Vax Blade 4 Pet & Car Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Motorised Pet Tool – CLSV-B4KC
Designed for total and tough cleaning
Clean up high, down low or in between with the lightweight, detachable handheld – perfect for dirt and pet hair removal on stairs, upholstery and inside the car. Thanks to the stretch hose, the cleaning wand is easy to elevate into those hard to reach areas, yet flexible enough to tackle narrow or awkward spots.
Up to 45 minutes run time‡
Generating up to 45 minutes runtime†† per battery, giving you full flexibility for a whole home deep clean.
Designed for busy homes
The complete solution for busy homes with pets and kids.
Multi-surface cleaning
The VAX Blade 4 Pet & Car is designed to remove dirt and debris from multiple surfaces.
Removable Bin
Simple, hygienic and easy to empty. No more awkward manoeuvring or carrying the whole machine to the bin.
No loss of suction
Blade 4 Pet & Car maintains constant high pick-up performance even when the dirt bin is full or the batter is low.
Whole home cleaning
Clean up high, down low or inbetween with the perfect lightweight, detachable handheld.
Lightweight innovative design
At just 3.1kg, Vax Blade 4 Pet & Car is perfectly balanced for effortless, easy to use cleaning.
Dustvault
3 stage filtration technology ensures the smallest particles of dust are contained in the dirt bin. Capturing up to 99.8% of particles.ΔΔ.
Shop the Vax Blade 4 Range
 Blade 4 Pet & Car |  Blade 4 |  Blade 4 Pet |  Blade 4 Dual Pet |  Blade 4 Dual Pet & Car | |
| Battery | 1x ONEPWR 4.0AH MAX | 1x ONEPWR 4.0AH MAX | 1x ONEPWR 4.0AH MAX | 2x ONEPWR 4.0AH MAX | 2x ONEPWR 4.0AH MAX |
| Runtime | up to 45 mins | up to 45 mins | up to 45 mins | up to 90 mins | up to 90 mins |
| No loss of suction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vax Core Technology | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless Motor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Filteration | Dustvault 3 stage – 99.8% | Dustvault 3 stage – 99.8% | Dustvault 3 stage – 99.8% | Dustvault 3 stage – 99.8% | Dustvault 3 stage – 99.8% |
| Suitable for homes with pets | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Antimicrobial Brushar | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Motorised Pet Tool | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flexible Powered Hose | Yes | — | — | — | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1kg | 3.1kg | 3.1kg | 3.1kg | 3.1kg |
| Capacity | 0.6L | 0.6L | 0.6L | 0.6L | 0.6L |
| Weight: | 5 kg |
| Dimensions: | 74.8 x 37.6 x 19.4 cm; 5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Vax |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Colour: | Blue |
So quie
I admit I was a little nervous when I bought this vacuum cleaner because in the past I have always bought reconditioned machines but unfortunately to be honest they were not worth the money paid so I decided to buy “New” and what a surprise I got when this cleaner arrived! (Next day delivery) I quickly assemble the machine, put the battery on charge and once the battery indicater told me the battery is fully charged around my ground floor flat. It was so quiet and picked up the bits on the carpet with ease and when I had finished it was so simple to empty the dust etc into the bin. I can’t praise this cleaner enough, just fantastic, oh, by the way full instructions can be downloaded from the net.
Good suctio
I would give the vacuum cleaner five stars apart from a few niggles. The first is that I find it quite difficult to get the battery out of the charger, and the second is that the clip attaching the wand to the power unit is really stiff, so it takes a bit of effort to convert it into a handheld cleaner. The final niggle is that trying to snap the dust container back into the unit takes a few goes before it clicks into place. Apart from that, I found the suction really good, even without using the boost button, and the battery is fine for what I want (I couldn’t do the whole house though).
Brilliant on pet hai
Battery life and charge time is great, we have a long haired black cat and the fur it got up was INCREDIBLE and we had been using a full powered corded henry for ages
Best vacuum cleaner I've used
So far so good, best I’ve used. Suction is fantastic, works well as a standing unit and a handheld respectively. 3 year guarantee is also a good reason to invest in this model.
Fantastic
This little hoover has amazing suction power. I can do the whole house before the battery runs down. This is the first cordless I’ve had so getting used to the weight being at the top feels strange for awhile but soon got used to it. Amazing value.
Excellent hoove
Far better than other well known brands only complaint is the cost of a spare battery
Great suction and power.
We purchased this to replace a cheaper unbranded one that we only use upstairs. So much better and would suffice as our main hoover. Adjustable suction settings and a decent selection of tools.
Minor annoyance is the charger is not wall mountable and you have to remove the battery to charge it.
Well worth i
Very powerful and cleans really well. You can tell by the amount and size of dust particles it picks up, and makes an oldish carpet look almost new! The smaller pet attachment is good for stairs and the car. It does feel a bit top heavy and a pity it can’t stand on its own (I lean mine into a convenient corner rather than screw the holder into the wall) but these are minor points.
Good value
Overall good performance but would benefit from a better weight and balance ratio between the top where the battery and handle are located and the brush.
A lighter handle or heavier brush head would make this vacuum easier to use.
The shorter head for stairs cleaning etc is easier to use.
The light on the cleaning head is a good feature and great for under furniture etc.
Battery life is ok, I can clean my small house on one charge.
Easy to empty.
Perfect for my requirements
Spent a good while researching cordless vacuums and opted for this make and model and I wasn’t disappointed. My flat is a medium size with carpets in the 2 bedrooms, hallway and kitchen and it’s perfectly adequate power wise and battery life with enough suction to pick up cat hairs and bits of cat litter. Works well in the car. Can’t comment on stair use as I don’t have any
Easy to operate and carry around
Very glad I went cordless and it is good to know the battery will fit other products from Vax.
The only thing I wish I had bought is one with a roller that doesn’t get stopped with hair getting tangled.
Other than that very pleased with product makes life much easier, I had a Henry before.
Its amazing
Allways had dyson never again amazing
I hoover 2 times a day after work and i had hooved with dyson before this came the dust can fillef up straight away dyson really is not all that vax im so happy
I researched a lot as wanted a cordless but couldn’t afford to buy a Dyson!
We had a Dyson ball for years and it started to die and I’d wanted a hand held for a long time.
We have 2 cats, so there’s hair everywhere and we moved somewhere with laminate flooring and didn’t realise how many crumbs we make!
This Vax is perfect for just running over the floors quickly, and I love the light! It means you can see along the edges of the kitchen cabinets! It’s great.
The suction is great. It gets all the cat hairs of the sofa and carpets.
It’s great on the stairs too, so much easier than an upright!
I was concerned about the bin capacity, but it’s fine. If I’m doing the whole house on a proper clean I have to empty about 3 times, but we’ve got a 4 bedroom house and I don’t think that’s bad.
The battery will do the whole house in one go or last for over a week if just refreshing the lounge and kitchen areas.
The only downside is I have weak shoulders and this sometimes they ache after using it for a while, and it’s just because the weight is by your hand rather than by the floor. Honestly I’d probably ache after I used any cordless, so I don’t know how it compares to others.
All in all, we are over the moon with it! It just sits in the wall behind the door, its so handy and it works so well!!
I think it’s a bargain for the price! I don’t think that a super expensive one would be that much better!
If you’re still not sure I read the Which Best Buy report and that was really helpful, as well as a lot of product reviews
**UPDATE**
Had a fault with the brush head, (the big one), and after a short conversation via chat with Vax it was replaced within 2 days. SUPERB!
And don’t forget folks, free 3 years warranty registering your Vax.
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Was very surprised after reading reviews and looking up specs for this Vax.
Could not believe the suction. One comment on here said it was useless, are you using it correctly and not got it on blow? The suction is amazing. Noticed how much hair it picked up and dirt/dust but, was stunned by how much micro particles it sucked up. The room smelled instantly nice to breath in. Like the air was lighter.
Not the lightest weight but, not difficult either. Battery has a good life, super suck is astounding and it has a motorised head with the bristle brush and little lights for hoovering in the dark if you cant resist playing with your new toy. Also has a smaller head for the stairs and furniture etc.
It is not noisy either, just a medium whine a bit like my missus but, don’t tell her.
All in all the best buy we have made with cordless vacuums ever.
One tip, when hoovering the floor keep your arm low and try not to let the vax go upright as it takes the brush end slightly off the floor and it doesn’t work properly. It seems to be designed for max comfort so no need for elbow and shoulder power. Just use your body and walk up and down with your arms down by your side if that makes sense?
10/10 and recommended.
