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Avg. price:~£180Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4.5 LWeight:5 kg

Rowenta RO6493EA 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

7.9

User score

▲Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 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 68% of models
Score components

28%

8.5

Performance

22%

4.7

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▲Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5 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.
▼Worse than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Rowenta Silence Force 4A+ Animal Care (RO6493EA) is a high-performance, bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 550W Effitech motor, a large 4.5-litre dust bag capacity, and an advanced HEPA 13 filtration system that captures 99.98% of dust particles. Its main advantages include an exceptionally quiet operating volume of 66 dB, five adjustable power settings, 360-degree rotating wheels for excellent maneuverability, and a specialized P3WER GLIDE 3-position suction head optimized for both hard floors and carpets. However, potential downsides include its heavy weight and a bulky form factor, which may make it less convenient for carrying up stairs or storing in compact spaces.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta RO6493EA

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components:

28%

8.5

Performance

22%

4.7

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

9.0

Attachments

10%

5.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

7.0
Rowenta RO6493EA has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than 67.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5 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.
7.9
Rowenta RO6493EA has a user score of 7.88 points, which is lower than 76.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
2.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta RO6493EA has a popularity score of 2.9 points, which is lower than 59.7% of vacuum cleaners.
2.9
Rowenta RO6493EA has a popularity score of 2.9 points, which is lower than 59.7% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.9
Rowenta RO6493EA 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)
32 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
32 kPa
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 32 kPa, which is higher than that of 92.7% 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
epa 11
Filter class
epa 11
▲ Better than 67% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 11, which is more advanced than the class used by 66.6% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
95%
Minimum overall efficiency
95%
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 95% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 89.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
▲ Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
4.5 L
Capacity
4.5 L
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4.5 L, which is larger than that of 92.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▲ 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
5 kg
Weight
5 kg
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5 kg, which is greater than the weight of 70.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▲ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Rowenta RO6493EA vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 12 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    32 kPa
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (32 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    32 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    64-66 dB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (64-66 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    64-66 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • 3 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 11
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
    epa 11 vs hepa
  • 12 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    32 kPa
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (32 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    32 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    64-66 dB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (64-66 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    64-66 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 3 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    5
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 1.9 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8.4 m
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8.4 m vs 6.5 m).
    8.4 m vs 6.5 m
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 11
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
    epa 11 vs hepa
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 4.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    95 %
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (95 % vs 99.95 %).
    95 % vs 99.95 %
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 38.1% higher weight
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 263 mm deeper body
    Depth
    528 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (528 mm vs 265 mm).
    528 mm vs 265 mm
  • 33 mm wider body
    Width
    298 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (298 mm vs 265 mm).
    298 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    2018 vs 2021
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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 RO6493EA
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Rowenta RO6493EA has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.88 vs 8.000).
    7.88 vs 8
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 4.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    95 %
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (95 % vs 99.95 %).
    95 % vs 99.95 %
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 38.1% higher weight
    Weight
    5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 263 mm deeper body
    Depth
    528 mm
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (528 mm vs 265 mm).
    528 mm vs 265 mm
  • 33 mm wider body
    Width
    298 mm
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (298 mm vs 265 mm).
    298 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    2018 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 5 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Rowenta RO6493EA?

  • Extremely quiet operation, allowing users to converse normally while cleaning.
  • Very powerful suction across various surfaces, easily pulling up dirt and pet hair.
  • Excellent multi-stage air filtration that locks in fine dust and minimizes allergies.
  • Long 12-metre operating radius reduces the need to switch power plugs frequently.
  • Ergonomic handle control with handy built-in accessories for edge and furniture dusting.

What customers dislike about Rowenta RO6493EA?

  • The 3-position main nozzle can occasionally stick or feel stiff to push on thick carpets.
  • The heavy and bulky canister design makes it difficult to carry up and down stairs.
  • Finding official replacement dust bags can sometimes be difficult or expensive depending on the region.
  • A few users experienced long customer service response times when seeking warranty repairs.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

Q
quechoisir.org
12/10/2026
Summary of the review
Review of Rowenta RO6493EA Silence Force 4A+ "Home & Car
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