Numatic George 3 in 1 Vacuum Cleaner vs Henry Quick 1L Vacuum Cleaner - Blue — Comparison

The Numatic GVE370 George and the Numatic HEN100PET Henry Quick are different types of machine, so they do different jobs. The George is a corded 1060 W cylinder cleaner with a 15-litre dust capacity, a HEPA filter, a 10-metre mains lead and 15 tools, and its listing includes carpet shampooing and car valeting. It weighs 11 kg. The Henry Quick is a 3.2 kg cordless stick vacuum with a 1-litre bag, a detachable battery and a motorised brush head. At £239 it costs £60 less than the George at £299.

In daily use the George suits whole-house cleaning, carpet work and stairs, because its long lead and hose let you move around without carrying the machine up the stairs. The Henry Quick is far quicker to grab for tidying, with a listed run time of 70 minutes on low and 16 minutes on high, and a charge time of 2.5 hours. Its battery is the limit on bigger jobs.

Buyers of the George praise its strong suction, the carpet cleaning and the long cable and hose, and several say it is easy to store. The main complaint is weight, and one buyer said the two top clips came undone so the lid could come off. Buyers of the Henry Quick like its strong suction, the dust-free bag change, its quick charge and its performance on pet hair. The complaints are that it feels heavy and top-heavy, the battery runs short on higher power, there is no stair brush, and one reviewer found it overpriced.

Bottom line: choose the George if you want corded power for carpets, upholstery and stairs, choose the Henry Quick if you want a lighter cordless machine for everyday tidying at £60 less.