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Tristar SZ-2174 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:3.6 kg

Tristar SZ-2174 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.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of vacuum-cleaners
5.6

Technical Score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components

28%

5.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

4.6

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 97% 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 Tristar SZ-2174 is a compact, corded electric bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring an 800W to 1000W motor, cyclonic suction technology, a integrated HEPA filter, and a 2-liter dust container capacity. Key advantages include a lightweight design (ranging from 3 to 4.1 kg) for easy maneuvering, savings on disposable bags, a 75 dB noise rating, and an A-class dust pickup performance on hard floors. However, its main disadvantages are a short 4-meter power cord (offering a limited 7-meter total operating radius) and a low D-class cleaning performance rating on carpets.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Tristar SZ-2174

Technical Score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

28%

5.7

Performance

22%

3.5

Battery

18%

9.1

Filtration

14%

4.6

Attachments

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.6
Tristar SZ-2174 has a technical score of 5.6 points, which is lower than 97.4% 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:
Tristar SZ-2174 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Tristar SZ-2174 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Tristar SZ-2174 has a value-for-money score of 6.9 points, which is lower than 97.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
18 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 18 kPa, which is lower than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
16.5 L/s
Airflow
16.5 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 16.5 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 90.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
800 W
Power consumption
800 W
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 800 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 77.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% 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 11
Filter class
hepa 11
â–² Better than 68% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 11, which is more advanced than the class used by 68.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.2% 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
2 L
Capacity
2 L
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% 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
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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ 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
3.6 kg
Weight
3.6 kg
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.6 kg, which is lower than the weight of 50.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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
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
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.

Tristar SZ-2174 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 11
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 11 vs hepa).
    hepa 11 vs hepa
  • 810 mm shorter body
    Height
    290 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 1100 mm).
    290 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 65 mm narrower body
    Width
    200 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (200 mm vs 265 mm).
    200 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 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
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Tristar SZ-2174 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 vs £150
  • 87.5% cheaper
    Tristar SZ-2174 is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£80 vs £150).
    £80 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 11
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 11 vs hepa).
    hepa 11 vs hepa
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 810 mm shorter body
    Height
    290 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 1100 mm).
    290 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 65 mm narrower body
    Width
    200 mm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (200 mm vs 265 mm).
    200 mm vs 265 mm
  • 11.3 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    16.5 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (16.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    16.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, 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 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.
  • 2.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4 m vs 6.5 m).
    4 m vs 6.5 m
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 11% worse value for money
    Tristar SZ-2174 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (6.89 vs 7.6).
    6.89 vs 7.65
  • 11.3 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    16.5 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (16.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    16.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 2 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    18 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (18 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    18 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 2.5 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    4 m
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (4 m vs 6.5 m).
    4 m vs 6.5 m
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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 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 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.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2014 vs 2021).
    Released in November 2014.
    2014 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tristar SZ-2174?

  • Good suction power for its size
  • Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to handle and move
  • Easy to store and takes up very little space
  • Bagless design saves money on replacement bags
  • Large 2-liter dust container that is quick and easy to empty
  • Excellent cleaning performance on hard floors
  • Equipped with a helpful HEPA filter for dust and allergy reduction
  • Great value for money as an affordable household or camping vacuum

What customers dislike about Tristar SZ-2174?

  • Short 4-meter power cord limits movement radius
  • Lacks an automatic cord rewinder, requiring manual wrapping
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and flimsy in some areas
  • Noticeably noisy during operation
  • Poor cleaning performance on carpets compared to hard floors
  • Weak or flimsy attachment mechanism for the suction hose

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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