24.2.2019

My better 3/4 seems to have quite a collection of vacuums gathered over the years by a variety of means. However a year ago we stumped up and bought a shiny new Dyson stick vacuum at £400 which, whilst excellent is a bit wallet bending. When this came up for review, I thought it would be interesting to compare the two and thus my wife - an expert in vacuums I can genuniely attest too - has give her verdict below.Oh, and before I let her loose, one thing to remember when buying a cordless told to me by a salesman who was for once a genuinely honest bloke. The carpet sweeping head 'grabs' and thus can fool you into thinking you have more vacuum - or technically less pressure - than you really have.So when out looking for vacs, make sure you remove the rotor head and do a pull test against your hand or a surface the vacuum can get a good 'stiction' too.The Hoover arrived in an overly large box (fairly standard for Amazon) but the actual product box was compact and if collected from a store, easy to carry with handle on the top of the box.The product is well packaged, and Hoover are to be congratulated on using cardboard (recyclable) as opposed to polystyrene - my pet hate.The component parts fit together with a definite reassuring click and the feel of closing the door on a quality car - you don't have to try too hard. Once assembled the Hoover has many desirable features compared to other brands of upright cordless hoovers.For me, one of the biggest advantages is the ability to stand the hoover up my - ahem - cordless twice the price Dyson doesn't do this. Whilst, not the end of the world, having to lay the hoover down every time you stop to move a bit of furniture of pick something up which you don't want to disappear up the hoover is slightly annoying, especially when on the stairs. The other advantage over the aforementioned brand is the ability to lock the 'on' button, so you don't need to keep your finger on the trigger - once again, not a major problem, but makes use a lot easier.There is a light at the bottom of the hoover which helps to illuminate under sofas etc and as the head rotates down through 180 degrees, the hoover will go under beds and furniture with ease.The dust collector, whilst small compared to an old fashioned bagged vacuum cleaner, is perfectly adequate for the average home and, due to it's size it encourages emptying regularly so as not to block the filter and thus also extendsthe life of the hoover. You use it less because the filter performance is not reduced.The filter is simple to remove although I'm not sure how the it will fair as it does feel quite flimsy in comparison to other cleaners I've had, time will tell. This hoover is definitely for home use and I'm certain wouldn't stand any industrial or DIY use.The brush bar can be switched on and off depending on use, not a feature on my Dyson, and the removal for cleaning is so simple, it is a joy.The tools provided are easy to interchange and turn the hoover in to a handheld device for cleaning stairs/curtains/sofas, the addition of a flexible hose would have been nice and an extra battery also, but for the price (half that of a Dyson) I think this is definitely a comparable product.One happy wife!I'm going to add my few pennies here as well. This Hoover has an easily removable battery unlike the Dyson so it does have flexibility of charging on it's side. The Dyson has to be charged as one unit so you need to find wall space close to a plug to do this and not all cupboards have a power outlet.But...the other advantage of having a removable battery is that you can have a couple spare. Which is a great idea if you can buy them - which you can't. At least not yet. I checked their website and nope and then Googled it with a big fat zero. I'm sure this will happen but right now that does not seem to be the case.Overall though, unless you really want the Dyson brand name, the fact is that performance of this vacuum is similar and the price is half of the one we bought a year ago. Quality is similar and there arae a couple of advantages such as the removable battery and the fact that this will stand up by itself. Given the two side by side and opening my wallet I'd have to say, this Hoover would be the one I buy over the Dyson because it offers far better value for money.Whilst not as good as a corded vacuum for ultimate performance when compared to it's peers, this is a solid five star item.

