Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£340Suction power (AW):200 AWBattery runtime:70 minutesCapacity:0.9 LWeight:3.2 kg

Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 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.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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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Score components

80%

8.1

Technical Score

20%

7.5

User score

â–²Better than 89% of vacuum-cleaners
8.1

Technical Score

Technical score
8.1/ 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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Score components

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

8.3

Battery

18%

8.5

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

8.4

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

★Better than 91% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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–¼Worse than 87% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 RH9958 is a high-performance cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 480-watt DigitalForce motor that delivers up to 200 Air Watts of suction power. Key characteristics include a 32.4V removable lithium-ion battery providing a maximum runtime of 70 minutes, a large 0.9-liter bagless dust container, a 99.9% HEPA filtration system, and a smart digital control panel with five power levels and automatic floor detection. Main advantages feature its innovative flexible joint tube that reaches up to four times further under low furniture without bending, a deep-power LED headlight on the nozzle for low-light tracking, and specialized mini turbo brush attachments optimal for extracting pet hair. However, some notable drawbacks include a loud maximum operating noise level of 84 dB, a heavy top-heavy design weighing approximately 4.34 kg that can cause wrist fatigue over long periods, a rapid battery drain when used continuously in boost mode, and an inability to stand upright on its own.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60

Technical Score
Technical score
8.1/ 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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Score components:

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

8.3

Battery

18%

8.5

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

8.4

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

8.1
Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a technical score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 91% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.5/ 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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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
7.5
Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a user score of 7.52 points, which is lower than 86.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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
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Popularity:
Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 60.8% of vacuum cleaners.
1.7
Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 60.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 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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Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

8.2
Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 82.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
200 AW
Suction power (AW)
200 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 200 AW, which is higher than that of 72.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
480 W
Power consumption
480 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 480 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 60% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
70 minutes
Battery runtime
70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 70 minutes, which is longer than that of 88% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 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
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is smaller than that of 79.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
33.3 V
Battery voltage
33.3 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 33.3 V, which is higher than that of 97.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.4% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
epa
Filter class
epa
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa, which is less advanced than the class used by 84.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.9 L
Capacity
0.9 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
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
3.2 kg
Weight
3.2 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.2 kg, which is lower than the weight of 56.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.8% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
yes
Self-standing
yes
This vacuum cleaner stands on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
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
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 20 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (70 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    70 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 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
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 50 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    200 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (200 AW vs 150 AW).
    200 AW vs 150 AW
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 7.3% better value for money
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.21 vs 7.6).
    8.21 vs 7.65
  • 50 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    200 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (200 AW vs 150 AW).
    200 AW vs 150 AW
  • 3 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    5
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 120 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    480 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (480 W vs 600 W).
    480 W vs 600 W
  • 20 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (70 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    70 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3 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
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 11.1 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    33.3 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (33.3 V vs 22.2 V).
    33.3 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 11.6% lower weight
    Weight
    3.2 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 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
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • 20 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    240 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (240 mm vs 260 mm).
    240 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.27x more expensive
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£340 vs £150).
    £340 vs £150
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • 2.27x more expensive
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£340 vs £150).
    £340 vs £150
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 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
  • 20 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    240 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (240 mm vs 260 mm).
    240 mm vs 260 mm
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • 0.1 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.9 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
  • 15 mm wider body
    Width
    280 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 265 mm).
    280 mm vs 265 mm
  • 40 mm taller body
    Height
    1,140 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1140 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,140 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60?

  • Impressive and strong suction power across various surfaces
  • Highly flexible folding arm that easily reaches under low furniture
  • Effective pet hair removal with the specialized rotating turbo brush
  • Useful integrated LED headlight on the nozzle for dark areas
  • Convenient automatic floor detection and adjustable power levels
  • Long-lasting battery life when used in standard or Eco mode
  • Generous selection of well-designed accessories and attachments
  • Easy to empty and fully washable dust container components

What customers dislike about Rowenta RH9958 X-Force Flex 14.60?

  • Notably heavy and top-heavy design making extended use tiring
  • Battery drains extremely fast when operating in Turbo/Boost mode
  • High noise output during operation, particularly at 82dB
  • Appliance does not stand upright on its own without support
  • Dust container is considered somewhat small or fills up quickly with pet hair
  • Detachable parts can fit tightly, making disassembly difficult for some users
  • Relatively high retail price point compared to entry-level alternatives

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