Henry vs Vax Vacuum Cleaners

Henry and Vax cover different cleaning styles at different prices. Henry's range runs from the 901323-XTEND bagged cylinder at £139 and the 912061 Henry XL Plus cylinder at £159, through the Quick Pro cordless at £249, to the Quick Pet at £339. Vax starts at the Air Lift 2 Pet Plus upright bagless model at £119, with the Pace cordless at £129, the Blade 4 cordless at £139 and the Pace Plus at £189.

Henry's cylinder models trade on a 9-litre drum and a 620W eco-friendly motor, with HepaFlo filtration capturing 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns and a 10-metre cable with long reach. Vax's cordless models use Boost mode and capture up to 99.9% of fine dust, with the Pace weighing 3.1kg and running for up to 40 minutes. The Blade 4 adds DustTracker LED headlights, a DustVault, a brushless motor and a three-hour fast charge. The Air Lift 2 Pet Plus uses VersaClean technology and a turbo tool for pet hair.

Henry suits households who want a corded machine that lasts, particularly those with pets or stairs, where the long cable and reach help. Vax suits buyers who want quick cordless cleaning for daily tidy-ups, especially those who value LED lights and a three-hour charge. The Air Lift 2 Pet Plus suits homes with pets who want an upright that lifts out into a handheld. The Quick Pet at £339 is the dedicated pet option in the Henry range.

Bottom line: choose Henry if you want a corded cylinder with HepaFlo filtration at £159 and a long reach. Choose Vax if you want cordless convenience, such as the Pace at £129 or the Blade 4 at £139, or an upright pet model at £119.