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Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2.5 LWeight:3.8 kg

Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 64% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

6.0

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 52% 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,420 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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Verdict

The Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL is a bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner powered by a 550-watt EffiTech Motor and advanced cyclonic technology that delivers strong suction with a 75 dB noise level. Its primary characteristics include an exceptionally large 2.5-liter dust container, a 6.2-meter power cord providing an 8.8-meter cleaning radius, and a lightweight 3.8 kg frame measuring 40.9 x 27.6 x 29.1 cm. Main advantages include its high-efficiency filtration capturing 99.9% of dust, a rapid four-step express emptying system, and a versatile accessory bundle that features an integrated furniture brush, a parquet nozzle, and a mini turbo brush specialized for pet hair. However, some disadvantages include the lack of dedicated on-board accessory storage, and the fact that suction adjustments can only be managed via a manual air regulator slide on the handle rather than electronic controls.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

6.0

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.6
Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is lower than 52.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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 4,420 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
Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 95.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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 RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.9
Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than 66.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
15.7 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
15.7 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 15.7 kPa, which is lower than that of 75.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
effitech
Power consumption
550 W
Power consumption
550 W
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 550 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 53.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.3% 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
2.5 L
Capacity
2.5 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2.5 L, which is larger than that of 76% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.2% 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
3.8 kg
Weight
3.8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 52.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% 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 RO4871 Compact Power XXL vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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
  • 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 RO4871 Compact Power XXL
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL 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 RO4871 Compact Power XXL
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 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
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-75 dB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-75 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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 %
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4.3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15.7 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15.7 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15.7 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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 mm deeper body
    Depth
    409 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (409 mm vs 265 mm).
    409 mm vs 265 mm
  • 11 mm wider body
    Width
    276 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (276 mm vs 265 mm).
    276 mm vs 265 mm
  • 4.3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15.7 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15.7 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15.7 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 144 mm deeper body
    Depth
    409 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (409 mm vs 265 mm).
    409 mm vs 265 mm
  • 11 mm wider body
    Width
    276 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (276 mm vs 265 mm).
    276 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 4,420 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL?

  • Excellent suction power on both hard floors and carpets
  • Large 2.5-liter dust container capacity requires less frequent emptying
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable, making it easy to carry up and down stairs
  • Compact design that fits effortlessly into small storage spaces or cupboards
  • Cost-effective with a great price-to-performance ratio
  • Includes effective specialized accessories like the mini turbo brush for pet hair
  • Convenient bagless system with a simple mechanism for emptying the container

What customers dislike about Rowenta RO4871 Compact Power XXL?

  • Suction power cannot be electronically adjusted, relying only on a manual air regulator slide
  • Operating noise level is high and can become quite loud during use
  • Lack of on-board or integrated storage compartments for smaller accessory nozzles
  • Emptying the dust bin can sometimes release a cloud of fine dust into the air
  • The lightweight body makes the vacuum prone to easily tipping or falling over during use
  • Occasional build quality complaints regarding the suction hose disconnecting from the metal tube

Expert reviews

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01/07/2020
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