As one of the major names in floorcare for over 40 years, Vax regularly introduces new vacuum models and technologies to its range of cordless and corded vacuums.
For instance, we're big fans of its ONEPWR interchangeable battery system, which can be used across all products in the ONEPWR cordless vacuum range.
But with so many models on the market, each with its own functions and specialties, finding the right vacuum for your home can be a daunting task. To help you decide, we tested out a few of the leading Vax vacuums in the range. Read on for our verdict:
Tried-and-tested: Best Vax vacuums at a glance
- Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner | Buy now for £299.99
- Vax Air Lift 2 Pet Plus | Buy now for £129.00
- Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner | Buy now for £169.99
- Vax Blade 5 cordless vacuum cleaner | Buy now for £379.99
How we tested Vax vacuums
We put three Vax models through their paces on both carpets and hard floors, looking at how effectively they picked up fine dirt as well as larger debris. We awarded each model up to 20 points for the following criteria:
Ease of use: (6 points) Is it comfortable to use | Is it light or heavy | Is it nimble and easy to manoeuvre | If there’s a cable, is it easy to pull out and retract | Is it easy to remove hair from the brush | Is it noisy
Features: (6 points) What attachments are included | What features does it offer | What’s the dust capacity | How long is the cord (if it has one)
Cleaning results: (6 points) Does it vacuum well | Is the suction good on both carpets and hard floors | If cordless, does it have a good run time
Value for money: (2 points) Is the quality good | Is it worth the money | Does it come with a warranty
The team at YourHomeStyle has also tested a range of other vacuums, including the best Henry vacuum, best Dyson vacuum, best Shark vacuum, best Vax vacuum and the best Hoover vacuum.
Which Vax vacuum is best?
Of the models we tested, the Blade 4 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner ticked almost all of our boxes and scored the most highly, as we felt that it offered the best range of features, and also the best value for money.
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner | Score: 18/20
- RRP £299.99
- Weight 6.5kg
- Capacity 1.5L
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Voltage 230
- Guarantee 3 years
Experience efficient cleaning with this versatile stick vacuum that effortlessly manoeuvres around tight spaces and beneath furniture. Its handheld conversion and mini motorized pet tool make tackling stubborn hair in the car or on upholstery a breeze.
With strong suction power and up to 45 minutes of battery life, this vacuum offers excellent value, backed by a three-year guarantee.
Pros: Free toolkit worth over £50, great suction power, lightweight, easily converts to handheld
Cons: A bit expensive, but worth it
Read our full review of the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner.
Best Vax vacuum to buy in 2024
Vax Air Lift 2 Pet Plus | Score: 17/20
- RRP £219.99
- Weight 6.5kg
- Capacity 1.5L
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Voltage 230
- Guarantee 2 years
Although slightly heavy at 6.5kg, this upright vacuum's manoeuvrability on heavy pile carpets shines. The lift-out design swiftly transforms it into a handheld vacuum, boasting VersaClean technology for smooth transitions between floor types.
Priced under £200 with antimicrobial protection, this corded upright offers great value, featuring strong suction, versatile attachments, and a two-year guarantee.
Pros: Great value, lift-out design converts into handheld vacuum, moves seamlessly between hard floors and carpets, especially effective on stubborn pet hair
Cons: Heavy, could be quieter
Read our full review of the Vax Air Lift 2 Pet Plus.
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner | Score: 17/20
- RRP £179.99
- Weight 3.1kg
- Capacity 0.6L
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Guarantee 3 years
Experience effortless cleaning with this lightweight 3.1kg cordless vacuum, boasting a slim profile for easy manoeuvring under furniture. It includes a range of attachments and a Cordless Pro Kit 2, along with LED headlights, low battery indicators, and a power boost setting.
Priced under £170, this cordless stick vacuum offers impressive value, strong suction, up to 45 minutes of battery life, and a three-year guarantee.
Pros: Very lightweight, slim profile, high suction power
Cons: Small capacity
Read our full review of the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner.
Vax ONEPWR Blade 5 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner | Score: 16/20
- RRP £449.99
- Weight 3.85kg
- Capacity 0.7L
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Guarantee 3 years
Effortlessly manage household cleaning with the Vax Blade 5, designed for easy assembly and slim storage. Weighing just 3.85kg, it's a lightweight yet powerful choice, offering two brush bars for versatile floor cleaning and a 2-in-1 crevice tool.
With up to 45 minutes of battery life, an LED display, and strong pet hair performance, this cordless vacuum provides excellent value for comprehensive cleaning.
Pros: Lightweight, full of features, great suction power
Cons: Expensive
Read our full review of the Vax ONEPWR Blade 5 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner.
Still undecided? Browse our ultimate guide to the best vacuum cleaners in 2024 to see our picks of everything from cordless to robot vacuums!