24.2.2019

I’m a fan of cordless vacuum cleaners, which have been getting better and better over time. Dyson set the benchmark for design and efficiency some time ago, but others manufacturers have worked hard to produce competitive products, the Hoover H-Free 700 is one of them.Included in the box is the main “hand-held” unit which contains the motor, the controls and the dust bin. This attaches to either one of the supplied tools or an “extension tube”. Also included is a rechargeable 22v lithium-ion battery, a battery charger and a wall mount.The build quality is excellent, and assembly is easy. All the components click together easily and seamlessly and come apart at the push of a button.The exception is the battery, which I found very difficult to remove until I found you need to push it in slightly before pressing the button.The lithium battery has a runtime of up to 35 minutes and it charges in about five hours. The battery can be charged either in or out of the unit. You can check battery level and recharging status at any time on the 4-LED display. The four LEDs light up progressively, all four being lit when fully charged. However, when out of the unit, there is no indication of the battery level.Control is by a trigger switch, with a pull-back lever for continuous use, and a Turbo button to provide additional power. As you use it the LEDs go out one-by-one until the power is exhausted. A “carpet” button turns the rotating brush bar on or off. I found the trigger to be too sensitive, it’s very easy to start the motor when you don’t really want to.The- H-Free 700 can be converted into a handheld for cleaning the inside of your car or for upholstery. It can also be used for high reach cleaning, as any of the tools can be attached onto the end of the extension tube.Dirt is collected in a transparent bin, which can be emptied without removing it from the unit by releasing the bottom flap. The dust bin can be easily removed, and inside is a mesh filter which can be removed for cleaning. To remove it you have to unscrew the retaining knob; beware it has a left-hand thread.Airflow is through a removable filter that prevents dust being returned to the atmosphere; it can be taken out and washed whenever you wish. The filter holder slots into the top of the handle and my wife, who has small hands, found that when cleaning stairs, the joint in the between the two parts pressed into her hand causing her pain.Should the rotating brush get tangled with hairs it can be easily removed for cleaning; no tools are required.The floor unit can be swivelled around obstacles and can be laid flat to get under furniture and an LED light on the nozzle improves visibility in corners and under furniture.So, how does it clean? It’s OK, but not particularly impressive. With cordless devices, there’s always a trade-off between the life of the battery and operating power, For me, I would be prepared to sacrifice a little operating time for extra power, although I suppose this can be achieved by constant use of the Turbo button.Is it a serious challenger to Dyson? I don’t think so but, at about half the price, it’s more than adequate and excellent value for money. I'm sure there's a place in a very competitive market for this product.

18.3.2019

There is a lot to like about this cordless vac from Hoover with only a few minor drawbacks that lost it a star.Compared to similar products from Vax and Dyson, the Hoover H-Free 700 feels much heavier. If you compare the different manufacturers weight guides, they all seems to sit around the same weight, so I'm not sure whether the Hoover is actually heavier or it's just an ergonomic thing. When used as a stick vac, I found the additional weight negligible, however once using as a handheld with the attachments for stairs, furniture etc I really started to feel the strain in my hand all the way up to my shoulder. This issue is exacerbated when using the power trigger button in the handle rather than using the power lever located next to it.On that subject, I really liked having the option of both the trigger and the lever to power the vac, however it is very easy to knock the lever while in use, accidentally switching the vac off.Over all the quality seems very good, though the plastic feels cheaper compared to rival brands. The floor nozzle is of a good size and provides good edge cleaning on both carpet and hard floor. The brush bar can be set to rotate or not at the touch of button on the control panel. The buttons are all conveniently placed and self explanatory. At first I thought the lights on the front of the floor nozzle to be slight over-kill on feature front, however I am now converted! Having used the vac for a couple of weeks I've found those lights really useful when venturing into dark spaces such as under beds which this Hoover reaches into very easily.The power levels are great. Even on the lowest setting the brush bar works well, and I can do the whole house leaving it looking acceptably surface clean. For a deeper clean, I did need to use the turbo and it did a great job for a cordless stick, even on embedded pet hair. Naturally, using the turbo limits the time you can get out of a single battery charge. I can easily do the whole house and furniture on a single charge on the normal setting; using the Turbo, I can just about do one level of the house and the stairs. The same is true however of any other cordless stick I've used. The LED indicates the battery levels at all times and is easy to see when in use.It is very easy to empty and clean. There is a lot more space around central unit inside the dust chamber than in the Dyson or Vax sticks, which means the Hoover is far easier to empty and doesn't block like it's rivals, a very big plus!It comes with everything you need to wall mount it (and the tools) for storage. If you can conveniently do this next to a plug socket all the better as you can charge it in the mount. However if like me, you don't have a convenient bit of wall next to a socket, the battery can be removed for easy charging.A couple of tweaks and this would be the perfect stick vac.

