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HF9 Home Edition cordless stick vacuum cleaner review
Best overall and Best lightweight Hoover vacuum
Score: 18/20
The lowdown:
This vacuum has great manoeuvrability, gliding quietly over both carpets and hard floors with ease with the added bonus of LED floor lights to show up dust and dirt.
It folds down flat for easy cleaning beneath low furniture, and the comfortable handle has ergonomically positioned buttons to adjust the floor type and suction levels.
I loved the easy-to-read LED display that tells you how many minutes of run time you have left.
The bin releases and empties at the touch of a button, which is always handy, and there’s a transparent window that pops open effortlessly for instant access to the cleaning parts.
Perhaps best of all, this lightweight vacuum boasts advanced Anti-Twist™ technology that features an integrated comb to prevent hair becoming wrapped around the roller during cleaning - you gotta love not having to spend hours unravelling hair!
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It has a standard run time of 30 minutes and a run time of 12 minutes on Turbo Boost mode, enough to clean 120sqm, which is ample for most average-sized homes.
Features:
This vacuum is twice as powerful as Shark’s best-selling cordless vacuum, in fact, its efficient power management and powerful brushless motor will clean 120sqm of hard floor and carpet, with no loss of suction, from a single battery pack.
You can easily change between hard floor mode, when the brush bar spins more slowly to clean delicate surfaces, and carpet mode when it spins faster to lift up dirt from deep beneath the surface.
The Quick Park&Go system allows you to park the vacuum temporarily in the upright position on a hard floor, and it also converts quickly and easily into the handheld option, so you can easily clean stairs, sofas, car interiors etc.
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The Turbo Boost function delivers 12 minutes of extra-powerful suction, which is ideal for tackling even the most demanding of messy floors. The removable battery pack can be charged on or off the vacuum and can reach 100% charge in just 3.5 hours, or 80% charge in just 3 hours. The handy at a glance LED display on the handle shows the run-time, power mode, floor type, so you know how much longer you have left to vacuum before the battery needs recharging.
Results:
This powerful cordless vacuum cleans up well on both carpets and hard floors and the Turbo Boost function is a real boon.
It has a standard run time of 30 minutes and a run time of 12 minutes on Turbo Boost mode, enough to clean 120sqm, which is ample for most average-sized homes. I gave it 18 out of 20.
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Value for money:
This vacuum costs £379.99, but is often available on sale and comes with a five-year warranty. We feel it offers great value for money due to its ease of use, versatility and smart functions.
What's in the box:
Crevice tool | Cleaning tool | 2in1 Dusting & furniture tool, ideal for hard surfaces and fabrics | Wall mount
Specs at a glance:
- 0.7L bin capacity
- 21.6V
- Weight 3.4kg | H111x W26 x D21
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HL5 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner with Anti-Twist ™and Push & Lift™
Specifications:
- 8m cable
- 2m hose
- 2.5L bin capacity
- 850W
- Weight 5.9kg | H115 x W35 x D29
Looking for something cheaper with excellent suction? Consider the HL5 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner. Easy to manoeuvre, it has an ergonomic handle, adjustable suction, and an Anti-Twist™ design to prevent hair tangling. Ideal for larger homes with its large bin and easy-empty feature. Just note that it's a bit bulkier for getting under furniture compared to stick models.
Read our full review of the HL5 Upright Pet Vacuum Cleaner.
Pros: Large capacity bin, anti hair wrap brush bar, good for pet hair removal, push & Lift™ system makes it versatile
Cons: Heavier than some other models, doesn’t fit under low furniture, only space for one onboard tool
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