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Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£260
Suction power (AW): ?
Battery runtime: N/A minutes
Capacity: 6 L
Weight: 7.5 kg

Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 review. Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Good

6.5

Good

7.1

Very good

5.1
Hard floors
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Mopping support
25.0%
1.4
Weight
20.0%
8.2
Noise level (Min-Max)
15.0%
10
Capacity
10.0%
4.7
Power consumption
5.6
Pet homes
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Mini motorized brush
25.0%
4.0
Anti-tangle brush
20.0%
10
Capacity
15.0%
8.2
Noise level (Min-Max)
10.0%
1.4
Weight

Best prices in UK

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Best rankings

#8 in Best Henry Vacuums
#90 in Best Bagged Vacuums
#115 in Best Vacuums For Hardwood Floors
#171 in Best Canister Vacuums
#192 in Best Quiet Vacuums
#228 in Best Corded Vacuums
#317 in Best Vacuums For Pet Hair
#322 in Best Vacuums For Sofas And Mattresses
#480 in Best Vacuum Cleaners

Verdict

The Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is a compact, bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a 620-watt motor, a 6-litre dust capacity, and a 10-metre power cable with a manual rewind system. Main characteristics and pros include its advanced three-stage TriTex filtration system with high-efficiency HepaFlo bags, a 72 dB quiet noise level, and a specialized Xtra toolkit that includes the AiroBrush for picking up pet hair alongside a dedicated hard floor tool. However, some cons are that its 7.5 kg weight can make it heavy to carry up stairs, the push-fit attachments can occasionally stick, and its high suction power can make it difficult to push on soft or plush carpets.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11

Overall score

6.7

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.

When it matters: When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.

Performance

7.8

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Suction power (AW)

What it is: A measure of usable suction output in air watts, combining airflow and pressure into one cleaning-power figure.

When it matters: When you want the clearest single number for overall cleaning power on carpets and stubborn debris.

Importance: HIGH

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Suction power (kPa)

What it is: The maximum suction pressure the vacuum can generate, expressed in kilopascals.

When it matters: When you compare how strongly different vacuums can pull dirt from seams, rugs, and tight surfaces.

Importance: HIGH

Airflow

What it is: The volume of air the vacuum moves during operation, which helps indicate how effectively debris can be carried into the dust container.

When it matters: When you want better pickup of lighter debris such as dust, crumbs, and hair across larger floor areas.

Importance: HIGH

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Motor type

What it is: The motor design used to drive suction, such as brushless or universal construction.

When it matters: When you care about motor durability, efficiency, and how modern the vacuum drive system is.

Importance: LOW

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Power consumption

What it is: The amount of electrical power the vacuum draws while operating, measured in watts.

When it matters: When you want to limit electricity use or compare efficiency between vacuums with similar cleaning power.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

5.4

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Cordless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can run without being connected to a power cable.

When it matters: When you want to move quickly between rooms, stairs, or cars without trailing a power cord.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery runtime

What it is: The maximum operating time the vacuum can deliver on a full charge in standard use.

When it matters: When you want to finish your normal cleaning routine on one charge.

Importance: HIGH

N/A

Charging time

What it is: The time required to recharge the battery from empty to full.

When it matters: When you need the vacuum ready again quickly after a short cleaning session.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: The total amount of energy or charge the battery can store before recharging is needed.

When it matters: When you want a rough idea of how much stored energy the battery pack holds.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery voltage

What it is: The nominal electrical voltage supplied by the battery pack.

When it matters: When you compare cordless models and want another clue about battery system strength.

Importance: LOW

N/A

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Filtration

7.7

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Filter class

What it is: The filtration standard or class used to describe how finely the vacuum filters outgoing air.

When it matters: When you care about capturing finer dust and keeping the exhaust air cleaner.

Importance: MEDIUM

Minimum overall efficiency

What it is: The minimum particle retention efficiency implied by the stated filter grade.

When it matters: When you want a clearer view of how much fine particulate the filter grade can block at minimum.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Indicates whether the filtration setup is strong enough to make the vacuum more appropriate for allergy-sensitive homes.

