Hoover 500 3in1 Cordless Vacuum: 2 Batteries, light, agile, compact, H-FREE 500 HOME ENERGY HF522BEN
H-FREE 500 ENERGY
H-FREE 500 ENERGY is ultra lightweight and compact, with incredible performance equal to a corded vacuum.* Designed to suit urban living, H-FREE 500 ENERGY can be stored in a small cupboard or even under a table. Onboard tool storage makes it easier than ever to switch from floor to handheld mode. Runs for up to 80 minutes as a handheld**, or up to 50 minutes on floors.***
Key Features
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3IN1 VERSATILITYH-FREE 500 ENERGY adapts effortlessly to clean your home from top to bottom, with 3 different ways to use: on floors, high reach, or as a handheld. | ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHTH-FREE 500 ENERGY weighs 2.2kg with the floorhead attached, or just 1.7kg in handheld mode. This means you can comfortably carry it all around your home and use it to effortlessly clean high ceilings, above floors and in tight spaces. | COMPACT STORAGEH-FREE 500 ENERGY has a handy storage mode, reducing its overall height to just 69cm. When not in use the vacuum will stand up unaided, so that you can keep it neatly tucked away in a cupboard. |
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ON/OFF ROTATING BRUSH BARWhen the brush bar is on it will agitate the carpet fibres to loosen dirt and debris. Switch it off to glide smoothly across hard floors & ensure you leave delicate surfaces scratch free. | HLAB FLAT & DRIVE NOZZLEThe Hoover Flat & Drive nozzle is able to swivel from side to side 180 degrees, enabling you to steer around objects such as table legs with ease. You can also recline the vacuum back 90 degrees for cleaning underneath furniture, and the nozzle will stay flush with the floor for the optimal dust pickup. | CONVERTS TO HANDHELDH-FREE 500 ENERGY is not just for floors, it can be changed to handheld mode in an instant : great for cleaning kitchen worktops or bookshelves. |
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3 TOOLS ONBOARDH-FREE 500 ENERGY has three essential tools stored onboard, ready to use at any moment. The integrated crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery tool can take care of all kinds of cleaning tasks throughout your home or in your car. | TURBO PERFORMANCEFor tough cleaning tasks, press the TURBO button for up to eight minutes of extra powerful suction. The H-Lab brushless motor gives consistent power output with outstanding suction, enabling incredible pick up on fine dust and larger debris. | TWO BATTERIES INCLUDEDA spare battery is included, for up to 80 minutes** of total cleaning time. You can also enjoy the convenience of charging one battery whilst the other is in use. An LED light on the battery shows charging status at any time. **Total runtime using both batteries |
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| Max Runtime | 40 Mins | 40 Mins | 80 Mins** | 80 Mins** |
| Standard Runtime | 25 Mins | 25 Mins | 50 Mins** | 50 Mins** |
| Turbo Runtime | 8 Mins | 8 Mins | 16 Mins** | 16 Mins** |
| Charging Time | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | 6 Hours |
| Bin Capacity | 0.45L | 0.45L | 0.45L | 0.45L |
| Tools | 1 x Integrated Crevice Tool/2in1 Dusting Brush, 1 x Upholstery Tool | 1 x Integrated Crevice Tool/2in1 Dusting Brush, 1 x Upholstery Tool, 1 x Motorised Mini Turbo Brush | 1 x Integrated Crevice Tool/2in1 Dusting Brush, 1 x Upholstery Tool | 1 x Integrated Crevice Tool/2in1 Dusting Brush, 1 x Upholstery Tool, 1 x Motorised Mini Turbo Brush |
| Carpet Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Removable Battery | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Pets Turbo Brush | – | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.2kg | 2.2kg | 2.2kg | 2.2kg |
| Weight: | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions: | 25.2 x 19.5 x 107.9 cm; 2.2 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Hoover |
| Model: | 39400920 |
| Colour: | Green, Black |
| Colour: | Green, Black |
Great back-up cleane
This is brilliant vacuum for my needs – I purchased as back-up cleaner in order to use between fuller house cleans and to vacuum the car. It doesn’t have the power of my heavy plug-in Dyson, but I didn’t expect it to – it’s perfect for what I need it for though. It’s also great for the stairs – no more lugging my heavy corded cleaner up and down or balancing it precariously on one of the stairs. An additional plus is that I can whip over the kitchen laminate floor quickly – much better than getting the dustpan and brush out. All in all, a great vacuum: lightweight; easy to manoeuvre under and around furniture; has plenty of tools and is very compact, which makes storage a doddle
The freedom and ease of use a cordless vacuum gives
This is my first cordless vacuum and I really like the freedom it gives. I like that it will stand upright and that was one of the reasons I purchased it. If I see any bits on my kitchen floor I just get my Hoover and Hoover them up, so easy. There were two batteries included, which is great. One to charge and one to use. It is not as sturdy looking as a Dyson and although the weight is supposed to be the same , the Hoover seems lighter. Emptying the dust container can be a bit fiddly unless you remove it from the body of the vacuum, which needs doing frequently because the filter needs cleaning.
Overall I am pleased and don’t regret my purchase.
The freedom and ease of use a cordless vacuum gives
This is my first cordless vacuum and I really like the freedom it gives. I like that it will stand upright and that was one of the reasons I purchased it. If I see any bits on my kitchen floor I just get my Hoover and Hoover them up, so easy. There were two batteries included, which is great. One to charge and one to use. It is not as sturdy looking as a Dyson and although the weight is supposed to be the same , the Hoover seems lighter. Emptying the dust container can be a bit fiddly unless you remove it from the body of the vacuum, which needs doing frequently because the filter needs cleaning.
Overall I am pleased and don’t regret my purchase.
Lightweight and easy to use
Bought for my 90 year mum who is very pleased with it as it is so lightweight and the battery is easy to remove for recharging
Lightweight and easy to use
Bought for my 90 year mum who is very pleased with it as it is so lightweight and the battery is easy to remove for recharging
Great hoove
This is a fantastic hoover and is really powerful for a cordless
A good all rounder.
Compared to the Vax blade 4 pets I had I prefer this vac. It has the suction power to clean without pulling up my laminate flooring like the vax did..
Very good with pet hair, my Maltese cross sheds constantly and this has no issue with collecting her fur.
Very lightweight compared to the top heaviness of the vax too, easier for those who struggle with too heavy vaccums.
Dust container isnt huge but many of these type if vacuums are the same, would have liked some kind if lever to help push out the dirt rather than having to stick a skewer in to turf it out!
Battery life isn’t great, again, many if these vac’s are the same with battery life and you do get two so it helps a little.
I only use this as a quick day to day vac and still use a corded vac once a week as I don’t think you can ever beat the power of corded.
I like the floor head as it is much slimmer than most on the market, it can get right up to the edge of my sofa and under slightly where the vax i had couldnt.
They supply a wiper blade to put on the bottom of the floor head but i find by using this is pushes crumbs back and forth rather than sucking them up, so intend to use it without, it still pucks up all the debris on the floor though.
All in all a good vac and worth the money, ideal if you want something thats not heavy to hold.
Excelle
Mum in law approves of this so much she recommended it to her friend.
Lightweight and Powerful
This hoover H-FREE 500 is magnificent lightweight and very powerful quickly cleans carpets and all types of floors, great battery life with two batteries in the pack, highly recommended !
Lightweight and Powerful
This hoover H-FREE 500 is magnificent lightweight and very powerful quickly cleans carpets and all types of floors, great battery life with two batteries in the pack, highly recommended !
