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Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60

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X-Force Flex 14.60

Released June 2021.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20210613224242/https://www.rowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Earliest archived snapshot of Rowenta's global X-Force Flex 14.60 page, 13 June 2021. It already lists the Aqua kit model RH9990WO with the 200 AW motor and 32.4 V battery. The first sale may be earlier. Rowenta DE sold the Aqua RH99C0 from late 2022 and Tefal UK from 2024. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Suction
200AW
Run time
70min
Bin
0.9L
Weight
3.2kg

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General

Series
X-Force Flex9Maker product pagetefal.com/x-force-flex-14.60Read 15 October 2026Tefal's page presents the X-Force Flex range: 8.60, 11.60, 14.60 and 14.60 Pro. Rowenta uses the same X-Force Flex name.
Model numbers
RH99A2U1, RH99A9WO, RH9958WA, TY9958WO, RH99C0WO, RH9990WO, TY9990WO1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Reference RH9990WO.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Reference RH99A9WO, sold as X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal.4Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-aqua-rh99c0/2211401141Read 15 October 2026Reference RH99C0WO, sold as X-Force Flex 14.60 Aqua.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Archived copy (3 January 2026) of Rowenta USA's page for the X-Force Flex 14.60 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, model RH99A2U1. The live URL now redirects to the 12.60.7Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-ANIMAL/p/2211400979Read 15 October 2026Tefal X-Force Flex 14.60 Animal, reference TY9958WO.8Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-AQUA/p/2211400977Read 15 October 2026Tefal X-Force Flex 14.60 Aqua, reference TY9990WO.10Retailer pagecoolblue.be/en/product/881254/rowenta-x-force-flex-14-60-rh9958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Coolblue Belgium lists manufacturer code RH9958WA, Rowenta X-Force Flex 14.60, colour black.
GTIN / EAN
886534000545, 3221616004573, 32216160598325Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists UPC 886534000545.11Retailer pagealternate.de/Rowenta/X-Force-Flex-14-60-Animal-RH9958-Stielstaubsauger/html/product/100194833Read 15 October 2026Alternate lists EAN 3221616004573 for manufacturer number RH9958.12Retailer pagediscounto.de/Angebot/Rowenta-Akku-Hand-und-Stielstaubsauger-RH99C0-X-Force-Flex-14-60-Aqua-480-W-beutellos-leistungsstark-Aqua-Duese-hohes-Fassungsvermoegen-Flex-Gelenk-9186779Read 15 October 2026Discounto lists EAN 3221616059832 for the Rowenta RH99C0 X-Force Flex 14.60 Aqua.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available4Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-aqua-rh99c0/2211401141Read 15 October 2026Page lists the Aqua RH99C0WO as in stock at 480.99 EUR on 2026-10-15.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US, DE, BE3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Germany.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026United States.10Retailer pagecoolblue.be/en/product/881254/rowenta-x-force-flex-14-60-rh9958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Belgium.11Retailer pagealternate.de/Rowenta/X-Force-Flex-14-60-Animal-RH9958-Stielstaubsauger/html/product/100194833Read 15 October 2026Germany.
Colours
Black and Blue, Black & Blue, Black & Grey1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Colours Black & Blue.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Rowenta DE lists Schwarz, Silber-Grau. Tefal's Animal page says Black & Grey.4Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-aqua-rh99c0/2211401141Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists Blau, Schwarz.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Colour Black and Blue.7Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-ANIMAL/p/2211400979Read 15 October 2026Colours Black & Grey.8Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-AQUA/p/2211400977Read 15 October 2026Colours BLACK & BLUE.
Form factor
Stick, converts to handheld1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists cordless handstick category: All in 1 handstick, and the text describes using the handheld on its own and a weight in hand.
Wet cleaning head
Optional accessory3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026The accessory list on this page sells the Aqua Head ZR009600 with 2 mop cloths at 69.99 EUR for X-FORCE, except the 9.60 series. The Aqua versions RH99C0WO and RH9990WO include it.9Maker product pagetefal.com/x-force-flex-14.60Read 15 October 2026Range table says the aqua head is included on the 14.60 Aqua and not on the 14.60 Animal. The range table gives 550 watts and 3.35 kg for the 14.60.

