Best Vax Cordless Vacuum: Which Model Should You Buy?
Vax's cordless range in our catalogue currently spans 2 cordless stick vacuums, priced from £119.99 to £369.99, plus a separate cordless handheld (the HandVac Pro). There's no single best Vax cordless vacuum for everyone: the right choice depends on budget, whether pet hair is the main problem, and how long you need to run between charges, and this guide matches Vax's published specifications to those priorities rather than naming an overall winner.
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2 vacuums match
- Vacuum Type: Cordless Stick
- Brand: Vax
2 vacuums match
- Vacuum Type: Cordless Stick
- Brand: Vax
★ ratings are average shopper ratings from online retailer listings.
Vax's cordless range in our working catalogue currently covers 12 cordless stick vacuums, all built around the same 18V ONEPWR battery platform. Vax also sells a separate cordless handheld (the HandVac Pro) and a range of corded upright vacuums, which aren't covered on this page since they're a different product type and plug into the mains rather than running on a battery. There isn't one single best Vax cordless vacuum for every household — the right pick depends on how much you want to spend, whether pet hair is your main problem, and how long you need to clean between charges. This guide compares the 12 stick models we hold specification data for — price, weight, runtime, pet-hair tools and filtration — against those priorities, based on Vax's published specifications and, where noted, independent lab testing, rather than an independent testing verdict of our own.
Vax cordless vacuums compared at a glance
All 12 models below are cordless stick vacuums built on Vax's 18V ONEPWR battery platform, which is why prices, weights and accessory tiers overlap so much within the range. Prices shown are a dataset snapshot rather than live pricing, so treat them as a starting point and check the current price before buying.
| Model | UK price (snapshot) | Weight | Runtime (max / boost) | HEPA filter | Motorised pet tool | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | £119.99 | 3.1 kg | 40 min | No | No | 4.5★ (478) |
| Pace Plus | £119.99 | 3.1 kg | 40 min | No | No | 4.3★ (525) |
| Blade 4 Classic Plus | £125.10 | 3.1 kg | 45 min / 12 min | No | No | 4.4★ (273) |
| ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet | £129.00 | 3.1 kg | 45 min / 10 min | Not confirmed | Yes (mini) | 4.5★ (1,589) |
| Blade 4 Classic | £139.99 | 3.1 kg | 45 min / 12 min | Yes | No | 4.4★ (5,202) |
| HomePro Plus | £158.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min / 11 min | No | No | 4.6★ (120) |
| HomePro Detect Pet | £159.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min / 11 min | Not confirmed | No (remover only) | 4.1★ (344) |
| HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual | £189.99 | 3.5 kg | 90 min (2 batteries) | Not confirmed | Yes | 4.2★ (560) |
| HomePro | £279.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min | Not confirmed | No | 4.2★ (1,183) |
| HomePro Pet | £299.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min | No | No (remover only) | 4.1★ (941) |
| HomePro Pet-Design | £319.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min | No | Yes | 4.1★ (943) |
| HomePro Detect Pet-Design | £369.99 | 3.5 kg | 45 min / 11 min | Not confirmed | Yes | 4.2★ (561) |
"Not confirmed" means Vax's own materials don't state HEPA status either way for that model, rather than us assuming it's absent. Runtime figures are Vax's official maximum ratings in standard/eco mode; boost mode (used with the powered floorhead at full suction) cuts that down sharply on the models where a boost-mode figure has been published.
Best Vax cordless vacuum for pet hair
Vax splits its pet-oriented models into two tiers, and the difference matters more than the branding suggests. The plain "Pet" models — HomePro Detect Pet (£159.99) and HomePro Pet (£299.99) — ship with a non-motorised pet hair remover tool, not a powered brush. The "Pet-Design" and "Detect Pet-Design" models add an actual motorised pet tool alongside the remover: HomePro Pet-Design (£319.99), HomePro Detect Pet-Design (£369.99), and its dual-battery sibling HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual (£189.99). The Detect Pet-Design line also adds DebrisDetect, which automatically adjusts suction when it senses more dirt.