When it matters: When someone at home reacts badly to dust and you want a safer filtration setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

Capacity

What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.

When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bagless

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum collects dirt in a reusable dust container instead of disposable bags.

When it matters: When you prefer not to buy replacement bags and want to empty a reusable bin instead.

Importance: LOW

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Attachments

7.9

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Main brush type

What it is: The construction style of the main floor brush that makes primary contact with the surface being cleaned.

When it matters: When you need the floor head design to match your mix of carpets and hard floors.

Importance: LOW

roll brush

Roller type

What it is: The roller material or profile used to move across the floor and lift debris.

When it matters: When you want the contact surface to suit delicate floors, embedded dirt, or hair pickup better.

Importance: LOW

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Anti-tangle brush

What it is: A brush design intended to reduce hair wrapping and tangling around the roller.

When it matters: When long hair regularly wraps around the brush and you want less manual cleaning.

Importance: LOW

Mini motorized brush

What it is: A small powered cleaning head intended for upholstery, stairs, and concentrated dirt or pet hair.

When it matters: When you clean sofas, stairs, or pet beds where a powered small head works better than a standard nozzle.

Importance: LOW

Suitable for pet owners

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum is especially suited to homes where pet hair is a regular cleaning concern.

When it matters: When pet hair is one of the main reasons you are buying a vacuum in the first place.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Design

3.7

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Vacuum type

What it is: Identifies the vacuum's overall form factor, such as stick, canister, upright, handheld, or wet-dry.

When it matters: When storage, maneuverability, and your usual cleaning jobs matter more than raw suction numbers.

Importance: LOW

canister

Weight

What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.

When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

2-in-1 design

What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.

When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.

Importance: LOW

Self-standing

What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum can remain upright on its own without being leaned against support.

When it matters: When you want to pause mid-clean without laying the vacuum on the floor or wall.

Importance: LOW

Adjustable tube height

What it is: Indicates whether the tube length can be adjusted to change reach and handling height.

When it matters: When different users share the vacuum or you want a more comfortable reach.

Importance: LOW

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Smart features

4.0

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Auto suction adjustment

What it is: A function that changes suction automatically based on floor type or detected dirt load.

When it matters: When you want the vacuum to react by itself as you move between floor types or dirt levels.

Importance: LOW

Dust particle sensor

What it is: A sensor that monitors fine debris levels to inform or automate cleaning behavior.

When it matters: When you want extra feedback in dusty rooms instead of relying only on what you can see.

Importance: LOW

LED display

What it is: A built-in illuminated display used to show status information such as battery, mode, or alerts.

When it matters: When you want cleaner status feedback for battery, mode, and warnings at a glance.

Importance: LOW

Nozzle light

What it is: A light built into the cleaning head to improve visibility in dark areas under furniture or along edges.

When it matters: When you vacuum under beds, sofas, or dark corners where hidden dust is easy to miss.

Importance: LOW

Mopping support

What it is: Indicates whether the appliance can also wipe or mop surfaces in addition to vacuuming.

When it matters: When you want one appliance to handle both dry vacuuming and light floor wiping.

Importance: LOW

Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 vs the average vacuum cleaner

Why is Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 better than the average vacuum cleaner?

