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Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.2 LWeight:4.87 kg

Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power 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
✕
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 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 57% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60% of vacuum-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 17,169 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.
★Better than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

5.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 17,169 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.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
21 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
21 kPa
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 21 kPa, which is higher than that of 61.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
24 L/s
Airflow
24 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 24 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 70.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
effitech
Power consumption
750 W
Power consumption
750 W
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 750 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 69.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.98%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.98%
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.98% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 78.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.6% 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
1.2 L
Capacity
1.2 L
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.2 L, which is larger than that of 55.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 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
classic
Roller type
none
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
canister
Weight
4.87 kg
Weight
4.87 kg
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 4.87 kg, which is greater than the weight of 69.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer 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
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 RO2981 Swift Power vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 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 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.
  • 0.03 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.98 %
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.98 % vs 99.95 %
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 730 mm shorter body
    Height
    370 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (370 mm vs 1100 mm).
    370 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    21 kPa
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (21 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    21 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 1 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    21 kPa
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (21 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    21 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 0.03 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.98 %
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.98 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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 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.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 730 mm shorter body
    Height
    370 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (370 mm vs 1100 mm).
    370 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 3.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    24 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (24 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    24 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 34.5% higher weight
    Weight
    4.87 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.87 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • 105 mm deeper body
    Depth
    370 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (370 mm vs 265 mm).
    370 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021
  • 3.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    24 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (24 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    24 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 150 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    750 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (750 W vs 600 W).
    750 W vs 600 W
  • 1.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5 m vs 6.5 m
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 34.5% higher weight
    Weight
    4.87 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (4.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    4.87 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 105 mm deeper body
    Depth
    370 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (370 mm vs 265 mm).
    370 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 17,169 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power

  • Strong suction power on both hard floors and carpets
  • Lightweight and highly portable design
  • Compact size makes it very easy to store
  • Great value for money with a good price-to-quality ratio
  • Generous selection of useful accessories and attachments
  • Easy to empty and clean the bagless dust container

What we don't like about Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power

  • The power cord is noticeably short, restricting operating radius
  • Can be quite loud during operation (measured around 73-77 dB)
  • Lacks a secure click-lock system for connecting tubes and attachments
  • The telescopic extension wand is on the shorter side for taller users
  • Tends to stick too firmly to some floors, making it harder to push
  • Tends to tip over easily due to its lightweight body

Verdict

The Rowenta RO2981 Swift Power Cyclonic is a compact, corded canister bagless vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 900W maximum Effitech motor and advanced cyclonic separation technology. Its main characteristics include an agile 3.6 kg body, a 1.2-liter dust reservoir, and a 3-stage filtration system that captures 99.98% of dust particles. Key advantages include an operational radius of 7.6 meters, a dedicated Total Care kit with a mini motorized pet hair brush, and exceptional suction performance on hard floors. However, prominent drawbacks include its high operating noise level of 77 dB, reduced maneuverability on thick carpets, the absence of electronic suction power regulation, and a somewhat tedious process to empty the dust container.

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