8.9.2019

I've never had a cordless vacuum before, and am definitely sold. Wow, scarily I use it much more often than my corded vacuum because it's easy to just pick up and move/use quickly. I do find it top heavy though because of the motor being at the top of the stick rather than down by the brush. No doubt this is something you get used to with a cordless and it may increase my biceps. I do feel though, that having the weight at the bottom of the vacuum will help increase effectivity. I've heard that a lot of cordless vacuums don't stand up by themselves. This one does as long as you balance it carefully. I now rest it against a wall because it's fallen over too often. So lots of positives. However,

17.3.2019

This cordless hoover comes well packaged in a box with a handy carry handle.The instructions are more pictorial and i personally didn’t find them that easy to follow, however, when you actually just pick up the hoover bits themselves, putting them together is very obvious and simple.The connectors for the parts click together with a very solid feel which is the same for the hoover overall. It does feel like a quality item. That said, one downside i noticed quickly was the covering on the hoover head does scratch very easily. Over time this could end up losing a bit tatty. Also, the part connectors are quite firmly in place one joined and are quite tight to remove again - this may cause anyone who has problems gripping with their hands,

12.3.2019

What a pleasure to vacuum with this cordless lightweight stick vacuum by Hoover ( which I've always been a fan of, Hoover a very trusted brand for me and mum to ).Absolutely love the hygienic emptying bin at the top of the vacuum, the dust and debris is caught there and tightened into a ball of fluff for really easy disposable, ( so impressive) and so easy to keep clean with no mucky hands.Very light weight vacuuming and gets right into those corners due to its slimline frame and right under furniture because of the flat base makes my job so much easier.Full control trigger , or pull back trigger for a full vacuum,rotating brush bar can be switched on/off to suit all floor types plus a turbo button for extra power.It really worked well for me both on the carpet and the kitchen floor tiles,

6.4.2020

Hoover h-free 700 pets 3 in 1.Arrived well packaged with no damage.Comes complete with a number of accessories, a quick look on the Hoover site will list these. All work well.Positives:Excellent value for money - one of the cheaper hand held cordless vacuums.Motorised carpet head with LED lights which is useful for under sofa's, beds etc...Good battery life even on boosted power. Easily does a couple of large carpeted rooms.Stands upright by itself - may sound pointless but makes it a lot easier to store or even when in use.Light weight and really easy/quick to use. No cables to plug in or cylinder to hoist around.Accessories are easy to attach and detach, simple click on and off.Power switch as well as trigger.

6.3.2019

There's very little to choose between this and a Dyson.Pro's:Cost"On" Button as oppossed to triggerUpright standUse - around 35 minsNegative'sCharge Time (Longer) ... unsurprising as it lasts longerConsideration:The Dyson is way more powerful and the one I have has 2 modes. Normal and Boost. I always run it at boost. On Boost it lasts around 20 mins but it is back up and running again in around an hour. The Hoover runs at much lower suction but lasts longer (35 mins). It's a close run thing if I were to choose now what I would buy. The thing with a Dyson is the after sales support is superb. Over the years I have the uprights and the wand types and when anything has gone wrong Dyson have sent next day replacement parts and talked me through fitting them.

