VAX review
Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
VAX suits UK buyers who want a cordless stick or handheld with long runtime and a spare parts shop, not a robot. Entry is £79.99 and the cordless pet model runs 45 minutes, backed by 5 years of warranty. Overall 9.1.
Key facts
- Best for
- UK households wanting a cordless stick or handheld with long runtime, a spare parts shop and a long warranty behind it.
- Reference models
- HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless, LiftOut Multi Pet-Design Corded, Blade 4 Pet Cordless, HandVac Pro Handheld (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Entry price
- £79.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Flagship price
- £349.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Mop type
- None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Obstacle avoidance
- None (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Runtime
- 45 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Dust bin capacity (ml)
- 700 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Height (cm)
- 116 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 5 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Spare parts shop
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- GB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Vax Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 1977 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld
- Official website
- vax.co.uk
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry price £79.99 sits below the site median starting price of €96.46.
- Runtime of 45 minutes on the cordless pet model covers whole-home sessions.
- A spare parts shop is in place, and 5 years of warranty back the cordless model.
- Product types cover stick, upright and wet dry, while Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals each add a robot vacuum to their range.
Cons
- Mopping is none across the range, so hard floors need a separate tool.
- Obstacle avoidance is none, which rules out hands-off cleaning.
- Markets cover GB, so the range is not sold outside the UK.
- The flagship at £349.99 ranks 32 of 66 on top price, weaker than the entry ranking.
Who it suits
- UK renters and homeowners who want a cordless stick or handheld rather than a robot.
- Pet owners weighing the HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless, with a spare parts shop for long-term upkeep.
- Buyers who want phone and email support alongside a 5 year warranty.
Who should look elsewhere
- Robot buyers: Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals each list robot vacuums, a format missing from stick, upright and wet dry.
- Hard-floor households wanting one machine for vacuuming and mopping, since mopping is none.
- Shoppers outside the GB market, where the range is not sold.
Pricing
Prices start at £79.99, below the site median starting price of €96.46 and close to the lower quartile of €42.39. The flagship costs £349.99, near the upper quartile starting price of €207.86. Across the site, starting prices span €0.89 at the low end and €1,753.05 at the high end, so both VAX prices sit inside that range. These are purchase prices for the machines rather than plans that renew, and they cover everything from entry sticks to the cordless pet models. Buyers weighing a robot instead should note that cordless vacuums on the site start at a median of €87.69, so VAX opens cheaper than the category norm.
What it does well
The HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless runs for 45 minutes on a charge, and its bin holds 700 ml before you head for the bin. The same machine stands 116 cm tall, so measure your storage space before ordering. VAX backs it with 5 years of warranty, a long cover for a battery-powered machine. A spare parts shop is in place, so filters, batteries and brush bars can be ordered direct rather than through third-party sellers. Reference models span corded and cordless: the HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless, the LiftOut Multi Pet-Design Corded, the Blade Pet cordless and the HandVac Pro handheld.
Where it sits among rivals
On starting price, VAX ranks 22 of 65 brands, putting its £79.99 entry point at the cheaper end of the field. On top price it sits at 32 of 66, so the flagship £349.99 competes less well than the entry model. For context, cordless vacuums on the site start at a median of €87.69, and stick vacuums make up 60.7% of that category. Entry pricing is where VAX holds its ranking; top pricing is where the position slips. Overall the brand scores 9.1.
Who runs it
VAX is run by Vax Limited, headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded in 1977, with a long floor-care history in the UK. The range is sold in the United Kingdom, so support and spares are geared to one national market rather than a global footprint. Customer help runs on email, phone and help centre, covering phone, email and a help centre, so problems can be raised by whichever route suits you. The same focus shows in the spare parts shop, which keeps replacement items close to the machines they serve. Trust scores 9.3 on the site, in line with the cost and offer marks.
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Where VAX is available
- Available
- United Kingdom
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does a VAX vacuum cost?+
The range starts at £79.99 for entry models and rises to £349.99 for the flagship. That entry point sits below the site median starting price of €96.46, so the cheapest VAX is a low-risk starter vacuum. Both are purchase prices in the UK rather than plans that renew.
How long does the VAX cordless vacuum run?+
The HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless runs for 45 minutes on a charge, enough for a full clean of a typical home in one go. Its bin holds 700 ml, so a cluttered room does not force a mid-clean trip to the bin. Runtime depends on the power mode you select.
Does VAX make robot vacuums?+
VAX does not list robot vacuums. Its product types are stick, upright and wet dry, which cover stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld formats only. Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals each add a robot vacuum to that same list, so anyone who wants a machine that drives itself should compare those brands first.
Can a VAX vacuum mop hard floors?+
No. Mopping is none across the VAX range, so wet cleaning needs a separate tool. Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals all list wet-dry machines, which suits hard-floor households who want one appliance for both jobs. The VAX line-up does wet pickup but not mopping.
How long is the VAX warranty?+
The cordless pet model carries 5 years of warranty, a long cover for a battery-powered machine. Filters and brush bars come through the spare parts shop, so upkeep does not mean hunting through third-party sellers. A long warranty alongside direct spares keeps the running cost easier to plan.
Can I buy spare parts for my VAX vacuum?+
A spare parts shop is available, and among the cordless ranking 98.2% of brands run one too, so it is close to standard in this category. Existing owners can order consumables there, and the email, phone and help centre team handles replacement questions.
Which VAX model should I buy?+
Reference models include the HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless, the LiftOut Multi Pet-Design Corded, the Blade Pet cordless and the HandVac Pro handheld. The HomePro Detect Pet-Design Cordless is the one with 45 minutes of runtime and 5 years of warranty. The LiftOut Multi Pet-Design covers buyers who prefer a corded machine.
Is a flagship VAX vacuum worth the extra?+
The flagship costs £349.99 and ranks 32 of 66 brands on top price, so it competes less well than the entry range. Entry pricing is stronger, ranking 22 of 65. Buying at the entry point leaves more headroom for accessories and spares.
Where is VAX sold and how do I get help?+
VAX is sold in GB by Vax Limited, founded in 1977 and based in the United Kingdom. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so phone, email and a help centre are all available. Because the range covers a single market, spares and advice are geared to UK customers rather than a global footprint.
Does VAX sell corded models as well as cordless?+
Both. Product types cover stick, upright and wet dry, and the reference models split across cordless and corded options, from the cordless Pet-Design and Blade cordless machines to the LiftOut Multi Pet-Design Corded and the HandVac Pro handheld. That spread suits a household wanting one vacuum for floors, stairs and the car.
Sources
- vax.co.uk checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Cordless Vacuum Cleaners, Corded Vacuum Cleaners, HandHeld Vacuums, ONEPWR Glide 2 Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner”
- vax.co.uk/about checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
“It all began in 1977”
- vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Spare parts shop
“Spare parts (1895) - Spares and Solutions”
- vax.co.uk/terms-and-conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets, Support channels
“Our registered office is at Unit 302, Pointon Way - Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0LW, United Kingdom”
- vax.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/all-vacuum-cleaners checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Mop type, Obstacle avoidance, Entry price, Flagship price
“Cordless Vacuum Cleaners, Corded Vacuum Cleaners, HandHeld Vacuums - no robot range listed”
- vax.co.uk/vax-homepro-detect-pet-design-cordless-vacuum-c... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Dust bin capacity (ml), Height (cm), Reference models, Runtime, Warranty
“With a 0.7L capacity - VAX HomePro Detect Pet-Design”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Top suction (Pa), Self-empty dock.
VAX
UK households wanting a cordless stick or handheld with long runtime, a spare parts shop and a long warranty behind it.