Hoover HF4 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review [Pets Edition] vs HF9 & HFX

Hoover has been refreshing their vacuum cleaner vary prior to now 12 months with the launch of the flagship Hoover HFX cordless vacuum, the HL4 upright vacuum and the HF9 cordless vacuum.

The most recent launch is the mid-range HF4, which is a simplified and extra reasonably priced various to the superb HF9.

Hoover HF4 vs HF9 Variations

Hoover doesn’t state issues like air watts or sound ranges, so I’ve used the figures quoted in Argos. I can’t make certain if these are correct, however subjectively, I’d say they correlate to the efficiency I skilled.

• Air Watts:
• Sound Stage:
  • HF4: 86 dB
  • HF9: Not Acknowledged
• Weight:
  • HF4: – 2.63kg
  • HF9: 3.4kg
• Battery:
  • HF4: 1x detachable / 25000mAh
  • HF9: Choice for 2x batteries / 4,000 mAh lithium-ion battery
• Run Time:
• Cost Time
• Capability:
• Equipment – An identical for each:
• Guarantee:

Options / Specification

• Excessive manoeuvrability & excessive efficiency
• Extremely manoeuvrable – designed to succeed in each nook with ease
• ANTI-TWIST – hair is robotically faraway from the brushbar
• Efficiency – as much as half-hour of suction energy to scrub your complete residence
• Straightforward to make use of – with an intuitive LED show exhibiting battery standing
• Weight – 2.63kg
• Product Dimensions (WxDxH)- 258*165*1110 (mm)
• Capability – 0.7l
• Charging Time – 3.5 (hours)
• Guarantee – 3 Years (2 Years For Battery)
• Included-
  • Detachable Battery Pack
  • UK Charging Plug
  • 2-in-1 Dusting/Upholstery Device
  • Crevice Device
  • Pet software
  • Cleansing Device
  • Wall Mount

Unboxing

The Hoover HF4 is smaller and lighter than the HF9, with an easier design.

The principle part of the Hoover is preassembled and might be dismantled to take care of the 2 filters and take away the dustbin for simple cleansing.

The battery slides into the hand-held half and is locked in place with a pushdown launch button, making it straightforward to switch. The battery has the DC barrel constructed into it, so in idea, you might get a second battery for elevated run occasions, however Hoover doesn’t seem to promote this 12 months.  

The controls on the highest are fairly primary, with an influence button and turbo button, then LED bars to point the battery life reasonably than the LCD displaying the runtime left that the HF9 had.

The Hoover is straightforward to assemble and consists of the identical equipment because the HF9.

Just like the opposite Hoover fashions, this pet version features a motorised mini turbo brush that loosens and lifts out cussed cat and canine hairs.

HEPA Filter

Many vacuum cleaners promote HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters, that are designed to take away no less than 99.95% of particulate matter whose diameter is the same as 0.3 μm. They’ll additionally seize pollen, grime, mud, moisture, and micro organism (0.2–2.0 μm). Due to this fact, they’re standard with individuals who undergo from allergic reactions and bronchial asthma.

All of the Hoover cordless vacuums lack a HEPA filter however nonetheless have a standard filter. Whereas the plugged-in upright vacuums, such because the HL4 and HL5, do have HEPA filters.

Once I reviewed the Halo Capsule, I used to be knowledgeable that unbiased filtration testing prices a big amount of cash and that’s why they hadn’t acquired official accreditation.

I think that within the case of Hoover, the reasoning behind not utilizing HEPA filters is the lower-powered motors. The HEPA filter will improve resistance and scale back cleansing efficiency.

Regardless of the cause, cordless vacuums nonetheless embody filters which are replaceable and washable.

Cleansing Efficiency

One of many promoting factors of this vacuum is its light-weight design, which is simply 2.63kg. This makes it a lot simpler to deal with than many competing choices. It’s significantly helpful if you wish to vacuum stairs or furnishings.

The suction energy is OK. I’ve no method to take a look at this precisely, however subjectively the suction is decrease than each the HF9 and HFX.

