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Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum vs Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 25identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum has 149 W more input power (IEC) than the Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum (899 W vs 750 W). The Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum has 1.5 L more dust capacity than the Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum (3 L vs 1.5 L). The Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum has 17 mm more width than the Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum (280 mm vs 263 mm). Power control: Mechanical on the Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum, Electronic on the Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum. Type: Drum vacuum on the Philips PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum, Cylinder vacuum on the Philips 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum.

  • Input power (IEC)
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:750 W
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:899 W
  • Power control
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Mechanical
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Electronic
  • Type
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Drum vacuum
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Cylinder vacuum
  • Dust container type
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Dust bag
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Bagless
  • Dust capacity
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:3 L
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:1.5 L
  • Product colour
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Red
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Black
  • Colour name
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Rosewood Red
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Deep black
  • Wheels material
    • PowerGo FC8242/09R1 vacuum:Plastic
    • 5000 series FC9557/09R1 vacuum:Rubber

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Comparison of FC8242/09R1, FC9557/09R1
68 specifications
Power2 differ
Input power (IEC)Differs750 W899 W
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one27.9 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power controlDiffersMechanicalElectronic
Variable powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design9 differ
TypeDiffersDrum vacuumCylinder vacuum
Dust container typeDiffersDust bagBagless
Dust capacityDiffers3 L1.5 L
Product colourDiffersRedBlack
Colour nameDiffersRosewood RedDeep black
Tube lock typeKnown for oneClickUnknown — not stated by the source
Wheels materialDiffersPlasticRubber
Tube couplingDiffersConicActiveLock
Dust bag typeKnown for oneS-bagUnknown — not stated by the source
Exhaust filterDiffersAllergy filterAllergy H13 filter
Motor filterDiffers1 layer foam filterWashable filter
Performance3 differ
Vacuum air filteringDiffersAllergy filterAllergy filter, HEPA
Dirt separating methodDiffersFilteringCyclonic/filtering
Cleaning surfacesDiffersCarpet, Hard floorBare floor, Carpet, Hard floor, Soft floor
HEPA classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHEPA 13
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 dB
Ergonomics1 differ
Cord lengthKnown for one6 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Dust container full indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage compartmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeDiffersButtons, RotaryButtons, Scrollbar
Handgrip accessory storageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bumper guardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Handle typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard handle
Easy to empty containerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers263 mm280 mm
DepthDiffers403 mm412 mm
HeightDiffers220 mm280 mm
WeightDiffers4.3 kg4.5 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Vacuum brushes includedDiffersTurbo brushMini turbo brush
Number of nozzlesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Special nozzleDiffersMulti-purpose nozzleTriActive+ nozzle
Overall recycled contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Other features2 differ
Accessories includedDiffers2-in-1 brush; Crevice tool; Furniture nozzleCrevice tool; Integrated brush
Accessory storageKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum powerKnown for one900 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard nozzleDiffersMulti-purpose nozzleTriActive+ nozzle
Filter modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFC8010/02
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x AA Batteries
Technical detailsidentical
Cable lengthKnown for one6 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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