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Kärcher SE 4002 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270Suction pressure:21 kPaCapacity:18 LPower:1400 WNoise level:74 dBWeight:7.8 kg

Kärcher SE 4002 Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 62% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.4

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▲Better than 53% of wet-dry-vacuums
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Kärcher SE 4002

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.4

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Kärcher SE 4002 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

7.2
Power
1,400 W
Power
1,400 W
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,400 W, which is higher than that of 80.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
▼ Worse than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
18 L
Capacity
18 L
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L, which is larger than that of 55% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
74 dB
Noise level
74 dB
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB, which is lower than that of 67.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 7.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
21 kPa
Suction pressure
21 kPa
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa, which is higher than that of 71.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
7.5 m
Power cable length
7.5 m
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m, which is longer than that of 88.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 2.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
9.5 m
Operating radius
9.5 m
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m, which is larger than that of 82.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
plastic
Tank material
plastic
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses plastic for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 41.6% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 58.4% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
2
N. of filters
2
▲ Better than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 2 filters, more than 24.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 56.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
no
HEPA filter
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
yes
Flexible hose
yes
▲ Better than 27% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Kärcher SE 4002 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 27.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    70 L/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 70 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    70 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 3 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    21 kPa
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    21 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 250 W more motor power
    Power
    1,400 W
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1400 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,400 W vs 1,150 W
  • 2.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    9.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    9.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • 2.5 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.5 m vs 5 m
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    18 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    18 L vs 15 L
  • 27.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    70 L/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 70 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    70 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 3 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    21 kPa
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    21 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 250 W more motor power
    Power
    1,400 W
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1400 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,400 W vs 1,150 W
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    18 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    18 L vs 15 L
  • 2.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    9.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    9.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • 2.5 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    7.5 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 7.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    7.5 m vs 5 m
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • 36.8% heavier
    Weight
    7.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.8 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.
  • 0.13 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2 m vs 2.134 m
  • 10.8% more external volume
    Volume
    81,708.5 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 81708.5 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    81,708.5 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 6.58x less popular
    Kärcher SE 4002 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 2.08x more expensive
    Kärcher SE 4002 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£270 vs £130).
    £270 vs £130
  • 6.58x less popular
    Kärcher SE 4002 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 2.08x more expensive
    Kärcher SE 4002 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£270 vs £130).
    £270 vs £130
  • 3.3% worse value for money
    Kärcher SE 4002 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.24 vs 7.5).
    7.24 vs 7.48
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • 36.8% heavier
    Weight
    7.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.8 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 0.13 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2 m vs 2.134 m
  • 10.8% more external volume
    Volume
    81,708.5 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 81708.5 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    81,708.5 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.

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What we like about Kärcher SE 4002

  • Excellent deep cleaning and stain removal for textile surfaces like carpets, car seats, and sofas
  • Strong suction power that helps surfaces dry quickly
  • Highly recommended for households with pets and allergy sufferers
  • Large, easily removable, and straightforward clean and dirty water tanks
  • Reliable, practical, and comes with a solid range of useful accessories

What we don't like about Kärcher SE 4002

  • The unit is quite bulky, which makes it challenging to store in smaller spaces
  • Can be very loud and disruptive during operation
  • Lacks an automatic cord rewind feature, leaving the cord to lie awkwardly
  • Suction power is sometimes described as weak when used strictly for regular dry vacuuming
  • Hot water cannot exceed 40 degrees, which some users find restrictive

Verdict

The Kärcher SE 4002 is a versatile 1400-watt spray-extraction cleaner and wet-dry vacuum that features a 2-in-1 comfort system with an integrated spray-suction hose, an 18-liter container capacity, and dual 4-liter tanks for clean and dirty water. Operating with an airflow rate of 70 liters per second and a vacuum pressure of 210 mbar, it provides high suction power alongside a 1-bar spray pressure for deep fiber cleaning of textiles, carpets, and upholstery. Its main pros include specialized nozzle technology that reduces surface drying times by 50 percent, a robust translucent clean water tank that is easily removable for quick refills, and an extensive accessory kit for multi-purpose home and vehicle cleaning. On the downside, the unit is noted for being quite bulky and heavy at 7.8 kg without accessories, lacks an automatic cable rewind for its 7.5-meter cord, and can generate loud operational noise levels exceeding 70 dB.

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