Good hoove
Good little cordless vacuum, works well in the kitchen & handy not to have to keep carry a hoover upstairs, the downside is the light that comes on when you have the brush head going doesn’t come on when just using the normal suction without the brushes which is slightly annoying as the light is a good feature to have & it certainly helps you see dust that you might miss without the light!
Great pet hair buste
Love this vacuum. It’s so quiet, but still has very powerful suction. Took us a while to work out why the battery wasn’t charging (you have to push it right down – I was worried we would break it!). Holds charge for a good amount of time. It cleans out 4 bed house on 1 charge including the stairs. Picks up all pet hair without problems. Overall very pleased.
It was recommended in "Which" 2020 and is a lot cheaper than the Dyson which was recommended in 2021
The VAX is easy to use and has a booster power button, for stubborn dirt. The machine can be used with or without the brush roller.
My original general vacuum cleaner was OK but was not very good at picking up cat hair, so I had to do it on hands and knees!
The main power section detaches easily and is very good on carpeted stairs. It is also good cleaning floor tiles and wood plank flooring, my original reason for the purchase.
Good battery life.
Bought this to replace a Dyson. Battery life is good well over double that of the Dyson. Downside is you have to remove the battery to charge it, so loses marks there. Very manoeuvrable, good auction, good light on the main brush head. On balance should have stayed with Dyson, BUT this came with a 3 year warranty. Your call!!
Good battery life.
Bought this to replace a Dyson. Battery life is good well over double that of the Dyson. Downside is you have to remove the battery to charge it, so loses marks there. Very manoeuvrable, good auction, good light on the main brush head. On balance should have stayed with Dyson, BUT this came with a 3 year warranty. Your call!!
4 out of 5
Great little vacuum, attachments are a little hard to swap to begin with but soon loosen to a nice fit, the only downside is the wall stand, a bit flimsy and nowhere to store extra accessoriess
4 out of 5
Great little vacuum, attachments are a little hard to swap to begin with but soon loosen to a nice fit, the only downside is the wall stand, a bit flimsy and nowhere to store extra accessoriess
Efficient and easy to use.
I’m thrilled with this vacuum. The suction power is fantastic so it picks up so much dirt in such a small amount of time. The motorised head boosts the efficiency, and the light is an added bonus when vacuuming under furniture.
Bought after reading the rave reviews. This isn’t one of them. On the plus side it’s great on carpets and really does deep suction judging by the amount of dust it removes. Minus points: hubby is a builders so there’s always bits of grit which this will pick but drops back on the floor when you lift it up, extra suction sorts that but wastes battery life. A big minus is that when it does grab anything gritty it can scratch my wooden floor if I’m not aware. I can just about vacuum the whole (average size) house on one charge but need to recharge for extras like tops of skirting boards, blinds etc. It is much lighter than a traditional vacuum but think there must be a particular knack to manoeuvering, which I struggled to master (got a blister the first time I used it). Stairs are a bit problematic, but that’s probably pilot error. The long attachment pipe is also very difficult to remove, unlike the other attachments. Overall, the design and concept is fabulous and compact for storage, but I’m still disappointed as it’s not that cheap
Very pratical
Not excepcionally powerful could be stronger…, but it’s exactly what I was looking for. Lightweight enough for my hands and sucks enough for me to keep my two floor house well vacuumed. To be cordless is a big improvement and it’s very easy to vacuum a little bit every day. And it’s much quieter than I expected.
Quality
This vacuum does what it should – good suction, good accessories & works well. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for.
First Cordless Vaccum
Assembly was fairly easy and the Vacuum performed as well as I expected. It is a bit ‘handle heavy’ compared to conventional vacuums but you soon get used to it. The dirt drum needs more frequent emptying than I expected and taking the drum off and reconnecting is a little fiddly. Suction power is very good but the clear plastic brush head quickly became ‘cloudy’ which gave the impression that the dirt was collecting at the head rather than travelling up to the dirt drum. This in fact did not happen but it was an initial cause for concern. My telephone call to Vax Customer Service to clarify this situation proved very unhelpful as I was merely told to ‘contact your Retailer’ rather than offering any helpful advice!
A great vacuum cleaner - but not without some small issues.
Plus points: lightweight yet great suction. Battery lasts a decent time and charges quickly.
Negative points: Absolutely ok when using upright but when going under tables etc and on stairs, the bit of the handle that I find easiest to hold it by is where the buttons are – and so keep turning it off.
Also, if doing a thorough clean (moving all furniture rather than going round larger heavier items) the battery will not do whole house (large detached) but ok otherwise. To pre-empt this it was my intention to buy a spare battery to swap half way through so VERY DISAPPOINTED to find when registering our product that there is a package available with spare battery included for less extra money than getting the battery separately. Would really of liked to have known about this package deal when buying.
Best cordless I have had by a mile
Amazing cleaning power, lightweight, flexible, I bought extra battery which I’d definitely a bonus. Cleans my Retriever hair up easily. Also good for cleaning ca
It works well.
Found it very good for hard floors and carpets. Does not last very long on full suction power with brissels motor running. Its not very often you need that, as vax is ok without it in most situations.
The suction power is controllable.
I got this one when my older version finally packed in. It’s a bit heavier, for me anyway, but it’s got extra power compared to my older version. I like that the battery is charged separately so it can be put somewhere discreet without the whole unit being on display.
The suction power is controllable.
I got this one when my older version finally packed in. It’s a bit heavier, for me anyway, but it’s got extra power compared to my older version. I like that the battery is charged separately so it can be put somewhere discreet without the whole unit being on display.
Great produc
Finally found a vacuum that sucks up black cat hair!
We previously had a Henry Hoover and we were fed up of dragging it around especially with 3 children and a cat in the house. I came across this cordless Vax, we did previously also have a dyson which broke and always blocked up. I have had this for a week and I am very impressed with the suction but it is quite heavy when using just the head of the Hoover for hoovering crumbs and stairs. It’s lovely having a cordless than messing with cables. I love the fact the battery can be taken off to charge makes it much easier and takes up less space. I do find that hair gets tangled in the brush and you have to take it out and cut it off but I suppose you would do that after a full clean of the house anyway to keep the Hoover well maintained and working correctly. I was looking at other Vax but opted for this one, I like the fact there is also a light so you can see the floor better. Overall I would say it’s worth the money and suits a busy household if you need to do a quick clean up. Battery life is very good and does my 3 bedroom house perfectly too.
I really like this vacuum cleaner. I did buy it at 149 so it was great value. I’m happy to grab this for a quick wizz round a couple of times as day whereas it was a chore to get the Dyson cylinder vac out.
The turbo brush with a light on is very effective on carpet especially on stairs without the long tube. Not too heavy but like all battery vacs it might not suit anyone with weak or arthritic wrists. Make sure the dust cylinder is clicked very firmly into place as mine popped out onto the tiled floor but fortunately didn’t break.
On laminate or wood floors you only need standard suction which makes the battery last longer. With turbo brush and light on I can do 2 x15 minute sessions with a little power to spare. On standard suction 20 mins use only uses one bar from the 4 on the battery. Charging only takes a bit over an hour from empty.
Quite a small cylinder but that keeps it compact. A smaller pet brush is good a getting dog hair from soft furnishings, even the car boot.
I bought it because I have a very effective and reliable Vax steam mop. I like the brand for the quality and hopefully reliability. I registered online for a free 3 year warranty.
Staying powe
Product is easily assembled and comes with tools. It’s fairly lightweight and dexterous enough to get beneath tables and settees and the like. I have two whippets who although have a fine coat, shed quite a bit and have not yet found any problem with dust, hair and even bits of broken bone removal. Using the handle part along with a brush tool the stairs are easily cleaned but the dust collector is not very large. As to staying power, beside my other battery powered cleaner, it lasts much longer. A unit comes with the cleaner so that the battery can be charged and there is an indicator next to the push button start that lets you see how much power there is left… my downstairs area is about forty-seven square metres and I charge it up twice a week.
Great so fa
Might get a tad heavy for some people, I find it fine but I think my Nan would probably struggle with it. Besides that it’s fab! Easy to use the floor cleaner is great with the lights let’s you find all the dirt battery seems to last ages! Great for stairs as you can make it handheld too.
Great so fa
Might get a tad heavy for some people, I find it fine but I think my Nan would probably struggle with it. Besides that it’s fab! Easy to use the floor cleaner is great with the lights let’s you find all the dirt battery seems to last ages! Great for stairs as you can make it handheld too.
We did a lot of research before buying - actually quite impressed
With so many Cordless Vacs available it was a minefield working out which one to purchase. I carefully looked through various reviews on and off Amazon to get a general feel for different vacuums. I compared what I could get for around 200 at the time and this was on offer at 199.