Great value for money
Bought item for daughter as her stairs are steep. Excellent usage for corners and sharp bends and getting under bed
Lightweigh
Really lightweight and easy to use. Great that it comes with 2 batteries
Lightweigh
Really lightweight and easy to use. Great that it comes with 2 batteries
Ideal cleaning machine
A godsend of an hoover enough power to get round house ideal for car just could do with crevice tool
Excellent quality
Light weight ,easy to use, powerful, like the fact it has 2 batteries.
Excellent quality
Light weight ,easy to use, powerful, like the fact it has 2 batteries.
It's good but I feel it could be better.
As I am getting older I needed to say goodbye to my friend Henry and get something lighter and more convenient.
The charge time isn’t as quick as some but two batteries is useful as we have one in the device and once fully charged and rotate the two.
It sucks better than a football team who haven’t won a game all season and the turbo mode is powerful and does a good job in short bursts.
It does get blocked occasionally which is annoying as have to take several minutes to clear. This has happened when hoovering hair and very dusty areas.
I am not sure I would buy another one but for now it is okay.
It's good but I feel it could be better.
As I am getting older I needed to say goodbye to my friend Henry and get something lighter and more convenient.
The charge time isn’t as quick as some but two batteries is useful as we have one in the device and once fully charged and rotate the two.
It sucks better than a football team who haven’t won a game all season and the turbo mode is powerful and does a good job in short bursts.
It does get blocked occasionally which is annoying as have to take several minutes to clear. This has happened when hoovering hair and very dusty areas.
I am not sure I would buy another one but for now it is okay.
Beware of electrical items from Amazon warehouse!
My thoughts after having to return the first of 2 Hoovers:
1. I ordered Hoover number 1 from Amazon warehouse when it was discounted for a second time during the Prime event (102). It stated that the item was complete but would have a few scratches, which didn’t bother me. The item was free of scratches but when I switched it on, the motor squealed like a banshee. I spoke with Amazon and requested a replacement, which they were unable to provide, because it was bought from the warehouse. I promptly returned Hoover number 1.
2. I then set about ordering a replacement. I went for the same make and model, again from Amazon warehouse. This time it stated the item would have a missing manual and small scratches. None of this bothered me as the manual is available online and the scratches are only cosmetic. The item arrived as described but the pre motor filter was also missing. I had to purchase this separately (5). Added to this, the warning light for cleaning the filter is permanently on, though it doesn’t affect the Hoover’s performance.
3. Because the Prime event was over, the second discount wasn’t available for the second unit (25 extra to purchase, plus 5 for the filter). Amazon refused to honour the second discount , even though the return and second purchase was totally down to them pedalling out defective Hoovers.
4. I decided to keep the second Hoover, even though it has the annoying ‘clean filter’ light on all the time. This was bought for the times when all you need it a lightweight decent vacuum to clear up spills, etc. My main vacuum is a robotic floor device which is great for the daily clean up, but not so good for small awkward spaces and acidental spills.
5. I have bought numerous items from Amazon warehouse before and was always pleased. This is my first and last electrical item from the Warehouse. In future, electrical items will be bought brand new.
Beware of electrical items from Amazon warehouse!
My thoughts after having to return the first of 2 Hoovers:
1. I ordered Hoover number 1 from Amazon warehouse when it was discounted for a second time during the Prime event (102). It stated that the item was complete but would have a few scratches, which didn’t bother me. The item was free of scratches but when I switched it on, the motor squealed like a banshee. I spoke with Amazon and requested a replacement, which they were unable to provide, because it was bought from the warehouse. I promptly returned Hoover number 1.
2. I then set about ordering a replacement. I went for the same make and model, again from Amazon warehouse. This time it stated the item would have a missing manual and small scratches. None of this bothered me as the manual is available online and the scratches are only cosmetic. The item arrived as described but the pre motor filter was also missing. I had to purchase this separately (5). Added to this, the warning light for cleaning the filter is permanently on, though it doesn’t affect the Hoover’s performance.
3. Because the Prime event was over, the second discount wasn’t available for the second unit (25 extra to purchase, plus 5 for the filter). Amazon refused to honour the second discount , even though the return and second purchase was totally down to them pedalling out defective Hoovers.
4. I decided to keep the second Hoover, even though it has the annoying ‘clean filter’ light on all the time. This was bought for the times when all you need it a lightweight decent vacuum to clear up spills, etc. My main vacuum is a robotic floor device which is great for the daily clean up, but not so good for small awkward spaces and acidental spills.
5. I have bought numerous items from Amazon warehouse before and was always pleased. This is my first and last electrical item from the Warehouse. In future, electrical items will be bought brand new.
Just glad to have purchased this Model
Great for whizzing round rooms and very light to use, nice change from lugging round old type hoover!!
Great design and very light .
Wanted something light with good suction. This appliance is excellent.
Lightweight and versatile, bit limited on powe
Purchased this as an alternative to a larger corded vacuum. So far it has been good but I’ve noticed a few drawbacks.
Pro’s:
– Lightweight, I was surprised it came in a small flat box, more like a laptop box than for a vacuum cleaner! But kudos to Hoover for not wasting packaging as they managed to fit lots in
– The carpet setting utilises the led lights which is really useful, I turn it on even when using it on flat surfaces
– Quiet, well a lot quieter than a Dyson anyway
– No cables
– Good selection of tools
– Easy to store, it comes apart in sections which then fit together to be stowed in a cupboard or on the wall with the included wall attachment
– Two batteries included (which were pretty much fully charged upon receiving
– Charging time, around 6 hours
Con’s:
– The batteries don’t last as long as I’d have expected, infact in turbo mode you barely get any time our of them, better sticking with normal mode
– Suction, whilst on the whole it’s not bad, if you have some built in dirt you have to use turbo mode, it’s just not got the continuous super suction as a corded, larger vacuum, it’s not terrible though, adequate for general cleaning
– The waste recepticle/hopper, whatever you want to call it, it’s not big, infact it’s quite small and tricky to clean as it curves around inside so can’t get a utensil in to pull dirt ou
Lightweight and versatile, bit limited on powe
Purchased this as an alternative to a larger corded vacuum. So far it has been good but I’ve noticed a few drawbacks.
Pro’s:
– Lightweight, I was surprised it came in a small flat box, more like a laptop box than for a vacuum cleaner! But kudos to Hoover for not wasting packaging as they managed to fit lots in
– The carpet setting utilises the led lights which is really useful, I turn it on even when using it on flat surfaces
– Quiet, well a lot quieter than a Dyson anyway
– No cables
– Good selection of tools
– Easy to store, it comes apart in sections which then fit together to be stowed in a cupboard or on the wall with the included wall attachment
– Two batteries included (which were pretty much fully charged upon receiving
– Charging time, around 6 hours
Con’s:
– The batteries don’t last as long as I’d have expected, infact in turbo mode you barely get any time our of them, better sticking with normal mode
– Suction, whilst on the whole it’s not bad, if you have some built in dirt you have to use turbo mode, it’s just not got the continuous super suction as a corded, larger vacuum, it’s not terrible though, adequate for general cleaning
– The waste recepticle/hopper, whatever you want to call it, it’s not big, infact it’s quite small and tricky to clean as it curves around inside so can’t get a utensil in to pull dirt ou
Not recommended
I wanted to revisit my review. The item really doesn’t work at all well after my purchase last October. I was initially impressed as it’s a cordless item. It’s got a small collection chamber that gets full quickly and gets blocked by pet hairs. The item is supposed to pull apart into smaller bits for various functions and this would help also to clear the blocked tubes unfortunately these have now ceased up completely. The vacuum has significantly reduced in its functioning rendering it useless. I can’t see the value of this item at all and it will rapidly deteriorate in its function and can’t cope with a 3 bedroomed home in the longer term.
