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Avg. price:~£170Suction power (AW):75 AWBattery runtime:25 minutesCapacity:0.45 LWeight:2.2 kg

Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

6.4

Battery

18%

5.4

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

8.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 54% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 is a 290W cordless stick vacuum cleaner featuring a 22V lithium-ion battery, a cyclonic dust separation system, and a 0.45-litre bagless container. Its main characteristics include a compact design that compresses to a storage height of just 69 cm, a lightweight 2.2 kg body, a direct pulse motor, and a motorized main nozzle equipped with front LED headlights. Key pros highlight a fast 2.5-hour charging time, a respectable maximum runtime of up to 45 minutes, a removable battery pack for convenient independent charging, and specialized attachments like a mini turbo nozzle for pet hair. However, its main cons include a relatively loud noise level of 84 decibels, a small dustbin capacity that requires frequent emptying, and a significantly reduced battery life of around 8 minutes when operated in turbo mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

6.4

Battery

18%

5.4

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

8.6

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.5
Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 53.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.5
Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% 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)
?
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
25 minutes
Battery runtime
25 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 25 minutes, which is shorter than that of 95.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.4% 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 10
Filter class
epa 10
â–² Better than 62% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class epa 10, which is more advanced than the class used by 62.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 2.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
Minimum overall efficiency
85%
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 85% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 94.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.4% 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
multi-surface
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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands 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 PLUS HF522SFP 011 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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 mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, 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
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    epa 10
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (epa 10 vs hepa).
    epa 10 vs hepa
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, 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
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 25 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    25 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (25 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    25 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (85 % vs 99.95 %).
    85 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.46 vs 7.6).
    7.46 vs 7.65
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 25 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    25 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (25 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    25 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
  • 14.95 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    85 %
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (85 % vs 99.95 %).
    85 % vs 99.95 %
  • 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.
  • 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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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011?

  • Extremely lightweight and easy to carry between floors
  • Folds down to a compact 69 cm height for effortless storage
  • Good suction performance on hard floors and low-pile carpets
  • Removable battery pack that can be charged anywhere away from the wall mount
  • Bright front LED headlights that effectively reveal dust in dark areas and under furniture
  • Anti-twist brush bar design with an integrated comb that prevents hair tangles
  • Stands upright on its own in the parking position

What customers dislike about Hoover H-FREE 500 PLUS HF522SFP 011?

  • Small dustbin capacity (0.45L) requiring frequent emptying
  • Short battery runtime particularly when restricted to the high-power Turbo mode
  • Slow battery recharging times on older charger variants
  • Awkward power button placement making it easy to accidentally switch off during use
  • Lower performance when handling larger debris or thick, heavy rugs
  • Stiff and sometimes fiddly component connections when switching attachments

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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quechoisir.org
02/03/2021
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global.techradar.com
07/01/2020
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dtest.cz
02/03/2021
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