Within the very wide range of sled vacuum cleaners from the European brand, we can find models for all tastes and budgets, and the Rowenta RO4873 offers a interesting balance between performance, equipment and price.
Rowenta RO4873 | |
Connection power (watts) | 550 |
Tank capacity (liters) | 2,5 |
Action radius (meters) | 8,8 |
Weight (kg) | 5,92 |
Noise (dB) | 75 |
High efficiency filter | Yes |
Energy efficiency | A |
Parquet brush | Yes |
Mini turbo brush | Yes |
Assessment | 92 |
La German brand Rowenta has a very long history in the market. Created in 1884 by Robert Weintraud, it has been working since 1909 under its current name, inspired by that of its founder. It is currently integrated into the French group SEB, which brings together other well-known brands such as Tefal, Krups or Moulinex.
Rowenta has a wide range of home appliances, standing out especially in the field of vacuuming, with an attractive line of robot vacuum cleaners (such as the powerful Explorer Series 95 or the advanced and complete Explorer Series 75), a magnificent line of stick vacuum cleaners (like the X-Force Flex 8.60 or the X-Force Flex 11.60) and a range of sled vacuum cleaners that is positioned as the market reference.
The Rowenta RO4873EA Compact Power XL is a bagless, cyclonic vacuum cleaner that It is located in the entry range but is not without interesting qualities, in addition to having very complete equipment.
Do you want to know more details about this interesting vacuum cleaner? We tell you about them below in our in-depth review.
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Rowenta RO4873EA: our review
The Rowenta RO4873 has obtained a rating of 92 points out of 100. It offers a modern and contemporary design, with a predominance of garnet, with a compact size.
Based on and with the experience of other successful vacuum cleaners from the brand, the RO4873 includes a very efficient engine, which provides great suction capacity with reduced consumption, and a complete equipment which is ideal if there are animals in your house. And all this, with Rowenta quality and at a refined price, so the quality-price ratio is high.
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Operation of the Rowenta RO4873
This new generation vacuum cleaner has an efficient EffiTech motor that provides a extraordinary suction capacity with very low consumption.
Its EffiTech motor of only 550 watts provides performance equivalent to older vacuum cleaners of more than 2.000 watts, but with a very lower electrical cost (less than 4 euros per year).
The multifunction brush also contributes to a good result, Effectively capturing all types of particles, dust and hair on hard floors and carpets; As usual, it has a switch tab to select the most appropriate position depending on the type of floor.
Multifunction brush
The Rowenta RO4873 also has a specific brush for parquet and hard floors in general, which effectively traps dust and fine dust, while caring for the surface.
Parquet brush
El filter system It is another of the sections in which Rowenta applies all its knowledge and experience to achieve an excellent result.
The Rowenta RO4873 filter system reaches an efficiency of 99,98% (equivalent to HEPA 13) when capturing microparticles of dust and mites, avoiding secondary pollution and returning cleaner air.
Also contributing to its high efficiency is the cyclonic technology, which separates solid particles from the air flow, maintaining suction capacity as the tank fills.
A notable aspect of this model over other previous models of the brand is the size of the tank, which has increased to a notable 2,5 liters, allowing Completely clean a medium or large-sized home several times. As usual, emptying is very simple.
Large capacity tank
Even though it is an entry-level vacuum cleaner, its noise level is quite contained, thanks to its new generation motor, staying at 75 decibels, a figure below some super sales of similar prices, which move around 78-79.
Ergonomics and ease of use
This is a compact and easy to use vacuum cleaner. With measurements of 40,9 x 27,6 x 29,1 centimeters and a weight of 5,92 kilograms, It is very manageable, faithfully following the user and sneaking through small places.
Its directional wheel rotates 360 degrees to move easily in any direction, and together with its rubber side wheels, facilitate movement on all types of floors, both hard and carpets, as well as the transitions between them.
The telescopic tube makes it easy to adapt the height to that of the user and has a action radius of 8,8 meters, average in the segment for its price range. As usual, it includes automatic cable management and a handle to carry it comfortably.
Accessories
Another highlight of the Rowenta RO4873 is its complete equipment, since in addition to the two main brushes, it includes:
Advantages of the Rowenta RO4873
Very efficient engine
Its modern motor has great efficiency, achieving high suction power that provides it optimal results with very low electricity consumption.
Filter system
The 3-stage filtering system traps up to 99,98% of allergenic microparticles, avoiding secondary pollution and returning cleaner air.
Deposit
Despite its compact size, the Rowenta RO4873 has a tank with a good capacity, 2,5 liters; you can Clean a medium-sized apartment several times and forget to empty it for weeks.
Compact and handy
Thanks to its compact size, this vacuum cleaner is very easy to handle and store, so Not only is it easier to clean, but it also saves us space at home.
Noise level
Without being a silent vacuum cleaner, Its noise level is better than previous models of the brand and is below some comparable vacuum cleaners from the competition..
Suitable for homes with animals
Thanks to its high suction power, its excellent filtration and its complete equipment, which includes a mini turbo brush, this vacuum cleaner in a very interesting option for homes with pets.
Opinions about the Rowenta RO4873
It's been a while since we changed the vacuum cleaner; The previous one was a Taurus that worked quite well, but We have been surprised by the suction power that the Rowenta has, how easy it is to clean with it and how you can see that there is no dust, It has been a discovery. It makes less noise than the previous one and sucks very well. Very satisfied.
I am delighted with this vacuum cleaner. The one I had before was old and made a lot of noise, something that bothered my pet. Thanks to this Rowenta, the problems are over. It comes with a lot of accessories, it is compact and easy to transport, it has a large capacity tank…In addition, the tank is completely disassembled to be able to clean it well, along with its filters, which are washable. And the best of all is its power. It leaves everything impeccable and in a short time, also with little noise, much less than the one I had before made. It has been a great success.
It has a nice and compact design. It comes with accessories for all types of floors and situations: carpets, animal hair, it is indicated for allergens... I was looking for a vacuum cleaner like this because I have a child with allergies and we have already started to notice the results. It makes little noise and its power is great, the first time I used it I was surprised at everything it produced, and the house was apparently clean. I am delighted with the purchase.
Low noise, large tank, power, very manageable and with a large number of accessories... By having an efficient engine, it also uses little. It's easy to carry around the house, even up stairs.. A great discovery!
I've been using it for a few weeks and the results are impressive. It works perfectly, Its suction capacity is phenomenal and thanks to the cyclonic technology it maintains it even though there are a lot of animal hairs in my house., It is really surprising.
Why buy a Rowenta RO4873
If you are looking for a new generation cyclonic vacuum cleaner, with an efficient motor that provides high suction power with minimal consumption.
If you want a complete device with very complete equipment; If you have pets in your house and you need to collect the hair and dirt they leave behind. If you prefer to trust one of the leading brands on the market and want all this at a very reasonable price, the Rowenta RO4873 may be the device you are looking for.
La Rowenta RO4871 It is a device very similar to the protagonist of this analysis, in this case in blue (for tastes, colors!). If you wish, you can take a look at our review, or at other models designed for homes with animals:
