End your quest for the best. With a Bosch vacuum.

Life can be messy. So it makes sense that you want the best vacuum cleaner to deal with all the thrills and spills. But how will you know your new housework hero when you see it? Bosch offers a wide range of models, and we’ll help you figure out whether our best stick vacuum, best upright vacuum or something else is right for you.

The best has to beat the rest. So how do our vacs measure up in comparison to competing brands? In one expert review after another, Bosch corded and cordless vacuum cleaners come out tops. German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest ( test.de ) often ranks one of our models as the test winner in a variety of their product test categories. Here are two recent examples:

• Best cordless vacuum cleaner: the Unlimited 8 Gen 2 BSS825CARP stick vacuum wasn’t just the pick of the crop in issue 7/2022 of the Stiftung Warentest magazine but also the only one to achieve an overall rating of “good”.
• Best corded vacuum: the Series 6 BGC41XSIL bagless vacuum impressed with suction power that left no trace of coarse materials on hard floors. It outperformed the competition in issue 7/2022.

For many people, the ultimate cleaning machine has the suction power to deliver pickup without a hiccup. The Bosch ProPower family does exactly that. Whether you prefer a vacuum with or without a cable, these machines combine an exceptional motor and rotating brush that penetrates even high-pile carpet to lift out the dirt.

In fact, there’s no need to compromise when going cord-free because our models truly put performance in your power. Our best upright vacuum cleaner, the Athlet Series 8 ProPower, provides up to 80 minutes of battery life and is as effective at picking up dust as a corded machine¹. The Unlimited ProPower matches that suction strength² and offers unlimited run time with a second battery and quick charger. That way, you can swap one for the other without ever having to interrupt your cleaning. We think that makes it the best stick vacuum around.

<sup>1. The Athlet Series 8 ProPower upright vacuum achieves dust pick-up as required for corded vacuum cleaners according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 666/2013 (measured according to EN 60312:2017, sections 5.2 & 5.3).
2. Unlimited ProPower cordless vacuum cleaner achieves dust pick-up as required for corded vacuum cleaners according to Commission Regulation (EU) No 666/2013 (measured according to EN 60312:2017, sections 5.2 & 5.3.).</sup>

Pet owners should fuss over their four-legged friends, not their fur. That’s why we created our ProAnimal range to make short work of shedding on all floor types as well as furniture and fabrics. Thanks to special floor head designs, these machines not only make a clean sweep of hard floors but also lift pet hair out of high- and low-pile rugs faster. You just have to pick the specialist vacuum that will best prevent things getting hairy in your home:

• Best handheld vacuum: For the ultimate in multi-surface flexibility, the 2-in-1 Flexxo Series 4 ProAnimal goes from a floor-cleaning upright vacuum to a couch- or car-hoovering handheld vacuum at the flick of wrist.
• Anti-odour champion: With its HEPA filter and activated charcoal dust bag, the Series 6 ProAnimal ensures you won’t be dogged by canine smells.
• Anti-tangle trooper: Because it has a brush roll that’s 70% wider ³ , the Unlimited 7 ProAnimal picks up fur faster ⁴ and prevents pet hair from getting twisted inside the floor nozzle.
• Self-cleaning superstar: Pet hair and fibres are no match for the bagless Series 6 ProAnimal’s powerful 2200-watt motor. Disposing of them is as effortless as sucking them up, thanks to the self-cleaning brush roll and rounded dust box, which prevents dirt accumulating in corners.

<sup>3. Compared to previous Unlimited 6 brush roll BCS611AM/01.
4. Fibre and pet hair pick-up on carpet in comparison to a corded vacuum cleaner from Bosch with turbo brush (BGL3A315/BGL3A315GB). Tested according to EN 60312-1:2017.</sup>

For allergy sufferers, regular cleaning can make the difference between a tight wheeze and breathing with ease. But how you do it matters. Instead of just stirring up irritants into the air, use an anti-allergen vacuum like the models in our ProHygienic family. Fitted with our UltraAllergy system, they trap 99.9% ⁵ of particles, emitting cleaner air. Alternatively, opt for HEPA filters. Our models with a dust container for emptying directly into the bin offer equally exceptional air filtration and the option to use them as a handheld vacuum. But choosing a vacuum with a self-sealing bag will further limit your exposure on disposal.

^{5. Tested according to EN 60312-1:2017.}

Despite the name, hard floors made of wood need a soft touch. To prevent this natural material from getting scratched, look for a model with a floor nozzle whose brush is gentle yet still powerful enough to lift dirt out of cracks. Take our Athlet ProParquet upright vacuum cleaner for one: It has a specially designed floor head to treat timber with the care it deserves and SmartSensor technology to monitor performance. If you prefer a corded model, the Series 6 bagged cylinder vacuum has a 12-meter action radius for greater reach. Swivel wheels ensure manoeuvrability and scuff-free floors.

Whether you find noise stressful or don’t want to wake the baby, you can still make your home shine without the high-pitched whine. Available as cordless, bagged and bagless options, our ProSilence vacuums turn down the volume on housework. All models hum along quietly at 60- to 70-decibel range – the level of normal conversation.

When you buy a Bosch vacuum cleaner, you should have stars in your eyes – the ones other customers used to rate the appliance. In Germany, fan favourites include:

• Best upright vacuum cleaner: Flexxo Series 4
• Best stick vacuum: Unlimited 8 Gen2
• Best cylinder vacuum: Series 6 with bag