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Positive reviews

Konda P NSW 8 posts 7y  FC8472/71VoteMoreBuild QualityEase of UseCleaning & MaintenanceNoise Level

Going strong even after 5 years – I use this vacuum cleaner thrice every week and there is no loss of suction or power. The filter needs to be changed every 6 months, but other than that there is no maintenance. You can get replacement filters for 20$ from their website. Comes with a HEPA filter and compact and easy to use. Show details ·  1

Melsie 2 posts 7y  FC9350/71VoteMore

Excellent value for money! – I have never felt compelled to write an appliance review before but this one has really impressed me. Great suction. Really convenient with the spare bits attached. Really quick and easy to empty. Call me impressed! Show details ·  1

Holly SA 7y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Great value for money – I love this vacuum cleaner. It was the only decent one in our price range when we moved and its worked beyond my expectations. Weve had it for a year now with no problems. It has great suction and is light enough to move around and easily empty. Just make sure you clean and bang out the filter when you empty the bin Show details ·  1

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Negative reviews

Suzan Lovell NSW 22 posts 7y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Suction is great, but poor materials suck – This is still under warranty. I love bagless vacuums, and the power for suction is terrific on this machine. However every time I go to empty the container I struggle for at least 10 minutes trying to wrestle the thing out of this cheap plastic housing without breaking the catches. It's a real pain in the neck and really frustrating. They've got a… Read more

great machine here but a totally lousy body. Why not spend a few more bucks at the manufacturer stage to make something truly worthwhile.

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Top Jimmy 2 posts 7y  FC8472/71VoteMoreValue for MoneyEase of UseNoise Level

Worked Once - Then Failed Despite Filter Cleaning – This machine worked fine until the cylinder had to be emptied - the machine consistantly thereafter would work for a few seconds then loose all suction. It’s a cheap and nasty product and ironically the only aspect about it that doesn’t suck is the unit itself. Show details

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Lee 7y  PowerPro CompactVoteMore

Very bad vacuum cleaner – Worst vaccum cleaner I have ever used. Wouldn’t suck and the filer gets clogged up after vacuuming a small room. Took back to Briscoes and they don’t want to know about. Show details

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Recent reviews

RJay SA 2 posts 3y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Great little vacuum – We've had this vacuum now for approx 3yrs. Great little unit and excellent value for money. We bought an extra set of filters to swap out when one was drying after being washed Show details ·  1

KH Lim 6y  PowerPro CompactVoteMore

Clear the dust container = great suction – Have installed the foam that separates the motor and dust container incorrectly but have since reinstalled it correctly. Have also cleared the dust container of bigger items. Its working great. Show details ·  1

Not happy 2 posts 6y  Verified  PowerPro CompactVoteMore

Awesome – Awesome vacuum to use. Very powerful, great for people that own pets. Would recommend this vacuum to anyone they wants something small cheap & compact. Easy to glide on all surfaces! Great! Show details ·  1

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great product – I love this vaccum, it is easy to clean and easy to store as well and it is fairly quiet compared with other vacuums I have used in the past. I have tried dysons, vax and even kmart- this is my favourite so far. Had it for 5 months so far and no issues yet  Show details ·  1

Nick 4 posts 7y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Massive sucktion and cleans floors very well – Purchased this bagless vacuum over a year ago and have used it to clean our house which it dose a fairly good job on. It can pick up dirt from about the middle deep of our carpet and also dose well sucking up our dogs hair. It's easy to also empty with just simple two clicks and into the bin the dust and stuff goes!  Show details ·  1

Rachel Mcsweeney 5 posts 7y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Its Great – I have never tip the vacuum over. This unit is small and gets vacuumed everyday and it has good suction if it is cleaned properly after each couple of uses. The only issue I have with the vacuum cleaner is the placement of the filters and the filters need to be cleaned properly  Show details ·  1

Dale 6 posts 7y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Value for money – Okay we owned this vacuum cleaner for about 8 months was working great for about 6 of those 8 months but then started to lose quite a bit of suction switch was a bit of a let down but over all you do get what you pay for I say buy a decent Dyson that will last years longer  Show details

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Compare all Andrew 5 posts 8y  FC8473/72VoteMore

great little machine – we are really happy with this new vacuum, it works great and comes with all sorts of extra attachments which makes cleaning couches etc really easy. with it being bagless it means that we no longer have to buy extra parts for it all the time and its easy to empty  Show details ·  1

S.K 2 posts 8y  FC8470/01VoteMore

Very good if you clean the filter each time – Have been using for 2 years and still very good conditions. However, if you don’t clean the filter ( empty the container and wash the sponge) power decreases significantly, but you can not wash the hepa filter ( we washed the filter and smells bad now) So We bought a new hepa filter at eBay about 10 dollar, so I think we can keep using for next several years.  Show details ·  1

