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Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:6.38 kg

Rowenta RO3731EA Compact 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of vacuum-cleaners
5.8

Technical Score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components

28%

6.3

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 93% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power Cyclonic is a corded, bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 750W EffiTech motor that delivers powerful dry suction comparable to older 2000W models. Key characteristics include a 1.5-liter dust container equipped with a Clean Express emptying system, an advanced mono-cyclonic filtration setup with a HEPA filter that captures 99.98% of dust, a 6.2-meter power cord providing an 8.8-meter operating radius, and a 2-position multi-surface floor head. Its main advantages are its compact, lightweight design (around 6.4 kg) making it easy to store, excellent cleaning performance on hard floors, and zero maintenance costs for bags. However, major downsides include a loud operating noise level of 79 dB, a tendency for the high suction to cause the brushes to stick firmly to carpets, and a build quality that can feel less robust or plasticky.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power

Technical Score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

28%

6.3

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.7

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.8
Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power has a technical score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 93.4% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.1
Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power has a value-for-money score of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
20 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
20 kPa
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 20 kPa, which is higher than that of 49.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
25 L/s
Airflow
25 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 25 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 68% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% 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
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
99.98%
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
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.5 L, which is larger than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% 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
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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
6.38 kg
Weight
6.38 kg
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.38 kg, which is greater than the weight of 83.6% 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 RO3731EA Compact Power vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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.
  • 809 mm shorter body
    Height
    291 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (291 mm vs 1100 mm).
    291 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 80 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    340 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 260 mm).
    340 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 80 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    340 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 260 mm).
    340 mm vs 260 mm
  • 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 %
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 809 mm shorter body
    Height
    291 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (291 mm vs 1100 mm).
    291 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • 76.2% higher weight
    Weight
    6.38 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.38 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    25 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (25 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    25 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
  • 144.4 mm deeper body
    Depth
    409.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (409.4 mm vs 265 mm).
    409.4 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.06 vs 7.6).
    7.06 vs 7.65
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    25 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (25 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    25 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
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • 76.2% higher weight
    Weight
    6.38 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.38 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 144.4 mm deeper body
    Depth
    409.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (409.4 mm vs 265 mm).
    409.4 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 11.2 mm wider body
    Width
    276.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (276.2 mm vs 265 mm).
    276.2 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power?

  • Excellent suction power relative to its low energy consumption
  • Affordable price offering a good quality-to-price ratio
  • Compact design that makes it easy to handle and store
  • Lightweight build that is convenient for cleaning stairs
  • Bagless design saves money on replacements and is easy to empty
  • Multi-surface brush works well on both hard floors and low-pile carpets
  • Generous cable and operating radius minimizing socket changes

What customers dislike about Rowenta RO3731EA Compact Power?

  • High operating noise level reaching up to 79 decibels
  • Filters can clog quickly and require frequent washing and drying
  • Constructed with cheap-feeling plastic parts that compromise overall robustness
  • Brushes have a tendency to stick tightly to some surfaces due to intense suction
  • Lacks ideal maneuverability, occasionally tracking sideways during use

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lesnumeriques.com
20/11/2020
Summary of the review
Test Rowenta Compact Power Cyclonic RO3731EA : un aspirateur-traîneau sans sac performant et compact
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testit.de
13/07/2026
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staubsauger-berater.de
24/07/2026
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lesnumeriques.com
20/11/2020
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Rowenta Compact Power Cyclonic RO3731EA Review: A Discreet and Powerful Canister Vacuum Cleaner
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lesnumeriques.com
08/02/2026
Summary of the review
This canister vacuum cleaner offers the best value for money in our comparison
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qualescegliere.it
04/06/2018
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consumentenbond.nl
No date available
Summary of the review
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