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Rowenta RH2048 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction power (AW):100 AWBattery runtime:45 minutesCapacity:0.4 LWeight:2.1 kg

Rowenta RH2048 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 59% of vacuum-cleaners
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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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 67% of models
Score components

28%

5.3

Performance

22%

7.3

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

8.2

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 67% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Rowenta RH2048 X-Force Flex 9.60 is a cordless bagless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 250W motor that delivers up to 100 Air Watts of suction power. It stands out for its ultra-lightweight design, weighing just 2.1 kg overall and 1.1 kg when detached as a handheld unit, combined with an intelligent sensor that automatically adjusts suction power across different floor types. Main advantages include its flexible "Flex" joint tube for easily reaching under furniture without bending, a Smart Control display for real-time monitoring, integrated LED headlights, and a highly efficient cyclone filtration system capturing 99.9% of fine allergens. On the downside, the vacuum produces a relatively loud noise level of 83 dB, features a small 0.44-litre dust container capacity that fills up quickly, and the 18V lithium-ion battery requires a lengthy 4-hour charge time for a maximum runtime of 45 minutes in Eco mode, which drops significantly in Boost mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RH2048

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

28%

5.3

Performance

22%

7.3

Battery

18%

8.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

8.2

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

7.0
Rowenta RH2048 has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than 67% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RH2048 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Rowenta RH2048 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.7
Rowenta RH2048 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 100 AW, which is lower than that of 73.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
10 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
10 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 10 kPa, which is lower than that of 92% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
250 W
Power consumption
250 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 250 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 78.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
45 minutes
Battery runtime
45 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 45 minutes, which is shorter than that of 51.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 12.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4 hours, which is faster than 42.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 25.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, which is larger than that of 48.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 24.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
18.5 V
Battery voltage
18.5 V
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18.5 V, which is lower than that of 77.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa 12
Filter class
hepa 12
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 12, which is more advanced than the class used by 74.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 5% 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
0.4 L
Capacity
0.4 L
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.4 L, which is smaller than that of 90.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% 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
roll brush
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
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
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
2.1 kg
Weight
2.1 kg
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.1 kg, which is lower than the weight of 90.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% 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
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports 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.

Rowenta RH2048 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 42% lower weight
    Weight
    2.1 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, 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.
  • 350 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    250 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (250 W vs 600 W).
    250 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 12
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 12 vs hepa).
    hepa 12 vs hepa
  • 42% lower weight
    Weight
    2.1 kg
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.1 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.1 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, 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.
  • 17 mm narrower body
    Width
    248 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (248 mm vs 265 mm).
    248 mm vs 265 mm
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 10 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    10 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (10 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    10 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 L vs 1 L
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 3.7 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18.5 V
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18.5 V vs 22.2 V).
    18.5 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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 %
  • 12 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    248 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (248 mm vs 260 mm).
    248 mm vs 260 mm
  • 26.7% more expensive
    Rowenta RH2048 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£190 vs £150).
    £190 vs £150
  • 10 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    10 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (10 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    10 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 12 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    248 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (248 mm vs 260 mm).
    248 mm vs 260 mm
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 3.7 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18.5 V
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18.5 V vs 22.2 V).
    18.5 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.6 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.4 L
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.4 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 %

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Rowenta RH2048?

  • Lightweight and highly manoeuvrable design
  • Excellent value for money compared to top-tier brands
  • Convenient flexible tube system for reaching under low furniture
  • Integrated LED lighting on the floorhead reveals hidden dust
  • Efficient automatic suction adjustment based on floor type
  • Effective 99.9% filtration system that is great for allergies
  • Removable and easy-to-wash dust container

What customers dislike about Rowenta RH2048?

  • Battery drains very rapidly when used in turbo or boost mode
  • The dust container has a relatively small capacity requiring frequent emptying
  • The vacuum unit cannot stand upright on its own when paused
  • Long recharge times relative to the total operating battery life
  • The digital display screen can feel a bit unintuitive to some users
  • Lack of integrated storage or holders for the cleaning accessories
  • The continuous boost mode cannot be locked into place

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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12/01/2026
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xataka.com
15/10/2025
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