The genuine reviews for the Vax are very positive and I’m actually quite impresses. Think I was sort of expecting it to be a bit pants compared to a corded vacuum – it’s actually really good.
Pros – Nice design, quality build and sucks really well on Carpets – perfect if you have pets.
Cons – Minor – could do with a spare battery, we might buy one but they are currently 79. And slightly heavier than other makes – not a problem for me as I prefer the better build quality.
As good as a cordless vacuum can ge
I’ve come to the conclusion that none of these cordless vacuums are especially good – they all fail to pick up larger debris, clean close to the edges, or do much at all on hard floors. This one distinguishes itself in that it picks up superbly on carpet, so its portability makes it great on stairs and for a quick clean up in a room, but you have to change head to get right up to the sides and into the corners. Having used a fed different cordless vaccums I think that this is probably as good as a cordless vacuum can get.
As good as a cordless vacuum can ge
I’ve come to the conclusion that none of these cordless vacuums are especially good – they all fail to pick up larger debris, clean close to the edges, or do much at all on hard floors. This one distinguishes itself in that it picks up superbly on carpet, so its portability makes it great on stairs and for a quick clean up in a room, but you have to change head to get right up to the sides and into the corners. Having used a fed different cordless vaccums I think that this is probably as good as a cordless vacuum can get.
Really pleased, purchased the pet version with added turbo brush tools when on offer.
Decided on the Vax4 based on Which reviews which identified this as a star performer best buy for carpets on the medium priced cordless.
Have to say it works brilliantly on carpets and rugs, almost as good as my corded Miele cylinder for general day to day clean.
Seems reasonably well made for Vax which is encouraging.
As usual with Vax though, plastics a little cheaper in feel to some brands, and click together rather than any reassuring clunk, so hoping they hold up over time. Detatching and reattaching the long snork for handheld conversion is tricky and on my one needs a bit of force to both remove and reattach.
A friend has recently purchased the Shark Anti Hair Wrap newest model at circa 200 and by compare I would add that the Shark build is much heavier, robust and with quality metal and plastics that are in a different league to both the Shark predecessor and my Vax Blade4. However, the Shark doesnt come anywhere close to what the Vax can do on carpets so I def made the right choice.
If you have 200-300 to spend and are considering either, I would say if you have hard floors mostly then buy the Shark without question for build quality and capability on hard floors, but if you have some or indeed mostly carpets at home, youd be very disappointed with the Shark results and the Vax in this regard is in a different league on suction. Hope this helps.
Does what it says on the ti
I use this product for everyday cleaning and it is very light and manoeuvrable. It has strong suction and cleans very well, better i would say than my Dyson? My only dislike is the power buttons are very easy to catch whilst putting it away, thus starting it unnecessarily?? A very minor niggle for a fantastic produc
Does what it says on the ti
I use this product for everyday cleaning and it is very light and manoeuvrable. It has strong suction and cleans very well, better i would say than my Dyson? My only dislike is the power buttons are very easy to catch whilst putting it away, thus starting it unnecessarily?? A very minor niggle for a fantastic produc
Good
Easy to use and lightweight good suction. The battery does not last long on full power but can get about 3 go’s at vacuuming house before I NEED to charge battery Pleased with i
Good Cordless 'Hoover'
Previous model: Slim Vac Pet Plus, which gave up the ghost; parts replaced with secondhand bits from other slim vacs, due to lack of available spares.
Looked at other makes & models – decided on this vax after comparing price vs. reliabilty & performance via posted reviews & our own experience with vax products: carpet cleaner, corded hoover & the vax slim cordless.
So far, very happy with it!
Really pleased as so easy to use
Really surprised at suction power. Easy to use and carry upstairs. Hair does get caught up but had tool from a previous vacuum that aids removal so not too much of a problem.
What a great little hoover!
Having two big shedding dogs in the house (Labrador and Newfoundland) we have always gone for a big heavy powerful hoover. Our last Dyson animal recently broke so we decided on a change and went for the battery operated Vax Blade 4 pet. For starters it has better suction than the Dyson, is lighter than the Dyson, is easier to use than the Dyson, more manouvreable than the Dyson and it has headlights so that you can see under things as it works. The battery charges up in a couple of hours and it’s good for 30-45 minutes depending on which feature you use. The suction is so good I don’t need to use the turbo button. You could alwasy get a secong battery if you are on a marathon hoovering session.
The only way the Dyson is better is that the Dyson has a 1.5l collecting bin and the Vax is only 0.6l. However, it is very easy to empty and as it is so manouvreable it is no problem.
In short, it is a revelation. I would thoroughly recommend it.
Superb vacuum cleane
This is a superb vacuum cleaner. I decided to read as many reviews on it as I could. Nearly all of them were very favourable with ample justification. I couldn’t find out from the product description what the voltage was. When I did discover that it was 18 volts I admit that I was a bit disappointed as I thought that it would not be powerful enough. But my confidence was very quickly fully restored when I started using it. It is, in fact, very powerful in spite of it’s relatively low voltage. The suction power is terrific and the battery life is excellent. It is so effective that I have rarely needed to use the booster mode. If that is used then the battery does naturally run out of power rapidly. But normal power is usually ample and really good. It is light and easy to use. The dust box is very easy to empty and clean. All in all I think this is probably the best vacuum cleaner that I’ve ever owned in just about every respect.
Fantastic produc
Ever so pleased with this purchase, makes hoovering feel like less of a chore!
The only real issue is hair gets tangled in the rollers and needs to be cut/pulled out each time.
Brilliant hoove
Brilliant Hoover!! we have had this a couple of weeks now and I haven’t got any problems with it. we didn’t want to spend an excessive amount but want something that was cordless and would be easy to move around the house and give us a good hoover quickly, this does the job!
Best vacuum eve
Excellent ,saw it advertised on tv ,and it certainly lived up to the claims,it is the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever had ,one small criticism is on full power it really runs the battery down ,but it does charge quickly if your after a cordless vacuum this should be on your list to buy
Very impressed
Decided to purchase a Vax cordless hoover, and so glad I did it is great. I have had cheaper models but they aren’t worth it. Spend a bit more and you won’t be disappointed. It’s lightweight , easy to empty, battery lasts 45 minutes on normal power, but if you use the turbo button that time will be reduced to 30 minutes. I now look forward to hoovering as it’s so quick and easy. Will definitely buy this item agai
Powerful and lightweight.
I’ve had a few handheld vacuum cleaners and this is the best I’ve come across. Don’t think this is just for pet owners however, as the added suction really gets out dirt that other cleaners can’t lift.
In the box, you’ll find the main unit, extension rod, standard head, pet hair head, crevice tool and brush tool, as well as the charger and wall mount.
The cleaner is slim and lightweight. It is easily moved around and light enough to be lifted to reach ceilings and high shelves. The adaptability of the cleaner means that is useful as a main cleaner for carpets throughout the house and also as a handheld for stairs, cars etc. In fact once you’ve cleaned the stairs with one of these, you won’t ever want to use a cylinder or upright for it again.
The suction is as good as you’ll get on a modern cleaner of this class. As well as ‘on’ there are two other modes that can be used in conjunction with it: a boost mode and powered head mode. On ‘boost’ mode it pulled dirt out of my carpets that other cleaners had left – including my previous Vax. With the head powered the brush roller engages and a powerful light illuminates the carpet, this gives you a bit of extra momentum when pushing the vacuum forward, though you’ll need to lift it to go back again. I found that sometimes the extra suction boost gave made the cleaner difficult to move, as it adhered to the carpet and needed the head to be powered to get it moving. All of these features work with the Pet Head, which is a scaled down version of the main head, but without the light. I think the principle with the pet head is that the same amount of air is moving through a smaller space, increasing its effective force.
This cleaner comes with a higher capacity battery, which comes in really handy when you need to spend some time shifting difficult to move pet hair. It is certainly enough to last an entire session, when I feel moved to clean the carpets. Obviously, the larger the space, the more likely you are to run out of battery, but the whole thing is so light, that getting it out for a quick once over a couple of times a week isn’t a major chore.
The dirt collector isn’t massive and will require frequent emptying and sometimes fluff build-up can get caught between the filter drum and the interior wall of the collector, which is fiddly to remove.
