BoschBCS122GB Unlimited Serie | 8 - Rechargeable Cordless and Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner for Multiple Surfaces with Two Interchangeable Power For All Battery Packs and Quick Charger,White

After having two Dyson vacuum cleaners that performed well but didn't last long, I decided to take a chance on this Bosch Unlimited cleaner. I have quite a few Bosch products and they have always performed and lasted well.- The price may seem quite high, but for the Dyson equivalent (V10) you'll pay around £100 more- The run time is far longer than other handheld cordless cleaners.- Removable battery means no waiting for charges between cleaning jobs.- 2 Batteries included, so again no waiting for charge.- Wall mounted storage unit keeps everything neat and tidy.- Al accessories work well, fit well and are easy to change.- The flexible crevice tool is a very useful accessory. Especially good for getting under the washing machine or fridge.- The power 'trigger' stays on when depressed, rather than having to hold it in continuously.- Some users have listed the noise of the battery charger fan to be a negative. However, the fan does help to keep the charger cool and when the battery is fully charged the charger switches off, so the fan stops, letting you know that the battery is ready for use. I have found that the noise is not too loud and haven't been bothered by it at all, I actually find it very useful for indicating the battery status.- I can clean my entire house (3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway, stairs, landing, skirting boards, & upholstery) on one (new) battery. Time will tell how it performs as the batteries get older, but I have many Bosch products and tools and have found that the batteries last exceptionally well.- It has a 'ratchet' type filter cleaner, a few turns before emptying will knock the dust from the filter.- The dust capacity is slightly lower than other models, but it is very easy to empty. The container clips off easily and I can empty it into my kitchen bin with no mess.- The turbo button is very useful and certainly adds more power for certain jobs, but I have found the vacuum cleaner to be very good in standard setting so the turbo mode is not vital for everyday cleaning.- All in all I am very happy with this cleaner. It is lightweight, easy to store, convenient and powerful.

Really pleased with this vacuum cleaner - good price (£200 cheaper than John Lewis!), works extremely well on hard floors and carpets, high capacity interchangeable batteries, fast charger, good accessories, wall mount and a clean elegant design that won't look dated next year - unlike many others I could mention...Definitely recommended.

Having tried a friend's Dyson out, there are two design features which made me choose the Bosch instead.- The power switch on the Dyson does not click in, so you have to keep your thumb pressed the entire time, on the Bosch you click it once for on and again for off. This is a small thing but using the Dyson it was very irritating having to keep your thumb pressed down all the time.- The removable battery, when the Dyson runs flat you have to stop and go and put it back on charge. When this runs flat, you can switch the battery over and carry on, the fast charger is great. I don't agree with other reviews that the fast charger is loud, it's got a small fan in it, but it's not loud, and it turns off when charged, which doesn't take very long.Most comparrison websites online will usually say that the Dyson equivalent is more powerful, and I agree, but when this is used in turbo mode, it's plenty powerful enough. Also the primary attachment works really without turbo mode.Other plus points for me:- Picks up dog hair really well- Nice shape to hold- Charges quickly- The wall mount charger and holder is well designed for holding the various accessoriesIt's worth mentioning that the fast charger is an optional extra, and you can charge it without using the fast charger.Negatives- The unit doesn't sit well while you're emptying it, a small thing but it's poorly designed in that regard- The two smaller attachments (the brush and the long nose) are both pretty useless- The "interchangable between other Bosch products" battery might be a good idea, but it's not the same as the Bosch professional power tool batteries, so you're stuck buying the naff green Bosch toy town power tools to get compatibility.

I had been considering a cordless cleaner for some time and did not know that Bosch made them. I have only had the cleaner a matter of weeks and genuinely wish I had bought one sooner. The Bosch is easy to use and I find the suction good on the lowest setting and only use the turbo when really needed. This model came with a second battery pack so I don't need to stop a job and wait for the battery to charge. It's only draw back is that you need to regularly empty it but that takes only a minute. I would highly recommend this.

The vacuum cleaner seems great, but I received item with original seal broken, and I bought that vacuum cleaner because I needed it - so keeping it unpacked and spending a lot of time on returning it and waiting for a new was not an option.It seems like the vacuum cleaner is in good condition - and I'd say it's nice (but it also should be at that price point). However, the charger is HORRIBLY NOISY. It makes approximately 50 dB when charging the battery (that's almost as high as the vacuum cleaner itself).I suspect the problem was discovered by the previous owner (hence the broken seal and returned item).Amazon did offer a replacement, but I bought the vacuum cleaner because I need it and I asked if I could just get a new charger, but that was not a possibility. Not very good customer service.