VC 6 vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between VC 6 and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the VC 6 – a battery-power vacuum by Karcher, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the VC 6 and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from KARCHER and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

KARCHER VC 6 vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

VC 6 and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

KARCHER Bagless cordless vacuums, like the VC 6, 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 Karcher VC 6 which has 50 minutes life.

• KARCHER VC 6 Runtime: 50 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the VC 6 and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Karcher VC 6 and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.8 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The VC 6 by KARCHER has a capable capacity of 0.8 litre for manual disposable.

• VC 6 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.8L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Karcher’s VC 6 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 VC 6 can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or KARCHER ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Karcher and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check VC 6 or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and KARCHER VC 6 include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

KARCHER and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. VC 6 and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and KARCHER Reviews

Combined feedback from 6 reviewers shows the VC 6 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
KARCHER	VC 6	50 M	2.6	0.8L	£249.97
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00