The Henry Vacuum Family
The Henry range of vacuum cleaners are renowned as well-built machines that will last for years (and even decades), providing no-nonsense vacuuming for people who want a machine that will perform well, consistently, with little maintenance, and for a price that doesn’t break the bank. Whether you are a professional cleaner, a tradesperson, or a homeowner, you are sure to be pleased with a vacuum from the
All of the machines in the
A Quick Comparison Overview
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- Versatile, sturdy set of attachments.
- Large capacity dust bags that are cheap to replace.
- Long 10m cable means you can vacuum an entire floor without changing socket.
- Better for Pets & DIY
- An extra 3 litres of dust capacity
- The AiroBrush is larger than the one that comes with Henry Pet (so better for larger carpets)
- It's a regular Henry but you get 4 x extra cleaning tools, so this is a great deal.
- Much lighter than Henry
- More convenient for car and stair cleaning (handheld mode)
- Half the price of a Dyson
- It comes with an EcoBrush that is better at removing pet hair than the standard floor tool (best suited for upholstery and small patches of carpet)
- It has a special filter for reducing pet odours.
- Just as versatile and useful as Henry, just in pink.
- Larger Dust Capacity than Henry
- Lighter than Henry
- Both Wet and Dry Vacuuming
- Huge wet capacity
Henry (best all-rounder)
- Versatile, sturdy set of attachments.
- Large capacity dust bags that are cheap to replace.
- Long 10m cable means you can vacuum an entire floor without changing socket.
- You will have to carry it in one hand as your vacuum your stairs and it's not light.
- The standard floor tool it comes with is not great with pet hair.
Unsurprisingly,
Henry is the perfect all-rounder and the ideal choice for regular homeowners, who want a vacuum cleaner that can tackle everyday dust and dirt in the home and car. His attachments will grant you access to those really tight gaps down the side of your sofa, as well as allow you to vacuum delicate items such as lamps and picture frames. Lastly, your upholstery such as armchairs and sofa cushions will also get a really good clean.
He has a long 10m cable, which means you can vacuum an entire floor of your home without relocating to a new socket, which is a fantastic practical feature. The dust bags are very cheap to replace, costing roughly £1 each and they will take a couple of months (or more) to fill up.
Henry is the stalwart of this range: tough, durable and easy to use. However, he is heavier than the more expensive vacuum cleaners, which means he isn’t very good for stair cleaning. He also isn’t great on pet hair, because he doesn’t have a rotating brush roll. So if you have a dog in particular, you are going to want either a
Read our full, detailed performance review of
Henry XL Plus (best for commercial cleaners)
- Extra long power cable
- Huge dust capacity
- Heavy and cumbersome to store away
The
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There is a larger version of
This machine comes with extra attachments that
Henry XL Plus is really best suited for commercial or professional cleaners, who want to reduce the number of times they have to relocate to a new socket, as well as the frequency that they have to change the dust bags. The main downside of this machine is that it is heavy and bulky, so it is not best suited for a normal sized house.
Read our full review of the Henry XL Plus.
Henry Quick (best for those with strength issues)
- Long 60 minute run-time
- Very lightweight
- Uses mini dust bags (pods) that reduces mess
- Much smaller capacity dust bags (1 litre) compared with Henry (6 litres)
If you like the idea of performing
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Henry Quick is the latest in the range, offering cordless vacuuming in the form of a stick vacuum, that you have to charge up. Each charge will give you roughly an hour of running time, which should be more than enough to cover a regular-sized family home. The major benefit of the
Henry Quick has a rotating brush roll, so it is a good option for pet hair. It also comes with a combination tool, which transforms at the click of a switch to cover all of the cleaning ability of the upholstery brush, crevice tool and soft dusting brush, that you get with the
It is not that light (3.2kg) compared with the likes of the Dyson V12 (2.2 kg) but then again, it is half the price.
Read our full review of the Henry Quick, which includes a direct vacuuming comparison with
Henry Quick Pet
Henry Quick Pet is exactly the same as
Full review of this machine here.