Suction and power

Suction power (claimed)
200AW1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Page says the DigitalForce motor delivers a maximum suction power of 200 air watts. Tefal's range page footnote says up to 200 AW using the boost trigger.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists 200AW. Footnote says when using the boost function.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says MAX suction power 200 Airwatts. Its marketing text still says up to 150 Air Watts, which is copied from the 12.60.
Max suction pressure (claimed)
Not available
Rated power
480W3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists power in watts 480. The Rowenta US page also says 480 W, while Tefal's range table says 550 watts, which is not stored.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says power 480 W.
Motor speed (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
Surface, Eco, Eco+, Max, Boost3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists 5 power levels and an automatic suction mode. Tefal's page names them from Surface to Boost.6Owner's manualdam.groupeseb.com/m/396c65a4768a7bab/original/2220005813-IFU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Smart control page shows Eco, Eco+, Max and the Boost trigger. The guide does not show Surface.7Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-ANIMAL/p/2211400979Read 15 October 2026Text says to adjust its 5 power levers from Surface for furniture to Boost for exceptional power shots. The Tefal range page names Surface, Eco, Eco+, Max and the boost trigger.9Maker product pagetefal.com/x-force-flex-14.60Read 15 October 2026Page lists Surface, Eco and Eco+, Max and the boost trigger, with Surface and Eco+ on the 14.60 only.
Automatic power adjustment
Yes3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists automatic suction mode: yes. Text says the motorized brush adjusts suction to the floor type.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says auto floor detection: yes.6Owner's manualdam.groupeseb.com/m/396c65a4768a7bab/original/2220005813-IFU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Auto button: the electrobrush detects the floor type and adjusts the power level automatically.
Dirt detection
No13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/tefal-x-force-flex-14-60Read 15 October 2026Review says the auto mode adjusts power from the floor type it detects and is not as accurate as a vacuum with a dust sensor, which varies power with how dirty the floor is. This model has no dust sensor.
Noise level (claimed)
84dB(A)3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists maximum noise level 84 dB(A). The Rowenta US page also says 84 dB(A). No test standard or mode is stated, so the figure is read as the maximum setting.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says noise level 84 dB(A).

Floor head and tools

Floor heads included
Deep Power LED Vision1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Text names a Deep Power LED Vision head. The Rowenta US page calls it the Power LED Vision head.
Floor head light
LED1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Text says the head has LED vision to track hidden dust.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists floor nozzle with LED lighting: yes.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says LED on head: yes.
Bending wand
Yes3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists Flex joint: yes. Text says it vacuums up to 4 times farther under low furniture without bending.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says flexible: yes.
Stands on its own
Not available

Bin and filtration

Dustbin capacity
0.9L1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists dust container capacity 0.9 L, XL (0.6 to 0.9 L).3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists 0.9 L, and the text says the container is 100 percent washable.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says 30 oz (0.9 L).
Filter
Pre-motor foam filter and after-motor filter, 99.9% filtration1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Text says 99.9% filtration. The dust container has three parts that wash with water.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists foam motor pre-filter, 2 filters and dust filtration of 99.9 percent or more. Retailers differ on a HEPA grade (Alternate says E12, Coolblue says HEPA 15), and Rowenta states none.
Sealed filtration
Not available
Particle capture (claimed)
Not available
Smallest captured particle (claimed)
Not available
Washable filter
Yes3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists washable filters as how suction is maintained.

Battery and run time

Battery voltage
32.4V1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists battery type lithium ion, voltage 32.4V. Text says the battery has 9 cells.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists lithium-ion, 32.4V, 9 battery cells.6Owner's manualdam.groupeseb.com/m/396c65a4768a7bab/original/2220005813-IFU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Battery table lists RH99 32.4VDC, reference ZR0097U2.
Battery capacity
2,500mAh5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says battery capacity 2500 mAh and 9 cells, battery reference ZR0097U2. At 32.4 V that is 81 Wh. 123accu.nl lists the EU battery ZR009702 as 2000 mAh (64.8 Wh), so the packs may differ by market. The 2500 mAh figure fits the 69 W average draw implied by 70 minutes in Eco.
Removable battery
Yes3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists removable battery: yes.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says removable battery: yes.
Batteries included
13Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists number of batteries included 001.
Run time (claimed)
Power levelModeToolRun time (min)
MiddleEcoNon-motorized tool70
MiddleEco+Non-motorized tool29
MiddleMaxNon-motorized tool11
HighestBoostNon-motorized tool5
MiddleEcoMotorized floor head63
MiddleEco+Motorized floor head28
MiddleMaxMotorized floor head10
HighestBoostMotorized floor head5
Source6Owner's manualdam.groupeseb.com/m/396c65a4768a7bab/original/2220005813-IFU.pdfRead 15 October 2026Run time table on page 12 (up to): 14.60 handheld Eco 70 min, Eco+ 29, Max 11, Boost 5. With the floor head: Eco 63, Eco+ 28, Max 10, Boost 5. Tefal's page lists the same Eco, Eco+ and Max figures without Boost. Eco is stored as middle because the 14.60 also has a weaker Surface mode, which has no run time.9Maker product pagetefal.com/x-force-flex-14.60Read 15 October 2026Running time table: handheld Eco up to 1h10, Eco+ 29 min, Max 11 min. With the floor head: Eco 1h03, Eco+ 28, Max 10. Footnote says 1h10 is for the 14.60 using the handheld on powerful Eco. The two rows are handheld and stick icons.
Max run time (claimed)
70min
Run time at highest power (claimed)
5min
Full charge time (claimed)
180min1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Text says the removable battery charges within 3 hours.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists charge time 3h.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says charging time 3 h.