I’ve discovered the suction to be acceptable for our wants, however we even have a robotic vacuum that runs every day and retains up to the mark.

I examined it by throwing numerous detritus, similar to flour, sugar, and rice, on our kitchen flooring. It managed to scrub every little thing up acceptably, simply not fairly as effectively because the HF9/HFX.

I’d say it’s maybe not the best choice for deep cleansing, and one of many extra highly effective choices could also be higher suited to bigger households with extra demanding cleansing wants.

Emptying the bin is straightforward sufficient with a launch catch, however some particles might should be pressured out with the included cleansing software.

Manoeuvrability

The principle head of the HF4 has two hinges with a variety of movement for horizontal and vertical manoeuvrability.

This works very properly and lets you simply manoeuvre round furnishings and get into nooks and crannies with out having to be a contortionist.

Handheld Mode

Like most cordless vacuums, it may be transformed right into a extra transportable handheld mode by eradicating the principle lengthy pole. This makes it straightforward to scrub issues like furnishings and stairs.

Anti-Twist & Pet Hair Removing

All of the latest Hoover vacuums use what is named anti-twist expertise, the place they declare hair is robotically faraway from the comb bar. This appears to work by utilizing a mixture of a uniquely formed brushbar and tooth on the within of the pinnacle, which dislodges the build-up of hair.

I’ve been utilizing the HF9 since Might final 12 months and this HF4 for the previous few weeks, and it does appear to offer superior efficiency to different vacuums I’ve, particularly compared to my robotic vacuums, that are consistently clogged with hair.

It’s not good; there’s a small build-up of hair, nevertheless it doesn’t appear to wrap across the brush head as tightly as different vacuums, and it’s, subsequently, a lot simpler to take away.

I don’t have a pet, however the motorised mini turbo brush does appear to work properly and I typically use it to hoover our sofa.

Battery

The HF4 has the identical 30-minute run time because the HF9 however doesn’t have the choice for a second battery, so when the battery is lifeless, you’ll have to await it to recharge.

Like all cordless vacuums, the run time relies on the usual suction setting, and this quantity reduces considerably with the turbo mode.

I largely use the turbo mode and discover it ok to scrub no less than a few rooms.

The battery has a capability of 2500mAh compared to the 4000mAh of the HF9, and that is probably as a result of motor being much less highly effective.

Worth and Different Choices

The Hoover HF4 is offered in a house or pet version priced at:

• HF4 Dwelling Version: £249 RRP discounted to £199
• HF4 Pet Version: £269 RRP discounted to £249

Hoover has a number of different cordless vacuums, together with:

• Hoover HFX: £449 RRP discounted to £399
• Hoover HF9: RRP between £399 and £499 discounted to £200 / £269
• Hoover HF1: £149 discounted to £199

For competing manufacturers, at this value level, Vax might be the very best various.

The Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 cordless vacuum cleaner is offered for round £160, or the pet mannequin is simply £10 extra. It has a lower-capacity bin however an extended run time and the choice for 2 batteries.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum [Single Battery] IZ202UK is £190

The most cost effective Dyson is the V8, which is priced at £230.

Total

The Hoover HF4 is an reasonably priced cordless vacuum cleaner that gives stability of efficiency and value (when wanting on the RRP).

I don’t suppose Hoover does themselves any favours by discounting merchandise on their very own web site. On the time of writing (2nd February 2024), the HF4 Dwelling and Pets editions are the identical value, so you might as properly get the Pets version.

Moreover, the Hoover HF9 Dwelling is identical value because the HF4 Dwelling, and the HF9 Pets is simply £20 greater than the HF4 Pets.

Based mostly on these costs, it’s exhausting to advocate the HF4 when the HF9 is considerably higher.

The Hoover HF9 has been my favorite cordless vacuum in recent times; it has comparable, if not higher, cleansing efficiency than the dearer fashions such because the Tineco PURE One S15; I’d additionally say I favor the HF9 over the HFX as it’s higher worth for cash.

Due to this fact, whereas I can strongly advocate the Hoover HF4, it is best to take a look at what reductions can be found on the time of buy.

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