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Avg. price:~£310Suction power (AW):300 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.8 LWeight:8.25 kg

Thomas 788568 Aqua+ 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 61% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.6

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 10,792 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 95% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Thomas 788568 Aqua+ Pet & Family is a multi-functional washing vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 1700W max motor, an 11-meter operating radius, and an 8-meter automatically rewinding power cord. Its primary characteristic is the bagless AQUA+ water filtration system alongside an integrated high-pressure spray extraction system supported by a 1.8-liter fresh water tank and a 1.8-liter waste water container. Main pros include its versatile ability to vacuum, wet-clean, and dry surfaces simultaneously, effectively trapping 99.9% of dust particles, allergens, and pet odors in water for refreshed exhaust air, enhanced by specialized pet hair and turbo brush attachments. However, noticeable cons include its relatively heavy and bulky design at 8.2 kg empty, loud operation reaching around 72 decibels, and the required post-cleaning maintenance of rinsing the water tanks after every use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Thomas 788568 Aqua+

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.6

Smart features

6.5
Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 56% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 10,792 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.
9.1
Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a user score of 9.14 points, which is higher than 95.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.6
Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
300 AW
Suction power (AW)
300 AW
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 300 AW, which is higher than that of 91.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
28 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
28 kPa
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 28 kPa, which is higher than that of 85.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
33 L/s
Airflow
33 L/s
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 33 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 72% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
bypass
Power consumption
1,700 W
Power consumption
1,700 W
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 1,700 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 99.5% 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
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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% 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
1.8 L
Capacity
1.8 L
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.8 L, which is larger than that of 67.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% 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
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
canister
Weight
8.25 kg
Weight
8.25 kg
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 8.25 kg, which is greater than the weight of 97.1% 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
yes
Mopping support
yes
★ Better than 96% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Thomas 788568 Aqua+ vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 150 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    300 AW
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 AW vs 150 AW).
    300 AW vs 150 AW
  • 8 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    28 kPa
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (28 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    28 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 5.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    33 L/s
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Supports mopping
    Mopping support
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports mopping, 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.
  • 794 mm shorter body
    Height
    306 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (306 mm vs 1100 mm).
    306 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 14.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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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    â–¼
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    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Thomas 788568 Aqua+ has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.14 vs 8.000).
    9.14 vs 8
  • 150 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    300 AW
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (300 AW vs 150 AW).
    300 AW vs 150 AW
  • 8 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    28 kPa
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (28 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    28 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 5.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    33 L/s
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    33 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 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
  • 0.8 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.8 L
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 L vs 1 L).
    1.8 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 794 mm shorter body
    Height
    306 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (306 mm vs 1100 mm).
    306 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Supports mopping
    Mopping support
    yes
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports mopping, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.28x higher weight
    Weight
    8.25 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.25 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 soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 1,100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1700 W vs 600 W).
    1,700 W vs 600 W
  • 221 mm deeper body
    Depth
    486 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (486 mm vs 265 mm).
    486 mm vs 265 mm
  • 53 mm wider body
    Width
    318 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (318 mm vs 265 mm).
    318 mm vs 265 mm
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Thomas 788568 Aqua+ is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 1,100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1700 W vs 600 W).
    1,700 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 soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.28x higher weight
    Weight
    8.25 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.25 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.
  • 221 mm deeper body
    Depth
    486 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (486 mm vs 265 mm).
    486 mm vs 265 mm
  • 53 mm wider body
    Width
    318 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (318 mm vs 265 mm).
    318 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2013 vs 2021).
    2013 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 10,792 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Thomas 788568 Aqua+?

  • Extremely powerful suction that effectively picks up deep-seated dirt
  • Excellent performance at removing stubborn pet hair, cat wool, and dog wool from all floor types
  • Highly versatile 3-in-1 multi-functional system that vacuums, wipes, and dries in a single operation
  • Innovative bagless water filtration technology (AQUA+) traps fine dust, pollen, and allergens inside the tank
  • Refreshes and humidifies indoor room air after cleaning without emitting dusty odors
  • Comes with a comprehensive and high-quality set of specialized nozzles and accessories, including a turbo brush
  • Generous 11-meter operating radius with a long, automatically rewinding power cord
  • Durable, reliable German engineering built with premium, high-precision plastics

What customers dislike about Thomas 788568 Aqua+?

  • Heavy, bulky, and cumbersome design that makes it difficult to carry around or store
  • Time-consuming post-cleaning routine because the aqua box, tank, and internal filters must be thoroughly washed and dried after every use to prevent odor buildup
  • Small water tank capacity that requires frequent emptying and refilling when cleaning larger homes or areas
  • Noticeably loud and noisy motor operation during high-power cleaning modes
  • Large cleaning heads struggle to fit under low-profile furniture, beds, or in tight, narrow spaces
  • High ongoing cost for specialized replacement filters and genuine cleaning concentrates

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