The BCS8224GB from Bosch frees you from the tethers of the cords thanks to the two 18V batteries that give up to 120mins of runtime, more than enough to tackle the whole house and maybe your car at the same time.
It comes with a crevice nozzle, 2 in 1 crevice/upholstery tool, a long flexible crevice nozzle and a keyboard and drawer nozzle to help you get into all those nooks and crannies. Also included is the charging cable, quick charger and docking station, the vacuum has a comfortable weight at just 4.3kg and its compact design measures up at 1321 x 250 x 211 mm. The batteries used in the vacuum are part of one of the largest cross-brand 18V battery systems, this means they are compatible with many 18V power tools and gardening devices from Bosch and other brands for example Gardena, Gloria, Wagner and Rapid. The main floor head uses a brushless TurboSpin motor, the 3-phase synchronised digital motor is 32% lighter and 50% faster than previous models and offers up to 82.000 rpm. The filter system is bagless and all the dirt will collect in the 0.4l dust container, this can mean you might need to empty it out during cleaning sessions. There are three running modes to select with the Eco mode providing the longest battery life.
The Turbo boosts performance when it comes to ground in dirt, the Auto mode as the name suggests automatically adjusts the power and runtime depending on the surface. The LED Indicator lets you know exactly how much juice is left in the tank. Talking of lights there are also spot lights on the main floor head and within the hand held unit to help you see the areas you need to target. The nozzle can be rotated 180° to give you extra flexibility to reach underneath furniture and into narrow spots whilst the ergonomic handle provides one-handed operation at any angle. The suction the BCS8224GB provides is reasonable, it could be stronger but it’s fine when it comes to the weekly clean and is particularly good at picking up small particles. The interchangeable batteries and fast change are handy for cracking on with the job without the inconvenience of having to stop due to low power, all the attachments mean you can clean your whole house from top to bottom, not just the floor. RRP £499.99
- Versatile
- Fast charge and interchangeable batteries
- Continuous runtime
- Suitable for all floor types
- 3 modes, Turbo, Eco and Auto
- Batteries compatible with other equipment and brands
- Spot lights
- Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre
- Pricey when compared to rivals
