Best Vax Vacuum Cleaner: How to Pick the Right Model for Your Home
There is no single Vax model that suits every home. Based on the specifications in our dataset, the Mach Air Revive is the cheapest option, the Air Stretch Pet Max pairs a HEPA filter with a low price for pet-hair and allergy households, the HomePro Plus offers the longest cordless runtime and largest cordless bin, and the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP has the biggest dust capacity and longest warranty for larger homes. This guide compares ten Vax vacuum cleaners by price, weight, capacity, filtration, noise and warranty so you can match a model to your own priorities.
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- Brand: Vax
3 vacuums match
- Brand: Vax
There isn't one Vax vacuum cleaner that works best for every home. The right pick depends on how much you want to spend, whether pet hair or allergies are the priority, and whether you'd rather have a cordless stick or a corded upright with unlimited runtime. This guide compares ten Vax models from our dataset by price, weight, dust capacity, filtration and warranty, and points to the model that best matches each common need based on those specifications.
Quick answer: which Vax vacuum matches your needs
- Tightest budget: Vax Mach Air Revive at £69.99 — the cheapest model in our dataset, with a HEPA filter but only a 1-year warranty.
- Pet hair and allergies: Vax Air Stretch Pet Max at £79.99 — HEPA filtration, a 1.5L bin, and the highest review count (3,966) of any model in this range.
- Longest cordless runtime: Vax HomePro Plus at £158.99 — 45-minute runtime and the largest cordless bin (0.7L) in our dataset.
- Larger home, fewer bin empties: Vax LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP at £119.99 — the biggest dust capacity (2L) and longest warranty (5 years) among the corded uprights.
- Stairs and small flats: several cordless sticks tie at 3.1kg, the lightest weight class in our dataset.
These are matches based on the specifications below, not independent test verdicts — see the methodology note further down.
About the Vax range in this dataset
Vax is a floorcare brand sold widely across UK retailers, spanning corded bagless upright vacuum cleaners (sometimes called a "Vax hoover" in everyday UK usage) and cordless stick vacuums. Our working catalogue currently holds specification data for 10 Vax models, drawn from a wider Vax range of around 21 products sold in the UK. That means this page covers a meaningful slice of the brand's line-up rather than every SKU currently on sale, and coverage will expand as more Vax product data is added.
How this comparison works
Every figure in this article — price, weight, dust capacity, noise level, runtime and warranty — comes from the manufacturer specifications and merchant listings in our product dataset, not from hands-on testing, lab measurement or personal use of these vacuums. Average ratings and review counts shown are also pulled from that dataset. Prices, stock status and ratings are a snapshot at the time this data was collected; check the linked product page for a current merchant offer before buying.
Best budget Vax vacuum cleaner
The Vax Mach Air Revive is the lowest-priced model in our dataset at £69.99. It's a corded bagless upright weighing 4.9kg with a 1.5L bin and a HEPA filter — reasonable specification for the price. The trade-off is a 1-year warranty, the shortest of any model here, and a small sample of 17 ratings, so treat its 4.8 average rating as based on limited data. The similarly priced Vax Air Stretch Pet Max (£79.99) carries the same weight and capacity but a far larger review base (3,966 ratings), which may make it the steadier budget match if you want more data points behind the rating.
Best Vax vacuum for pet hair and allergies
Four uprights in our dataset list a HEPA filter: Mach Air Revive, Air Lift 2 Pet, Air Stretch Pet Max and Air Lift Steerable Pet Max. Among these, the Vax Air Stretch Pet Max combines HEPA filtration with the lowest price (£79.99) and by far the largest review count (3,966) in this comparison, making it a reasonable specification-based match for pet owners on a budget.
Notably, the Vax LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP — despite its "Pet" naming, the largest 2L bin, and the highest warranty (5 years) — does not list a HEPA filter in our dataset. If allergy-grade filtration is a firm requirement, confirm the filter type on the product page before buying ****. None of the five cordless stick models in this dataset list a HEPA filter (one, the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet, has no filtration data recorded at all), so allergy-focused buyers are currently better served by the corded upright range.
