BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best hoovers and vacuum cleaners to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Hoovers and Vacuum Cleaners in the UK is the Shark NV602UK Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Lift-Away, 1.1L.
The Shark NV602UK suits a buyer who wants an upright with a portable mode: the listing states 750W, a 1.1L capacity, an 8m cord, 5.1Kg and a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark.
The Shark NV602UK upright vacuum cleaner is our top pick because its listing states 750W, a 1.1L capacity, an 8m cord, a weight of 5.1Kg, Lift-Away for portable cleaning and a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only). For pet hair, the Shark NZ801UKT Pet Model lists Anti Hair Wrap Technology, two motorised brush-rolls and a pet tool; for a Henry, the HVR160 is a bagged cylinder with a 6 Litre capacity, 620W and a 2 years warranty.
This guide compares six vacuum cleaners from Shark, Vax, Henry and Amazon Basics, using what each listing states: type, power, capacity, cord, weight and warranty. Stated power runs from 620W on the two Henry models to 820W on the Vax Mach Air Energise.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Hoovers and Vacuum Cleaners?
1Type: the two Shark models and the Vax are corded uprights, and both Sharks convert to a portable vacuum with Lift-Away; the Henry HVR160 is a bagged cylinder and the Amazon Basics a bagless cylinder. The Numatic Henry Turbo listing names an AiroBrush turbo head with a rotating turbo bar driven by airflow.
2Power and capacity: 820W and 1.5L (Vax), 750W with 1.1L (Shark NV602UK) or 0.83L (Shark NZ801UKT), 700W and 2.0L (Amazon Basics), and 620W with 6 Litre (Henry HVR160) or 6L (Henry Turbo).
3Cord and reach: 8m cords on both Shark models, a 9m reach on the Vax and a 6 metre cable on the Amazon Basics. The two Henry listings state no cord length.
4Weight: the listings state 5.1Kg for the Shark NV602UK, 4.9kg for the Vax and 3.6 kg for the Amazon Basics.
5Warranty: a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only) on both Shark models, 2 years on the Henry HVR160 and a one year guarantee when registered with VAX. The Numatic Henry Turbo and Amazon Basics listings state no warranty term.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only)
5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only)
One year guarantee when registered with VAX
2 years
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Cord
8m
8m
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6 metre cable
Weight
5.1Kg
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4.9kg
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3.6 kg
The rankings
The best Hoovers and Vacuum Cleaners, ranked
1
Shark
Top Pick
SShark
Shark NV602UK Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Lift-Away, 1.1L
The Shark NV602UK suits a buyer who wants an upright with a portable mode: the listing states 750W, a 1.1L capacity, an 8m cord, 5.1Kg and a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark.
Type
Corded upright with Lift-Away
Power
750W
Capacity
1.1L
Cord
8m
Weight
5.1Kg
Warranty
5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only)
What we like
+5-year guarantee on registration with Shark, UK & ROI only
+Converts to a portable vacuum with Lift-Away for stairs, sofas and up high
+Carpet and hard floor modes switched on the handle, with adjustable suction control and LED headlights
+Anti-Allergen Complete Seal: the listing says it captures 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, based on IEC standard 62885-2 Cl. 5.14 at 0.3 to 10 microns
Worth noting
–The listing names a 2 in 1 crevice tool and an upholstery tool; no pet tool is listed
Shark NZ801UKT Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Pet Model, 0.83L
The Shark NZ801UKT suits pet owners: the listing states Anti Hair Wrap Technology, a DuoClean floorhead, a pet tool, 750W and an 8m cord, with a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark.
Type
Corded upright, Pet Model, with Powered Lift-Away
Power
750W
Capacity
0.83L
Cord
8m
Warranty
5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only)
Floorhead
DuoClean: 2 motorised brush-rolls in 1 floorhead
What we like
+Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean, per the listing
+DuoClean floorhead with 2 motorised brush-rolls glides from carpets to hard floors; LED headlights
+Powered Lift-Away keeps the brush-roll rotating in portable mode for stairs, ceilings and under furniture
+Duster-Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool and Pet Tool included, with a 5-year guarantee on registration
Worth noting
–The listing gives a 0.83L capacity but does not say whether it is bagged or bagless
–The listing states no noise level
£199.00£319.99−38%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Vax Mach Air Energise UCA3GEV1 Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner, 1.5L
The Vax Mach Air Energise suits a buyer who wants a bagless upright with its weight stated: the listing gives 4.9kg, 820W, a 1.5L bin and a 9m reach, with a one year guarantee when registered.
Type
Corded upright, bagless
Power
820W
Capacity
1.5L removable bin
Weight
4.9kg
Warranty
One year guarantee when registered with VAX
Reach
9m
What we like
+820W, a 1.5L bin and a 9m reach, per the listing
+4.9kg, which Vax describes as a lightweight design
+Inbuilt hose for upholstery, stairs and ceilings
+Removable bin and washable filters; 2-in-1 Crevice Tool and Fur-N-Fluff Tool included
Worth noting
–The guarantee is one year and needs registration with VAX
–The listing states no noise level
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
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Henry
Henry HVR160 Bagged Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner, 6 Litre, 620W
The Henry HVR160 suits a buyer who wants a bagged cylinder: the listing states a 6 Litre capacity, 620W, 48 Litre/sec airflow, a self-seal bag tab and a 2 years warranty.
