Philips brand technology is already so well-known all over the world for its variety, quality and technical innovation that it no longer needs advertising and presentation. Even the most inexpensive vacuum cleaners of this brand demonstrate functions and technical solutions that the nearest competitors do not have. This article discusses the models of classic vacuum cleaners popular this year, as well as less common design solutions: vertical, robotic and handheld vacuum cleaners.
The best Philips traditional vacuum cleaners
This section discusses several popular models of the traditional design of vacuum cleaners - with a paper or cloth bag as a filter and less common but very convenient vacuum cleaners with a cyclone filter.
Philips FC8389 Performer Compact
The top-end inexpensive model with a fabric filter and an average price of 8100 rubles opens the rating. For this price, only dry cleaning and a complete set with a turbo brush and a fine filter are offered. The power of the device is small - 2000 watts consumed and 375 watts of suction. The noise level is also quite high - 83 dB, which is typical for all inexpensive models. The power cord is short - 5 m.
The set of the device is quite standard: a telescopic suction pipe, an ExtraClean nozzle for floors and carpets, a crevice nozzle and for dust. The vacuum cleaner has a storage compartment for attachments. Bulky dust collector for 3 liters - the model is suitable for housing large squares. The comfortable low weight of the model should also be noted - 4.5 kg.
Advantages:
- Convenient turbo brush included, helps out pet lovers, quickly and effectively removes all hair from carpets and furniture.
- Powerful, efficient and easy cleaning.
- Compact and lightweight.
- Low price.
- Good maneuverability.
- Power does not drop even when the bag is full.
- Good equipment with nozzles.
Disadvantages:
- High noise level.
- Heats up during long-term continuous operation.
- Inefficient movable fastening of the pipe to the body, often kinking or jamming.
- Supplied with a disposable paper filter in the amount of one piece, additional ones are purchased separately.
- There is no power adjustment on the case.
- Short cord.
Philips FC8672 PowerPro Active
The next representative of the model line will cost on average 8,800 rubles. Also has a high consumer rating. The main significant difference is that there is no garbage bag in it, it is completed with a solid cyclone filter. Cleaning type - only dry, equipped with a turbo brush and a fine filter. Another difference from the previous one is the power regulator on the body of the device. Although in terms of power it is not inferior to it - 2000 and 370 W, it makes a little less noise - at the level of 80 dB.
The complete set of the model is completely similar to the previous one. Its weight is more - 6 kg. It should be noted that the kit includes proprietary EPA 10 washable filters with a 9m range.
Advantages:
- The cyclone dust collector is reusable and easy to empty and clean after cleaning.
- Turbo brush included.
- High power and quality of cleaning.
- Good maneuverability.
- Power regulator on the body.
- Two handles on the body - for horizontal and vertical carrying.
Disadvantages:
- High noise level.
- Great weight.
- Strong heat.
- Small volume of dust container - 1.7 l.
Philips FC9174 Performer
The average price for the model is 12,800 rubles, this is a representative of the line with fabric filters. Unlike the first two models, it has a significant power - 2200 and 500 watts. Another feature that its predecessors did not have is the filter full indicator. Bulk dust collector - 4 liters. Long cord - 7 meters. With a sufficiently high power, it has a low noise level of 78 dB.
The package is similar to the rest of the models, except that the set includes a Tri-Active brush and not the standard ExtraClean floor and carpet nozzles. This unique Philips brush does three things at once and is equally well suited for fluffy and smooth surfaces. Supplied with disposable dust bags. The weight of the model is impressive - 6.3 kg. The body provides a place for storing attachments. For the indicated price, it is definitely worth choosing this model.
Advantages:
- High power.
- Equipment.
- Convenient buttons for turning on and winding the cord.
- Power regulation.
- Includes 5 dust bags.
- Long cord.
- Bulky dust collector.
- Low noise level.
- Maneuverability.
- Turbo brush included.
Disadvantages:
- Great weight.
- Dimensional.
- Internal filters are loose.
- When working with a turbo brush, it accumulates static electricity and sometimes has a little electric shock.
Philips FC9911 PowerPro Ultimate
A model with an average cost of 18,500 rubles and a cyclone dust collector completes the review of the line of traditional designs. It is completed with the traditionally proprietary HEPA 13 fine filter. At a sufficiently high power of 2200 and 400 W, it shows a low noise level - 80 dB.
The equipment is standard, a nozzle for the floor and carpets is Tri-Active +, but the turbo brush is not included in the kit. The weight of the device is 6.3 kg - massive and heavy.
Advantages:
- Powerful suction.
- Easy to clean, reusable cyclone filter.
- Maneuverable.
- Low noise level.
- Long cord.
Disadvantages:
- There is no turbo brush.
- According to the owners, after some time from the start of use, the back cover is deformed.
- Dimensions and weight.
The best Philips upright vacuums
An upright vacuum cleaner is a design where a pipe with a hand holder also accommodates a motor, a dust collector and a brush attachment. This modification is compact in size, most of the models are battery operated, which expands the cleaning capabilities and makes it easier. The lineup is represented by modifications for wet and dry cleaning, two models were popular in the current year.