Very powerful and light rechargeable vac
Very powerful for a rechargeable vac and quite light and easy to use. A great buy for two oldies!!
good all round machine
I love it and found it better than our dyso
I had done quite a lot of research before purchasing a cordless vacuum. Dyson has a good reputation where vacuum
cleaners are concerned but they are so expensive. I have had a Dyson vac they do have good suction but they can
be cumbersome to use so when I replaced it I did not choose Dyson I chose a shark which is brilliant. I needed a cordless to whip around and do the job speedily. I was not prepared to pay an eye watering amount to do this, so
after much research I decided to get a Vax Blade 4 Pet cordless vacuum, I also purchased the pro kit (extra tools)
I have a dog so these would be super usefull. This vac was more than I dared to hope for at a fraction of the price
of a Dyson. The suction is really powerfull you can change from hard floor to carpet at the press of a button (not
with a dyson). It`s extremely manoeuvrable and so comfortable to use and lightweight. Attaching tools easy, emptying easy. The suction remains the same even if the battery is running down. There is a button to increase
the suction but I doubt if it ever would be used. If you do use it the battery runs down quicker. I did have the opportunity to try a Dyson and yes it`s good no difference in suction,but it did make my arm ache, and it comes
with a hefty price tag ! I would recommend this cordless to anyone, the battery life is good I can do my entire
house and have battery to spare, the battery charges up really well. I cannot fault this cordless vacuum in my opinion it is as good as the Dyson in some areas better.So in a nutshell go for the Vax or go for a name.
I did not think that it would be so good, bought it mainly for the light weight and more convenient size, but the standard suction power was more than adequate and did not have to use the highest level hardly at all, taking the battery out after each session seemed to prolong it’s charge, and cleaning it out every time will i am sure make it last longer, overall well impressed.
[update] having owned this a couple of months it does a great job but we must have been one of the unlucky ones as the battery is definitely faulty and isn’t charging properly, given the price of a battery it’s very disappointing. [update]
Ok, having owned a Dyson for over 7 years and very happy with its performance I was reluctant to change. So why did I, simple, the cost of a Dyson is eye watering so I started looking for an alternative. I am not disappointed the Vax is truly brilliant and out performs the Dyson in every way. Putting it together was 3 simple clicks, the battery capacity is more than adequate to do 5 rooms and a staircase and charges back to full in a few hours. Suction power is incredible, there is no need for the suction boost but if you use it it’s awesome. Emptying is a whole lot easier than a Dyson. The only thing I would point out is the weight is more to the handle grip and this will take a little getting used to but you will quickly appreciate how this makes a huge difference to manoeuvrability. You won’t regret buying this OnePwr Blade4.
A must have vacuum cleaner.
I love this vacuum cleaner and can not praise it enough. The standard suction for hard floors is sufficient to clear up any mess but the power suction for the carpets is amazing. I have always struggled to find a hoover that would pick up the hair from my ragdoll cat and this does it perfectly. The movement is very easy to manage and goes flat enough to go under the sofa and coffee table. It is a little heavier than I have been used to but do not find that a problem at all. I wish I had bought one earlier.
light and easy to use
bought this for ease of use my wife is disabled so easy and light to use. does the job. though not so good with short attachment for cleaning the car. would recommend
Easy to use
I find this cordless vacuum easy to use and relatively lightweight. It is easy to empty and to change tools. I bought the additional toll set and a second battery but I am considering buying a 3rd battery, it uses a lot of battery when picking up dog hair. I recommend the VAx Pet Cordless.
Lightweight And Powerful
The Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 is a very nice vacuum cleaner. It is lightweight and makes it nice and easy to grab and clean the areas that need a quick once over. Ideal for the kitchen area. The nice thing about cordless vacuum like the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 is that they make life a little easier. I keep the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 upstairs. It allows me to quickly manoeuvre around the house quickly and vacuum the dust.
It is light and it also charges quickly. A very handy piece of equipment. It has multiple attachments and a pet brush which you can attch and it makes cleaning stairs , upholstery a breeze. It is also handy for the car, so that is a bonus. Only downside is the battery, if it came with a spare, it would have been a clincher; so you can charge one, while using the other. It’s only a minor niggle.
Overall, a great purchase.
For the size of the machine good cleaning power.
Easy to assemble. Saatchi change different tools. Good value for money.
Lightweight And Powerful
The Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 is a very nice vacuum cleaner. It is lightweight and makes it nice and easy to grab and clean the areas that need a quick once over. Ideal for the kitchen area. The nice thing about cordless vacuum like the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 is that they make life a little easier. I keep the Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 upstairs. It allows me to quickly manoeuvre around the house quickly and vacuum the dust.
It is light and it also charges quickly. A very handy piece of equipment. It has multiple attachments and a pet brush which you can attch and it makes cleaning stairs , upholstery a breeze. It is also handy for the car, so that is a bonus. Only downside is the battery, if it came with a spare, it would have been a clincher; so you can charge one, while using the other. It’s only a minor niggle.
Overall, a great purchase.
Very happy
Great hover! Battery lasts long enough to do the house ans the suction is amazing. Excellent settings to switch between hard serfices and carpets. The pet attachment is not amazing, so i use the main one instead and it works perfectly fine.
Good improvement on the previous model
I am impressed so far with the increase in suction compared with my previous model.
So far so good.
Only slight niggle is that I am not sure that the extra cost for the Pet attachment is vale for money.
Love i
I have used this everyday since I’ve had it. Tried it on every part of my home. Great suction, very versatile. Yes it’s a bit top heavy and I wish the battery lasted longer when on the highest power but would buy it again after studying many cordless vacuum cleaner this is good value.
Extremely happy with the new Vax! I bought this for my 75 years old mother who was finding her Dyson ball too cumbersome to lift up the stairs, plus on her new thick carpet the suction was so powerful it wouldn’t actually move much. This new Vax has been absolutely brilliant. It was a doddle to assemble, and equally easy to modify to it’s smaller, handheld size. The mini pet attachment is just the right size for the stairs too. It’s super lightweight, it goes really flat, which is great to get under tables etc, so more versatile than our Dyson. It’s very handy right now with the nozzle attachment for dealing with spiders too. I like the fact you can choose the suction power and can use a ‘boost’ of power, you can choose to have the head rotating or not too. Good that it has a light that others don’t have too. It charges fast and easy. Because it’s not really a chore now, she vacuums more, which means less build up of stuff to clean up, so better all around. Very happy to recommend.
Extremely happy with the new Vax! I bought this for my 75 years old mother who was finding her Dyson ball too cumbersome to lift up the stairs, plus on her new thick carpet the suction was so powerful it wouldn’t actually move much. This new Vax has been absolutely brilliant. It was a doddle to assemble, and equally easy to modify to it’s smaller, handheld size. The mini pet attachment is just the right size for the stairs too. It’s super lightweight, it goes really flat, which is great to get under tables etc, so more versatile than our Dyson. It’s very handy right now with the nozzle attachment for dealing with spiders too. I like the fact you can choose the suction power and can use a ‘boost’ of power, you can choose to have the head rotating or not too. Good that it has a light that others don’t have too. It charges fast and easy. Because it’s not really a chore now, she vacuums more, which means less build up of stuff to clean up, so better all around. Very happy to recommend.
Owning more than 1 cat – and they seem to be casting hair all year round – I was looking for a robust and efficient cleaner….this machine ticks all the boxes. I’ve had 2 Dysons in the past and unlike those this machines’ battery lasts for a whole week – cleaning sometimes twice a day thanks to those felines!
Strong and powerful suctio
This is the best cordless vacuum cleaner I’ve ever used. It feels strong and has a turbo button that practically drives itself around the room. It gets deep into carpet and picks up between the slats of wooden flooring. It’s top-heavy in use but you get used to it because it’s light and easy to wheel around.
The price tag is eye-watering but it’s got the energy of a plug-in cleaner so I can understand. I just hope it’s got the durability too. It will be gutting if something this expensive gives up after a few months like a previous one did. I will update this review if that happens, but for now after about a month of daily use, it’s the perfect hoover!
We have a dog and it’s easy to clean up after grooming. The canister empties easily too, albeit a bit dusty. There’s not much to choose between this and the earlier Vax 3 model but of the two, I prefer this – maybe it’s psychological because this is the latest. They both pick up pet hair amazingly and so long as you keep on top of it, the brush heads are straight-forward to clean.
The only downside is that you have to remove the battery to charge it. It’s not the biggest problem if you set up a charging station next to where you mount the Vax on the wall. It doesn’t stand by itself so the included wall mount is a must.
We have been comparing the Vax Blade 3 Pet with the Vax Blade 4 Pet for a couple of weeks and found them both very good performers with the Vax Blade 4 Pet just having the edge. The new Vax Blade range also includes the standard Blade 3 and Blade 4, which don’t feature the motorised pet tool, and may be a cheaper option if you don’t have pets. Both Blade 3 models feature Vax’s ONEPWR 3.0 Ah battery, whilst the Blade 4 models have the larger ONEPWR 4.0 Ah battery — all ONEPWR batteries are interchangeable and are charged off the machine in a dedicated charger. This method of charging the battery off the machine is less convenient than with some other popular cordless cleaner models but it does allow you to keep a spare battery ready to go and makes replacing a worn out battery a lot easier — I like this feature. Apart from the larger battery, which gives a slightly longer runtime, the Blade 4 Pet features a brushless motor controlled by a 32 bit micro-processor using Vax Core Technology for the best performance and efficiency — the Blade 3 doesn’t have this feature.
