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Philips XB2123/09 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.3 LWeight:4 kg

Philips XB2123/09 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 95% of vacuum-cleaners
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 87% of vacuum-cleaners
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Philips 2000 Series XB2123/09 is a compact, corded canister bagless vacuum cleaner featuring an 850W motor and PowerCyclone 4 technology for high suction power. Designed for dry cleaning on both carpets and hard floors, it is equipped with a 1.3-litre hygienic dust container, a Super Clean Air filtration system, a multi-purpose nozzle, and a 6-metre power cord that provides a 9-metre operating radius. Key advantages include its lightweight 4.4 kg build, ease of maneuvering, automatic cord rewind, and a one-handed container emptying system that minimises dust clouds. However, potential drawbacks include a relatively high noise level of 77 dB, plastic wheels that may lack traction on smooth surfaces, and a smaller capacity compared to full-sized canister models.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips XB2123/09

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

28%

7.3

Performance

22%

3.9

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

5.1

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.0
Philips XB2123/09 has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 86.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Philips XB2123/09 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Philips XB2123/09 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.2
Philips XB2123/09 has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 86.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
850 W
Power consumption
850 W
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 850 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 82.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.9% 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
epa 12
Filter class
epa 12
▲ Better than 71% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 3.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 87.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.3 L
Capacity
1.3 L
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.3 L, which is larger than that of 58.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% 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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
▼ 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 kg
Weight
4 kg
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4 kg, which is greater than the weight of 55.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% 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 XB2123/09 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Philips XB2123/09 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Philips XB2123/09 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 12
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 12 vs hepa).
    epa 12 vs hepa
  • 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.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 250 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    850 W
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (850 W vs 600 W).
    850 W vs 600 W
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 143 mm deeper body
    Depth
    408 mm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (408 mm vs 265 mm).
    408 mm vs 265 mm
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Philips XB2123/09 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.2 vs 7.6).
    7.2 vs 7.65
  • 250 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    850 W
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (850 W vs 600 W).
    850 W vs 600 W
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 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
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • 143 mm deeper body
    Depth
    408 mm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (408 mm vs 265 mm).
    408 mm vs 265 mm
  • 10.5% higher weight
    Weight
    4 kg
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4 kg vs 3.62 kg

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Philips XB2123/09?

  • High suction power and strong cleaning performance
  • Lightweight design and easy to carry
  • Compact size making it very easy to store
  • Easy and hygienic to empty the bagless dust container
  • Great value for money
  • Acceptable and not overly loud noise level

What customers dislike about Philips XB2123/09?

  • Suction power is not electronically adjustable (only via a manual slider on the handle)
  • Very few included accessories (only a crevice tool)
  • Vacuum head/nozzle lacks maneuverability and can feel stiff or immobile
  • Heavy metal pipe instead of a lighter aluminum alternative
  • The 1.3-liter dust container fills up quickly and requires frequent emptying
  • Suction power drops noticebly if the filters are not washed regularly

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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altroconsumo.it
16/09/2021
Summary of the review
PHILIPS XB2123/09 / XB2125 / XB2122/08/09/19 Vacuum Cleaner
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consumentenbond.nl
N/A
Summary of the review
Philips 2000 series XB2123/09 - Test, Reviews & Prices
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