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Hoover H-HANDY 700 Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Suction pressure:17 kPaCapacity:0.15 LWeight:0.64 kgRuntime:12 minHEPA filter:no

Hoover H-HANDY 700 Review: Compare 53 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

Hoover H-HANDY 700
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Vacuums category.
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▼ Worse than 75% of models
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80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.9

User score

▼Worse than 75% of portable vacuums
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 71%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

30%

6.6

Performance

30%

5.6

Filtration

24%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Attachments

3%

8.3

Design

3%

10

Smart features

▼Worse than 67%
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner Hoover H-HANDY 700

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

30%

6.6

Performance

30%

5.6

Filtration

24%

7.1

Battery

10%

8.8

Attachments

3%

8.3

Design

3%

10

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Hoover H-HANDY 700 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than 51.1% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.3
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support wet-and-dry cleaning. 32.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Rated motor power
120 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 120 W, which is higher than that of 49.1% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 33.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
17 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 17 kPa, which is higher than that of 97.2% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
40 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 40 AW, which is higher than that of 75% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
22 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 22 Wh, which is greater than that of 48% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 4.1% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
11 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 11 V, which is lower than that of 52.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than that of 21.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 48.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter. 57.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.15 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.15 L, which is smaller than that of 79.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Transparent bin
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a transparent dustbin. 90.2% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Number of filtration stages
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 2 filtration stages, which is more than 18.4% of portable vacuums and equal to 60.5% of portable vacuums.
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Extension tube
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an extension tube. 29.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Soft dusting brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a soft dusting brush. 80.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Flat crevice tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a flat crevice tool. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Upholstery tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool. This feature is present on 26.6% of portable vacuums.
Mini motorized brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 11.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
6.6 cm
Depth
41.8 cm
Height
6.9 cm
Weight
0.64 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.64 kg, which is less than 71.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a self-standing design. 1.6% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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LED light
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light. This feature is present on 17.4% of portable vacuums.
Auto suction adjustment
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 1.1% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
LED
This portable vacuum cleaner has a display. This feature is present on 80.4% of portable vacuums.
Filter replacement indicator
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

Hoover H-HANDY 700 vs the average portable vacuum

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  • 9.25 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (17 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    17 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 1 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (3 h vs 4 h).
    3 h vs 4 h
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 15 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (40 AW vs 25 AW).
    40 AW vs 25 AW
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 9.25 kPa higher suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces higher suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (17 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    17 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 15 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (40 AW vs 25 AW).
    40 AW vs 25 AW
  • 1 h faster charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average portable vacuum (3 h vs 4 h).
    3 h vs 4 h
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 59.9% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (1903.6 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    1,903.572 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 14.7% lighter
    40% lighter: this portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.6 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.64 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Includes an LED light
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 0.25 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.2 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.15 L vs 0.4 L
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 min vs 20 min
  • Does not include a transparent dustbin
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a transparent dustbin, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Hoover H-HANDY 700
    the average portable vacuum
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (6.90 vs 8.000).
    6.9 vs 8
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 6.1% worse value for money
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.28 vs 7.7).
    7.28 vs 7.72
  • 15.9% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Hoover H-HANDY 700
    the average portable vacuum
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (6.90 vs 8.000).
    6.9 vs 8
  • 33.3% more expensive
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 6.1% worse value for money
    Hoover H-HANDY 700 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.28 vs 7.7).
    7.28 vs 7.72
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 0.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (11 V vs 11.1 V).
    11 V vs 11.1 V
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 0.25 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.2 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.15 L vs 0.4 L
  • Does not include a transparent dustbin
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a transparent dustbin, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,020 vs 2,021

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Hoover H-HANDY 700

  • Ultra-lightweight design (weighs only 640 grams), making it easy on the arms and hands.
  • Compact and narrow wand shape that easily fits into tight spaces and under low furniture.
  • Powerful suction for its small size, easily picking up crumbs, dust, and pet hair.
  • Convenient upright charging dock with a small footprint that keeps it ready for grab-and-go use.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 accessory tool combining a crevice tool, dusting brush, and upholstery nozzle.
  • Built-in front LED cleaning light which provides excellent visibility in dark areas like car footwells.
  • Ergonomic handle with a rubber grip for added comfort during quick cleanups.

What we don't like about Hoover H-HANDY 700

  • Short battery runtime, maxing out at roughly 9 to 12 minutes per full charge.
  • Very small dustbin capacity (150ml), requiring frequent emptying after minor tasks.
  • Fiddly and multi-step bin-emptying process that requires detaching the filter from inside the bin.
  • Relatively long charging time (around 2 to 3 hours) considering the brief runtime provided.
  • Tool switching mechanism can feel a bit stiff and tricky to manipulate.

Verdict

The Hoover H-HANDY 700 is a compact cordless handheld vacuum with a 120 W brushless motor, up to 40 AW and 17 kPa of suction, and a removable 11 V lithium-ion battery. It runs for about 12 minutes and recharges in approximately three hours on the included charging dock. Practical strengths include a washable two-stage filter, battery and full-charge indicators, LED lighting, a soft dusting brush, a crevice tool, and a 0.15 L dust container. Its light grab-and-go format is useful for cars, furniture, and pet hair. The main drawbacks are the short single-speed runtime, the small non-transparent bin, and the absence of HEPA filtration, automatic suction adjustment, an anti-tangle brushroll, or a mini motorized pet tool. It is therefore best suited to brief cleanups rather than longer sessions.

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