The new Vax Blade range is well thought out and offers some serious competition to the more well-known brands in this market of rechargeable wand-style cordless vacuum cleaners. However, this type of top-heavy design has some niggles and won’t stand up freely without being clipped into the wall mount. The dust container is small and needs regular emptying and, although fairly lightweight the position of the dust container at the top of the handle is not very ergonomic and makes the machine less manoeuvrable than a regular cleaner. After comparing both Vax Blade Pet models with our regular vacuum cleaner for a couple of weeks we have been converted to this new design and the features included – the ease of use far outweighs any drawbacks. The original Vax Blade has been around for a couple of years and is still available from Amazon — but the new Blade 3 & 4, with their Pet variations, offer better performance and features. The Blade 4 Pet is the best performer in the range and at around two hundred and sixty pounds currently from Amazon offers some serious competition to the likes of Dyson and Shark. At around two hundred and twenty pounds the Blade Pet 3 is a cheaper alternative and offers only slightly less than the 4 so is also worth serious consideration. Both models are also available from Amazon with an additional battery included, and spare batteries can be purchased separately as and when required. Vax has priced the Blade range to be competitive and with a three year guarantee seem to be confidant about the build quality — the style takes a bit of getting used to but for features and value the Vax Blade 3 & 4 Pet models both deserve five stars.
Does an amazing job
After having upgraded from canister vacuums to these upright, stick vacuums, I’ve gained a newfound appreciation for them.
For one, this is quite light and can access the hard to reach areas that a normal, canister vacuum may not be able to reach. It isn’t restricted by a hose which makes it easier to move around.
While it is advertised as a pet vacuum, it can still be used as a normal vacuum cleaner, which does a great job.
It is easily detachable to turn this into a hand-held vacuum, which doesn’t weigh as much either.
This is a battery powered vacuum which, when fully charged, can last up to 45 minutes but this depends on what mode is used. This may not seem like a long time but if you only have a small area to clean, it is more than enough. It has a similar battery life to my current Shark vacuum with which I can fully clean the house.
It has a LED indicator on the top of the handle to show the remaining battery. If used on the normal setting, I’d say each bar would average at least 10 minutes so it’s a nice way to determine whether the battery needs to charging.
The suction is quite powerful – it easily sucks up dirt from my carpets and usually doesn’t leave much behind. Unless the motorised brush is active, it does sometimes struggle with things caught in the carpet.
In terms of noise, it certainly is less noisier than traditional canister vacuums. Obviously, using the max function will increase the noise as it is using more power to suck up the dirt.
This is easy to clean as the bin is removable from the main unit. It’s a simple case of opening the lid and dumping the contents into the bin.
However, comparing this to my Shark vacuum, I found that this gets filled up quite quickly and needs to be cleaned regularly so it might not be ideal for those who feel the need to vacuum all the time.
If you have pets, sometimes the hairs will get stuck in the brush so you will need to untangle them which can be a bit annoying and time-consuming. This doesn’t affect the suction but can be a problem if left for long. It may not effectively be able to pick up tangled bits and pieces in the carpet.
Overall, regardless of whether you own pets or not, this works a treat and does a brilliant job. For those that do own pets, it will help to reduce the amount of hair around with the tools provided.
This is an excellent vacuum cleaner.
I have been using the Blade 3 version of this VAX cordless cleaner and i have to say this is much better. Suction is fantastic , it gets in deep to the carpets and they look so much cleaner. The added tools make it work even better , a smaller brush head make cleaning the stairs almost a joy. It is easy to fit together , it is so lightweight that i have no difficulty moving it around our 3 storey house. The battery charger is small and compact, the only niggle i have is the battery life could be a bit longer but now i have the two it makes life easier . I really recommend this great cordless vacuum cleaner.
This is an excellent vacuum cleaner.
I have been using the Blade 3 version of this VAX cordless cleaner and i have to say this is much better. Suction is fantastic , it gets in deep to the carpets and they look so much cleaner. The added tools make it work even better , a smaller brush head make cleaning the stairs almost a joy. It is easy to fit together , it is so lightweight that i have no difficulty moving it around our 3 storey house. The battery charger is small and compact, the only niggle i have is the battery life could be a bit longer but now i have the two it makes life easier . I really recommend this great cordless vacuum cleaner.
I’ve had a Dyson vacuum for as long as I can remember so when I got the chance to try a Vax I was intrigued to see if it could equal or better my favourite brand.
I originally bought a cordless vacuum as a supplement to my corded one but I find it so convenient that I rarely use my other one.
The Vax is noticeably heavier than the Dyson, which I think is due to the larger battery. The Vax will last a lot longer, which I think is worth the extra weight as the thing that bugs me most about the Dyson is the fact I have to constantly charge it.
The best thing about the Vax is the fact that I don’t need to constantly press a trigger to keep it running. The Vax has 3 different buttons, on/off, a button to start the brush head rotating and one to boost the suction power. This is so much better than having to vacuum for 20 minutes whilst constantly having to press a trigger, I find this rather painful as I have arthritis in my fingers so the Vax wins big time over the Dyson on this point.
There’s a battery indicator so you know exactly how much charge is left, unlike the Dyson which just dies without much warning.
The dirt bin unclips really easily and then a press of a button opens the bottom. Compared to my Dyson this is a breeze, the Dyson is harder to empty and I find myself accidentally pressing the trigger while I try and empty it!
I’ve found that the Vax picks up more debris than the Dyson, noticeably so on my thick rug in the bedroom, which the Dyson hates and it used catch on the brush bars and stop them turning.
Being able to run the vacuum without the brush bars turning is great for laminate floor or tiles, it picks up every piece of cat litter without throwing it everywhere, the Dyson just flings it around.
The tool holder that clips on the pipe is really handy, my crevice tool is always there when I need it, I usually have to carry it round in my pocket!
There is an option to have a spare battery, you just upclip the flat one and replace it with a fully charged one but they are really expensive, 80, so I don’t think I’ll be investing in one of those any time soon.
I’ve vacuumed my house 3 times now, I’m only just putting the battery on to charge and I turn the brush bar on for most of the rooms.
Comparing the Vax and Dyson has been an eye opener, Vax is better on most points, the only thing that’s better about the Dyson is that it’s a bit lighter but I’m converted now and I’ve already sold my Dyson, there’s no room in my house for both and Vax wins by a knockout.
Hope you found my review helpful
A VERY DECENT CORDLESS VACUUM CLEANER
This Vax ONEPWR BLADE 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Motorised Pet Tool is as impressive as the name is long.
Unpacking the vacuum cleaner and then laying out all the parts that need to be put together can seem a bit daunting at first. However the design is such that the assembly can be done without needing to look at the instruction manual, it is all logical which is a sign of a good design. It takes little time to be up and running.
Once out of the box it should take you no more than a few minutes to put together. Charging takes a little time, but it is a decent sized battery and gives a good 30-40 minutes of runtime. Also note that the battery is interchangeable with other cordless products in the same range.
A vacuum cleaner sells itself by its performance, it can look good, be flash but the bottom line is how well it cleans the carpets. The dog hair test is all well and good, but I like to test by running our older vacuum cleaner over a test area of the carpet first then see if there is anything this Vax can do better. Overall I was impressed, it’s probably down to the revolving brush head but it picked up what our other vacuum cleaner didn’t.
I’d not recommend it for cleaning the car. With the smaller tools added on it can be a little rear heavy and in the small space of a car a little too bulky. You’d be better off using the normal hose you have with a standard vacuum cleaner.
As I have mentioned before it has good balance when using it with the longer stem, but add the small attachments and it feels less wieldy, heavier and less balanced and you will need a little strength in your wrists.
The attachments are what you would expect with he added bonus of a small revolving head part that is good for the stairs.
In normal use it has a light to show you the way. The controls are easy to use though a little sensitive and prone to accidental operation. the controls have a very light touch. The power can be boosted to increase suction but this will be at the expense of the runtime.
Compared to my previous cordless vacuum, it has a bigger cylinder for dirt, the battery lasts longer, the revolving brushes really do give the carpet a good clean, it is balanced in the hand and it feels significantly more robust.
There are a couple of small downsides. It is a little heavier so you might want to try before you buy to check if you can wield it around. The weight is no deal breaker as once it is in operation it’s not a gym workout to use it. The battery does take a little time to fully charge and the battery is removed for charging.
