RRP £449.99 | Weight 3.85kg | Capacity 0.7L | 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 5 Pet & Car
Ease of use:
The Vax blade 5 promises to be able to cope with everything a busy household can throw at it. Easy to fit together, it's super slim so will fit anywhere, whether mounted on a wall or packed away in a cupboard.
Weighing just 3.85kg it requires almost no effort to push around and is a good choice if lugging a heavy vacuum around is out of the question.
5 points
Features:
It comes with two brush bars that tackle both carpets and hard floors, and can be converted into a small hand-held vacuum, perfect for cars, furniture and soft furnishings. There is also a 2-in-1 Crevice Tool & Dusting Brush, perfect for getting into all corners.
Part of the ONEPWR range, the battery lasts for up to 45 minutes, and charges in around three hours. I loved the LED display which is unique to this Vax model, and helpfully lets you know how much battery time you have left and which mode you're in.
5 points
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Cleaning results:
After four months continual use, vacuuming hard flooring as well as carpet, its battery is still as good as ever, and you can comfortably expect up to 90 minutes runtime. However, the runtime is reduced when it's in turbo mode.
In order to test its pet credentials I lent it to a friend with dogs and cats for a week to see how it performed. Cope it did, with her describing it one of the best vacuums she had used. In fact I had a job to get it back…
5 points
Value for money:
The second most expensive Vax vacuum we tested, we did like that it's lightweight, efficient and with its ability to convert into a hand-held vacuum is two vacuums in one. Coming with a three year guarantee, if you want to invest into a good cordless vacuum this is worth considering.
1 point
Also consider...
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
Enjoy easy cleaning with this featherweight 3.1kg cordless vacuum, featuring a slender design for effortless movement under furniture. Complete with various attachments and a Cordless Pro Kit 2, plus LED headlights, low battery alerts, and a power boost option.
Priced below £170, this cordless stick vacuum provides remarkable value, robust suction, up to 45 minutes of battery operation, 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.
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