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Philips XC8049/01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:35 minutesCapacity:0.6 LWeight:2.7 kg

Philips XC8049/01 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 66% of vacuum-cleaners
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 61% of models
Score components

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

5.6

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 61% of vacuum-cleaners
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 837 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–²Better than 76% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Philips XC8049/01 is a cordless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 25.2V lithium-ion battery, a PowerBlade digital motor, and PowerCyclone 10 bagless technology. Main pros include a long maximum runtime of up to 70 minutes in eco mode (28 minutes in turbo mode), a 360-degree suction nozzle with integrated LEDs that captures up to 99.7% of dust from all sides, a smart digital display with a filter cleaning indicator, and a relatively light weight of 2.7 kg. On the downside, the vacuum requires a long 5-hour charging time, has a modest 0.6-litre dust capacity, and operates at a loud maximum noise level of 84 dB.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Philips XC8049/01

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

28%

6.5

Performance

22%

5.6

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

7.5

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

6.8
Philips XC8049/01 has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 61.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 837 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.
8.3
Philips XC8049/01 has a user score of 8.35 points, which is higher than 76.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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 74% of models
Popularity:
Philips XC8049/01 has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 74.3% of vacuum cleaners.
8.2
Philips XC8049/01 has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 74.3% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.5
Philips XC8049/01 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
18.33 L/s
Airflow
18.33 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 18.33 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 82.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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
35 minutes
Battery runtime
35 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 35 minutes, which is shorter than that of 82.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6% 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
2,400 mAh
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh, which is smaller than that of 53.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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
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
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
classic
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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
2.7 kg
Weight
2.7 kg
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.7 kg, which is lower than the weight of 70.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.4% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers 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
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
yes
LED display
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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 XC8049/01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 4.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 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 XC8049/01
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Philips XC8049/01 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.35 vs 8.000).
    8.35 vs 8
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 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
  • 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
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 25.4% lower weight
    Weight
    2.7 kg
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 45 mm shallower body
    Depth
    220 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (220 mm vs 265 mm).
    220 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 15 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    35 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (35 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    35 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 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
  • 9.47 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    18.33 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (18.3 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    18.33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 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 upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, 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 %
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Philips XC8049/01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 vs £150
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Philips XC8049/01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 vs £150
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Philips XC8049/01 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 vs 7.6).
    7.5 vs 7.65
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 9.47 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    18.33 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (18.3 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    18.33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 15 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    35 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (35 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    35 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 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
  • 100 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,400 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2400 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,400 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 70 mm taller body
    Height
    1,170 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1170 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,170 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 837 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Philips XC8049/01?

  • Excellent suction power and performance on multiple floor surfaces
  • Long-lasting battery life that easily covers large homes
  • Convenient 360-degree suction nozzle that captures dirt from all sides
  • Bright integrated LED lights in the nozzle that reveal hidden dust
  • Highly manoeuvrable design that slides completely flat under low furniture
  • Clear digital smart display showing speed and filter maintenance status

What customers dislike about Philips XC8049/01?

  • The vacuum unit feels a bit heavy during prolonged handheld use
  • Nozzle design makes it difficult to fit into very tight corners or narrow gaps
  • Brush head can judder or skip when pulling it backwards on certain carpets
  • Small 0.6-litre dust container capacity requires frequent emptying
  • High price point compared to some other cordless alternatives
  • User reports of fragile plastic connection pieces or latches breaking over time

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