Hollowman 4 posts 8y  FC8472/71Vote (1)More

Powerful Little Sucker – Dad joke right there in the title - anyway its true! This is a very compact vacuum but sucks like anything - especially when just cleaned. Thats is to say it has more suction at first and loses it a bit as it fills up. I think that is because of the bagless design. It is well made and has a decent cord length. The only negative is emptying it is a bit messy. Good vac overall.  Show details ·  1

Vince 4 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Cheap and Best – Extremely powerful and good value for money. I bought it a year ago. One of the pretty good budget product which comes with 2 year warranty. I bought it in May 2017 and worked absolutely great. Great value for money. Suction power is remarkable. One of the best product from philips  Show details ·  1

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Good, but loses suction if not cleaned frequently – This is a pretty good budget vacuum that comes with a 2 year warranty. It's good value for money but requires regular maintenance to work effectively. I bought it in May 2017 and it worked fine without any cleaning of the filter or HEPA system. However since February 2018 I noticed the vacuum lost suction completely. I did a through clean… Read more

of the entire vacuum and that improved the suction. However it often loses some suction and I have to clean it again. For some reason I have to clean it pretty much every time I use it. Since I'm just using it for ordinary domestic use, not sure why all of a sudden it needs more frequent cleaning. Anyway, I'm waiting to see if the problem continues.

I would recommend getting a vacuum cleaner with a bag (rather than bagless) because it's easier to clean the dust by just throwing out a bag rather than physically scraping it off.

Hoohoo 4 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Awesome vacuum and price is great value – Super happy with this purchase. Great suction and maneuvers well around the house. Great over all our house surfsces-carpet, vinyl and tiles. Easy to use, and clean. Quality product for a great price. Light weight compared go some other vacuums. Only thing that would be handy is a longer cord, but no biggy.  Show details

Flabbergasted 8 posts 8y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Love it when it works – When I first purchased my Philips vacuum cleaner last September I was over the moon. This vacuum cleaner is light and it's suction was super powerful. However, last week, only 5 months after buying this, the suction does not work. It barely picks up a thing. Have tried cleaning it etc but it's still not working. Waiting to hear back on how this will be rectified. It's a nice practical design. Wish the power would work.  Show details

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kerry 21 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Great value for money – I got this thinking it will do until I can afford a pricer vacuum but I am amazed at how well this thing works. It is easy to move around, easy to empty and does a great job every time I use it. I have had a Dyson vac in the past and was expecting this to be much less in comparison but its not! It is worth every cent paid for it and would encourage anyone considering one of these to do it and you wont regret the purchase.  Show details ·  1

Holiday_Vacationer 6 posts 8y  FC8472/71Vote (1)More

Really Good Bagless Suction – This Vacuum has great power from the motor. The filter only needs to be cleaned once a month, vacuum canister is easy to clean also. Vacuum keeps the dust inside instead of it leaking from a bag. The body is light and durable going around corners, edges and tiles. I really am happy with this model.  Show details ·  1

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Compare all Bernard ACT 5 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Does the job, good value for money – I was looking for an alternative bagless vacuum cleaner that is not Dyson as they are overpriced I feel. The suction is good and it is easy to maneuver. The amazing thing is that it will not lose suction as it is bagless. However, it may be slightly too loud for my liking. Works great on carpet and tiles (Kitchens). For the price I paid for and what it can do, I really can't complain. It is good for what I paid for. Overall, I am happy.  Show details

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Kosmo 2 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Wow just love my Philips Vaccum – This is the second one I have brought and cannot praise the vacum cleaner high enough that I have encouraged my son and his partner to buiy one - the suctioning is good and it is so light weight. Due to living on a property with plenty of dust - my vacum is so reliable  Show details ·  1

Zorro 11 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

GREAT MACHINE - best i've used – Great powerful machine that effortlessly sucks up all manner of rubbish on wood floors, carpets and tiles. Also has a filter so the air is not smelly as a result. Easy to empty canister and all filters easy to access. Also easy to take apart and pack away. Definitely a great machine. Beats anything I have used kn the last 20 years !!  Show details ·  1

y2kdisease 8 posts 8y  Verified  FC8472/71VoteMore

Great long term performance! – Been using this vacuum for the last 2 years in our 3 bed carpeted house. The vacuum is really good, consistent and has very strong suction. It’s easy to rinse and clean after every run so there’s really no excuse to complain about lack of power after a few uses. a little dish soap gets rid of all the dust off from the canister. I’m always… Read more ·  1

surprised by the amount of dust and dirt this vacuum sucks up. The Hepa filter replacement is not in stock always so I bought 2 together in April this year from Target online and replaced the one built in after 15 months continuous use.