Best Vax cordless vacuum cleaner
Three cordless sticks tie for the longest runtime at 45 minutes: HomePro Plus, ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet and Blade 4 Classic Plus. The HomePro Plus adds the largest cordless bin (0.7L vs 0.6L on the others) and the highest average rating among cordless models (4.6), but it's also the priciest cordless option at £158.99 and, at 3.5kg, the heaviest stick vacuum in this range. The ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet costs less (£129.00), matches the 45-minute runtime, weighs a lighter 3.1kg, and has by far the largest review base of any Vax model here (1,589 ratings) — a reasonable match if you want long runtime without the HomePro Plus's price or weight. See our full Vax cordless vacuum cleaner range for more models and current offers.
Best Vax vacuum for stairs and small flats
Four cordless sticks — Pace, ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet, Blade 4 Classic Plus and Pace Plus — share the lightest weight in this comparison at 3.1kg, making them easier to carry between floors than the corded uprights (4.9–6.2kg). For a small flat where noise near shared walls matters, the Vax Pace and Pace Plus list 81dB, quieter than the Blade 4 Classic Plus's 87dB (noise isn't recorded for the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet).
Best Vax vacuum for larger homes
Corded uprights avoid the 40–45 minute runtime limit of the cordless sticks, which matters when cleaning a bigger floor area in one session. The Vax LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP has the largest dust capacity in our dataset (2L, versus 1.5L on the other uprights) and the longest warranty (5 years), alongside a strong review base of 877 ratings — a reasonable match for larger homes where fewer bin empties and longer cover matter more than portability.
Vax vacuum cleaner comparison table
| Model | Type | Price | Weight | Capacity | HEPA filter | Warranty | Rating (reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mach Air Revive | Corded upright | £69.99 | 4.9kg | 1.5L | Yes | 1 year | 4.8 (17) |
| Air Stretch Pet Max | Corded upright | £79.99 | 4.9kg | 1.5L | Yes | 1 year | 4.5 (3,966) |
| Air Lift Steerable Pet Max | Corded upright | £99.99 | 6.2kg | 1.5L | Yes | 2 years | 4.4 (482) |
| Air Lift 2 Pet | Corded upright | £119.00 | 6.2kg | 1.5L | Yes | 2 years | 4.7 (62) |
| LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP | Corded upright | £119.99 | 6.11kg | 2L | Not listed | 5 years | 4.7 (877) |
| Pace | Cordless stick | £119.99 | 3.1kg | 0.6L | No | 3 years | 4.5 (478) |
| Pace Plus | Cordless stick | £119.99 | 3.1kg | 0.6L | No | 3 years | 4.3 (525) |
| Blade 4 Classic Plus | Cordless stick | £125.10 | 3.1kg | 0.6L | No | 3 years | 4.4 (273) |
| ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet | Cordless stick | £129.00 | 3.1kg | 0.6L | Not listed | 3 years | 4.5 (1,589) |
| HomePro Plus | Cordless stick | £158.99 | 3.5kg | 0.7L | No | 5 years | 4.6 (120) |
Prices and ratings above are a dataset snapshot rather than a live feed; confirm current price and stock on each product page.
Vax vs other brands
If you're weighing a Vax against a different brand rather than choosing between Vax models, see our Henry vs Vax comparison for a side-by-side look at how the two brands' specifications differ. For the full picture of every vacuum cleaner in our dataset, not just Vax, start from the main comparison hub.
What to check before you buy a Vax vacuum
- This is a specification comparison, not a lab or hands-on test. Ratings and figures come from manufacturer data and merchant listings, not independent testing by this site.
- Coverage is partial. Our dataset holds 10 of roughly 21 Vax models sold in the UK, so a model that suits you may exist outside this list.
- HEPA data is missing for some models, notably the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet and the noise rating for that same model — treat those gaps as unknown rather than assuming the feature is absent.
- The LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP's HEPA status is unclear given its "Pet" branding but no HEPA filter listed in our dataset; verify directly on the product page if this matters to you.
- Prices, stock and ratings are snapshots, not real-time figures — always check the current offer on the linked product or merchant page before purchase.
Which Vax vacuum should I buy?
It depends on your priorities, since our dataset of 10 Vax models covers a range of price points, capacities and warranty lengths. For the tightest budget, the Mach Air Revive at £69.99 is the cheapest model, though it carries only a 1-year warranty and a small 17-rating sample. For pet hair and allergies, the Air Stretch Pet Max (£79.99) pairs HEPA filtration with the largest review base of any Vax model here, 3,966 ratings. For cordless convenience with the longest runtime, the HomePro Plus (£158.99) offers 45 minutes and the largest cordless bin at 0.7 litres, though it's also the heaviest stick vacuum at 3.5 kg. For a larger home needing fewer bin empties, the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP (£119.99) has the biggest dust capacity at 2 litres and the longest warranty, 5 years, with a solid 877-rating review base. Match whichever priority matters most to you against the full comparison table above.
