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Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2.5 LWeight:5.9 kg

Rowenta ZR901701 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 74% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 74% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.9

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 58% 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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Rowenta Compact Power vacuum cleaner is a high-performance corded electric canister model featuring a low-consumption 900W motor, an advanced three-stage filtration system that captures 99.98% of dust particles, and an options-based 2.5-liter or 3-liter container volume for extensive autonomous cleaning. Its main advantages include an impressive 8.80-meter operating radius that reduces the need to switch power outlets, high energy efficiency without a loss in suction power, and compatibility with specialized tools like the air-driven ZR901701 mini turbo brush spinning at 6,000 rpm for superior pet hair removal. However, it is held back by a somewhat high operating noise level of up to 79 decibels on maximum power and its reliance on a mechanical lock-system connection, which restricts accessory compatibility solely to matching Rowenta models.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Rowenta ZR901701 Compact 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 58% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.0

Battery

18%

8.9

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

5.2

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 57.8% 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
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 ZR901701 Compact Power has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
effitech
Power consumption
900 W
Power consumption
900 W
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 900 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 89% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.5% 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
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
5.9 kg
Weight
5.9 kg
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 5.9 kg, which is greater than the weight of 78.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.8% 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 ZR901701 Compact 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.
  • 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
  • 6x cheaper
    Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 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
  • 6x cheaper
    Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£25 vs £150).
    £25 vs £150
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 63% higher weight
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.9 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (900 W vs 600 W).
    900 W vs 600 W
  • 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
  • 74 mm deeper body
    Depth
    339 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (339 mm vs 265 mm).
    339 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.51 vs 7.6).
    7.51 vs 7.65
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.51 vs 7.6).
    7.51 vs 7.65
  • 300 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    900 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (900 W vs 600 W).
    900 W vs 600 W
  • 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 washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 63% higher weight
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (5.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    5.9 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 74 mm deeper body
    Depth
    339 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (339 mm vs 265 mm).
    339 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

What customers like about Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power?

  • Highly effective at removing cat and dog hair from furniture
  • Strong suction power amplified by the rotating turbo brush mechanism
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to handle and maneuver
  • Great for cleaning localized areas like couches, office chairs, and small rugs
  • Equipped with an easy opening mechanism that simplifies cleaning out trapped debris

What customers dislike about Rowenta ZR901701 Compact Power?

  • Long hairs, threads, and fibers easily wrap around the brush roll and can be very difficult to untangle
  • Only compatible with specific Rowenta canister vacuum models utilizing the 'Lock System'
  • Some users find it tedious to frequently swap attachment heads during a cleaning session
  • Relies entirely on vacuum airflow to spin rather than an independent motorized drive
  • Operating noise increases noticeably when the turbo attachment is spinning

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