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Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Suction power (AW):100 AWBattery runtime:45 minutesCapacity:0.44 LWeight:2.5 kg

Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO 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.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 77% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

8.1

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO is a versatile 250W cordless stick vacuum cleaner delivering up to 100 Air Watts of constant suction power from an 18.5V removable lithium-ion battery, which provides a runtime of up to 45 minutes in Eco mode. Main characteristics and pros include its ultra-lightweight design (weighing just 1.1 kg as a handheld), a flexible tube for effortless access under low furniture without bending, a motorized Power LED Vision nozzle, a 99.9% filtration system, a dedicated Animal Turbo brush for pet hair, and a Smart Control display that enables automatic suction adjustment based on the floor type. However, notable cons include its relatively small 0.44-liter dust container capacity and a loud operational noise level peaking at 83 dB.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

8.1

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

7.5
Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 78.8% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.2
Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 82.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 100 AW, which is lower than that of 73.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
250 W
Power consumption
250 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 250 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 78.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.9% 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
45 minutes
Battery runtime
45 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 45 minutes, which is shorter than that of 51.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 12.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4 hours, which is faster than 42.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 25.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, which is larger than that of 48.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 24.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
18.5 V
Battery voltage
18.5 V
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18.5 V, which is lower than that of 77.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
99.9%
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
0.44 L
Capacity
0.44 L
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.44 L, which is smaller than that of 89.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% 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
2.5 kg
Weight
2.5 kg
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.5 kg, which is lower than the weight of 77.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% 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 X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 30.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.5 kg
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO offers better value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (8.2 vs 7.6).
    8.2 vs 7.65
  • 350 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    250 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (250 W vs 600 W).
    250 W vs 600 W
  • 44 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    304 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (304 mm vs 260 mm).
    304 mm vs 260 mm
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 30.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.5 kg
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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 mm narrower body
    Width
    248 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (248 mm vs 265 mm).
    248 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)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 0.56 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.44 L
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.44 L vs 1 L
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 3.7 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18.5 V
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18.5 V vs 22.2 V).
    18.5 V vs 22.2 V
  • 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 %
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    83-83 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    83-83 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 5 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    45 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (45 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    45 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 3.7 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18.5 V
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18.5 V vs 22.2 V).
    18.5 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.56 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.44 L
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.4 L vs 1 L).
    0.44 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

What customers like about Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO?

  • Ultra-light and handy design (only 1.1 kg in vacuum mode)
  • Flex technology: the articulated tube allows you to clean under furniture without bending
  • Excellent suction power for animal hair (Animal Care)
  • Intuitive digital display to monitor autonomy and power
  • Automatic power adjustment based on the surface
  • Good battery life (about 40-45 minutes)

What customers dislike about Rowenta X-Force Flex 9.60 Animal Care RH2078WO?

  • The standard brush may not be ideal on thick carpets
  • Some plastic components may seem cheap
  • The floor cleaning accessory is considered poor performance for intense dirt
  • The hose closing system (Flex joint) could be delicate in the long term

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