Should you buy the cordless Henry Quick vacuum cleaner?

While Henry Quick isn’t Numatic's first cordless model – we’ve previously reviewed the cordless Henry – it’s the brand's first cordless Henry stick hoover.

The traditional Henry vacuums are often described as awkward to manoeuvre and tricky to use when vacuuming stairs or uneven surfaces around your home. But the light and agile Henry Quick could be the solution to this problem. 

Read on to find out more about its features, how powerful it is, and how it compares with the corded Henry and other cordless vacs on the market.

Curious to know how well Henry Quick deals with pet hair and fine dust? Which? members can read our full Numatic Henry Quick review

Corded Henry vs cordless Henry Quick: what's the difference?

Henry is a corded cylinder vacuum whereas Henry Quick is a cordless handstick vacuum. This means it isn't limited by a cord, but it does have a limited battery life. 

The corded Henry has a large 6-litre dust capacity, which seems enormous compared with Henry Quick's 1-litre capacity, but this is still decent for a handstick vacuum. 

Much like the rest of the Numatic family, Henry Quick remains bagged, but it comes with special dust pods instead of the usual felt filter bag. You'll need to replace them regularly, which means extra cost, but 26 pods are included when you buy a Henry Quick. This should be enough for about a year's supply. 

Compare other differences between corded Henry and Henry Quick in the table below.

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Henry Quick hoover: standout features

The Henry Quick vacuum comes with several handy features and, although some are fairly standard when it comes to cordless vacuums, this is the first time we've seen them on a Numatic vac.

Henry Quick pods

A unique feature of Henry Quick is its pod bags for quicker, mess-free emptying. Most handstick cordless vacuums have a bagless dust container and, although many of them are fully removable and washable, the emptying process can be fairly messy and dust can escape back into the air. 

Bagged vacuums like the Henry Quick are a good alternative, especially if you suffer from dust-related allergies. But bagged cordless vacuums are much less common. 

To eject the Henry Quick pod from the container, simply engage the release button and drop it straight into the bin. The dust and dirt remains securely trapped inside the pod, which also acts as a filter. 

Henry Quick comes with 26 pods made from 65% recycled materials. If you need to buy more, you can order a pack of 10 from myhenry.com for £12.99.

Handheld mode

This certainly isn't unique – in fact, it's a common feature of cordless vacuum cleaners, but Henry Quick is Numatic's only vacuum with a removable handheld Henry option. 

This allows for more versatility during cleaning, meaning you won't have to lug the entire appliance up and down the stairs if you're doing a spot clean, or worry about hose extensions if you want to vacuum the tops of bookshelves or ceilings.

LED lights 

LED lights are another standard feature of mid-range and premium cordless vacuums; Henry Quick has them embedded at the base of the floor nozzle. 

These lights illuminate surfaces and help you to discover dust and dirt that's otherwise easy to miss.

Is Henry Quick as powerful as corded Henry?

In short, no. Powered by a 25.5V lithium-ion battery, Henry Quick isn't as powerful as the corded Henry, which runs at 230V mains voltage. 

But that doesn't necessarily make for an inferior cleaning performance. There are plenty of cordless vacuums that ace our cleaning tests and score much higher than some corded vacuum cleaners, regardless of their power.

To see how Henry Quick fared in our rigorous tests and how its cleaning performance compares with corded Henry and other cordless vacs, take a look at our Henry Quick review and corded Henry review.

If you prefer Numatic's original corded vacuum, discover everything you need to know about Henry Hoover

How long can Henry Quick run for?

Numatic says Henry Quick's run time is 1 hour 10 minutes on minimum power, and 16 minutes on maximum power. However, our testing shows that the actual running time often differs to the manufacturer's claims. 

To see how Henry Quick performed in our run-time assessment and how it compares to its rivals overall, read the full Henry Quick review.

Why is the red light flashing on my Henry Quick?

The flashing light on the Henry Quick is an indicator that there's an issue impacting its cleaning performance.

The most likely reason for the flashing light is that there's a blockage, so you should follow Numatic's instructions to locate and remove the obstruction. If the light is still flashing after you've done so, it's possible your filter dust pod is full and needs replacing. 

How does Henry Quick compare with rivals?

Price – If you're shopping for a cordless vacuum cleaner, you can expect to spend anywhere between £50 and £800. So at £299 the Henry Quick hoover falls somewhere in the middle for cordless vacs.

Type – There are three main types of cordless vacuums. Cylinders are the least common cordless vac as they're usually on the larger and bulkier side, but they also have a huge dust capacity. Uprights also tend to be bulkier than stick models and often come with a detachable canister for added flexibility. Handstick vacuums are the most common type of cordless vacuum – and usually more lightweight but with a smaller dust capacity than other types. Henry Quick falls into this latter category.

Dust capacity – The average dust capacity of a cordless vacuum is around 0.7 litres. Henry Quick is just above the average with a 1-litre pod capacity. It's also bagged and comes with replaceable dust pods, unlike most cordless vacuums, which are bagless and sometimes have a fully removable and washable dustbin.

Weight – At 3.2kg, Henry Quick is about average weight for a cordless vacuum cleaner. We've reviewed some that weigh less than 2kg and some much heavier models that weigh more than 4kg.

Features – From LED lights on the floorhead, flexible cleaning tubes, battery life indicators and even dust sensors, cordless vacuums can come with an array of additional features. They're useful most of the time but they're also known to drive up the price. Henry Quick comes with some of these, such as the LED lights and the removable handheld vacuum. 

Compare the lab test results for all the Henry Quick and Hetty Quick models we've tested in our Numatic cordless vacuum cleaner reviews

Where to buy Henry Quick

Due to Henry’s popularity, the cordless Henry Quick vacuum cleaner is available to buy from most well-known retailers. Some also stock Henry's sister vacuum, Hetty Quick, which has the same features but comes in a pink colour. You can also opt for a graphite-colour Henry Quick that doesn't have the signature smiley face. 

Before making your decision to buy, make sure you check the retailer’s return policy, as well as its customer feedback and reviews. 

Here are some popular retailers that stock Henry Quick:

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