Worth flagging: at the time this data was captured, the Dual variant was priced at £189.99 — nearly £200 less than the single-battery Detect Pet-Design at £369.99 — despite sharing the same motorised pet tool and adding a second battery for 90-minute runtime instead of 45. That price gap looks like a temporary promotion rather than a stable difference, so compare current prices directly before assuming the Dual is automatically the better deal.
If you want a motorised pet tool without spending £300+, the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet at £129.00 includes a mini motorised pet tool and has the largest review base of any model in this range (4.5★ from 1,589 ratings), making it the more budget-friendly pet-hair option if you don't need the DebrisDetect sensor or the full HomePro accessory set.
Best Vax cordless vacuum for allergies and dust (HEPA filtration)
Only one model in this range is confirmed to have a HEPA filter: the Blade 4 Classic at £139.99. Four models are explicitly recorded as not having a HEPA filter (Blade 4 Classic Plus, HomePro Pet, HomePro Pet-Design, HomePro Plus, Pace and Pace Plus), and the remaining models simply don't have HEPA status confirmed in Vax's own published material.
Most of the range instead uses Vax's own "two-stage filtration" or "DustVault" marketing language, claiming 99.8-99.9% particle capture down to 0.3 microns without stating whether the filter meets a certified HEPA standard. That's a genuine gap in Vax's own published specifications rather than something we're inferring, so if HEPA-grade certification specifically matters to you (rather than a similar-sounding capture percentage), the Blade 4 Classic is currently the only model in this range where Vax's data confirms it.
Best budget Vax cordless vacuum
The Pace and Pace Plus are tied as the cheapest models in the range at £119.99 each, though both come with a 40-minute runtime (the shortest logged in this range), no HEPA filter, and no pet-hair tool — Pace Plus lists a removable brush bar but neither model includes a dedicated pet tool. The Blade 4 Classic Plus at £125.10 and the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet at £129.00 sit only slightly higher and add a 45-minute runtime; the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet also adds the mini motorised pet tool discussed above.
If allergy filtration matters more than shaving off the last few pounds, the Blade 4 Classic at £139.99 is worth the small step up, since it's the only HEPA-confirmed model anywhere in this comparison.
Vax cordless vacuum with the longest runtime
Most models in this range top out at 45 minutes on a single charge (dropping to 10-12 minutes in boost mode with the powered floorhead running flat out), and the Pace and Pace Plus manage only 40 minutes. The clear standout is the HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual, which ships with two ONEPWR 4.0Ah batteries and is rated for up to 90 minutes of combined runtime — genuinely double the rest of the range, and at £189.99 it's priced below several single-battery HomePro models.
Vax cordless vacuum reviews: what the rating data shows
Every model in this range carries some rating data, with averages clustering fairly tightly between 4.1 and 4.6 out of 5 — no single model stands out as a clear customer-satisfaction winner. The widest review bases belong to the Blade 4 Classic (4.4★ from 5,202 ratings) and the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet (4.5★ from 1,589 ratings), while the highest average score belongs to HomePro Plus at 4.6★, though that's from a much smaller sample of 120 ratings, so treat it with more caution than the higher-volume figures.
It's also worth knowing where the underlying performance figures come from: suction (air watts) and noise figures for the HomePro Detect Pet-Design come from an independent lab test (TrustedReviews) rather than Vax's own spec sheet, and the same figures are applied to its Dual sibling as "representative" rather than independently confirmed for that specific SKU. Most of the other models in the range don't have published suction-in-watts or noise-in-dB figures at all. This means confidence levels vary meaningfully across the table above, not just the headline numbers.
Which Vax cordless vacuum should I buy? A quick decision guide
- Tightest budget, no pet-hair tool needed: Pace or Pace Plus at £119.99, accepting the shortest 40-minute runtime and no HEPA filter.