Dock

Auto-empty dock
No3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists wall mount as the holder and charging type. The box list has a charging base and no auto-empty dock.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026The box list has a charging base and a charger and no auto-empty dock.
Dock dust container
Not available
Dock dust capacity
Not available
Days between dock emptying (claimed)
Not available

Display and app

Display
Screen1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Text says the control display shows the remaining running time minute by minute or in percent.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists an LCD display and a run time indicator in minutes or percent.5Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20260103230530/https://www.rowentausa.com/x-force-flex-14-60-cordless-stick-vacuum-cleaner.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list says digital display: yes.
Wi-Fi
Not available
Companion app
Not available

Measured

Airflow at the wand (measured)
Not available
Sealed suction (measured)
Not available
Suction at the floor head (measured)
Not available
Embedded sand pickup on carpet (measured)
Not available
Run time at highest power (measured)
7.47min13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/tefal-x-force-flex-14-60Read 15 October 2026Reviewer ran the Tefal with the floor head. Lowest setting 58m 13s, medium 25m 28s and highest 7m 28s, which is 7.47 min. The review does not say whether the highest setting is Max or the Boost trigger. The unit is the Tefal X-Force Flex 14.60 with the Animal kit.
Noise at highest power (measured)
74.5dB13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/tefal-x-force-flex-14-60Read 15 October 2026Review says the cleaner maxes out at 74.5 dB and runs at 68.1 dB on medium. The distance and weighting are not stated. Its review lists release 2024 for the UK Tefal and a UK RRP of 429.99 GBP.
Handle weight (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width280Height1,140Depth250mm(11 × 44.9 × 9.8 in)10Retailer pagecoolblue.be/en/product/881254/rowenta-x-force-flex-14-60-rh9958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists width 28 cm, depth 25 cm and height 114 cm. No maker document states a size, so this retailer figure is stored. Trusted Reviews prints 126 x 294 x 381 MM for the Tefal, which does not describe the assembled stick.
Weight
3.2kg(7.1 lb)1Maker product pagerowenta.com/Home-Cleaning/HANDSTICK-X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60/p/2211400951Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists weight without accessories 3.2 kg. The weight in hand row says Standard (>=2kg). Tefal's range table lists 3.35 kg, the Rowenta US page 7.50 lbs (3.4 kg) and Trusted Reviews 3.4 kg for the Tefal, so the scope of each figure is unclear.3Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-animal-rh99a9/2211401150Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists 3.2 kg under a handheld vacuum weight label. The global and Tefal pages call the same 3.2 kg the weight without accessories.4Maker product pagerowenta.de/p/x-force-flex-1460-aqua-rh99c0/2211401141Read 15 October 2026Text says the handheld part weighs only 1.9 kg and the total weight is 3.2 kg. The global and Tefal pages list the weight in hand as Standard (>=2kg), so no handheld weight is stored.7Maker product pagetefal.com/Home-Care/Floor-Care/Handsticks/X-FORCE-FLEX-14-60-ANIMAL/p/2211400979Read 15 October 2026Spec table lists weight without accessories 3.2 kg.
Handheld weight
Not available
Dimensions in the dock
Not available
Weight with dock
Not available

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Variants

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Model numberGTINMarketsColoursWet cleaning headIn the box
RH99A2U1886534000545USBlack and BlueSame as baseRowenta X-Force Flex 14.60 (x1), Before Motor Filters (x2), After Motor Filter (x1), Charging Base (x1), Charger (x1), Crevice Tool (x1), Animal Turbo Brush with LED (x1), Brushes (x2)
RH99A9WONot availableDEBlack & GreySame as baseCordless vacuum cleaner X-Force Flex 14.60, Charging base, 2 furniture brushes, Extra filter, Crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Mini turbo tool Animal, Charging cable
RH9958WA3221616004573BE, DEBlack & GreySame as baseNot available
TY9958WONot availableNot availableBlack & GreySame as baseMini electro brush, Crevice tool, Sofa brush, Charging base, 2 integrated easy brushes, Extra filter
RH99C0WO3221616059832DEBlack & BlueIncludedCordless vacuum cleaner X-Force Flex 14.60, Charging base, 2 furniture brushes, Extra filter, Crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Mini turbo tool, 2 mops, Aqua head, Mini Flex tube, Charger
RH9990WONot availableNot availableBlack & BlueIncluded2 mops for the Aqua head, Mini Flex, Crevice tool, Mini Electro brush, Sofa brush, Charging base, Extra filter, 2 integrated easy brushes
TY9990WONot availableNot availableBlack & BlueIncluded2 mops for the Aqua head, Mini Flex, Crevice tool, Mini Electro brush, Sofa brush, Charging base, Extra filter, 2 integrated easy brushes

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