Philips FC6162 PowerPro Duo
The average cost of the model is 9,000 rubles. This is a battery-powered upright vacuum cleaner with the ability to turn it into a handheld device. Only dry cleaning. It is completed with a turbo brush and a fine filter. There is a power regulator on the handle.
It is powered by a NiMH battery with a capacity of 25 minutes. Charging takes 960 minutes. The debris is collected in a cyclone filter, the noise level is 80 dB. Includes brush and crevice tool. Quite lightweight device - 2.9 kg.
Advantages:
- Easy to maintain.
- Maneuverable.
- Light.
- Combination with a handheld vacuum cleaner.
- Battery power removes the unnecessary inconvenience of power cords during use.
- Low noise level.
- Turbo brush included.
Disadvantages:
- Low battery capacity, suitable for small spaces.
- The suction power is lower in comparison with traditional models.
- Small volume of the dust collector.
Philips FC6404 Power Pro Aqua
A model from the expensive segment with an average cost of 19,000 rubles. The main difference from the previous one is the presence of wet cleaning and collection of liquids. The battery life is also significantly longer at 40 minutes. The used battery is Li-lon. The noise level is higher - 83 dB, as well as the weight - 3.2 kg.
Like the previous model, it works as a detachable handheld vacuum cleaner, it comes with a turbo brush. Battery charging time is 300 minutes. Cyclonic filter. The container for wet cleaning is connected separately and has a volume of 0.2 liters. Read more in the review Philips FC6404 Power Pro Aqua.
Advantages:
- Long battery life and fast charging.
- Maneuverability.
- Low weight.
- Wet cleaning.
- Small size.
- Lack of wire.
Disadvantages:
- Difficulty cleaning under furniture, does not go into the gap between the floor and the beds.
- Low power, low cleaning result.
The best Philips robotic vacuum cleaners
The name Robot Vacuum Cleaner speaks for itself. These are compact smart devices that move around the house on their own and carry out cleaning. The Philips lineup is represented by several models, among which two are worth highlighting.
Philips FC8794 SmartPro Easy
The average retail price for the model is 16,500 rubles. Offers dry and wet cleaning, 4 modes and is powered by a Li-lon battery with a capacity of 105 minutes of operation, charging lasts 240 minutes, and is automatically set to it. Complete with side brush, soft bumper and remote control. Filter cyclonic capacity 0.4 l. There is a timer. Read more in the review Philips FC8792 SmartPro Easy.
Advantages:
- Quiet work.
- Good garbage collection.
- Low height, easily fits under furniture.
- The presence of wet cleaning.
- Capacious battery.
- Easily overcomes small obstacles.
- Self-service return to base for charging.
- A large number of cleaning programs.
- Simple to use.
Disadvantages:
- Poor cleaning of corners.
Philips FC8776 SmartPro Compact
A model from a more expensive segment, the average cost is 23,000 rubles. Does not provide wet cleaning, unlike the previous one. The volume of the dust container is less - 0.3 l. Powered by a Li-lon battery, rated for 130 minutes of operation and charging for 240 minutes. Cyclonic filter. There is a soft bumper on the body. Read more in the review Philips FC8776 SmartPro Compact.
Advantages:
- Low height.
- High cross-country ability.
- Effective cleaning under furniture and in hard-to-reach places.
- The sensors protect the robot from falling.
- Ease of use.
- Long battery life.
- Self-service return to base for charging.
Disadvantages:
- Small size of the dust container.
- Small obstacles pass poorly.
- Diagonally bypasses corners.
The best Philips handheld vacuum cleaners
Compact and cordless hand-held vacuum cleaners are suitable for cleaning a car or occasional cleaning in the house, but they cannot completely replace a full-fledged apparatus. The lineup of the current year is represented by two models.
Philips FC6141
A small, inexpensive device with an average cost of 4000 rubles. Provides only dry cleaning, has a filter full indicator, can be used as a car vacuum cleaner. It is equipped with a 0.5 liter cyclone filter and demonstrates a sufficiently high power for such crumbs - 120 and 22 watts. 2 stages of filtration, but not suitable for collecting water.
The set includes a crevice brush, regular and large brush, long tube, storage case.
Advantages:
- Convenient and lightweight.
- Powerful.
- Rich equipment.
- Powered by a cigarette lighter in a car.
Disadvantages:
- A straight wire is inconvenient when cleaning.
Philips FC6142
The price of the model is slightly higher - 4600 rubles. The main difference is the function of collecting liquids, but at the same time it is not positioned as a car device. The power is noticeably lower - 56 and 9 W. NiMH rechargeable battery, operating time from it 9 minutes, charging the device lasts 960 minutes. A flat base is used for charging.
Advantages:
- Wet cleaning.
- Low weight.
- Convenience and ease of use.
- Work wirelessly.
Disadvantages:
- Low battery capacity.