- Allergies or dust sensitivity: Blade 4 Classic at £139.99 — the only model in this range confirmed to have a HEPA filter.
- Pet hair on a budget: ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet at £129.00, with a mini motorised pet tool and the largest review base in the range.
- Full pet-hair kit, willing to compare prices first: HomePro Detect Pet-Design or its Dual sibling — check current pricing on both, since the Dual has been seen priced well below the single-battery version despite matching accessories and doubling runtime.
- Want the longest runtime between charges: HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual, rated for up to 90 minutes with two included batteries.
- Want the highest average rating and don't mind a smaller review sample: HomePro Plus at 4.6★, though verify current stock and price given its smaller 120-review base.
Vax cordless vacuum data coverage and limitations
This page profiles the 12 Vax cordless stick vacuums held in our working catalogue. Vax also sells a cordless handheld vacuum (the HandVac Pro) and a separate range of corded upright vacuums, neither of which is covered here since they're different product types serving different search intent. If a specific Vax cordless model you're considering isn't listed above, it may simply not be logged in our dataset yet rather than discontinued.
Several fields aren't consistently published by Vax across the range: HEPA filtration status is confirmed for only 5 of the 12 models (one "yes", four "no"), with the rest marked "not confirmed" rather than assumed; suction power in air watts is published for only two closely related models, sourced from independent lab testing rather than Vax's own spec sheet; and several models are missing an EAN/barcode in the source data. Prices, stock status and ratings shown throughout reflect a dataset snapshot rather than live pricing, and — as flagged in the pet-hair section above — at least one pair of closely related models showed a price gap that looks more like a temporary promotion than a stable price difference, so always confirm current price and stock before buying.
What is the best Vax cordless vacuum overall?
There isn't a single best Vax cordless vacuum for every buyer — Vax's cordless range in this catalogue spans 2 stick models priced from £119.99 to £369.99, all built on the same 18V ONEPWR battery platform, and the right choice depends on your budget, whether pet hair is the priority, and how long you need to run between charges. For allergies, the Blade 4 Classic (£139.99) stands out as the only model in the range confirmed to have a HEPA filter. For pet hair on a budget, the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet (£129.00) pairs a mini motorised pet tool with the largest review base in the range at 1,589 ratings. For runtime, the dual-battery HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual (£189.99) is rated for up to 90 minutes, double most of the range. If price is the only factor, Pace and Pace Plus tie as the cheapest at £119.99 each, though both accept the shortest 40-minute runtime and no HEPA filter.
Which Vax cordless vacuum is best for pet hair?
Vax splits its pet-oriented models into two meaningfully different tiers. The plain "Pet" models — HomePro Detect Pet (£159.99) and HomePro Pet (£299.99) — ship with only a non-motorised pet hair remover tool, not a powered brush. The "Pet-Design" and "Detect Pet-Design" models add an actual motorised pet tool: HomePro Pet-Design (£319.99), HomePro Detect Pet-Design (£369.99), and its dual-battery sibling HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual (£189.99), which also adds DebrisDetect to automatically adjust suction. Notably, that Dual variant was priced nearly £200 below the single-battery Detect Pet-Design despite sharing the same motorised tool and doubling runtime to 90 minutes — likely a temporary promotion rather than a stable difference, so compare current prices before assuming it's the better deal. If you want a motorised pet tool without spending £300+, the ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet (£129.00) includes a mini motorised pet tool and the largest review base in the range at 1,589 ratings.
Does any Vax cordless vacuum have a HEPA filter?
