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Siemens VSZ3B212 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4 LWeight:5.9 kg

Siemens VSZ3B212 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

8.8

User score

▼Worse than 70% of vacuum-cleaners
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

6.0

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 89% of vacuum-cleaners
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,502 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 90% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Siemens VSZ3B212 is a compact, bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 600W to 700W highPower motor that delivers deep-cleaning suction comparable to older 2400W models. Key characteristics include a spacious 4-litre XL dust bag capacity, an integrated hygiene exhaust filter, an electronic rotary power control, and a generous 10-metre operating radius with an 8-metre cable. Its main pros are strong, consistent performance on hard floors (Class A rating) maintained by the powerSecure system even as the bag fills, lightweight maneuverability at 4.7 kg, and highly versatile on-board accessories. On the downside, it has a weaker performance on carpets (Class D rating), lacks a dedicated turbo brush for pet hair, features a somewhat thin power cable that can occasionally struggle with the automatic rewinder, and operates at a relatively loud maximum noise level of 74 to 79 dB.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Siemens VSZ3B212

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.2

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

6.0

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Siemens VSZ3B212 has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 89.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,502 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.
8.8
Siemens VSZ3B212 has a user score of 8.81 points, which is higher than 89.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 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 81% of models
Popularity:
Siemens VSZ3B212 has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than 81.1% of vacuum cleaners.
8.8
Siemens VSZ3B212 has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than 81.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Siemens VSZ3B212 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
highpower
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
standard
Filter class
standard
▼ Worse than 93% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class standard, which is less advanced than the class used by 93.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99%
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 87.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
4 L
Capacity
4 L
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4 L, which is larger than that of 89.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% 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
no
Mini motorized brush
no
▼ 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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
▼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not 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
▼ 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
▼ 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.

Siemens VSZ3B212 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 700 mm shorter body
    Height
    400 mm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (400 mm vs 1100 mm).
    400 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    Siemens VSZ3B212
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Siemens VSZ3B212 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.81 vs 8.000).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    Siemens VSZ3B212
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Siemens VSZ3B212 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.81 vs 8.000).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 66.7% cheaper
    Siemens VSZ3B212 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£90 vs £150).
    £90 vs £150
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 3 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4 L
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4 L vs 1 L).
    4 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.
  • 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.
  • 700 mm shorter body
    Height
    400 mm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (400 mm vs 1100 mm).
    400 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 63% higher weight
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    ▼ 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 bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    74-79 dB
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (74-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    74-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99 %
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99 % vs 99.95 %).
    99 % 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.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, 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.
  • 63% higher weight
    Weight
    5.9 kg
    ▼ 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
  • 135 mm deeper body
    Depth
    400 mm
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (400 mm vs 265 mm).
    400 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 22 mm wider body
    Width
    287 mm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (287 mm vs 265 mm).
    287 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,502 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Siemens VSZ3B212?

  • Strong suction power on hard floors and tiles
  • Highly maneuverable due to its lightweight design and three rotating wheels
  • Large 4-liter dust bag capacity minimizes frequent replacements
  • Long 10-meter operating radius reduces the need to constantly switch outlets
  • Convenient on-board accessory storage under the device cover
  • Low power consumption with high energy efficiency

What customers dislike about Siemens VSZ3B212?

  • Can be very loud when operating at full power
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap with a high amount of plastic components
  • The floor nozzle can create too much suction seal, making it hard to push or causing it to push dirt forward on smooth surfaces
  • Lacks a turbo brush, making it poorly suited for deep carpet cleaning or picking up pet hair
  • Takes up a large amount of vertical space to store when the telescopic tube is attached

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