All in all a very satisfactory vacuum cleaner that works well and I like it.
Very strong and powerful
Easily picks up animal hairs, dust and food crumbs – more than enough battery life to go days without a recharge. Only downside with this design is unlike the Shark it can’t stand up on its own when you need o pause during the cleaning. It has to be laid down on the floor and if you try to lean it up against a piece of furniture because of its weight distribution it will inevitably slide forward or fall over which caused a minor injury sometimes. Otherwise, it’s faultless.
Very strong and powerful
Easily picks up animal hairs, dust and food crumbs – more than enough battery life to go days without a recharge. Only downside with this design is unlike the Shark it can’t stand up on its own when you need o pause during the cleaning. It has to be laid down on the floor and if you try to lean it up against a piece of furniture because of its weight distribution it will inevitably slide forward or fall over which caused a minor injury sometimes. Otherwise, it’s faultless.
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleane
With a hedonistic labrador/golden retriever cross careering around the house, this Vax “for pet” (sic) cordless vacuum is an absolute godsend.
I cannot impress enough how lightweight this is. My mother in law had a go on her last visit and and has ordered one. She does not like heavy lifting. She could virtually throw this thing up the stairs!
The blade modes were confusing at first, with a button that can turn off the “rollers” which facilitate vacuuming on carpet. This is a perfect mode for hard floors. The suction is good. The vac is super quiet, which is brilliant when I’m bored at 5am. The separate attachment is perfect for the stairs and works well.
The separate battery, rather than having to mount the vacuum or dock it into a charger, is brilliant. It charges quickly (perhaps just under an hour) and lasted for a good 20/30 minutes before needing a charge, which is perfectly fine for me.
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleane
With a hedonistic labrador/golden retriever cross careering around the house, this Vax “for pet” (sic) cordless vacuum is an absolute godsend.
I cannot impress enough how lightweight this is. My mother in law had a go on her last visit and and has ordered one. She does not like heavy lifting. She could virtually throw this thing up the stairs!
The blade modes were confusing at first, with a button that can turn off the “rollers” which facilitate vacuuming on carpet. This is a perfect mode for hard floors. The suction is good. The vac is super quiet, which is brilliant when I’m bored at 5am. The separate attachment is perfect for the stairs and works well.
The separate battery, rather than having to mount the vacuum or dock it into a charger, is brilliant. It charges quickly (perhaps just under an hour) and lasted for a good 20/30 minutes before needing a charge, which is perfectly fine for me.
Leads no more, nearly perfect from Vax
I’ve been enslaved by the power lead for so long that using this Vax was like setting foot in another dimension, it is almost perfect and it pains me to not give it a perfect five out of five, the positives are many, it is easy to assemble and is extremely powerful, it gives a nice clean wherever it goes and although noisy is not so noisy as to be off-putting.
The negatives are minor things that only frustrate a little bit, such as not being able to use the stand as it is quite wide so it is not able to stand, the dust filter does not seem to come out so it is a little fiddly to get in there and clean it and the price for me is maybe 50 too high, but that is just me,
But this is easily an almost five star review and as I said it saddens me to only give it 4 and three quarter stars.
Leads no more, nearly perfect from Vax
I’ve been enslaved by the power lead for so long that using this Vax was like setting foot in another dimension, it is almost perfect and it pains me to not give it a perfect five out of five, the positives are many, it is easy to assemble and is extremely powerful, it gives a nice clean wherever it goes and although noisy is not so noisy as to be off-putting.
The negatives are minor things that only frustrate a little bit, such as not being able to use the stand as it is quite wide so it is not able to stand, the dust filter does not seem to come out so it is a little fiddly to get in there and clean it and the price for me is maybe 50 too high, but that is just me,
But this is easily an almost five star review and as I said it saddens me to only give it 4 and three quarter stars.
Effective
I’m pleased with this vacuum.
Out of the box it is easy to set up and put together – all quite intuitive.
The battery needs charging upon arrival and this will take several hours. The battery is charged externally from the vacuum – so you don’t plug a charging cable into the vacuum itself.
In use, it does suck up the dust and dirt very effectively and with a very decent amount of suction. The extra head works well to get the hairs off the dog bed.
What I would say is that it is significantly heavier than the design cordless vacuum I own.
But overall it does a good job and will get a lot use in our household.
Effective
I’m pleased with this vacuum.
Out of the box it is easy to set up and put together – all quite intuitive.
The battery needs charging upon arrival and this will take several hours. The battery is charged externally from the vacuum – so you don’t plug a charging cable into the vacuum itself.
In use, it does suck up the dust and dirt very effectively and with a very decent amount of suction. The extra head works well to get the hairs off the dog bed.
What I would say is that it is significantly heavier than the design cordless vacuum I own.
But overall it does a good job and will get a lot use in our household.
Before this arrived, the vaccum of choice in my household is another big brand cordless vaccum. Think of a dangerous fish with big teeth and a fin for the brand…..
That meant I was constantly comparing this to the other. The VAX is around 100 cheaper but does come with one battery less.
I’ve switched solely to the VAX for the last week or so now and had plenty to clean with an 11 year old and a cat that seems to be shedding more and more every day.
When I first got this, I was a little perplexed as how everything fit together as the instructions are pretty minimal. It’s basically a small tag on the handle of the device that has setup instructions. No manual, just this small tag / book combo.
Once set up I decided to give it a spin and I was VERY underwhelmed. I didn’t realise that when you turn it on, you have to let it know that you’re using the main vacuum head for the brushes to start spinning. My other (fish brand) somehow knows what you’re using and adjusts the mode accordingly with the brush head.
Once I’d selected I wanted the brushes spinning, the experience was night and day different. The suction is very strong and the brushes leave a nice line in the carpet. The head itself is fairly small and great for getting into tight spaces. More so I’d say than my other. The light on the front is also very powerful to make it easier to see the darker areas.
Next step was the handheld mode. Disconnecting from the main body, you can take the handheld cleaner around and add attachments if you need to. This too has good suction and even more so in the boost mode. Boost basically turns the power to 11 for tougher areas. It does deplete the battery quicker but it’s only a mode to be used when needed.
I used the included pet tool to do the stairs (28 stairs in my house over 3 stories) and it did a fine job again of picking up the cat hair and making the stairs look nice. So overall the general suction power and battery life is good for the house.
There are however a few downsides which make me want to knock 1.5 stars off but I can’t. These are as follows
1) When in handheld mode, it doesn’t feel balanced. It’s not light and it’s sometimes clunky to manouver. You sometimes have to grip with two hands to make it move where you want it to.
2) This comes with a bracket to mount to the wall and clip the vaccum into for storage. If you don’t use this mount, there is no way to make it stand up on its own. It just flops to the ground. My other vacuum can fold in half for storage and is much much better than this. Not everyone can drill into the wall for storage and without that you have to just prop it up and hope it doesn’t fall. Poor if you ask me.
3) The pet tool does a good job of picking up hair but the shape is all wrong. The pivoting head makes it really difficult to vaccum in a straight line. It kinks and swerves while you’re using it. It also has to be held in a very odd way for the brushes to make contact (see my image). You have to hold it almost vertical to make a good contact and have the brushes actually go against the carpet. If they had changed the angle just 20 degrees or so, it would be much better
4) Battery on boost. Absolutely pitiful. Within around 1 minute we lost 1 bar on boost. This surprised me as it boasts 40-45 min run time which I know is normal mode and perfect conditions, but to average one of four bars gone in around a minute in boost isn’t good at all
5) The noise. This is LOUD! Really loud on boost mode. To the point where my cat freaked out and ran off, leaving more fur. It’s a high pitched, almost jet engine sound that isn’t great to listen to. It’s not as bad on regular mode but it’s still a high pitched whine
Overall this is a good vacuum cleaner. It does the job well but it has some strange design choices, a lack of clear instructions and truthfully I think you can get a lot better for only a little bit more. I wouldn’t say don’t buy it, and if you’re adament you want this model and that is your budget spent, then you’ll get a good suction, powerful product.
It just has some quirks that meant I had to knock at least 1 star off. If I could do 3.5 on this then I would, but for now it’s going to have to be 4..
very efficient and easy to use
This is an excellent cordless vacuum cleaner. It comes with various attachments that enable this to be used easily in a car and on furniture, as well as on the floor. The most useful one for us though is the special attachment for dealing with pet hair. We have a very fluffy cat who sheds a lot of hair and this works very well – so efficient in lifting hairs from the carpets and furniture.
This is bagless vacuum cleaner. It is extremely easy to detach the section that collects the dust, pet hairs etc, and it is very easy to empty and then re-attach. The accessories are also very easy to change over.