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5 L larger dust bin
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (6 L vs 1 L).
What it is: The amount of dust or debris the container or bag can hold before it needs to be emptied or replaced.
When it matters: When you want to empty the dust container less often during bigger cleaning jobs.
Importance: MEDIUM
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (6 L vs 1 L).6 L vs 1 L
Includes parquet brush
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
What it is: A dedicated floor brush intended to clean parquet or other delicate hard surfaces more gently.
When it matters: When you have wood or delicate hard floors and want gentler contact while cleaning.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
3.5 m longer power cord
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
What it is: The physical length of the mains cable supplied for corded use.
When it matters: When you clean larger rooms with a corded model and want fewer outlet changes.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).10 m vs 6.5 m
Higher filter class
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
What it is: The filtration standard or class used to describe how finely the vacuum filters outgoing air.
When it matters: When you care about capturing finer dust and keeping the exhaust air cleaner.
Importance: MEDIUM
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).epa 11 vs hepa
2.6 kPa stronger suction
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
What it is: The maximum suction pressure the vacuum can generate, expressed in kilopascals.
When it matters: When you compare how strongly different vacuums can pull dirt from seams, rugs, and tight surfaces.
Importance: HIGH
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa
Quieter operation
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-74.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
What it is: The operating sound range of the vacuum across its available modes, measured in decibels.
When it matters: When you clean in apartments, around children, or at night and want a quieter machine.
Importance: HIGH
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-74.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).72-74.4 dB vs 77-77 dB
30 mm wider cleaning path
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 260 mm).
What it is: The width of the area covered by the main floor head in a single forward pass.
When it matters: When you clean large open floors and want to cover more area in fewer passes.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 260 mm).290 mm vs 260 mm
2.6 kPa stronger suction
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (22.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
Quieter operation
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-74.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
30 mm wider cleaning path
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 260 mm).
3.5 m longer power cord
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
5 L larger dust bin
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (6 L vs 1 L).
Higher filter class
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 11 vs hepa).
Includes parquet brush
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.

Why is Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 worse than the average vacuum cleaner?

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No cyclonic technology
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
1 fewer speed level
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
No bagless design
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
No washable filter
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
2.13x higher weight
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).
No handheld conversion
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
75 mm wider body
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
75 mm deeper body
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
2.13x higher weight
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).
What it is: The total mass of the vacuum cleaner, which affects carrying comfort and ease of use.
When it matters: When you carry the vacuum upstairs, around the house, or use it for longer sessions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 kg vs 3.52 kg).7.5 kg vs 3.52 kg
No handheld conversion
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: A design that allows the vacuum to be used in two form factors, typically as a stick unit and a handheld unit.
When it matters: When you want one machine to handle both floors and quick handheld jobs.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
No bagless design
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: Indicates whether the vacuum collects dirt in a reusable dust container instead of disposable bags.
When it matters: When you prefer not to buy replacement bags and want to empty a reusable bin instead.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
No washable filter
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: Indicates whether the main filter can be rinsed or washed for repeated use.
When it matters: When you want lower maintenance costs and the option to rinse the filter instead of replacing it often.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
No cyclonic technology
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
What it is: A dust separation system that spins incoming air to help keep suction more stable as debris builds up.
When it matters: When you want suction to stay steadier as dust builds up in the bin.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
75 mm wider body
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
What it is: The side-to-side dimension of the vacuum body or main cleaning head.
When it matters: When the vacuum must fit specific storage spaces or move around tight furniture layouts.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).340 mm vs 265 mm
1 fewer speed level
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
What it is: The number of selectable cleaning or suction levels available on the vacuum.
When it matters: When you want to switch between gentle daily cleaning and stronger suction for heavier messes.
Importance: LOW
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).1 vs 2
6.1% worse value for money
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.41 vs 7.859).
What it is: An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters: When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.41 vs 7.859).7.41 vs 7.86

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(Reviews last updated: July 2026)

What customers like about Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11?

Powerful and consistent suction performance across various surfaces.
AiroBrush turbo tool is highly effective at lifting pet hair and dirt from carpets.
Large 6-litre dust bag capacity requires infrequent changing.
Generous 10-metre power cable provides a wide cleaning reach without swapping sockets.
Extremely durable, reliable, and features a long-lasting motor design.
Comes with a comprehensive set of versatile accessories, including a dedicated hard floor tool.
Hygienic and mess-free bag emptying system compared to bagless alternatives.
Relatively quiet operation during use.

What customers dislike about Numatic Henry Xtra HVX160-11?

Can feel heavy and bulky to carry, especially when moving up and down stairs.
The canister design is top-heavy and prone to tipping over or rolling onto its side.
Difficult to push and maneuver on thick, plush, or high-pile carpets.
Lacks on-board storage solutions to hold all the included extra attachment heads.
Interference-fit metal tubes can fuse together tightly or fall apart if not jammed aggressively.
Lacks electronic variable suction speed control, relying on a manual bleed valve instead.
Lacks a dedicated post-motor HEPA filtration layer, which may not completely trap ultra-fine carbon dust.

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