I can carry it upstairs ...hurrah .
I used it on the stairs .the suction is great shows the pile up great.
I can carry it upstairs ...hurrah .
I used it on the stairs .the suction is great shows the pile up great.
Just buy it! It’s amazing...
Honestly we’ve tried for years to find a vacuum cleaner like this. I’m disabled and without seeming toon dramatic, it has given me a bit of dignity back. Even with spinal problems I can easily vacuum my house, furniture and corners wherE dust accumulates with absolute ease. It’s great for ‘catch and release’ of unwanted spiders and daddy long legs too! The battery lasts for so long and having a second battery makes it even better! I’d give it 10 stars if I could… oh and it is SO easy to clean! Best Buy of 2020 for sure.
Very happy with purchase
Very happy with this product,bought for caravan easy to use with the two batteries that you ge
Good purchase, recommend i
No stairs here, hence no idea. Suction power is as it is. We don’t use the turbo mode, but daughter used, works fine. Two batteries was the decisive factor for me. Happy with the purchase! Lightweight, comes with a bag for the accessories. We use mainly the longer lasting hand device option. Overall a happy customer here!
Fantastic
I needed something light and manoeuvrable and it definitely is. Certainly has much more power on the turbo mode though as everyone says the battery doesn’t last as long as I’d ideally like though for daily quick pick ups, even on pet hair, it has been great so far. I’m not remotely bothered that the collection box is fiddly – small price to pay for having something so light and easy.
Fantastic
I needed something light and manoeuvrable and it definitely is. Certainly has much more power on the turbo mode though as everyone says the battery doesn’t last as long as I’d ideally like though for daily quick pick ups, even on pet hair, it has been great so far. I’m not remotely bothered that the collection box is fiddly – small price to pay for having something so light and easy.
Living in a 3 storey Town house with two flights of stairs, two landings and a hall vacuuming with our previous Henriette was a nightmare! The Hoover H-FREE 500 3in1 is a a purchase I wish I had made years ago. Easy to assemble, lightweight, a delight to use with excellent suction, a superb array of configurations to deal with every type of surface (carpet brush and light is very helpful) and situation. The battery power is adequate for a whole house clean, and we put it straight back into the wall fixing and charge again when finished. The components are simple to remove for filter and canister emptying and cleaning. On the whole if you need a versatile cleaner at an affordable price that delivers on performance the Hoover H-FREE 500 3in1 is for you.
excellent value cable free vacuum
Living in a 3 storey Town house with two flights of stairs, two landings and a hall vacuuming with our previous Henriette was a nightmare! The Hoover H-FREE 500 3in1 is a a purchase I wish I had made years ago. Easy to assemble, lightweight, a delight to use with excellent suction, a superb array of configurations to deal with every type of surface (carpet brush and light is very helpful) and situation. The battery power is adequate for a whole house clean, and we put it straight back into the wall fixing and charge again when finished. The components are simple to remove for filter and canister emptying and cleaning. On the whole if you need a versatile cleaner at an affordable price that delivers on performance the Hoover H-FREE 500 3in1 is for you.
Great hoove
Two batteries keep this thing rolling, easy, light and good suction, very pleased
Great hoove
Two batteries keep this thing rolling, easy, light and good suction, very pleased
This vacuum cleaner doesn’t suck, it’s great!
Lovely design, fills ups quickly but easy to empty. Lovely tools and I prefer it to our Dyson. But go cost it’s a good replacement.
I am very glad I got this vacuum cleaner. I got H-FREE 500 Energy version and I was impressed on how well it worked. At only 33 I suffer from sciatica and manoeuvring the traditional vacuums was getting difficult and painful. I researched a little and found this to be a good compromise between all the features I wanted vs the price I was able to afford. The machine itself is feels expensive and sturdy, all the extras work well and my version came with two batteries that do last as long as the description says they do (in the normal mode). It is super easy to manoeuvre it and the best part is that it lays flat, allowing you to clean under the bed! Like other have said, I too was surprised about how much the little LEDs are useful while your cleaning. I could only find 2 downsides (one of them is a minor observation). 1- The power button is too near the handle, causing you to sometimes turn it off by mistake, it doesn’t happen that often but it would be good to fix this on a later model. 2- because the way the cylindrical brush is made to turn on itself during carpet mode, a lot of strings and hairs will get stuck, you will have to manually cut them out. It is not a major inconvenience, but I know some brands have a little blade you activate by pressing a little pedal and up go the hairs and strings. As a suggestion, it would be nice if the unit came with a place where I could keep the smaller extras.
I am very glad I got this vacuum cleaner. I got H-FREE 500 Energy version and I was impressed on how well it worked. At only 33 I suffer from sciatica and manoeuvring the traditional vacuums was getting difficult and painful. I researched a little and found this to be a good compromise between all the features I wanted vs the price I was able to afford. The machine itself is feels expensive and sturdy, all the extras work well and my version came with two batteries that do last as long as the description says they do (in the normal mode). It is super easy to manoeuvre it and the best part is that it lays flat, allowing you to clean under the bed! Like other have said, I too was surprised about how much the little LEDs are useful while your cleaning. I could only find 2 downsides (one of them is a minor observation). 1- The power button is too near the handle, causing you to sometimes turn it off by mistake, it doesn’t happen that often but it would be good to fix this on a later model. 2- because the way the cylindrical brush is made to turn on itself during carpet mode, a lot of strings and hairs will get stuck, you will have to manually cut them out. It is not a major inconvenience, but I know some brands have a little blade you activate by pressing a little pedal and up go the hairs and strings. As a suggestion, it would be nice if the unit came with a place where I could keep the smaller extras.
A little gem from good old "reliable Hoover"
Very efficient lightweight and easy to use. Well designed and instructions for using moveable parts etc clearly marked on machine. Perfect for my 3 bedroomed apartment and my chronic arthritis!
Hoover H-FREE 500 Pets 3in1 Cordless
Wanted a cordless powerful vacuum to replace my heavy corded one. Meets some of the criteria but not all.
Likes: lightweight, manoeuvrability, good for picking up animal hairs from rugs etc., very necessary with 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Dislikes: Needs emptying very, very frequently and have to manually ease the contents out. Hoover should consider a slightly larger container to make this less messy.
Will it replace my corded vacuum? No, but it has a good place in my cleaning cupboard for a quick and lightweight clean.
Versatile and lighweigh
I have been very impressed with the ability of such a small electric hoover.
Very ligh
Broke bone in upper main arm so had to go for a very light cleaner. Shopped around and looked at reviews and so pleased that I picked this one. Probably not suitable for a large home with children and animals but for me with arm not working to full capacity and also being elderly this is brilliant!!!
Very ligh
Broke bone in upper main arm so had to go for a very light cleaner. Shopped around and looked at reviews and so pleased that I picked this one. Probably not suitable for a large home with children and animals but for me with arm not working to full capacity and also being elderly this is brilliant!!!
Good stick vacuum cleaner.
Liked this vacuum cleaner better than my other stick cleaner as it has more suction power especially for pet hair.
Good stick vacuum cleaner.
Liked this vacuum cleaner better than my other stick cleaner as it has more suction power especially for pet hair.