There are three speeds of vacuuming to choose from – easily controlled by pressing a button as shown in the video.
The battery is light. Importantly it doesn’t take long to charge even when it needs a full recharge, and then lasts for around 45 minutes of continuous use.
Highly recommended
A decent hand held vacuum
I gave this a little while before writing my review so I could really get to grips with it and decide whether it’s worth the price tag as I don’t usually spend over 100 on any vacuum.
I would also normally use a corded model, as they tend to have better suction and there are no worries of them running out. I’ve chosen to keep this vacuum upstairs to save me lugging my massive George around and my back thanks me for it. Once fully charged the run time is plenty long enough to get the whole of the upstairs finished. I like the boost button that spins the brush inside the head and you can really feel the suction when you use it, but it does drain the battery quickly when using this particular mode.
As with all hand-helds, although fairly straightforward to empty, I will need to be emptied often as it doesn’t hold a lot of debris.
Overall it’s a great vacuum but I think the price could be more reasonable, under the 200 mark.
A decent hand held vacuum
I gave this a little while before writing my review so I could really get to grips with it and decide whether it’s worth the price tag as I don’t usually spend over 100 on any vacuum.
I would also normally use a corded model, as they tend to have better suction and there are no worries of them running out. I’ve chosen to keep this vacuum upstairs to save me lugging my massive George around and my back thanks me for it. Once fully charged the run time is plenty long enough to get the whole of the upstairs finished. I like the boost button that spins the brush inside the head and you can really feel the suction when you use it, but it does drain the battery quickly when using this particular mode.
As with all hand-helds, although fairly straightforward to empty, I will need to be emptied often as it doesn’t hold a lot of debris.
Overall it’s a great vacuum but I think the price could be more reasonable, under the 200 mark.
I have reviewed a number of handheld vacuum cleaners for the Vine programme. There have been the past Vax machines which are cheap and poorly made. There are the G Tech, Shark and Dyson models which can be expensive but good. This VAX product is priced at the higher end of the machines I have tested and I doubt very much that the 200+ price will stay at that level very long. Vax has a tendency to overprice their products at launch, to discount them a few months later. This product is good, but not worth 200+ when it is compared to the premium brands.
This is very comfortable to hold and powerful handheld cleaner. It weighs about 2.5Kg which is almost 0.9Kg heavier than a similar Hoover machine I recently tested. If you need to get into tight situations or to hoover around a corner or under a bed, where the size of the unit would block access, you simply attach the nozzle attachment. Whilst it is not super slim, it can help reach those corners. There is a large brush and a small brush, that can be attached. It is missing a very narrow tube-like nozzle which many other brands give you. You would use the nozzle attachment for things like hard floors, skirting boards pet fur and edges of car seats etc so it seems stupid to leave it out.
As a handheld unit it is superb, lots of suction, quite a large dust/debris chamber. There are few similarities with the Hoover and the Dyson, as this unit uses cyclone technology. This means that as the dust chamber fills up, you get a very small loss of suction. Overall for the size of the unit, it offers probably one of the best handheld vacuums I have tested. The problem is the price is too high for a VAX. The unit appears to be well made and so far, we have had no real issues with the product. The guarantee it comes with is utterly useless. We had an issue with a past VAX product and it had a 6-year warranty. It was simply too powerful and the carpet was being damaged. Their CS could not care less and were not interested in looking at it nor replacing it. So just a word of warning VAX CS is not the same as Meile nor Dyson who bend over backwards for their customers if anything goes wrong. The head agitates hairs and dust and it does pick up very well. Overall its a good but over-priced product.
Would I recommend it? Not at this price. Wait for a little time to pass and watch the price drop. It is very plasticky and I know VAX Customer Service is not the best. So it is a good product backed by a company who has been found wanting in the past. Recommended with caution.
Effective, Efficient, Easily Manoeuvrable Cordless Vacuum Cleane
The world of vacuum cleaners is a crowded market and with the welcome introduction of the cordless type
even so. Accordingly the competition is strong with each manufacturer providing features all designed to
eliminate dust and dirt. I was pleased to test this Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner and I have
done so over ten days.
Out of the box -it assembles very easily. Took about five minutes. I liked the fact that there is a firm ‘click
into place. Unassembly, when you are changing the many tools provided is equally hassle free.
The battery does take just short of four hours to ‘charge up’ initially. That’s all it takes and you can start
vacuuming. The lowest bar in terms of cleaning can be used for the not too difficult areas or stubborn
parts. For more intensive suction, you merely press the next bar and so on. It is particularly effective in
removing stray pieces of fabric or pet hair.
A massive plus is that it is lightweight -so it is easy to convey around the home not that its structure
is weak it is definitely not. It is constructed with principally aluminium with the dust container a transparent
plastic. The dust container I found it easy to empty -no problem whatsoever and straight into a bin. In fact
a lot easier than other brands I have used.
The motorised brushless tool is good and again provides extra time as it will not get bits and pieces entangled
as it cleans.
I found that the suction is highly efficient especially when you consider that it is a cordless cleaner. There was
no drop in performance throughout. There is though a marked increase in noise as you scale up the suction.
It can be used on all types of floor.
It comes with a simple device which is attachable to a wall for storage -saving space.
I liked the detachable handheld section was ideal for the stairs and car.
Overall there were no shortcomings and I particularly looked with a critical eye on performance, whether
it was user friendly and it’s all round flexibility. It was given a tick on each of those important factors.
The closest thing I have before testing is the Dyson V6 absolute which was my first cordless vacuum and it costed me nearly 400. This Vax Blade 4 is newer and comes in nearly 150 cheaper. During my review I will be making some comparisons between the two but for now let’s talk about what you get.
Out of the box
You get a quick start guide which is just that, everything packed away neat and tidy into the box which also makes it simple to put back (should you ever need to) Like most cordless upright vacuums this comes in three parts as standard. You have the motor which has a detachable dust container. Then you have the long tube or “Reach Wand” and the Powered Floorhead also a Pet Mini Tool. What else is included which I was not expecting is a Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool and wall mount. The battery is detachable and comes with a charger.
Battery
One heavy beast and this is what makes the vacuum heavy. It’s nice having a battery you can take out and charge, I never used the wall mount and charger for my Dyson so personally this way works better for me. It charges within a couple of hours and discharges in approx. 45 minutes if you don’t use any of the other settings. There are three buttons on the vacuum, 1st is on, 2nd is for the movement of the brush bar and 3rd is a boost button. Honestly, like my Dyson you will mostly use the max setting and you will need the spinning brushes and this will deplete the battery in under 20 minutes.
What I do love is there is a battery level on the vacuum which is 4 lights (thumbs up for that) and also a battery level on the battery itself which is brilliant.
Dust Container
Sid one and very bulky. Max level is very low and it won’t take long getting there so make sure you empty before you go over that max level because once you do it makes the dirt harder to remove. Anything under the max level just easily falls out. There is a cloud of dust when you do this so make sure you are close to or even inside the bin when you empty.
Powered Floorhead
Works better when moving, you will pick up dirt when it’s not but using the powered movement of the brush bar will collect so much more dirt especially on carpet. There is a light on the end which is great for seeing under sofa’s or any dark place.
Extremely light, may be too light! Its sometimes hard to keep down with quick movements and isn’t as mobile as the Dyson which has a track ball instead of wheels. Turning sharply isn’t smooth and can be frustrating. However, it will get very flat meaning under beds and sofa is a breeze (so long as it’s a straight action.
Dusting Brush and Crevice Tool
Added bonus getting these, I don’t tend to use the dusting brushes however, for the sake of review I quite enjoyed it and might use it in future, especially great on the banister and frames. The Crevice tool is probably my second most used tool on a vacuum, especially great for corners and inside of a car.
Pet Tool
Pretty much a miniature Floorhead. Great for use on sofa’s, mats, mattress. Collects a lot of dirt and just like the floorhead takes advantage use of the powered brush bar button. Amazing at picking up hair.
Pro’s and Con’s
Pros
– Battery level on machine and battery
– Detectable battery, means you can have a spare.
– Picks up a lot of dirt
– Easy to empty
– Cost
Cons
– Scratches Easy
– Heavy
– To detach the wand and ends can be problematic
– Dust fragments seem to get on the vacuum while in use
Vs Dyson
The Dyson is a lot lighter and easier to use for stairs. The Vax got very heavy by the time I got to the top of the stairs and I’m not a small lad. The Vax’s battery level is handy so you know when you are close to the end of the battery life whereas the Dyson gives me a couple of seconds which is annoying when in my use. The Dyson is quieter and manoeuvres easily, the attachments come apart easily whereas the Vax can be problematic. I even had issues detaching some of the parts which is saying something. The Vax can be loud especially in small spaces and isn’t as mobile.