10.3.2019

This is a review of the Hoover H-Free 700 - easy to use, effective and very handy vacuum cleaner with a competitive price tag.Comparing to very similar vacuum cleaner from another well-known brand that cost double the price, this H-Free 700 Hoover seems nearly as good and even has one extra tool that the other one doesn’t.The vacuum has quite good suction and the battery last for a long time, it is usually enough to clean the whole 3 bedroom flat or for many more smaller jobs.The Hoover comes with all the necessary extensions:1. Large dusting tool that doubles as an upholstery tool - very practical for cleaning inside the car or soft furniture.2.

23.2.2019

My previous hoover branded vacuum cleaner was returned for a refund so I tried this not expecting too much. It's definitely a higher spec than its predecessor and over all I'm impressed with it.The vacuum can be used as an upright model or it can be easily changed into a hand held version for nooks and crannies, stairs, counter tops or for doing the car ect. It's easy to charge with a one point electric cable that plugs in much like charging a phone or reading tablet.For myself I tend to prefer a bottom heavy design but many others prefer this style or top heavy dor ultimate control. Certainly it's well suited to wheelchair users as it offers the high control and allows you to guide it using

26.10.2019

This is a decent cordless vacuum that can be used as a normal vacuum cleaner with a long handle or turned into a small hand-held cleaner. It does a reasonable job at both, but I found the suction to be a bit lacking for use as a full-sized cleaner and have tended to use it a lot more often in portable mode. It comes with a decent variety of attachments which means it can be used for lots of different cleaning jobs around the house. It's really light, which makes it easy to move around the house and manoeuvre while cleaning, which is a major plus point. It's also easy to charge and a full charge is more than enough to get all the hoovering done.

5.3.2019

For the last year or so, I've been using the following vacuum cleaner https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N1A1QUD/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - A Vax 'Stick' similar to this Hoover model. I have been very impressed with the Vax, however, with the arrival of this Hoover Lightweight Cordless Stick, I may switch brand loyalty. The Hoover is very impressive, offers very strong performance and battery life, and the comprehensive range of tools, fitted easily, offer up a pleasing variety of functionality. It can convert to a handheld for doing car interiors and furniture. Although it doesn't have a massive dust compartment, it's decent enough for most domestic uses.

2.3.2019

This hoover has good and bad aspectsOn the good side it is very light weight and mucher quieter than my previous hoover (although the cat still hates it). Being cordless makes it easier to zip around the house and it makes the job of hoovering the whole house seems like an easier and quicker job. The different adapters are also a nice touch for use with different jobs.On the negative side I don't think it is quite as effective as picking up dirt as my old hoover. I also find switching adapters isn't easy. They might ease up in time but I find the buttons a little stiff and I image someone elderly would really struggle.All in all I am pleased with it due to the lightness and lack of cord which

24.2.2019

I acquired this hoover to augment my plug in cleaner. I am not an enthusiastic vacuumer but equally, I don't enjoy a dirty home. The idea was that a cordless unit would enable me to quickly skim around when a full slog wasn't necessary.Since this Hoover arrived, I haven't bothered with my corded cleaner which, now resides in my shed. Admittedly, I live in a fairly small bungalow, but the battery lasts long enough for me to clean the whole house. It is light enough to swing up to take cobwebs from the ceiling and, of course, can clean inside my car without fuss.The suction is remarkably good for such a lightweight unit and it comes with all the fancy tools that I shall ever need.One of my better

5.3.2019

As other reviewers have mentioned this hoover was very easy to assemble and it gave me no issues.It is very lightweight so easy to take up and down stairs. It also has a very good suction. The battery lasts a decent amount of time and has an indicator for when the charge is getting low. I'm in a 2 bedroom house and the charge lasts me going through all my rooms; it may become an issue for larger houses though.I found the light a great addition as it comes in handy for seeing under furniture/ beds without the need to pull everything out and move things to make sure you get everything!The price is good compared to some other well known brands. I highly recommend

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