Great lightweight and very efficient hoove
The two batteries supply more than enough power and are easily charged. I have a three bedroom house and 2 flights of stairs and can clean whole house twice on one charge. It’s very lightweight and can be stored easily when reduced to 69cms tall thanks to clever design The rubbish storage unit can be easily emptied and cleaned. It can also stand alone when not in use, a real plus Great value for money. Thoroughly recommended
Every thing you need brillia
Bought this for our narrow boat its fab compact and light weigh
Every thing you need brillia
Bought this for our narrow boat its fab compact and light weigh
Just what I needed
I hate vacuuming so much, I wanted to try anything that would make me more likely to clean up and this is it! No need to unravel cord and plug in various outlets in order to reach distant corners, or push my lumbering upright around the place, this is lightweight and very easy to use, and I’ve found myself using it most days which is not something I’ve experienced before! Suction isn’t as strong as a regular upright, unfortunately, but great to use regularly to keep on top. It’s freestanding which is a bonus, though I chose to wall-mount mine. I had already noted in the previous reviews that other people had found emptying the dirt container quite frustrating, so I never really tried to empty it the way you’re supposed to, by opening the container bottom, and always remove the container from the unit, and empty it from the larger top side instead. The only downside I’ve found is the wall-mounting hook often hooks on to my cardigan/clothes on the backstroke which can be annoying, and there is nowhere to store the additional tools on the actual unit. I swap between carpet sweeper and crevice tool often, so I have to remember to carry the crevice tool around with me, but it would be nice to have it clipped on to the carpet rod for easy use. Overall I’m very pleased with this little machine!
Lightweight is most important to me.
Doesn’t take up a lot of room, so easy to store. I’m happy with it’s overall performance.
I’ve been using this for the past month and I would recommend this product if you live in a small place. It has good suction power, it can get increased with the power button but the battery doesn’t last that long if you do so. It is easy to move around, gets in small corners easily, it’s very light and fun to use! My only downside is the battery, it doesn’t last that long, but it covers my 2 bedroom flat with one charge (unless you go on full power all the way). It also has great tools to remove dust from frames/curtains/high ceilings.
Highly recommended!
I'm lovin' i
I’ve been using this for the past month and I would recommend this product if you live in a small place. It has good suction power, it can get increased with the power button but the battery doesn’t last that long if you do so. It is easy to move around, gets in small corners easily, it’s very light and fun to use! My only downside is the battery, it doesn’t last that long, but it covers my 2 bedroom flat with one charge (unless you go on full power all the way). It also has great tools to remove dust from frames/curtains/high ceilings.
Highly recommended!
Portable & long lasting
We have a big Dyson ball hoover that knocks the socks off this with it’s pick up and tools, as well as the number of functions. However, this gets used 10x more as it’s “good enough”. Thats not an insult, it’s just good to know what you are buying before you get it.
It does not pick up as well as the dyson, it does not have multiple spinning tools to clean to the max and it just isn’t as good a vacuum.
However, at half the price we expected this. What we wanted was a second small hoover to easily clean chairs of pet hair, to easily clean the car. To quickly grab and get cat litter up or do a sweep of the house (of which our two bed can be done nearly on one battery if Turbo isnt used). This ticks all these boxes, it’s so easy to grab out for two minutes to do a quick sweep that we use it daily. it’s lightweight so it’s easy to get out, no cables to run and it’s suction is more than enough to make a room clean. it picks up well enough and cleans cat hair off chairs and cat litter off the floor, it picks up most of whats on the floor in our carpets and is so manoeuvrable.
small and light to take out to the car with no worry about cables either. it’s become our go to hoover every day, however we do still do a “big” hoover with the Dyson once a week and there is still stuff that it picks up. For me it’s a great (if not a little expensive) second hoover that gives you loads of options for quick sweeps around the house or a single hoover for a small flat, especially if you don’t have to worry about pet hair etc.
We love it though, and so far haven’t really found any issues with it.
Great ki
OMG – what an upgrade from the cordless Dyson V6 purchased 5-6 years ago. Lighter, easier to manoeuvre and 2 batteries that each last longer. Quick and easy to operate, tidy storage. Does a great job.
Hoover H-FREE 500 great buy
best hoover I have purchased, so lightweight and can take apart for awkward places & stairs , good buy
Light and good suctio
I got in a pickle ordering this but it was soon rectified by Amazon, I was quite hesitant about ordering a stick hoover as I felt that (a) it would be too heavy for me to use and (b) it would’nt have enough suction. I was wrong, this is just perfect for me, it IS very light and the suction is good enough for a 2 person no pet couple, it runs for at least 29 mins, long enough for me to hoover our 2 bedroom bungalow, and with a couple of extra buttons I can use the booster and also the carpet button How I wish I had purchased this earlier.
Brillia
Got to be one of the best hoovers i have used, light weight, easy to manoeuvre , picks up well. one thing i always hated with the cordless cleaners was emptying as having dogs they always get full very quick and have to get something to scrape out as hairs get stuck . with this model being a smaller tank i have to empty more often . BUT when last used i discovered that if you unscrew the tank / tube waste ect . take out filter which just pulls out and filter , then empty, very easy and takes seconds. use this method all the time now. really happy with this hoover. highly recommend.
LIGHT AND EASY
First time I bought cordless machine and is good aby easy to use
Lots of positives
There’s a lot to like about this Hoover, it’s incredibly lightweight and flexible making all sorts of what used to be difficult jobs much easier,especially the stairs and high up shelves etc., not to mention it’s ability to slide right under many items of furniture. Suction power is adequate for most jobs on the standard setting, switching to turbo easily matches the power of a corded cleaner but does eat through the battery power in double quick time. I think I could do all of my house no problem on two fully charged batteries (2 are included and manufacturer quoted running times assume you have both batteries fully charged). I don’t keep mine in a cupboard but the compact storage mode really does enable you to hide it away in a small space.
The inbuilt tools are continent and flexible and the separate powered small head for pet hair works really well too, but I don’t think I’d risk it on the sofa as it doesn’t seems very gentle.
Vacuuming really is a lot easier overall particularly because of the light weight which I think is the principal advantage – it’s lighter than my previous cordless, never mind the bulky old Dyson!
There are a few downsides, the crevice tool isn’t really a tool but just the main tube without n attachment and as such is a bit too bulky for the average crevice. The dust bin is small and can be difficult to empty out, especially if you’ve let it get overfull (emptying after each use recommended). The brush bar on the main carpet tool, seems particularly prone to clogging up with hairs but is at least easy to remove and cut them away.
If you read this far and in the interests of full disclosure I did receive mine at a promotional price in return for writing a review, however this has not affected my views in any way. After a few weeks use the LED that indicates level of battery charge has stopped working properly and I am planning to return to Amazon for an exchange, but will definitely continue to use this cleaner.
Lots of positives
There’s a lot to like about this Hoover, it’s incredibly lightweight and flexible making all sorts of what used to be difficult jobs much easier,especially the stairs and high up shelves etc., not to mention it’s ability to slide right under many items of furniture. Suction power is adequate for most jobs on the standard setting, switching to turbo easily matches the power of a corded cleaner but does eat through the battery power in double quick time. I think I could do all of my house no problem on two fully charged batteries (2 are included and manufacturer quoted running times assume you have both batteries fully charged). I don’t keep mine in a cupboard but the compact storage mode really does enable you to hide it away in a small space.
The inbuilt tools are continent and flexible and the separate powered small head for pet hair works really well too, but I don’t think I’d risk it on the sofa as it doesn’t seems very gentle.
Vacuuming really is a lot easier overall particularly because of the light weight which I think is the principal advantage – it’s lighter than my previous cordless, never mind the bulky old Dyson!
There are a few downsides, the crevice tool isn’t really a tool but just the main tube without n attachment and as such is a bit too bulky for the average crevice. The dust bin is small and can be difficult to empty out, especially if you’ve let it get overfull (emptying after each use recommended). The brush bar on the main carpet tool, seems particularly prone to clogging up with hairs but is at least easy to remove and cut them away.
If you read this far and in the interests of full disclosure I did receive mine at a promotional price in return for writing a review, however this has not affected my views in any way. After a few weeks use the LED that indicates level of battery charge has stopped working properly and I am planning to return to Amazon for an exchange, but will definitely continue to use this cleaner.
Great Handheld
What a great handheld vacuum cleaner. It is a powerful and excellent machine. I like the way it can do both hardwood floors and carpets and switch between them with a simple button press on the handle. It is not as heavy as I thought it would be and the box it comes in is deceptively small. The greatest feature would be that it comes with 2 batteries so you always have a backup if you forgot to charge it.
Great machine!!
Excellent lightweight vacuum
We’ve been looking at cordless vacuums for a long time trying to decide if one would be right for us, but after adopting a second rescue dog it became a necessity — for a small dog he sheds enough hair to recreate another dog every other day.
After reading some reviews we picked up the Hoover H-FREE 500. Other reviews are correct, it does come in a very small box that was light enough that we pondered whether there was actually a hoover inside at all.
Fortunately there was, and we spent a few minutes (not long, maybe around 10 minutes in total) setting it up and getting familiar with the various elements.
After using it for a couple of weeks now I would say that while I would probably keep a corded hoover in the cupboard for those times when you want to do a deep clean of the whole house without waiting for batteries to recharge, this vacuum is perfect for every other occasion. We pull it out daily to run around the living room where the hair is usually worst, and it’s also brilliant to grab when the dogs have crunched a biscuit and left a mess on the floor, since because it’s cordless it takes seconds to grab and use compared to winding and unwinding the cords of a normal vacuum.
It’s very lightweight and swivels easily to get around, between and underneath most furniture, and with the head being flat to the floor we’ve found it doesn’t pick up any of the myriad of cables that we have around the house to charge various devices. We were also surprised that the most useful element of the vacuum was one we hadn’t really considered — it has a light on the front to illuminate the path the hoover is taking, which really highlights all of the dog hair that we’ve probably been missing in the past in gloomy corners!
The downside is that the battery power does drain very quickly when using turbo mode. We’ve only really used that when trying to get dog hair out of the sofa, so have found that can take a couple of charges to do really well — an excuse for a coffee break.
All in all we really like this vacuum and are glad we picked it up when we did.
Great value, lightweight and powerful
We’re usually an upright corded household for the sheer power of it but it is undeniably an ordeal lugging it around, especially with the stairs, upholstery and the car. We clean our home often, do not have pets but do have a high cleaning standard.
This is not the first cordless hoover we’ve tried, the first one went back due to a couple of frustrations that I feel the Pets Energy kit resolves so this time we’re keeping and enjoying it. I think that the design and features of this Hoover rival those of much more expensive cordless vacuum cleaners and I will list them.
– Everything breaks down easily and obviously, from detaching the hoses to removing, emptying and disassembling the tank for cleaning, it is easy, right down to the carpet brush that unclips, slides out and even has grooves for you to run scissors up if you happen to have a long haired female human as I do.
– The Hoover has a selection of power modes, turbo, normal with brush and normal without brush, you can also toggle the carpet brush. No they are not automatic as the floor type changes however the button is easy to use and in that respect saves you a couple hundred quid.
– This kit contains two easy to change batteries, one gripe I have is the LED on the Hoover stays red for charging even when it,s full, the LED on the battery however changes to white when it’s full so I elect to charge the batteries off the Hoover, I vacuum, remove the battery for charging and insert the spare charged battery ready for next time.
– The kit also includes an additional compact head that is perfect for the sofas and in the car, awesome.
– Lightweight, manoeuvrable, easy to adapt and easy to use, the buttons toggle too instead of a hold trigger, great if you’re arthritic.
– Stores neatly, you can break it down and have it freestanding and it even comes with a wall mount so you can hang it in the cupboard
In summary I’m pleased as punch with the H500 Energy Pets kit, it does a great job on all floor types in the various modes, a single battery does our 3 bed semi including stairs and sofas and doesn’t break your back or arms in doing so, a big win for me.
I have tried so many cordless Vacuums in the past so I was a bit sceptical about spending so much on a new one, I am so glad that I did.
I have a cat and a dog so obviously I need a powerful cleaner with good suction and brush head to be able to clean up all the hair and mess animals make.
Due to arthritis I found the standard Vacuum heavy and bulky as I had to have one upstairs and one downstairs as lifting one up and down the stairs was sometimes a problem. This Vacuum is so lightweight I can easily carry it up and down the stairs, so I really recommend it if you do have similar issues.
All of the tools and accessories fit on the Vacuum so no worries about losing them or in my case the dog finding them and eating them 🙂 and changing the tools is so easy same when wishing to turn the cleaner into a handheld…. simple press of a button and you have a handheld.
As this is a pet Vacuum it has to be powerful, I would say that on standard mode it does not have the power to pick up all the hair on carpet, duvets etc so you really need to use the turbo mode. The turbo mode gives a huge power boost to the Vacuum but does drain the battery VERY quickly, but you really only need it when picking up stubborn pet hair. On standard mode it is powerful enough to be used for general day to day cleaning and dusting etc.
The brush works really well on carpet and can be switched off for use on a hard floor. Also the pet brush attachment works really well at picking up pet hair or carpet with heavy footfall where it gets a lot of use and would need the extra brush.
There are 2 batteries supplied with this Vacuum, which I thought excellent a bonus, but actually you will need both batteries fully charged to hopefully do the entire house obviously depending on how big your house is and how many pets or messy kids you have or a messy husband…. if you are someone who Vacuums every day then you may be OK as you will have less dirt to worry about and can fly thru the cleaning. But if you need to use the turbo mode use it wisely as you will run out of power quickly. I wish the charger came with 2 charger cables so we could charge both batteries at once in 6 hours instead of 12 hours.
The dirt collection cylinder needs to have the instructions printed on it for people like me who do not read the instructions 🙂 when I first emptied the container I noticed it was small and I had to stick my fingers inside it to pull out all the dust and hair. Then one day I accidentally pushed the middle section of the container up and voila out the middle came out and emptying it is now so much easier.
The dirt collection chamber is quite small so you have to empty it move frequently that some others but for the extra power and how easy it is to empty I am OK with this.
In the end I guess I am more than happy with this Vacuum, clears the space of two Hoovers, means I can take it up and down the stairs easily, has great power when needed. What more could you want…. well maybe a bit cheaper would have helped, but it sometimes is true that you get what you pay for and on this occasion that is true. I just hope it lasts a long time to justify the price…..
Having somehow accumulated 4 cats and just bringing a puppy into the home, as well as having a toddler who has perfected the art of leaving crumbs wherever he goes, I knew I needed a new vacuum. I wanted something lightweight that I could carry about the house without worrying about leads or anything else. I also have carpets upstairs and hard floor downstairs, so I needed something that could do both, but I was primarily worried about hair, dust and crumbs in the carpet.
The Hoover H-FREE 500 Pets Energy is really small and extremely lightweight. I was a bit worried that the size of the capture container would be too small, but it works out perfectly. It does fill up quite quickly if you have dirty floors, but it is really easy to unclip it and empty it with no fiddling. I found this so much easier to change than my previous Dyson which requires 20 minutes of swearing for me to empty when needed. Having used this one now I wouldn’t want a larger one as I really love how compact the vacuum is, and how you can easily lift it to get cobwebs or dust from higher places as well.
It picks up extremely well, getting hair, dust, mud, dirt, crumbs and unknown bits of alien matter from my carpet, things I didn’t even realize were there. The small suction attachment is extremely powerful and ideal for stairs which get heavy use. The larger attachment is easy to change from hard floor to carpet, and I like the addition of a light which lets you easily see if you’ve decimated the dirt.
Battery life is the only downside with any hands free vacuum really, I’m getting around 15-20 minutes on turbo power or 40 minutes on normal power, which is probably about the amount of time I want to spend vacuuming anyway. The bonus of buying the Energy version is the extra battery which effectively doubles your life, the battery clicks in quickly and can be recharged with a simple lead at the socket. Compared to some models that require you to plug the whole vacuum in, this is much better, as you can easily recharge the second battery whilst using the first and then switching over if you have a bigger job to do.
Overall I’m very impressed with this Hoover and it has really made cleaning up after my horde simple and easy.
I am a big fan of Hoover products and this is no exception! I had a plug in Hoover vacuum which was great but heavy to lug around a three storey house and after having a baby last year, I was finding that I needed to vacuum up nearly after every meal. This Hoover is perfect for me – it is extremely light so I can even carry it in one hand and baby in the other. My house is a mix of carpet, rugs and hardwood floors so I love that you can press a button to easily adjust the vacuum to the surface type. The vacuum is so easy to manoeuvre, it glides across surfaces and corners like a dream and the suction is good!
Two batteries is perfect so I always have one charging so it’s always ready to use and make sure I charge up the battery after I’m done vacuuming. The battery is easy to click out so I don’t find this a hassle at all. I have found I am able to do my whole house and not run out of battery power at all – something I was nervous about when purchasing a cordless vacuum – and I use it on turbo mode a lot!
The vacuum is also tiny when in storage mode so you can easily put it away when not in use, which I love as my house does not have much storage space. Another thing I love about it is that it’s relatively quiet (compared to my previous Hoover anyway). My baby would cry each time I vacuumed before but he’s been fine with this one.
The only con I have is that it’s not easy to empty the waste cylinder and I always have to stick my fingers in to get the dirt out, which isn’t ideal.
Definitely very pleased with this purchase – I actually enjoy vacuuming now!
Lightweight decent vac, but some drawbacks
When this arrived, it was hard to imagine the vacuum actually was inside because the box was so small, but this is testament to its space saving ability. If you are tight on space, this is a key feature for sure! To summarise, it is a pretty decent vacuum for the cost, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, but it isn’t ideal on hard floors and when the turbo mode is engaged, you don’t get long before the battery dies. Below I’ve gone into more of the pros and cons:
Pros:
– Very light and flexible. No issues with using it up and down the stairs or in handheld mode to reach up high. It can also go completely flat which is handy.
– 2 batteries means you can have one charging ready for replacing when your other one dies part way through cleaning.
– The brush head isn’t bulky so I can get it part way under the bed, under the doors of the fitted wardrobes and under the radiators with ease.
– All of the tools and parts clip in and out easily, including the parts of the brush bar so you can cut the hair out of it.
– The light on the brush bar is handy.
Cons:
– The cylinder is an absolute nightmare to empty. This was my biggest gripe – I think because it is so slimline, the contents do not just drop out when you release the catch. You have to get in there and dig it all out. I had to open it from the top and take it apart to properly empty it. The dust went everywhere – on me, the outside of the vac – very inconvenient.
– Hardwood floor cleaning was less than impressive. I ended up having to remove the brush bar and just use the stick to suck up crumbs, cat litter and leaves.
– Turbo mode really drains the battery – I have a 3 bed house which is not huge and I needed 3 batteries worth of power to do all of the floors (not counting skirting, ceiling, upholstery or any other dusting). I didn’t find it powerful enough without turbo mode on.
– I wish there was a thin flexible attachment like I’ve seen on other vacs that can fit down the side of dishwashers or under the fridge to get hard to reach crumbs – there are only 3 tools included for upholstery, pet hair and dusting.
– The position of the power button near the handle meant I frequently accidentally turned it off during cleaning, which isn’t a huge deal, but also when I was removing the cylinder, I’d turn it on, which gave me a fright and spread dust back around.
Lightweight decent vac, but some drawbacks
When this arrived, it was hard to imagine the vacuum actually was inside because the box was so small, but this is testament to its space saving ability. If you are tight on space, this is a key feature for sure! To summarise, it is a pretty decent vacuum for the cost, lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, but it isn’t ideal on hard floors and when the turbo mode is engaged, you don’t get long before the battery dies. Below I’ve gone into more of the pros and cons:
Pros:
– Very light and flexible. No issues with using it up and down the stairs or in handheld mode to reach up high. It can also go completely flat which is handy.
– 2 batteries means you can have one charging ready for replacing when your other one dies part way through cleaning.
– The brush head isn’t bulky so I can get it part way under the bed, under the doors of the fitted wardrobes and under the radiators with ease.
– All of the tools and parts clip in and out easily, including the parts of the brush bar so you can cut the hair out of it.
– The light on the brush bar is handy.
Cons:
– The cylinder is an absolute nightmare to empty. This was my biggest gripe – I think because it is so slimline, the contents do not just drop out when you release the catch. You have to get in there and dig it all out. I had to open it from the top and take it apart to properly empty it. The dust went everywhere – on me, the outside of the vac – very inconvenient.
– Hardwood floor cleaning was less than impressive. I ended up having to remove the brush bar and just use the stick to suck up crumbs, cat litter and leaves.
– Turbo mode really drains the battery – I have a 3 bed house which is not huge and I needed 3 batteries worth of power to do all of the floors (not counting skirting, ceiling, upholstery or any other dusting). I didn’t find it powerful enough without turbo mode on.
– I wish there was a thin flexible attachment like I’ve seen on other vacs that can fit down the side of dishwashers or under the fridge to get hard to reach crumbs – there are only 3 tools included for upholstery, pet hair and dusting.
– The position of the power button near the handle meant I frequently accidentally turned it off during cleaning, which isn’t a huge deal, but also when I was removing the cylinder, I’d turn it on, which gave me a fright and spread dust back around.
Hoover H-FREE 500 Pets Energy 3in1 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleane
he premise to any good vacuum cleaner is it has to suck(pun intended) and shouldnt take your more time to clean than the floor you are vacuuming. This device ticks all those boxes and has its pro’s and cons.
Disclaimer: I received this as part of a campaign in exchange for an unbiased review and I intend to do so.
Pro’s:
The device is light and doesnt make you feel like you are a twist away from an injury.
It comes with 2 batteries included which makes it easier to continue without running out of juice partway.
has a turbo mode which can help with that stubborn bit of dust.
its got excellent maneuverability.
comes with a pet hair tool for the furniture
Con’s:
small dust bin, means you will be making more trips to clear it
the bin is difficult to empty
lighter means compromises, and its suction power is not as great as some other devices.
no stair tool
Overall a handy device and certainly has its merits, if you are looking for your first portable device its a good one to get and if you are ok with the few compromises then its easy to recommend
Good power, great manoeuvrability
This Hoover is a lot of power in a small, lightweight package. I love that it folds down so can easily go in my cupboard. I love that you press a button and it turns on and isn’t trigger operated. I love the light! – so you can easily see the dust and dirt on my tiled floor! Love the turbo and carpet buttons so much more power – but unfortunately it does drain the battery so I love that there’s a spare! I love that it is so manoeuvrable , it zips around so easily getting in all the corners. I love that the brush bar comes out easily for cleaning and there is even a groove for your scissors! It picks up really well on tiles and carpet, easily adapts to a handheld for stairs and car, comes with the tools attached. Also comes with a mini pet head with brush that’s also great for stairs and upholstery.
The things that I feel that are not so great are that the great removable brush bar is small so it does collect a lot of hair and fluff really quickly ( dogs and long haired females in household) and the dust chamber is small and compact but again it fills quite quickly and not the easiest thing to empty (I find it easier to remove and clear from the top) – I’m guessing it would be good practice to maybe clear the brush bar and empty bin after each use. I hope that the brush bar doesn’t get jammed up as the actual part that comes out canning be dismantled.
It doesn’t get right into the edges with the main brush head , but I’ve never found a vacuum that does.
It’s great for running around, quick and easy to use and lightweight. Jury is still out on whether it is strong enough to be my main vacuum cleaner.
I was looking for a lightweight cleaner I could use upstairs. With 2 cats, lots of carpet and biscuit crumbs from 2 kids the Dyson wasn’t always picking up despite it being seemingly great for my hard floors. This seemed to fit the bill, and its small storage height was a big attraction; I can hide it in the airing cupboard.
I used this for the first time however to clean my living room, after running over with our existing cleaner. Wow, that’s almost half a box more dust collected – I thought it was clean! Its suction power is superb, with the gentle brushes picking up hair and dust with ease. Upstairs it picked up the cat hair brilliantly from the cat’s favourite spots. I really like the speed of switching between the floor attachments and then converting to a long-reach dust facility- it takes no time and remains lightweight when stretching up thanks to a good weight balance. The other big benefit is the button allows it to stay on without having to hold anything down giving more control and no sore finger.
The addition of a second battery is perfect, saves you having to do something else when you run out of charge on the last room. Overall a good all-round machine which comes with all the add-ons you need. Great for big and small jobs, getting that ground in cat hair off the carpet, easy to store and quick to charge.
decent, lightweight stick vacuum but emptying can be messy
I’ve been using this vacuum for a couple of weeks now and I’m pretty impressed. It does seem to pick up far better than my previous one but this may simply be because the filters are new. It is incredibly light and I practically like that it can be left standing without having to attach a holder to the wall as you do with many of the battery-powered stick vacuums and all the tools/pole attach niftily to make it pretty compact for storage. It also converts easily from a stick vacuum to a hand vacuum and the brush bar can be switch on/off as needed.
Another plus is having 2 batteries so you can have one as backup to finish up when you run out of charge. Battery life also seems pretty decent, sorry, I’ve not actually timed it but compares well against my last 2 battery vacuums.
There are a few negatives I’ve found so far however. The instructions are rubbish, emptying it is tricky and often messy as the base releases fine but the space inside is so tight that the dust and debris often needs to be encouraged out. The other problem in fairness is not particular to this model and that’s the lack of a thin crevice tool for getting down the side of fixed cushions and into other narrow spaces.
decent, lightweight stick vacuum but emptying can be messy
I’ve been using this vacuum for a couple of weeks now and I’m pretty impressed. It does seem to pick up far better than my previous one but this may simply be because the filters are new. It is incredibly light and I practically like that it can be left standing without having to attach a holder to the wall as you do with many of the battery-powered stick vacuums and all the tools/pole attach niftily to make it pretty compact for storage. It also converts easily from a stick vacuum to a hand vacuum and the brush bar can be switch on/off as needed.
Another plus is having 2 batteries so you can have one as backup to finish up when you run out of charge. Battery life also seems pretty decent, sorry, I’ve not actually timed it but compares well against my last 2 battery vacuums.
There are a few negatives I’ve found so far however. The instructions are rubbish, emptying it is tricky and often messy as the base releases fine but the space inside is so tight that the dust and debris often needs to be encouraged out. The other problem in fairness is not particular to this model and that’s the lack of a thin crevice tool for getting down the side of fixed cushions and into other narrow spaces.
Very impressed with this Hoover 500 Pets Energy!
Surprisingly packs away very small, which is great if you have limited storage space or don’t want it to be too obvious when tucked away somewhere.
We have 9 pets in total, so keeping on top of the hair is always a challenge but this is great for clearing up hard floors and carpet. The Pets Turbo brush makes cleaning off the sofa very easy.
Having the second battery is great, although I find I am able to get everything done without the first battery running out, but it does come in handy in case you forget to put it on charge meaning no half-hoovered house!
This is also very light and agile, surprisingly light! It allows me to get around all the furniture and corners of the house with ease.
I would recommend this no matter what your hoover requirements are, this covers all bases 🙂
Don't be fooled by the size and weight of the box
I was in all honesty sceptical about this product having been a die-hard Dyson fan for a considerable time, even the size and weight of the box made me think this wouldn’t measure up. HOWEVER……the agility of this hoover meant I could get under radiators without banging and bumping the skirting and pipes; I could hoover under the sofa and other bits of furniture because the head and hose tilted to allow it and the head can even turn to a 90 degree angle so that I could get up alongside the kickboards in the kitchen – the upright Dyson was simply too bulky to get into these places.
The hoover is so lightweight by comparison to my old hoover it almost felt insubstantial. I have however found immediate benefits, it can be easily carried around the house, and with no cord trailing, it was picked up and used by my 13 yr old daughter to hoover her own room (she was very impressed). I can definitely see this being a big bonus for anyone that lacks upper body strength, whether due to age or other physical limitation.
The additional small rotary head, which I think they intended to get pet hair of furniture, serves that purpose but it is also fantastic when the top hand held section is detached from the main body and used on the stairs.
The bin is quite small and did prove a little difficult to empty because the pet hair, girl hair and general fluff seemed to lodge around the cyclone part. It was however easy to take the whole bin off and open the filter section so that the filter could be cleared. I personally didn’t mind this but could see how it might annoy some people and when I have looked at other stick style hoovers they are equally limited on bin size.
I have tested the hoover on tile, laminate, carpet and rugs and have found all to be well cleaned. It was as easy as a press of a button to switch between hard floors and carpet modes. The turbo button is also good on problem areas. I did think the standard of hoovering was better generally once I had fitted the window wiper looking gliders that come in the box.
Battery life was fine especially as an extra(separate) battery comes with this model. Its so inconspicuous I haven’t hidden it away in a cupboard although I can see how much less space it will take up and will probably think about using the wall mount in our understairs cupboard.
I have been surprised at how good this hoover works and absolutely love how agile and user friendly it is. I would have given a 5* rating if I did not have doubts about its suction power by comparison with my current hoover. Overall I think with time I might come to prefer it because of the additional features which make it easier to use and increase the ways in which it can be used. I’m a bit of a saddo and I’m looking forward to giving the handheld a go in my car, the upholstery accessory will help to get those sneaky commute snack-crumbs out of the cracks in my seats 😉
Excellent as a second supporting vacuum
I bought this vacuum to support our main Henry Hoover.
