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Avg. price:~£120Suction power (AW):75 AWBattery runtime:40 minutesCapacity:0.45 LWeight:2.2 kg

Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM 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.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 255 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 78% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM is a versatile 3-in-1 cordless, bagless vacuum cleaner featuring a 22V lithium-ion removable battery, a Direct Impulse brushless motor spinning at 100,000 rpm, and a suction power of 15,500 Pa (75 AW). Weighing just 2.2 kg (1.5 to 1.7 kg in handheld mode), its main advantages include an ultra-lightweight frame, a fast 2.5-hour charge time, a Park&Go self-standing design, nozzle LED headlights, and a highly compact storage mode that reduces its height to just 69 cm. However, its primary drawbacks are a relatively small 0.45-liter dust cup capacity and a limited maximum runtime of 40 minutes in standard mode, which drops to only 8 minutes when utilizing the maximum turbo power setting.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

7.2

Battery

18%

6.6

Filtration

14%

6.5

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.7
Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 55.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 255 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a user score of 7.82 points, which is lower than 78% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 59.9% of vacuum cleaners.
6.9
Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than 59.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.8
Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than 60% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
Suction power (AW)
75 AW
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 75 AW, which is lower than that of 82% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
15.5 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
15.5 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 15.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 75.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
290 W
Power consumption
290 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 290 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 76.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.4% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
40 minutes
Battery runtime
40 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 40 minutes, which is shorter than that of 64.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 2.5 hours, which is faster than 94.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 3.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, which is larger than that of 48.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 24.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
epa
Filter class
epa
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa, which is less advanced than the class used by 84.1% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.5%
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.5% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 79.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.45 L
Capacity
0.45 L
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.45 L, which is smaller than that of 88% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.2 kg
Weight
2.2 kg
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.2 kg, which is lower than the weight of 87.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    44-44 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (44-44 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    44-44 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 39.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.2 kg
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    44-44 dB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (44-44 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    44-44 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 310 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    290 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (290 W vs 600 W).
    290 W vs 600 W
  • 1.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    2.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 39.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.2 kg
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 70 mm shallower body
    Depth
    195 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (195 mm vs 265 mm).
    195 mm vs 265 mm
  • 13 mm narrower body
    Width
    252 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (252 mm vs 265 mm).
    252 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 4.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • 2.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.82 vs 8.000).
    7.82 vs 8
  • 75 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    75 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (75 AW vs 150 AW).
    75 AW vs 150 AW
  • 4.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    15.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (15.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    15.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 8 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    252 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (252 mm vs 260 mm).
    252 mm vs 260 mm
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 4 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    8 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (8 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    8 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.45 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.5 %
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.5 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.5 % vs 99.95 %
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    epa
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa vs hepa).
    epa vs hepa
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.

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Based on 255 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM?

  • Extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver around furniture
  • Compact design that collapses to 69 cm for easy cupboard storage
  • Stands upright on its own in the dedicated parking position
  • Removable battery pack allowing convenient charging anywhere
  • Equipped with bright LED headlights to see dirt in dark corners
  • Decent suction power and effective pickup on standard hard floors and carpets

What customers dislike about Hoover H-FREE 500 LITE HF522LHM?

  • Short battery runtime, particularly when used continuously in Turbo mode
  • Small dustbin capacity (0.45L) requiring frequent emptying
  • Long charging time relative to the total operating runtime
  • Stiff canister latches that can make emptying the dustbin difficult
  • Struggles somewhat with picking up larger debris spills or heavy animal hair

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02/11/2019
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