Only one model across the full 12-model range is confirmed by Vax to have a HEPA filter: the Blade 4 Classic at £139.99. Several other models — including Blade 4 Classic Plus, HomePro Pet, HomePro Pet-Design, HomePro Plus, Pace and Pace Plus — are explicitly recorded as not having one, and the remaining models simply don't have HEPA status confirmed anywhere in Vax's own published material, rather than being assumed absent. Most of the range instead relies on Vax's own "two-stage filtration" or "DustVault" marketing language, claiming 99.8-99.9% particle capture down to 0.3 microns without stating whether that meets a certified HEPA standard. That distinction matters if HEPA-grade certification specifically is what you need for allergies, rather than a similarly-worded capture percentage: right now, the Blade 4 Classic is the only model in this comparison where Vax's own data confirms genuine HEPA filtration, which is why it's the recommended pick for allergy-sensitive households in this range.
What is the cheapest Vax cordless vacuum?
The Pace and Pace Plus are tied as the cheapest models in this range, both priced at £119.99. Both share a 3.1kg weight and the shortest logged runtime in the range at 40 minutes, along with no HEPA filter and no dedicated pet-hair tool — Pace Plus does list a removable brush bar, but neither is fitted with a motorised pet tool. Stepping up only slightly, the Blade 4 Classic Plus (£125.10) and ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet (£129.00) add a longer 45-minute runtime, with the latter also adding a mini motorised pet tool for pet owners on a budget. If allergy filtration matters more than shaving off a few pounds, the next step up, the Blade 4 Classic at £139.99, is worth considering since it's the only HEPA-confirmed model anywhere in this comparison. Ratings for Pace (4.5★ from 478) and Pace Plus (4.3★ from 525) sit within the range's typical 4.1-4.6 cluster.
Which Vax cordless vacuum has the longest runtime?
The HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual has the longest logged runtime in the range at up to 90 minutes, achieved by shipping with two ONEPWR 4.0Ah batteries rather than one larger one — genuinely double the 45 minutes that most other models in the range top out at. Pace and Pace Plus manage only 40 minutes, the shortest in the comparison, while boost mode (used with the powered floorhead at full suction) cuts runtime down sharply to 10-12 minutes on the models where that figure is published. Despite doubling the runtime and matching the motorised pet tool of the single-battery HomePro Detect Pet-Design, the Dual variant was priced at £189.99 at the time this data was captured — nearly £200 less than the single-battery version's £369.99 — which looks more like a temporary promotion than a stable pricing difference, so it's worth comparing current prices directly rather than assuming the Dual is always the cheaper way to get extended runtime.
Are Vax cordless vacuums bagless?
All 12 Vax cordless stick vacuums in this catalogue are recorded as bagless, using a removable dust cup you empty by hand rather than a disposable bag — that holds true across the whole range, from the cheapest Pace and Pace Plus at £119.99 up to the £369.99 HomePro Detect Pet-Design, and regardless of battery configuration, since even the dual-battery HomePro Detect Pet-Design Dual uses the same bagless dust cup design. This bagless approach is consistent with the 18V ONEPWR platform all 12 models share, which is also why weights and accessory tiers overlap so closely across the range. It's worth noting this page only covers Vax's cordless stick vacuums; the separate Vax HandVac Pro handheld and Vax's corded upright vacuums aren't included here, since they're different product types serving different search intent, so their dust-collection design isn't confirmed on this page.
Does Vax make a cordless handheld vacuum?
Yes. The Vax HandVac Pro is a separate cordless handheld vacuum in this catalogue, distinct from the 12 cordless stick vacuums profiled on this page — Vax's stick range runs from £119.99 to £369.99, but the HandVac Pro sits outside that comparison entirely since it's built for spot-cleaning rather than whole-room cleaning. It has a much smaller 0.15-litre bin compared with the stick vacuums' larger dust cups, and a shorter 20-minute runtime versus the 40-90 minutes offered across the ONEPWR stick range, both reflecting its role as a quick handheld tool rather than a full stick vacuum. Vax also sells a separate range of corded upright vacuums, which — like the HandVac Pro — aren't covered in this comparison since they're a different product type with different search intent. If you need whole-room cordless cleaning rather than quick spot-cleans, one of the 12 stick models above is the more relevant comparison.