Henry vs Samsung Vacuum Cleaners

Henry and Samsung sit at opposite ends of the UK vacuum market. Henry's cylinder and cordless line is led by the Henry XL Plus 912061 at £159, with the Xtend bagged cylinder 901323-XTEND at £139, the Quick Pro cordless HEN100PRO at £249 and the Quick Pet HEN100PET at £339. Samsung covers £249 to £499, starting with the Jet 65 Pet cordless VS15A60AGR5 at £249, then the Jet 85 Pet VS20C8522TN at £349, the Bespoke Jet Plus Pet VS20B95823W at £491 and the Jet 90 Pro VS20R9049T3 at £499.

Henry's cylinder design relies on a 620W eco motor, which the brand says uses 43% less energy than traditional models, combined with a 9-litre bag and HepaFlo filtration that captures 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. Samsung's cordless machines use a digital inverter motor, Jet Cyclone technology and multi-layered filters rated at 99.999%, and the Bespoke Jet Plus offers 210W of suction with a 60-minute run time. The Jet 65 runs for 40 minutes, and the range offers WiFi control through SmartThings.

Henry suits a family home with plenty of carpet and stairs, where a large bag means fewer changes and a heavier cylinder is acceptable because it stays on one floor. Samsung suits flats, rented homes and anyone who wants to vacuum quickly without carrying a cable. The 2.3kg Jet 65 is the lightest of the Samsung models with a stated weight, which makes it practical for daily tidying, while the Bespoke Jet Plus is the better pick for pet owners who need longer run time.

Bottom line: choose Henry if you want a 9-litre cylinder for a larger home, with prices from £139 to £339, and you do not mind a cord. Choose Samsung if you want a cordless machine with WiFi control and up to 60 minutes of run time, with prices from £249 to £499.