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Avg. price:~£380Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:5.3 LWeight:7.57 kg

SEBO Automatic X4 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 59% 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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Best prices

    N/A~ £380
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Verdict

The SEBO Automatic X4 is a German-engineered, bagged upright vacuum cleaner powered by a 1300-watt motor that delivers an airflow of 103.8 CFM and 92 inches of water lift. Weighing 16.7 pounds, it features a 12-inch wide power head with sensor-driven electronic automatic height adjustment, a generous 1.4-gallon (5.3-liter) dust bag capacity, a 40-foot power cord, and hospital-grade S-class filtration operating at a relatively quiet 69 dBA. Key advantages include its outstanding suction performance, a lifetime belt warranty, automatic motor shut-off protection for blockages, and an integrated 6-foot pull-out hose with an extension wand for versatile reach. However, it exhibits notable drawbacks such as its bulkier, traditional profile, a fixed non-adjustable handle height, lack of variable suction control, and aggressive brush roller bristles that can potentially scratch delicate wood or hard floor finishes.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner SEBO Automatic X4

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 59% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.6

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
SEBO Automatic X4 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 58.7% 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:
SEBO Automatic X4 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
SEBO Automatic X4 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.1
SEBO Automatic X4 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)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
1,300 W
Power consumption
1,300 W
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 1,300 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 99.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% 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
s-class
Filter class
s-class
â–² Better than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class s-class, which is more advanced than the class used by 79.5% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 0.9% 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
5.3 L
Capacity
5.3 L
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 5.3 L, which is larger than that of 97.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ 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
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
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
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
upright
Weight
7.57 kg
Weight
7.57 kg
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.57 kg, which is greater than the weight of 93.6% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands 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
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.

SEBO Automatic X4 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    s-class
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (s-class vs hepa).
    s-class vs hepa
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • 4.3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5.3 L
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 L vs 1 L).
    5.3 L vs 1 L
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69-69 dB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    69-69 dB
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    69-69 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 5.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    12 m
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (12 m vs 6.5 m).
    12 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    s-class
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (s-class vs hepa).
    s-class vs hepa
  • 4.3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    5.3 L
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (5.3 L vs 1 L).
    5.3 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.09x higher weight
    Weight
    7.57 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.57 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, 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.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 700 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1300 W vs 600 W).
    1,300 W vs 600 W
  • 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 %
  • 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
  • 2.53x more expensive
    SEBO Automatic X4 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£380 vs £150).
    £380 vs £150
  • 8.4% worse value for money
    SEBO Automatic X4 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.06 vs 7.6).
    7.06 vs 7.65
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 700 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1300 W vs 600 W).
    1,300 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 bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, 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.
  • 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 %
  • 2.09x higher weight
    Weight
    7.57 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.57 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 45 mm wider body
    Width
    310 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (310 mm vs 265 mm).
    310 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2009
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2009 vs 2021).
    2009 vs 2021
  • 80 mm taller body
    Height
    1,180 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1180 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,180 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 55 mm deeper body
    Depth
    320 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 265 mm).
    320 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about SEBO Automatic X4?

  • Powerful suction with consistent cleaning performance across various carpet depths
  • Truly automatic brush-roll height adjustment when transitioning between floor types
  • Excellent hospital-grade (S-Class/HEPA) filtration system that is highly effective for allergy and asthma sufferers
  • Outstanding commercial-grade durability and long lifespan, often lasting decades
  • Folds completely flat (180 degrees) to easily reach and clean under low furniture
  • Integrated on-board accessory tools and an easily accessible pull-out extension hose
  • Smart safety features like automatic motor shut-off when the brush roll detects an obstruction
  • Generous 40-foot power cord reducing the need to frequently switch outlets
  • Large-capacity vacuum bags that are easy to seal and swap out without releasing dust

What customers dislike about SEBO Automatic X4?

  • High initial purchase price and premium investment cost
  • Heavier and bulkier than modern cordless stick vacuums, making it cumbersome on stairs
  • Automatic floor height adjustment can sometimes feel slow, taking up to 10 seconds to adapt to dramatic surface changes
  • The brush roller continues to spin continuously while the machine is locked in the upright position
  • The stiff bristle brush roll can potentially scratch delicate, soft-hardwood floors or bumpy tiles
  • Hair and fibers frequently wrap around the brush roller, requiring regular manual removal
  • Traditional, old-school corded design can feel dated and clunky to maneuver compared to nimble, modern competitors

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