Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect – 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 Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from BOSCH and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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BOSCH Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

BOSCH Stick cordless vacuums, like the Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect, 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 Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect which has 80 minutes life.

• BOSCH Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect Runtime: 80 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Bosch Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.3 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect by BOSCH has a capable capacity of 0.3 litre for manual disposable.

• Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Bosch’s Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect 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 Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect 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 Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and BOSCH Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BOSCH and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and BOSCH Reviews

Combined feedback from 303 reviewers shows the Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect with a rating of 4.7/5 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	Unlimited 7 BCS712GB Auto Detect	80 M	2.9	0.3L	£399.00
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00