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Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Suction power (AW):130 AWBattery runtime:45 minutesCapacity:0.9 LWeight:2.9 kg

Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical Score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
7.9

Technical Score

Technical score
7.9/ 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 86% of models
Score components

28%

7.1

Performance

22%

7.8

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

7.9

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

â–²Better than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 911 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 70% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Rowenta RH9898 X-Force Flex 11.60 Aqua is a 300-watt bagless cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 25.2V lithium-ion battery and a DigitalForce motor that delivers up to 130 Air Watts of suction power. Key characteristics include an integrated LED Smart Control Display for switching between Eco, Max, and Boost modes, a 0.9-liter washable dust container, an Aqua head with a 350ml water tank for simultaneous vacuuming and mopping, and a flexible tube design paired with a Deep Power LED Vision nozzle to easily clean under low furniture. Main pros are its versatile 2-in-1 wet and dry cleaning capabilities, its 45-minute eco runtime, efficient 99.9% fine dust filtration, and excellent maneuverability. However, notable cons include its relatively heavy handheld weight of approximately 2.9 to 3 kg, a lengthy 3-hour battery recharge cycle, and a drastically reduced battery runtime of less than 8 minutes when operated continuously in full Boost mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60

Technical Score
Technical score
7.9/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

28%

7.1

Performance

22%

7.8

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

7.9

Design

8%

8.5

Smart features

7.9
Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 has a technical score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 86.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.1/ 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 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 911 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.
8.1
Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 has a user score of 8.14 points, which is higher than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73% of vacuum cleaners.
8.1
Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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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 88% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.3
Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 88% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 130 AW, which is lower than that of 62.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
300 W
Power consumption
300 W
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 300 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% 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
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3 hours, which is faster than 87.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 6.7% 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
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
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
0.9 L
Capacity
0.9 L
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.9 L, which is smaller than that of 51.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% 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
2.9 kg
Weight
2.9 kg
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.9 kg, which is lower than the weight of 64.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.3% 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
yes
Mopping support
yes
★ Better than 96% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 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
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3 hours vs 4 hours).
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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 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 parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, 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.
  • 8.8% better value for money
    Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.32 vs 7.6).
    8.32 vs 7.65
  • 300 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    300 W
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 W vs 600 W).
    300 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.
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 hours
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3 hours vs 4 hours).
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
    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
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, 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 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.
  • 37 mm narrower body
    Width
    228 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (228 mm vs 265 mm).
    228 mm vs 265 mm
  • 19.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.9 kg
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.9 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • Supports mopping
    Mopping support
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports mopping, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    82-82 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 4 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    8 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (8 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    8 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£250 vs £150).
    £250 vs £150
  • 0.1 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.9 L vs 1 L).
    0.9 L vs 1 L
  • 66.7% more expensive
    Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£250 vs £150).
    £250 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    82-82 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    82-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 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
  • 4 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    8 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (8 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    8 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 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 %
  • 0.1 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.9 L
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.9 L vs 1 L).
    0.9 L vs 1 L
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 911 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60?

  • The flexible tube design makes bending down unnecessary and easily reaches deep under low furniture.
  • Integrated LED lights on the suction head provide great visibility in dark corners or dimly lit spaces.
  • Digital control display offers convenient real-time monitoring of the remaining battery runtime.
  • Boost trigger option delivers instant, high-powered suction for stubborn messes.
  • Large 0.9-litre dust container accommodates substantial cleaning sessions before needing to be emptied.

What customers dislike about Rowenta RH9898 X-Force 11.60?

  • The upper motor and battery section feels quite heavy during prolonged usage.
  • Battery life drains rapidly (often in less than 15 minutes) when operating on maximum or boost settings.
  • Recharging the battery takes multiple hours to reach full capacity.
  • The unit cannot stand completely upright on its own without using the wall mount or docking station.
  • The mopping element is moderately effective and lacks a vibrating or scrubbing action for deep stains.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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pixelfriedhof.com
03/06/2021
Summary of the review
Rowenta X-Force: The best cordless vacuum cleaner of my life
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lesnumeriques.com
25/01/2022
Summary of the review
Rowenta X-Force Flex 11.60 RH9889WO Review: A Cordless Vacuum with Full Flexibility and Agility
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