Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB – a battery-power vacuum by Bosch, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from BOSCH and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

BOSCH Stick cordless vacuums, like the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 has a battery supply runtime of 60 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB which has 55 minutes life.

• BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.4 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB by BOSCH has a capable capacity of 0.4 litre for manual disposable.

• Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.4L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Bosch’s Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Tower’s Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or BOSCH ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Bosch and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BOSCH and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and BOSCH Reviews

Combined feedback from 12 reviewers shows the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB with a rating of 4.6/5 stars, and the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 39 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
BOSCH	Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB	55 M	3	0.4L	£179.00
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00