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Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.



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  • Build Quality
    4.4 (13)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (13)
  • Ease of Use
    4.9 (13)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.8 (13)
  • Product is used:
    • Several times a week (6)
    • Daily (5)
    • Weekly (2)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (13)
  • Pet OwnerYes (8) · No (5)
  • Battery Life
    3.8 (13)

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Wayne Norton

Wayne NortonSydney Surrounds, NSW

Bosch Athlet

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Purchased in April 2021 at Harvey Norman Appliances Physical Store.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum, Tiles and Wood
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big-mHunter Region, NSW

  • 17 reviews
  • 1 like

Really effective with a long run time

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This is an excellent cordless which replaces a corded vacuum. It does hard floors and carpets very well. We have not used it in hand held mode as we still have a small cordless that we use for dusting skirting boards, etc. The dust container is easy to empty and the filter is easily removed and shaken out or washed. The power brush is removed without tools and easily cleaned. We recently found that the motor in the rotating brush was broken, well out of warranty. WE purchased one via Bosch Australia spare parts on line. It arrived in 22 hours!



Purchased in July 2021.

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Product is used: Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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Dean

DeanMurray Region, NSW

  • 9 reviews

Great buy!

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Has great suction and a sufficient battery time to run over the whole house if needed! great value for money compared to other more well known cordless vacuum brands out there. Easy to empty the barrel. Only downside is not having a small brush connection to run over skirting boards or get into corners.



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taylahhenning

taylahhenningIllawarra, NSW

  • 3 reviews

I love this vacuum, so easy to use!

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I use this vacuum on tiles, carpet and wood. It works perfectly! The three settings are amazing. Its so handy to have instead of a big vacuum that needs to be plugged in. It charges quickly and lasts for about 40 minutes.

Purchased in June 2021 for $800.00.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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goldhn

goldhnGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Soooo disappointed

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I purchased this about 6 months ago and was so impressed. Could do almost my entire house on one charge. 6 months later and I now get about 5-6 minutes from it. That is useless to me.

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Miss Liss

Miss LissPilbara, WA

  • 7 reviews

Cordless vacs forever

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I chose this vacuuum because it had high power and it was cordless (so much easier). I wouldn't go back to corded vacuums ever again after experiencing the convenience. It's lightweight, great suction and good run time. So convenient having it just upright on charge in the corner to use so easily. It's making a louder noise lately but still works really well. recommend

Purchased in September 2021 at Harvey Norman for $300.00.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
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Siemen F.

Siemen F.

  • 12 reviews
  • 3 likes
  • Verified purchase

Very very good vacuum!

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Amazing vacuum, especially compared to the Dyson which would be it's main competitor.

At this price point, there can simply not be a better choice on the market.

It does a spectacular job, wooden floors and carpet, does not matter. it works!
Easy to clean, easy to maintain and easy to empty! can't ask for much more.
The battery life is ok on setting 1 or 2.
When at maximum setting, it does die rather quickly, you'll get about 10 minutes out of it on max.

It's a bit heavy, but not too heavy to be annoying.

Purchased in November 2021 at Harvey Norman for $298.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
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Ian

IanVincentia

  • 3 reviews
  • 2 likes
  • Verified purchase

Brand loyalty

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We were very pleased with this mighty vac - ideal for a quick spruce up rather than lug our barrel vac upstairs for a more thorough job. The 10 mins running time on max was fine for a spruce up. Within 6 months of the 2 year factory warranty expiring though the run time was down to a couple of minutes.
A phone call to the Bosch customer care line then an email attaching the product receipt saw them mail (no charge - no pun intended) a replacement charging cord. When using the new cord didn't fix the problem another phone call saw them offer to replace the vac with a new one. The vac was 6 months out of warranty but they replaced it. It's service like this that could cause an outbreak of brand loyalty.

Purchased in August 2021 at Harvey Norman Appliances Physical Store for $399.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Linoleum
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laurenk168

laurenk168North Western Region, NSW

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

SO much better the a Dyson!!

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I was always a Dyson owner, I thought they were by far the best. I was so wrong. After my Dyson broke for the 2 time in 6 months, I switches to a Bosch, and can I just say it is the BEST!
The run time on it is great, I can do my entire house in one charge, where I couldn't do that with my other vacuum. It is easy to empty and clean. It works well on all surfaces although I do find it does use a lot more charge on carpets, Which is fine they are harder to clean. I use mine on hardwood, tiles and carpet and it works great on all of them.

Purchased in December 2021.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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vineetkaur46

vineetkaur46Sydney, NSW

This is what I looking for long time !

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This Bosch Vacuum is what I was looking for long time, I have corded vacuum at the moment which was very hard to use when you have two kids under five and time very consuming and extremely hard to handle.
I started using this a week ago and this thing works perfectly on my tiles, carpet and stairs, very convenient to move around my double story home.
The light alert for cleaning the filter is very helpful indicator, super easy to take out dirt from the container. I would have to now get rid of my corded vacuum which I had for long time and now I can’t live without my Bosch Vacuum which is durable, affordable, portable and powerful little thing.
Just love it ......

Purchased in February 2021.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Matthew

MatthewKapiti Coast

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Everyone should have one of these

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This thing does an amazing job, it cleans better than than our plug in vacuum on full, and is really convenient not having to worry about cords etc. On medium power it can (just) clean the house If you're quick about it. Had it about 6 months now, battery hasn't noticeably deteriorated.

Purchased in August 2021.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum and Tiles
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Aly55

Aly55Perth

  • 7 reviews

Use with ease

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It's been really - extremely easy to use, turns well, gets under things with no problems.
I have both tiles and carpet. The lowest power setting isn't great and never use it. The middle setting works well with tiles and the max power has no issues with carpets. I have 2 cats and it all comes out well.
Obviously, the power will drain quickly on the max setting - so best to not meander when doing it. But I can get through my house, just, with using middle and max settings.

The only real problem I have is that I can't change it from normal push vacuum to the carry around version. I quite simply can not push the attachment button hard enough (which others have also struggled with) to change it.

Purchased in April 2021.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Souad El Masri

Souad El MasriSydney, NSW

“This is perfect”

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For me the athlete cordless vacuum cleaner has a rating of “5” it’s brilliant and so easy to use and clean with. The vacuum has 3 power settings level 1 isn’t that good! Yet level 2 is very good for the carpet and tiles.

Purchased in February 2021.

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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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justkatz

justkatzSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 22 reviews
  • 1 like
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Absolutely Fabulous

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Date PurchasedOct 2017
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Terri

TerriSydney, NSW

Great Vacuum. Will replace with my current vacuum in a heartbeat.

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Purchased in February 2021.

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Ease of Use
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Battery Life
Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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Joe

JoeGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 8 reviews
  • 7 likes

Very very happy with purchase. So powerful!!

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This stick vacuum cleaner is as poweful as my conventional Miele vacuum cleaner.
Since I was going to use this cleaner just to clean under the dining table where my baby drops lots of food,my expectation was not very high when I purchased. However, because this is so powerful and easy to use,I can almost replace my other cleaner.I wish I can get one more for upstairs use.
I paid $299 at Harvey Norman. Original price was $500.I was deciding between Bosch 2 in 1 ready'yy model but as Athlet is so powerful,I am happy that I paid extra $100 to get this model.

Date PurchasedJan 2022
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Great Vacuum Cleaner but has a rubbish handle!

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We have had this vacuum for 2 years now and the handle has broken 3 times. It is not made for thick carpet!! Great vacuum for the quick clean. They tell me I have broken the handle twice there is no replacement.The handle needs the be made of stronger material.

Date PurchasedNov 2016
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Jacqueline

JacquelineSydney, NSW

  • 14 reviews
  • 1 like

So quick and easy to use.

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Date PurchasedApr 2018
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AndraP

AndraPAdelaide

  • 6 reviews

As good as Dyson at a fraction of the price

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I really find my Bosch cordless vacuum very effective and a great cleaner for the money. But it is heavy and difficult to use on stairs. I already had a Dyson and just wanted an extra cleaner for upstairs so this fitted the bill nicely. The price was the clincher but the lighter Dyson (or similar stick cleaners) are preferable for stairs so if you have them I wouldn’t recommend as your sole cordless vacuum. But Bosch is definitely a better performer in other ways.

Date PurchasedAug 2016
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fusspotinFNQ

fusspotinFNQFar North Queensland, QLD

  • 6 reviews

Very useful.

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I use this on wooden floors, rugs, tiles. This is handy to keep in my bedroom to quickly tidy up after pets and have a clean floor in my home office, ensuite. I don't have to worry about the power cord, and am happy to empty the small canister after each use as I have little pet birds that like to shred paper. The suction is much better than any other stick vacuum I have tried.

Date PurchasedAug 2018
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Questions & Answers

Meg

Megasked

Hi, my Athlet Cordless is less than 12 months old & will not charge.
Can you please provide me with a solution?

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Kaylene Clare
Kaylene Clare

I’m sorry Meg I have no idea. Did you mean for this question to go to the Bosch representative?

Meg
Meg

Yes

big-m
big-m

Sounds like the battery is at fault. I think it should still be under warranty, so check with the retailer.


Meegie_b

Meegie_basked

Why cant I buy the accessories kit for this vacuum in Australia? Only on eBay from the UK :(

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Hi Meegie,
Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch BCH6AT25AU.
Sorry to hear you're having issues finding the kit. If you're not able to find a BHZKIT1 via one of our retail partners you can always call us directly and purchase spare part 00577667.
Feel free to contact us on 1300 369 744, option 4 is for spare parts.
Regards,
Bosch Home Australia


Sharon

Sharonasked

Hi There my Bosch Athlet is only a few months old and sensor light keeps coming on and dirt/dust isnt picking up properly and falling out of head

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Hi Sharon,
Thanks for the question regarding your Bosch BCH6AT25AU Vacuum.
Please check all filters are not blocked. If filters are clean please contact us on 1300 369 744.
Regards, Bosch Home Australia


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