than that of 59.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
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
2 L
Capacity
2 L
▲ Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% 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
5.5 kg
Weight
5.5 kg
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% 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 FC9744/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 270 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    420 AW
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (420 AW vs 150 AW).
    420 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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.
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    67-75 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (67-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    67-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 270 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    420 AW
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (420 AW vs 150 AW).
    420 AW vs 150 AW
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    67-75 dB
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (67-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    67-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 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.
  • 51.9% higher weight
    Weight
    5.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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
  • 240 mm deeper body
    Depth
    505 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (505 mm vs 265 mm).
    505 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1.3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18.7 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18.7 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18.7 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 27 mm wider body
    Width
    292 mm
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (292 mm vs 265 mm).
    292 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 1.3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18.7 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18.7 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18.7 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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.
  • 51.9% higher weight
    Weight
    5.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 240 mm deeper body
    Depth
    505 mm
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (505 mm vs 265 mm).
    505 mm vs 265 mm
  • 27 mm wider body
    Width
    292 mm
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (292 mm vs 265 mm).
    292 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 394 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Philips FC9744/09?

  • Excellent and powerful suction performance across multiple floor types
  • Effective at picking up pet hair using the specialized mini turbo brush
  • Hygienic and easy-to-empty dust container that can be operated with one hand
  • Onboard storage compartment keeps smaller accessories and nozzles within reach
  • High-efficiency anti-allergen filter system (HEPA 13 equivalent) effectively traps fine dust
  • Convenient digital power control to quickly adjust suction intensity
  • Equipped with a long telescope tube suitable for taller individuals
  • Smooth and easy maneuverability around furniture due to its quality wheels

What customers dislike about Philips FC9744/09?

  • Power cord is considered relatively short by some users
  • Can become quite loud, particularly when using the mini turbo nozzle on maximum settings
  • The abundant suction power can make the nozzle stick to the floor, requiring extra physical effort to push
  • The bulkier cylinder design can be cumbersome to store or carry up and down stairs
  • Isolated complaints regarding the longevity of the extension pipe latch mechanisms
  • Storing the large assortment of included extra floor nozzles can take up significant closet space

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesnumeriques.com
20/09/2023
Summary of the review
Philips Power Pro Expert FC9744/09 Review: Similar to the FC9745/09 Canister Vacuum, with Extra and Fewer Brushes
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lesnumeriques.com
23/09/2020
Summary of the review
Philips Power Pro Expert FC9744/09 Review: Similar to the Reference Canister Vacuum
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consumentenbond.nl
01/07/2026
Summary of the review
Philips PowerPro Expert FC9744/09 - Review, Ratings & Prices
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