This vacuum is now good as new and still sucks up everything in its way!

MZoey94 7 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Perfect. Great suction – Love, Love, Love this vacuum. Never loses suction (other than when its full, or filters need cleaning). Quite easy to clean filters. Basic wash, i usually wash every 2/3 vacuums to keep it in great condition. Light weight, easy to maneuver, not to loud either. Have both carpet and floor boards. Fairly average area sizes. Best vacuum, have owned for over 2 years now. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!  Show details ·  1

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Demo model still working strong – During a Godfreys sale was on search for another brand that sold out. Was shown this model but there was only the display model left. That was nearly 2 years ago. This lil' machine is still running as good as new. The 1800 Watt motor out performs the replaced 2400 Watt Hoover. Have only replaced a filter once in the time since then. Just tap the… Read more ·  1

filter lightly after emptying the canister. Generous power cable makes maneuvering simple. Very pleased.

Cons - Plastics and attachments aren't as premium as they could be

Filters not as widely available in retail stores

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Great little vacuum – Very happy with my purchase. I researched medium sized vacuums for my carpeted areas upstairs for a while until I decided to go this machine. It's quite powerful for its size. I used it a couple of times a week as my little kids play and eat on the carpeted area. Apart from finding the handle slightly awkward (a bit too upright), the machine… Read more ·  1

does a great job every time. I can the amount of dust it's removed after each vacuum. Very impressive.

I always use the tile setup (the brush pressed down). It works well on my tiled area and even better on the carpet. This requires a bit more effort to move the head around but it removes all the hair off the carpet. I have a think woolen carpet so it ends up looking very fresh after each vacuum!

kell 4 posts 8y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Great little cleaner! – This vac is really good value for money. Its compact, easy to use and gives good suction. Its filters are easy to wash out, and the bagless system is super easy to empty. I find it easy to do my 4 bedroom house as its light weight and holds a good amount of dust. I'm sure there are better vacs out there, but they would cost a few hundred more. For me , this one has been great!  Show details ·  1

Mummyofthreeboys 6 posts 8y  FC8477/91VoteMore

Powerful but only lasted a year – Was really happy initially with this machine. Suction was great and the adjustable handle was easy to change. The suction control was, again, easily changeable using the slide control on the base unit. Along with the excellent suction comes the increased noise but this is what happens when you by and use a powerful machine. As I said, a great… Read more

vacuum that was very compact and came in a lovely purple colour, however , the machine just stopped one day, never to start again. No power surge and no reason, after only having been used for a little over a year. Very disappointing and unfortunately due to this longevity I won't be purchasing another phillips, but was good while it lasted! The bagless vacuum is a great idea but the capacity meant that we were emptying after every use-which of course is recommended but not always convenient!

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anna c 5 posts 8y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Great little sucker – Very strong suction, sometimes lifts the carpet it tries so hard! It does unfortunately suck up all kinds of things, like curtains and blankets from afar because it is so strong. It is light, but not the easiest to move around, constantly flipping itself when turning. I find it easier to just carry the thing by its handle to the vacuum… Read more

destination. I'm only cleaning a small 2 bedroom unit though, so this problem may be amplified in larger houses. The filter is a bit of a pain to clean, but considering I don't have to deal with bags anymore, thats quite fine by me.

Mitchell Hargreaves 3 posts 9y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Decent price for a decent vacuum – Never needed a exspensive vacuum due to living alone though this product exceeds its value, high powered, durable and easy to move. Only negative is the noise which can turn very high pitched if the barrel is slightly out of place ! Clean my house which is carpet perfectly and also my car so don't have to pay for car cleaning services every month or so.  Show details ·  1

izzy 4 posts 9y  FC8473/72VoteMore

Because of my low immune system its just great even when you empty it no dust blows everywhere.the s – Because of my immune deficiency the vacuum has been a god send It is worth every cent i paid.i would recommend people with disabilities as well to use.because it is light and very flexible for someone in a wheelchair to give them more independence they can save money on cleaners. Also the cost is compatible with our pension payments.  Show details ·  1

Toonno1 11 posts 9y  FC8472/71VoteMore

Filters need frequent cleaning to maintain strong suction – The suction is good initially but the filters need to be cleaned after each use to maintain it. This is a pretty gross and time consuming task, so I can't say I'm that impressed with that aspect. The cord is very long, which is a welcome change from most vacuums. Pretty good for the price.  Show details

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