Firstly the Pros:
1. It’s lightweight
2. The battery is small and detaches easily to recharge
3. The dust pod also detaches easily and can be washed out under a tap
4. Does the job
The Cons:
1. The battery life isn’t amazing. I got about 15mins on Turbo. However, this was enough to clean the whole house, so no real problems
A great, lightweight product for stairs, curtains and coving
This came with two batteries and has been used a couple of time on the first charge. Only 3 stars for this as we don’t yet know how long the batteries will last.
Packs down small and doesn’t need to have a wall bracket. A fraction of the price of the ghastly alternatives.
A great, lightweight product for stairs, curtains and coving
This came with two batteries and has been used a couple of time on the first charge. Only 3 stars for this as we don’t yet know how long the batteries will last.
Packs down small and doesn’t need to have a wall bracket. A fraction of the price of the ghastly alternatives.
a good lightweight hoove
I am elderly and this hoover has made a big difference.
I bought this vacuum as a surprise for my wife, it came as Amazon arranged, but it was faulty , rang Hoover who were very helpful, said it was a circuit board problem, Sent it back after contacting Amazon, another was sent but did not arrive , even though it stated handed to resident on tracking , not us it was’nt ,or any of our neighbours. Contacted Amazon again who kindly refunded our purchase which we did not want, we wanted another Hoover vac . Few days later we ordered it again and it arrived . Amazon seem to get lot of bad press but with us they were brilliant. This Hoover vacuum is very impressive, powerful ,lightweight, it stands up on its own and we would totally recommend. The twin battery is excellent, we manage to do our 3 bed twice with one charge. It stores easy and the tools are part of the machine. Why 4 stars, to be picky there no crevice tool and the dust canister is a little small and tapers towards the exit and can be a slight performance removing the debris but not enough to be annoying. For the money its brilliant , having had 2 others of well known makes, this is easily the best. Family and friends have seen it and want one.
Brilliant!
I have only used it 3 times so far but I am really impressed! I would never expect such a lightweight item would work so well. We live in a 2 bed flat with 2 pets (cat and dog) and this hoover managed to pick up all pet hair not only from the hard floors but especially from carpets. The motorised head for carpets works so well with pet hair that makes the classic, heavy vacuum no point using any more. Also, the motorised head makes it even easier to hoover since it practically moves on it’s own and there is no need to push and rub against the carpet to try for a deep clean.
Battery is decent- it lasted around 15-20 mins on standard and carpet mode (no turbo) and allowed me to hoover 2/3 of the flat. But with spare battery this is not a problem since you just put the other battery on and keep going.
Only negative is the bin is not very easy to empty. It is easy to open it but especially if it is full of hair you need something like a stick to help emptying it. But there are so many positives I still give the product 5 stars.
Very pleased
Very easy to use, lightweight, I am very happy with this product!
Very light to use
Nice little vac needs charging every time you use i
Pros:- Lightweight and easily maneuverable. Much easier to handle than more expensive models from other manufacturers. Two batteries are a big plus. Decent suction coupled with powered rotating brush in the cleaning head provide good lifting performance.
Cons:- Juts a minor one – dust collection container could do with being bigger.
Overall an excellent hoover. Would recommend.
Pros:- Lightweight and easily maneuverable. Much easier to handle than more expensive models from other manufacturers. Two batteries are a big plus. Decent suction coupled with powered rotating brush in the cleaning head provide good lifting performance.
Cons:- Juts a minor one – dust collection container could do with being bigger.
Overall an excellent hoover. Would recommend.
Forget the alternatives
Absolutely EXCELLENT product, beautiful design , extra battery is such an extra, replaced a Dyson with this and couldn’t be happier , out performed the Dyson hands down , and virtually half the price
bagless, cordless, self-standing, two batteries
I just bought this because the cordless vacuum stick I had required (expensive) bags, and was neither self-standing nor did it come with a means of hanging it. This machine stands on its own and also has a wall fixture so it can hang. So far it seems to do the job well, but it is early days. I am not sure why the brush only rotates for a carpet and so I use the carpet mode on my hard wood floor as this gets up the dust better. Otherwise a very good machine, it seems.
All good
Light and good suction. Good also having a second battery
All homes should have one
Love this Hoover so easy to use. Lives up to all it claims to do.
Liking it so far. Time will tell
Loving it so far nice and light. Super light and good suction but not the strongest. Def benefit from two batteries . Better for a small house or flat though or as a second vacuum for quick or spot cleaning for bigger houses. V.easy to use different attachments or turn into a handheld that can also be used in your car. Small dust compartment than usual but not an issue for me.
This cordless vacuum cleaner wasn’t on my radar until I tried out some other brands and realised how heavy they felt in use. I decided that some of the brands were too expensive and then stumbled across the Hoover H-FREE 500 range. These cordless cleaners are light, maneuverable and easy to use. I bought the version with two batteries as I liked the idea of longer cleaning times. This is a very good vacuum cleaner and makes cleaning much quicker than the corded version it replaces. It is easy to store and I use it to clean the whole house and it can easily be pulled out to tackle smaller jobs. The only downside is that it could do with a wider range of attachments. A proper crevice tool and a hose with a duster attachment would make it perfect. A good product that has been very well designed. It is an allrounder that can tackle most cleaning tasks.
Happy with purchase
Good suction..battery doesn’t last long on turbo…so it is a good job it has 2. Doesn’t hold much dust but is’s easy to empty after each use. Crevise tool supplied but no wear to keep it on board which is a shame..but its easy to go from lightweight upright to handheld and use the on board dust brush and upholstery tool.
Happy with purchase
Good suction..battery doesn’t last long on turbo…so it is a good job it has 2. Doesn’t hold much dust but is’s easy to empty after each use. Crevise tool supplied but no wear to keep it on board which is a shame..but its easy to go from lightweight upright to handheld and use the on board dust brush and upholstery tool.
I like the lightness of it battery power not as long as it says but as you have spare battery that not really a problem the one real downfall is size of dust box it is small and not easy to get all dust out.small
Amazing
This Hoover is amazing for its size and weight, it picks up very well
Bought a Dyson two years ago and it packed in. It wasn’t cheap either. The Hoover is much better, doesn’t run out after a few minutes and you can hoover the whole house in one go. Would recommend big time.
Great alternative to a dyson surprising and great value love the head light and the fact it compacts dow
This hoover is fantastic! I can use it daily to get all the little hairs and dust from my carpet and bathroom. Battery life and suction is pretty top notch for a handheld. The manoeuvrability is excellent and all the little attachments are great!
When I first received the vacuum and looking at the box it seemed a bit too small for a vacuum to be in there, but this shows how space saving it can be Both myself and my wife have been using this hoover for over 6 weeks now, and can say that I am very impressed with it. Both myself and my wife put together some pro and cons for the vacuum so you can see how we liked and disliked it. There are more pro then con for this vacuum. Where the cons are: – Charging time – Hard floor cleaning – Battery life (when using turbo mode) – only two tools. Pro – Two batteries (21.6 V 2500mah – Each) – Brush on the wand pick up hair from carpet very well – Brush has a notch to cut out the wound-up hair – Space saving – Stands by itself – High suction (Only on turbo mode) – Easy empty rubbish – Light weight – Handy light on floor so you when the brush is working – One button start As you can see that there are more pros for them vacuum then cons for the price and features you cannot go wrong. I would have liked a few more tools so I could use it within the car as with the attach tool it can be a bit fiddley. The brush is very easy to clean out just have to unclip the roller and the whole brush pops out. The vacuum glides over floors and is very easy to move around been that it is light weight. Threre are different models you can choose from and you will need to get the one that will suit you home.