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Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):150 AWBattery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.65 LWeight:3 kg

Rowenta RH9A73 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
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

80%

8.1

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
8.1

Technical Score

Technical score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

9.2

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

★Better than 90% of vacuum-cleaners
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on 6 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–¼Worse than 90% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Rowenta RH9A73 X-Force Flex 13.60 Animal is a lightweight, cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 25.9V lithium-ion battery and a 380W motor that delivers 150 Air Watts of cyclonic suction power. Key advantages include an automated suction adjustment system for various floor types, a flexible wand for reaching under low furniture without bending, a 0.65-litre dust bin, a HEPA filtration system capturing 99.9% of particles, and up to 60 minutes of runtime. On the downside, the 3-hour recharge time can feel long, the device may require a bit more patience when navigating tightly around furniture compared to models with dedicated soft rollers, and it cannot stand upright independently for easy mid-session storage.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RH9A73

Technical Score
Technical score
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

9.2

Battery

18%

8.1

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

8.1
Rowenta RH9A73 has a technical score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 90.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on 6 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.
7.4
Rowenta RH9A73 has a user score of 7.37 points, which is lower than 89.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
3.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RH9A73 has a popularity score of 3.1 points, which is lower than 59.2% of vacuum cleaners.
3.1
Rowenta RH9A73 has a popularity score of 3.1 points, which is lower than 59.2% 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 RH9A73 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 88% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 150 AW, which is higher than that of 43.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 11.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
380 W
Power consumption
380 W
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 380 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 69.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.8% 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
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% 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
?
Battery voltage
25.9 V
Battery voltage
25.9 V
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.9 V, which is higher than that of 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% 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
0.65 L
Capacity
0.65 L
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.65 L, which is smaller than that of 68.9% 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
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
3 kg
Weight
3 kg
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 61% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% 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 RH9A73 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 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 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.
  • 8.5% better value for money
    Rowenta RH9A73 offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.3 vs 7.6).
    8.3 vs 7.65
  • 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
  • 220 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    380 W
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (380 W vs 600 W).
    380 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 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.
  • 3.7 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.9 V
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.9 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.9 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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 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.
  • 17.1% lower weight
    Weight
    3 kg
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    2024 vs 2021
  • 13 mm narrower body
    Width
    252 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (252 mm vs 265 mm).
    252 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.
  • 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
  • 0.35 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.65 L
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.65 L vs 1 L
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 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 %
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Rowenta RH9A73 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 RH9A73
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Rowenta RH9A73 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.37 vs 8.000).
    7.37 vs 8
  • 8 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    252 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (252 mm vs 260 mm).
    252 mm vs 260 mm
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Rowenta RH9A73 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 8.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    Rowenta RH9A73
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Rowenta RH9A73 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.37 vs 8.000).
    7.37 vs 8
  • 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
  • 8 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    252 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (252 mm vs 260 mm).
    252 mm vs 260 mm
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.35 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.65 L
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.65 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

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Rowenta RH9A73?

  • Excellent suction power on both hard floors and carpets
  • Flexible joint system allows easy cleaning under furniture without bending
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable handheld unit weighing only 1.6 kg
  • Quiet operation compared to alternative cordless models
  • Bright LED lighting on the main nozzle reveals hidden dust
  • Smart control display showing real-time battery status and performance modes
  • Good value for money compared to higher-priced premium brands
  • Automatic suction power adjustment based on the floor surface type

What customers dislike about Rowenta RH9A73?

  • Small 0.65-liter dust container capacity requiring frequent emptying
  • Battery drains quickly when running on higher suction or turbo modes
  • Lacks a self-standing design or vertical locking mechanism without support
  • Filter needs frequent cleaning to maintain maximum suction performance
  • Adjusting the power setting buttons can feel slightly unergonomic
  • Fixed tube height without a telescopic mechanism to customize length
  • Dirt can sometimes drop back out of the nozzle after turning the unit off

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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basic-tutorials.com
02/10/2024
Summary of the review
Rowenta X-Force Flex 13.60 test: A blessing for allergy sufferers?
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test.de
27/01/2026
Summary of the review
Review: Rowenta X-Force Flex 13.60 Allergy RH9A36
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etm-testmagazin.de
31/05/2024
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Rowenta X-Force Flex 13.60 Allergy RH9A36WV Review 2024
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quechoisir.org
18/10/2024
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Rowenta RH9A73WO X-Force Flex 13.60 Review: Cordless Stick Vacuum
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futura-sciences.com
21/01/2026
Summary of the review
I tested the Rowenta X-Force Flex 13.60 Animal Complete Kit vacuum cleaner
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femmeactuelle.fr
02/09/2024
Summary of the review
Rowenta X-Force Flex 13.60 Review: A High-Performing, 100% French-Made Cordless Vacuum, But Not Without Flaws
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20minutes.fr
02/06/2024
Summary of the review
X-Force Flex 13.60: Is Rowenta's first made-in-France cordless vacuum worth it?
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xataka.com
15/10/2025
Summary of the review
Rowenta X-Force Flex: your questions and answers about this flexible vacuum cleaner
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consumentenbond.nl
01/03/2024
Summary of the review
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