Bosch Athlet BCH6-AU Series

The suction is pathetic
It clogs up after two 10min use
Battery is awful. Only max works and lasts 6 mi a.
The bin doesn’t last more than 6 mins of cleaning.

EDIT: After writing this review Product review gave me the option to give Bosch an opportunity to reply prior to posting.. very disappointed to say I have heard nothing from them despite giving them plenty of time to respond...

This is my third Bosch athlet vacuum!
1st - cutting out and was replaced under warranty
2nd - dropped down to 3 mins in less than 1 1/2 yrs.. again replaced under warranty
3rd - down to three minutes in only just over 1 1/2 years even though the majority of the time was only used on timber floors and I'm careful ab...

I used this once and amazing suction after the first time now it doesnt suck anything at all and its been like this since October 2021, I tried emptying it and tried cleaned it still no difference. Very disappointed

This was a test purchase to see if this vacuum cleaner would suit our household compared to the good old pull along model we have had for years. It does what the marketing spiel says it will and better. So much so, we bought a second one (the Bosch Athlet 25.2V White BCH6AT25AU) for our parents home. The old pull along vacuum hasn't been used since. This cordless vacuum cleaner has a lithium ion battery that lasts well and three settings to allow extra suction when necessary or on light suction for a quick sweep over the tiled floor. You ca...

Good vacuum used for carpet and floorboards. Have had for 2 and a bit years. Roller on the head piece stopped spinning ($160 to replace). Dealt with parts department and customer service @ Bosch. Parts department were friendly, and customer service woman (Jan?) was absolutely outstanding. Resolved the issue for me. I don't know what the lifetime expectancy of vacuums is these days, but 2 years (4 months) seems short... so from a product perspective, 3 stars, and from a resolution and service perspective - flawless. Thank you!

The vacuum on full charge lasts about 20 mins in my one bedroom flat. For longer cleans it just doesn't cut it. The suction is great when its charged. I only purchased it 6 months ago. For a $300 vacuum I would have expected a bit more. You also need to buy the attachments for an extra charge of around $70. As the vacuum doesn't fit under furniture due to the motor and cylinder being at the bottom of the vacuum it makes it a pain to try use the extra attachments. Very disappointed.

Loved it when I first brought it now after 2 years having problems it won't hold its charge,yes I tried contacting the bosch company sat on phone for 30 minutes they said a operator will ring you back 2 days later nothing ...not happy ..have sent an email also nothing..

The vacuum has some minor issues which personal attention can rectify. What is of major issue is the inability of the Company to honour what was offered on the purchase of this product. The Company has been contacted by me on many occasions regarding this issue with no resolution. It may be that the company is experiencing some serious problems.

Used on carpet and tiles.
Pet hair got caught in the head and barrel after every use. Would spend more time trying to clear the vacuum than anything else. Terrible, don't buy.

Bought new for $259 and had it for 2 years. Then battery would not retrain charge for more than 5-6 minutes. Rang Bosch. First told that battery can't be replaced and later that it would cost $212 plus postage.

Bosch Athlet has a broken handle
Is this covered under warranty
Very dissappointed only had it for short time
Has anyone else had this problem and did it get resolved Thanks

This is our second vacuum cleaner. First one experienced exact same issues. After a year suction power is none existent as well as battery life. Turbo mode lasts all of 2 minutes and second mode has hardly enough suction to suck sand up. Would not waste time and money on this appliance.

We bought the Bosch Athlet from Harvey Norman in the late 2016 and have used it on carpet, tile and timber flooring. Thought it was fabulous product for the first year or two!! The use on carpet is a bit hard going, but given the vacuum is only for spot cleaning, I could put up with the exertion. Like many other reviewers on this site, the battery has slowly given up and now, the vacuum will only last for 3-5 minutes on a full charge. After contacting Bosch, I was provided with a new charger, but this was no help. I was happy to buy a new battery, but was told this really wasn't an option. Wish I had of known that when I was shopping for a new vac!! Don't bother with this product.

We purchased this vac from Harvey Normans about 4 years ago. It runs perfectly, sucks up dirt and grime like you would not believe and has performed without a hitch. Because we live in a 2 storied house my wife purchased a top line Dyson 2 years ago - one for each floor. The Dyson cost twice as much as the Bosch and, while another great Dyson product, it is not really any better than the Bosch. The major difference is that the Dyson motor and dust collection are up at the top so you have to carry that weight. The Bosch has all the weight lower down and so it is not heavy in the same sense that the Dyson is.
Both good products but always consider this Bosch. It is a great and reliable machine.

I've had this vacuum for two years and the suction was so much better than my Dyson. What I love the most most is the cordless feature as I live in a town house with two sets of stairs. No more dragging cords up flights of stairs behind me and always switching power points! I note that some people say that the suction fades. It does but if you clean the filter once or twice a month, the suction is regained. I do a lot of vacuuming so I maintain this vacuum cleaner well. It is also important to clean out the head as it doesn't take long for this...