- Long 60 minute run-time
- Very lightweight
- Extra mini motorised floor tool
- Much smaller capacity dust bags (1 litre) compared with Henry (6 litres)
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Henry Xtra (great for dog hair)
- Better for Pets & DIY
- An extra 3 litres of dust capacity
- Heavier than the regular Henry
- Not great for stair cleaning
Is Henry Xtra worth the extra money? It really depends on the price difference at the time of you reading this. It is quite common for that difference to only be £20, and if that is currently the case, it is worth paying a little extra for the
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As the name suggests, the Henry Xtra is just like the regular
A unique Airobrush is great if you have pets in the house. It provides an outstanding level of cleaning with carpets and is the perfect tool for cleaning up pet hairs, thanks to the fact that it has a rotating brush roll powered by a fan. This brush roll is much better at gripping stubborn pet hair and thus removing it from your carpet, compared with the standard combi floor tool.
It also comes with a dedicated hard floor tool, which is only very marginally better than the standard combi floor tool (which has a brush bar that is lowered or raised for hard floors/ carpets) and isn’t really necessary. However, if you like the idea of the AiroBrush then I would still opt for the
Henry Xtra has a larger dust capacity (9 litres) than
As with the other Henrys in this range it provides unbeatable suction power which will not deteriorate in the same way as other cyclone vacuum cleaners. Its robust shell gives it plenty of staying power, meaning it can go on giving you reliable service for years. But, is it worth the extra money? Only if you have pets, otherwise the regular
For even more information, check out our detailed review of the Henry Xtra.
Henry Pet (great for dog hair and pet owners in general)
The Henry Pet has a larger capacity than
The EboBrush that comes with the
We have a performance comparison in our full review of the Henry Pet.
- It comes with an EcoBrush that is better at removing pet hair than the standard floor tool.
- It has a special filter for reducing pet odours.
- Quite heavy.
- Awkward for stair cleaning.
If you have a dog in particular, then you should definitely consider opting for the
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Harry (exactly the same as Henry Pet)
Harry is exacty the same as
Read our full review of the Harry vacuum here.
- It comes with an EcoBrush that is better at removing pet hair than the standard floor tool.
- It has a special filter for reducing pet odours.
- Quite heavy.
- Awkward for stair cleaning.
There is absolutely no difference between Henry Pet and Harry - they are the same machine with a different name. So if you are a pet owner, opt for whichever is cheapest at the time.
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Henry Cordless (best for those with mobility issues)
- Useful if you have no access to mains power
- Good for people with mobility issues
- It is double the price of the standard Henry
- The battery lasts just 20 minutes
If you are one of the unlucky people that have no access to your car with an extension cord, or if you worry about tripping over a lead, then the
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Henry Cordless is powered by a large, bulky battery that clips in to the top of the machine. Surprisingly, given the size of the battery, it will last for only 20 minutes on the high setting before it runs out of juice. This is a major disadvantage of this model, as 20 minutes is pretty tight when it comes to cleaning an entire house. However, the suction power is actually very good, performing only slightly worse than the corded
The attachments and floor tool that you get with the
Is the
Hetty (great all-rounder)
- Versatile set of attachments.
- Large capacity dust bags that are inexpensive to replace.
- Long 10m cable means you can vacuum an entire floor without changing socket.
- Not the best vacuum for stair cleaning as it is quite heavy and you will have to carry it as you go.
- The floor head tool is not brilliant for pet hair.
Hetty is a solid model with loads of great attachments. From strong suction strength to versatility and great car cleaning, she has it all. If you are looking for a vacuum cleaner at a reasonable price with a slightly feminine twist, she is the girl for you.
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Henry’s little sister is Hetty. She comes with all the same features as
We are not going to comment on which gender Hetty is aimed at. All I will say is that my daughter’s favourite colour is pink and she absolutely loves the Hetty, over the
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I think There used to be a Basil, and I have an Edward which we’ve owned for nearly 30 years and still going strong!
good info
THIS isn’t all of the models. there is the henry reach which is sold by argos (not sure if it is an exclusive to them) and there is the henry plus which is exclusive to john lewis.
A good point Dave! I will look to include those.
im still deciding
the xtra or the plus
what is the difference please
i need one with the new brush head but the larger head notthe smaller one that comes with pet –
airo for carpet brush
Hello Lisa, you should go for Henry Xtra as it comes with the wider AiroBrush. Henry XL Plus has a much larger dust capacity, but you only really need it if you are a commercial cleaner and the additional floor tool that it comes with is quite narrow and best suited for vacuuming upholstery. Henry Xtra still has a larger dust capacity that the regular Henry.