RRP £179.99 | Weight 3.1kg | Capacity 0.6L | Floor types Carpet and hard floor | Guarantee 3 years
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
Testing the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4
Ease of use:
Weighing in at 3.1kg, this lightweight, cordless design is perfect for tackling everyday cleaning. Its slim profile is ideal for cleaning underneath furniture, and the handle is very comfortable to hold. The dust container can be flipped open easily and emptied straight into the bin, and removing hair that gets tangled around the brush bar is straightforward.
6 points
Features:
All the basic attachments you would expect are included, and Vax also throws in a Cordless Pro Kit 2, which includes a selection of additional tools. In terms of features, there are LED headlights to help you see dust and debris more clearly in dark corners or under furniture, as well as a low battery indicator and power boost setting. It also transforms into a versatile handheld in seconds.
4 points
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Cleaning results:
The vacuum offered continuous high suction – especially on carpets – even when the 0.6-litre dirt bin was starting to get full. The ONEPWR battery gives up to 45 minutes of run time, and charges in around three hours.
5 points
Value for money:
Currently on offer for under £170, we think this model represents great value for a hard-working cordless stick vacuum. The free Pro Kit is an added bonus when you buy direct from Vax, and is worth over £50. It also comes with a three-year guarantee.
2 points
Final score:
Taking into account all of the criteria described above, we give the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner a total score of 17/20. This equates to 4.25/5 stars.
Also consider...
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
Discover effective cleaning with this adaptable stick vacuum that effortlessly navigates tight spaces and reaches under furniture. Its handheld conversion and mini motorized pet tool simplify the removal of stubborn car dirt and upholstery hair.
Boasting powerful suction and up to 45 minutes of battery life, this vacuum ensures outstanding value, supported 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.
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