Type
Bagged cylinder
Power
620W
Capacity
6 Litre
Warranty
2 years
Airflow
48 Litre/sec
What we like
+2 years warranty stated in the listing
+6 Litre capacity with a self-seal tab that locks the dust in the bag, per the listing
+Airflow of 48 Litre/sec stated
+Listed for carpets, hard floors, cars, stairs and DIY
Worth noting
–The listing states no cord length
–As a bagged cylinder it uses dust bags; the listing does not say how many come in the box
£129.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Numatic HVT160 Henry Turbo Vacuum Cleaner with AiroBrush Turbo Head, 620W, 6L
The Numatic Henry Turbo suits pet owners with carpets who want a Henry: the listing states an AiroBrush turbo head, 620W and a 6L capacity, but no warranty term.
Type
Vacuum cleaner with AiroBrush turbo head
Power
620W
Capacity
6L
Filtration
Microfresh filtration system
Floorhead
Rotating turbo bar driven by airflow
What we like
+AiroBrush turbo head: Henry's airflow drives a rotating turbo bar to lift stubborn hairs from carpet fibres, per the listing
+620W and a 6L capacity
+Microfresh filtration system and a tool set
+Listed for carpets, hard floors, cars and stairs; the listing calls it ideal for pet owners with carpeted areas
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term or cord length
–The listing does not say whether it is bagged or bagless
£169.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The Amazon Basics 2.0L suits a buyer who wants a bagless cylinder with its weight and noise level stated: 700W, 3 power levels, 3.6 kg, a 6 metre cable and 72 decibel; the listing states no warranty term.
Type
Bagless cylinder
Power
700W; 3 power levels
Capacity
2.0L
Cord
6 metre cable
Weight
3.6 kg
Filtration
Foam filter
Noise
72 decibel
What we like
+3.6 kg with a 2-handle grip and a 6 metre cable, per the listing
+700W motor with 3 power levels for hard floors and carpet
+72 decibel noise level stated
+Push-button and touch controls
Worth noting
–The listing states no warranty term
–The listing names one attachment, a crevice nozzle
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
Only the two Shark listings cite a standard: their Anti-Allergen Complete Seal claim of 99.9% is based on IEC standard 62885-2 Cl. 5.14 at 0.3 to 10 microns. The Amazon Basics is the only one of the six to state a noise level (72 decibel). None of the six listings describes a cordless or battery model.
Our Take
Our default is the Shark NV602UK: 750W, a 1.1L capacity, an 8m cord, 5.1Kg and a 5-year guarantee on registration. For pet hair, the Shark NZ801UKT Pet Model lists Anti Hair Wrap Technology, a pet tool and Powered Lift-Away with the same 5-year guarantee; for a bagged Henry, the HVR160 lists a 6 Litre capacity, 48 Litre/sec airflow and a 2 years warranty.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hoover to buy in the UK?
On listing facts, the Shark NV602UK upright: 750W, a 1.1L capacity, an 8m cord, 5.1Kg, LED headlights, Lift-Away and a 5-year guarantee on registration with Shark (UK & ROI only). For a cylinder, the Henry HVR160 lists a bagged design with a 6 Litre capacity, 620W and a 2 years warranty.
What is the best upright vacuum cleaner?
Of the three corded uprights here, the Shark NV602UK lists 750W, 1.1L, an 8m cord, 5.1Kg and a 5-year guarantee on registration; the Shark NZ801UKT Pet Model lists 750W, 0.83L, DuoClean and Anti Hair Wrap Technology with the same guarantee; the Vax Mach Air Energise lists 820W, 1.5L, 4.9kg, a 9m reach and a one year guarantee when registered with VAX.
Which Henry hoover is best?
The two Henry listings differ. The Henry HVR160 is a bagged cylinder with a 6 Litre capacity, 620W, 48 Litre/sec airflow, a self-seal tab on the bag and a 2 years warranty. The Numatic HVT160 Henry Turbo lists 620W, 6L, an AiroBrush turbo head and Microfresh filtration, and its listing calls it ideal for pet owners with carpeted areas; it states no warranty term.
What is the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair?
The Shark NZ801UKT Pet Model lists Anti Hair Wrap Technology, which removes hair from the brush-roll as you clean, plus a pet tool. The Numatic Henry Turbo says its airflow-driven turbo bar lifts stubborn hairs from carpet fibres, and Vax says the Mach Air Energise lifts embedded dirt, dust and pet hair.
Which vacuum cleaner is best for carpet and hard floors?
All six listings name both. The Shark NV602UK has carpet and hard floor modes switched on the handle; the Shark NZ801UKT DuoClean floorhead glides from carpets to hard floors; the Amazon Basics lists 3 power levels for hardfloor and carpet; and the Vax and both Henry listings name carpets and hard floors.
Which of these vacuum cleaners is lightweight?
The Amazon Basics and Vax listings describe their designs as lightweight, at 3.6 kg and 4.9kg respectively. The Shark NV602UK listing states 5.1Kg.
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