Vax HandVac Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner - Ice Slate Blue
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Our verdict
This is a tool for crumbs, car interiors and quick spot-cleans, not a stand-in for a proper vacuum — a 0.15L bin and 20-minute runtime rule out anything more ambitious. Vax hasn't published suction power, noise or filter type for it, which makes the £129.99 price hard to justify against handhelds that do disclose those figures; buyers who want a genuinely capable secondary vacuum should look elsewhere.
Specifications
| Type | Handheld Vacuum |
|---|---|
| Power source | Cordless (Battery) |
| Battery voltage | 8V |
| Weight | 0.65kg |
| Capacity | 0.15L |
| Runtime | 20 min |
| Battery capacity | 3Ah |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Colour | Ice Slate Blue |
| Bagless | Yes |
| App-controlled | No |
| Self-emptying dock | No |
| 2-in-1 mop & vacuum | No |
| Wet & dry capable | No |
| Surface compatibility | carpet, hard-floor, tile, upholstery |
| Best for | pet-hair, carpet, small-apartments, stairs, multi-surface |
At a glance
The Vax HandVac Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner - Ice Slate Blue is a compact, cordless handheld vacuum aimed at quick clean-ups such as crumbs, pet hair, car interiors and upholstery, rather than whole-room floor cleaning. It's currently listed at £129.99 through Amazon UK, with a 2-year warranty when you register the product.
Vax HandVac Pro specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dust bin capacity | 0.15 L (bagless) |
| Runtime | Up to 20 minutes in normal mode; around 13 minutes in Boost Mode |
| Charge time | Under 2 hours |
| Battery | 8V Li-ion, 3.0Ah |
| Dimensions | 65 × 60 × 430 mm |
| Warranty | 2 years (with registration) |
| Colour | Ice Slate Blue |
Suction power (watts), sealed suction (kPa), airflow and noise level (dB) aren't published by Vax for this model, so those figures can't be compared against rival handhelds.
Battery life and charging
The HandVac Pro runs for up to 20 minutes on a full charge in normal mode; switching to Boost Mode for tougher jobs shortens this to roughly 13 minutes. A full charge takes under two hours via the integrated charging dock. Some retailer listings reference a kit with two 3.0Ah batteries, though the manufacturer spec lists a single 3.0Ah battery — worth confirming with the seller before buying if extended runtime matters to you.
Suction and filtration
Vax describes the motor as high-efficiency with powerful suction, but doesn't publish a wattage or kPa figure, so this can't be verified on a like-for-like basis against other handhelds. Filter type isn't explicitly stated either; the product manual indicates the filter is wipeable when you empty the 0.15L dust bin, but whether it meets HEPA standard isn't documented.
What's included
The vacuum ships with a crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery head and a charging dock that also stores the tools. It's bagless, weighs 0.65kg, and is described by the manufacturer as suitable for carpet, hard flooring, tile and upholstery. It isn't a wet-and-dry model, isn't self-emptying, and doesn't have app control.
Price and where to buy
At the time of writing, the HandVac Pro in Ice Slate Blue is priced at £129.99 and listed as in stock through Amazon UK, where it holds a 4.3 average rating from 94 customer ratings. Prices and stock levels change, so check the retailer listing for current details before buying.
Is the Vax HandVac Pro right for you?
This model suits anyone wanting a light, easy-to-store handheld for spot-cleaning stairs, car interiors, upholstery or small flat clean-ups — its 0.15L bin and sub-20-minute runtime make it a top-up tool rather than a main vacuum. If you need a larger bin, longer runtime, published suction figures, or a self-emptying or app-controlled design, it's worth browsing other Vax vacuum cleaners or comparing it against other handheld vacuums to find a model with fuller published specs.
How long does the Vax HandVac Pro run on a single charge?
Up to 20 minutes in normal mode, or around 13 minutes if you use Boost Mode for tougher cleaning. A full charge takes under two hours via the integrated charging dock, which also stores the crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery head between uses. The 8V, 3.0Ah Li-ion battery powers that runtime, though some retailer listings reference a kit with two 3.0Ah batteries while the manufacturer spec lists just one, so it's worth confirming with the seller if extended runtime matters to you. At 0.65kg and with a 0.15L bin, this short runtime is designed for quick spot-cleans — stairs, car interiors, upholstery — rather than sustained whole-room use, since the small bin would need frequent emptying long before 20 minutes is up anyway.
How much does the Vax HandVac Pro (Ice Slate Blue) cost?
It's listed at £129.99 through Amazon UK. Prices can change, so check the current listing before buying. At that price, you get a 0.65kg cordless handheld with up to 20 minutes of runtime in normal mode (around 13 minutes in Boost Mode), a 0.15L bagless bin, and a 2-year warranty when you register the product. Amazon UK shows a 4.3 average rating from 94 customer ratings at the time of writing, a relatively small sample size worth keeping in mind. Vax hasn't published suction power, noise level or a confirmed filter type for this model, so the £129.99 price is harder to benchmark against handheld rivals that do disclose those figures — factor that gap into your comparison before buying.
Does the Vax HandVac Pro have HEPA filtration?
This isn't confirmed. Vax doesn't publish a filter type or HEPA rating for this model; the manual describes the filter as wipeable when emptying the 0.15L dust bin. Suction power in watts or kPa, and noise level in decibels, also aren't published, so none of these figures can be compared against rival handhelds on a like-for-like basis. Vax describes the motor generally as high-efficiency with powerful suction, but without a wattage or kPa figure, that description can't be independently verified. At £129.99, this lack of published filtration and suction data is a genuine gap compared with handhelds that do disclose HEPA certification, so allergy-focused buyers should look elsewhere or confirm directly with Vax before purchasing.
Is the Vax HandVac Pro self-emptying or app-controlled?
No. It's a standard bagless handheld with a manual dust bin and no app connectivity, consistent with its positioning as a compact spot-cleaning tool rather than a smart or premium model at £129.99. The 0.15L bin is small enough that manual emptying is quick and frequent by design, especially given the sub-20-minute runtime means you're unlikely to need to empty it more than once or twice per session anyway. Being bagless keeps ongoing costs down since there are no bags to buy, and the charging dock doubles as storage for the crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery head. If self-emptying convenience or app control matters to your decision, it's worth comparing other Vax models or handheld vacuums that include those features instead.
What's included with the Vax HandVac Pro?
A crevice tool, dusting brush, upholstery head and a charging dock that doubles as tool storage, so everything stays together between uses rather than getting lost in a drawer. These tools suit the vacuum's intended role as a spot-cleaning device — crumbs, pet hair, car interiors and upholstery — rather than whole-room floor cleaning, which lines up with its compact 0.15L bin and 0.65kg weight. The charging dock also handles the under-2-hour recharge for the 8V, 3.0Ah battery that powers up to 20 minutes of runtime. At £129.99, this accessory set is reasonably complete for a handheld, though Vax doesn't publish suction power or filter type alongside it, so those aspects remain unconfirmed.
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