The vax collects more dirt which is its main advantage and selling point and it’s a lot cheaper.
Verdict
While the Vax certainly isn’t perfect in any way it compares well against one of the businesses top companies at a more affordable price. The main selling point is the amount of dirt it collects. It lasts longer and the detectable battery means you can have a spare just in case. On the flip side it is more bulky and heavier meaning stair cases can be an issue for some people, it’s not as mobile either. I personally like the trigger on the Dyson over the on off button of the Vax but that’s me. You may also find people prefer the charging wall mount of the Dyson over the battery separator but again that’s personal preference.
I like the Vax however, while it does have it’s issues it does what I want it to do and that’s collect dust. It’s easy to empty and it lasts a little longer. The weight and the mobility I can get used to. It’s time for me to move on from my old Dyson so I will be sticking with the Vax.
Very powerful vacuum cleaner. Love it!
I love this Vax cordless vacuum cleaner. It came all neatly and tightly packed in a box in separate pieces but it was easily put together, no trouble at all, you do get a leaflet telling you how but you don’t really need that. This Vax vacuum cleaner is very powerful indeed. The blurb states that it’s proven to clean carpets better than the UKs top 3 best selling vacuum cleaners and I believe that. It’s very light to carry around too. There is a special motorised tool for the picking up of pet hair, which works very well. That is very useful, wish I had that when we had our white labrador, perfectly lovely dog but my goodness, she was hairy, took me ages with my old vacuum to get to all the hairs every morning. We had a blue carpet but it would turn cream if the dog was in the room. We have two tiny dogs now a chihuahua and a yorkie, they are not nearly as bad for loosing hair, one quick going over with the vax vacuum in the mornings and the carpet looks as new. I absolutely love it. I must say about the light at the front, it shows up the dirty bits as you go so you can’t possibly miss them. The only reason I only gave 4 stars was because you have to hang it on the wall, it wont stand up by itself, that’s the only fault I can find . the inside of a cupboard would be ideal. I do love this Vax vacuum cleaner. Recommended
No hiding place for Dus
The Vax cordless Vac is very easy to assemble and use. The battery requires around 3 hours for a full charge and gives a good 40- 45 minutes of use. Some nice brushes and tools with this model to help with more ingrained carpets, particularly for pet owners or for excess human hair. Easily adjusts to suit different surfaces such as stairs or crooks and crannies. The dust holder is easy to empty and the Vac is sturdy and slimline allowing for easy storage. A very efficient piece of equipment.
No hiding place for Dus
The Vax cordless Vac is very easy to assemble and use. The battery requires around 3 hours for a full charge and gives a good 40- 45 minutes of use. Some nice brushes and tools with this model to help with more ingrained carpets, particularly for pet owners or for excess human hair. Easily adjusts to suit different surfaces such as stairs or crooks and crannies. The dust holder is easy to empty and the Vac is sturdy and slimline allowing for easy storage. A very efficient piece of equipment.
I had previously avoided this type of hoover based on the experience of friends who had a similar (but another brand). So I decided to try this version to compare with the the VaxAnimal ‘upright’ that I already have which I am impressed with.
Incidentally I have two cats so a ‘pethair’ Version was going to be useful.
Comes in good box and actually the packaging is quite informative of the different attributes of the cleaner.
Very easy to put together and I quite like the shorter handle that allows you to clean the stairs.
Took about 3 hours to charge the battery pack. Also handy that comes with a wall bracket for good storage.
The dust casing fits neatly below the handle.
Switch on to clean flooring or short pile carpet and the function is very good.
Switch on the rotating brushes and the cleaner comes ‘alive’
The power is intense it actually pulled the carpet from the floor.
Cleaned extremely well and importantly raised the pet hair very well – was very apparent on the brushes
Compared to the other ‘hand helds’ and ‘uprights’I think this is an impressive cleaner.
One important point is that the cleaner is very light in weight this makes the action of cleaning easy for someone elderly or someone disabled who make struggle with a heavy cleane
Very efficie
My carpets have never been so clean!
This machine is very easy to assemble with a satisfying click when parts are attached. For the run time of the battery, it charges fairly quickly. Under 2 hours from empty. On the normal suction level it’s fairly quiet in use and also very efficient, even when the brushes are not engaged. We have a mix of hard flooring and carpets and it’s worth reading the instructions and not engaging the brushes on hard floors. You won’t need them.
On carpet the brushes are super. I often have trouble removing small snippets of cotton from the landing carpet as they travel out from my sewing area. With my old cleaner, which is a decent model, I need to get down and pick some of them up by hand. This makes short work of the finest threads, as well as hairs – pet and people – that tangle in a carpet. On the boost mode, it’s a little noisier but nothing like the cleaners of my youth. This really pulls dust and fibres from the carpet.
It’s easy to remove the dirt container for emptying, but you will probably need to open both ends as things get sucked past the rubber divider. As with all modern ‘stick’ cleaners, the box will need emptying regularly. This is a necessary evil to have a light-weight, manouevrable machine and I find all models of this type are the same. The other tools fit and work well.
All in all, this is a brilliant cleaner of its type and I was most impressed by its efficiency.
Lovely vacuum, very stylish and with extra power.
This is my first branded cordless handheld vacuum cleaner so can’t compare it to any other vacuums apart from corded ones like Henry.
Im in love with this cordless vaccum cleaner.
You can tell just from looking at it how quality it is.
All the parts, attachments are made with great quality materials with smooth finish and thoughtful design. It’s just beautiful, the colour wise and the design wise.
The parts clicks to each other so easily without using force or without parts coming undone while in use. It’s very clear how to use this vacuum and how to change attachment, empty the dust compartment. Any instruction is not needed for that. Even the spinning brush bar can be removed and cleaned from hair.. that’s really helpful for pet owners and people with long hair at home.
Vax Blade 4 is a bit heavy for one hand operation, but its understandable as it’s made with quality parts, not cheap plastic. However it’s easy to manoeuvre it around furniture and underneath of it. The main floorhead goes flat and easily fits under the bed, cupboard, table etc.
With extra power button the brushes starts to operate and light comes on the main floorhead so we can see what’s underneath the bed and we can quickly remove all dust and hair from there.
Noise is not to loud in my opinion, is much better than my corded vacuum which is extra loud though.
One important thing I want to say is about the battery life. On normal cycle after fully charged, vacuum works for just over half an hour but with use of power button, battery drained after just 10 minutes.. that’s a bit disappointing to be honest. Without additional battery it can be tricky to vacuum the house on full power in one go.
I’m thinking to buy additional battery to make this work my way.. Using the extra power, Vax vacuum collected lots of sand and dust left over after normal vacuuming so the extra power is so helpful to do the job at once with piece of mind.
After connecting battery to charger, after 3 hours vacuum was all ready to use..There is light indicator flashing, showing the progress of the charge. Charger is not wall mounted, can only be placed on the floor/table to charge battery and then packed away in drawer for example.
I dont mind having the charger separately from vacuum wall holder. It is solution for people who dont have space to hang the vacuum on the wall with wall holder connected to battery charger. Not every storage cupboard have wall socket installed..
By the way, the vacuum is extra quality, but the wall mount is not as good as I would expect from Vax.. I will not have option to use it any way but others who have space, may also be a bit disappointed by it.
I like the small headfloor attachment for use in stairs, plus the other 2 small attachments helps to clean harder to access places.
This vacuum indeed makes big difference to house hygiene, gives comfort of being cordless, makes less noise. Its literally lifted up my carpet’s fibres so imagine its power.. its lifts up dust and dirt from in between.
Vacuum works extra smooth and easy on hard flooring.
I would recommend this vacuum but we will need one extra battery if we have pet at home and need to use power button more often..
Pwerful and One of Vax's Best.- That Is Saying Something.
I am happy to report that the Vax Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a really effective ‘wand stle’ cleaner that really meets my expectations.
The added pet tools is a real bonus if your home is blessed with pets.
It allows you to achive a deep responsive clean.
Vax make great cleaners, this is one of their best and that is saying something
You can easily read all the specs for your self but be reassured this is a a great cleaner if you have pets and you need a better wand cleaner.
Thanks for reading.
Pwerful and One of Vax's Best.- That Is Saying Something.
I am happy to report that the Vax Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is a really effective ‘wand stle’ cleaner that really meets my expectations.
The added pet tools is a real bonus if your home is blessed with pets.
It allows you to achive a deep responsive clean.
Vax make great cleaners, this is one of their best and that is saying something
You can easily read all the specs for your self but be reassured this is a a great cleaner if you have pets and you need a better wand cleaner.
Thanks for reading.