What is the cheapest Vax vacuum cleaner in this comparison?
The Vax Mach Air Revive, listed at £69.99, is the lowest-priced model in our dataset of 10 Vax products, undercutting the next-cheapest model, the Air Stretch Pet Max, by £10. It's a corded bagless upright weighing 4.9kg with a 1.5-litre bin and a HEPA filter, a reasonable specification for the price. The trade-off is a 1-year warranty, the shortest of any Vax model in our comparison, well below the 5-year warranty on the pricier LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP and HomePro Plus. Its 4.8 average rating is also built on a small sample of only 17 ratings, compared with thousands of ratings for some other Vax models, so treat that score as based on limited data rather than a robust review base. If you want the same price bracket with far more review evidence behind it, the £79.99 Air Stretch Pet Max shares the same weight and capacity but has 3,966 ratings.
Do all Vax vacuum cleaners have HEPA filtration?
No. In our dataset of 10 Vax models, HEPA filtration is listed on four corded upright models — Mach Air Revive, Air Lift 2 Pet, Air Stretch Pet Max and Air Lift Steerable Pet Max — ranging in price from £69.99 to £119.00. It is not listed on the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP, despite its 'Pet' branding and largest 2-litre bin in the range, and none of the five cordless stick models (Pace, Pace Plus, Blade 4 Classic Plus, ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet, HomePro Plus) list HEPA filtration either. Filtration data is missing entirely for the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet, so that gap should be treated as unknown rather than confirmed absent. If allergy-grade filtration is a firm requirement, the four confirmed-HEPA corded uprights are currently the safer choice from this range, and it's worth confirming the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP's filter type directly on its product page before assuming it lacks one.
Are Vax vacuums good for pet hair?
Several Vax models are marketed with 'Pet' in the name and back that up with large review counts in our dataset, such as the Air Stretch Pet Max (3,966 ratings, £79.99) and the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP (877 ratings, £119.99). Whether a specific model actually suits pet hair well depends more on features like HEPA filtration and bin capacity than the name alone — the Air Stretch Pet Max has both HEPA filtration and a 1.5-litre bin, while the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP has the largest bin in the range at 2 litres but does not list a HEPA filter in our data, which matters more for allergy sufferers than for pet hair pickup alone. None of the five cordless stick models in our dataset, including the pet-oriented ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet, list confirmed HEPA filtration, so if allergy filtration alongside pet-hair pickup matters, the corded 'Pet' uprights are the stronger match based on the specifications available.
What's the difference between a corded and cordless Vax vacuum?
Corded Vax uprights in our dataset run without a time limit since they're plugged in throughout, but they're heavier, ranging from 4.9kg on the Mach Air Revive and Air Stretch Pet Max up to 6.2kg on the Air Lift 2 Pet and Air Lift Steerable Pet Max. Cordless Vax stick vacuums are lighter, all sitting at 3.1kg except the heavier 3.5kg HomePro Plus, making them easier to carry between floors or up stairs, but they're limited to 40–45 minutes of runtime per charge before recharging, with the HomePro Plus, ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet and Blade 4 Classic Plus tying for the longest at 45 minutes. Corded uprights in our data also tend to have larger dust capacity, up to 2L on the LiftOut Pet CDUP-LOXP, versus 0.6–0.7L on the cordless sticks, meaning fewer bin empties during a big clean but less flexibility for quick, spontaneous cleaning around the home.
How is Vax different from Henry vacuums?
Vax and Henry are separate UK-sold vacuum cleaner brands with different product ranges — our Vax dataset alone covers 10 models spanning corded uprights and cordless stick vacuums from £69.99 up to £158.99, spread across price points, capacities and warranty lengths from 1 to 5 years. Rather than duplicating that full breakdown here, our dedicated Henry vs Vax comparison page sets the two brands' specifications side by side so you can see how a specific Henry model stacks up against a specific Vax model on price, weight, capacity and filtration. That comparison draws on the same kind of manufacturer specification and merchant listing data used throughout this page, not independent hands-on testing, so treat it as a specification-based reference point. If you're choosing between the two brands rather than between Vax models, that page is the more direct starting point than this brand-level Vax guide.