Hoover HF2 Cordless Vacuum Evaluate vs HF4

I’ve beforehand reviewed the Hoover HF4 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, the HFX Pet, HL4 Upright and the HF9. They’ve all been very good in their very own proper relying in your necessities.

The brand new Hoover HF2 is on the extra reasonably priced finish of the Hoover product vary, with the present worth beginning at simply £169.

Whereas it’s understandably not so good as the costlier product, it is a wonderful light-weight vacuum that will work properly for a small house, along with a robotic vacuum, or simply for folks on a finances.

Associated Evaluations

Specification / Options

• Efficiency – spectacular suction energy may be prolonged with a easy motion
• Excessive lightness – weighs simply 2.35kg, for easy manoeuvrability
• Anti Hair Wrap – hair is mechanically faraway from the comb bar
• Excellent for Pets – motorised mini turbo brush loosens and lifts out cussed cat and canine hairs
• Guarantee – peace of thoughts with a free guarantee as much as 3 years

Hoover HF2 vs HF4 vs HF9 Comparability

Unboxing / Design

The Hoover HF2 seems bodily smaller than the costlier fashions within the Hoover vary. The part containing the motor and dustbin is far thinner however longer.

As you’d anticipate for an reasonably priced vacuum, all the pieces is saved fairly easy. There’s a energy button, a turbo/eco button, and three LEDs to point the battery life.

The dustbin has a barely odd design. It has a form of pump motion design the place you slide the dustbin up the physique, which then compresses in the direction of the lid, permitting it to fall out simply once you open the lid. With the dustbin empty, you may entry the filter from inside.

Past that, all the pieces is similar to the opposite Hoover fashions. You will have the principle extension pole, which is used for normal use, or you may plug the attachments immediately into the principle HF2 physique.

I used to be despatched the pet mannequin, which features a small motorised pet brush plus the principle cleansing head, together with the anti-hair wrap curler that’s used on different Hoover fashions.

Cleansing Efficiency

Like many different firms, Hoover doesn’t present any particular knowledge about cleansing efficiency. The product web page states:

“Regardless of its light-weight design, HF2 has spectacular suction energy to wash your flooring. Simply prolong the suction energy with a easy motion at any time, because of ULTRA COMPACT X3™ expertise. Examined internally based on IEC 62885-2:2021 cl.5.12 earlier than and after compaction.”

The closest goal determine about cleansing efficiency I can discover is from Currys, which states 50 air watts of energy.

A fast have a look at the air watt values of competing merchandise from Currys exhibits:

• Shark IZ202UKT has 75aW at £190
• Shark Detect Professional IW3510UK has 75aW at £300
• Hoover HF4 has 80aW at £229
• Hoover HF9 has 13aW at £259
• Beko ErgoClean Professional has 100aW at £120
• Dyson V8 has 115aW at £330
• Dyson V15 has 240aW at £650

Except the Beko ErgoClean Professional, the HF2 has a price-to-performance ratio much like that of the opposite fashions whereas being the lightest mannequin in comparison with the others.

When it comes to real-world efficiency, I discovered it carried out higher than anticipated. I don’t vacuum my workplace anyplace close to as a lot as I ought to and the carpet was beginning to get fairly grubby once I testing this vacuum and it did a superbly good job.

It’s positively not as highly effective as all the opposite vacuums I’ve, however I’d say solely the mains-powered upright vacuums just like the HL4 Upright have noticeably considerably higher suction.

After performing some artificial exams by throwing particles on our kitchen flooring, the HF2 did a ok job; it dealt with flour, salt, and rice properly. Issues like flour might require a few passes, but it surely nonetheless cleans all the pieces up.

Just like the opposite Hoover fashions I’ve reviewed. The anti-hair wrap curler appears to deal with hair significantly better than many competing fashions. I’ve used the HL4 and HF9 often since reviewing them, and I’ve but to have them utterly clogged up with hair.

The light-weight design is noticeable. I’m bodily match, so it isn’t important for me to have a light-weight vacuum, however it’s extremely simple to hold this round and vacuum. I’d think about these few hundred grams much less weight than competing choices make fairly a giant distinction for somebody of their older years who isn’t as bodily succesful as they was once.  

Battery

All cordless vacuums have comparatively quick battery lives, relying on how they’re used. That is no exception. In the usual mode, you get round half-hour of run time.

There’s additionally an eco mode and a turbo mode. The turbo mode will considerably cut back the run time, however I discovered that it was nonetheless in a position to 3 of my downstairs rooms earlier than needing a cost once more. 

Value and Various Choices

The Hoover HF2 has an RRP of £219 for the house version and £239 for the pet version, which incorporates the motorised pet brush.

On the time of writing, the HF2 Pet version is lowered to only £169.

On paper, the Beko ErgoClean Professional Cordless 2-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner is healthier worth for cash with a cheaper price level however greater suction although it lacks a motorised mini brush head and weighs extra.

Verdict

The Hoover HF2 sits on the decrease finish of pricing for cordless vacuums, and the efficiency displays that.

It’s a good vacuum for the worth, and the low worth and light-weight design make this helpful to have to enrich a robotic vacuum. Alternatively, it might work properly for smaller properties with much less demanding necessities.

Whereas I may give the Hoover HF2 a robust suggestion, it’s price retaining an eye fixed out for reductions for the opposite fashions. On the time of writing, the Hoover HF4 pet version was simply £10 extra. It weighs extra however has 60% extra suction. Equally, once I reviewed the HF4, you may choose up the HF9 for a similar worth.

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