Hoover HF1 Plus Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction power (AW):40 AWBattery runtime:30 minutesCapacity:0.7 LWeight:2.2 kg

Hoover HF1 Plus 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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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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Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components

28%

5.8

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.2

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 63% of vacuum-cleaners
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,297 buyer reviews from online shops.
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–²Better than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Hoover HF1 Plus is a lightweight 2.2kg cordless stick vacuum cleaner powered by a 14.4V lithium-ion battery and a 165W motor, featuring a 0.7-litre dust capacity and a 2-speed power system. It converts into a handheld model and features an ANTI-TWIST floorhead with LED lights to prevent hair tangles, providing a runtime of up to 45 minutes in standard handheld mode and featuring a Quick Park & Go vertical standstill design. Main advantages include its easy maneuverability, quiet 86dB operation, and efficient hair pickup. However, significant cons include a long 5-hour charging time, a limited 12-minute runtime when utilizing the high-power Turbo mode, and an underpowered eco/standard mode for deep carpet cleaning.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover HF1 Plus

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components:

28%

5.8

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

7.2

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.1

Smart features

6.4
Hoover HF1 Plus has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 62.6% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 1,297 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
8.4
Hoover HF1 Plus has a user score of 8.44 points, which is higher than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 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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Popularity:
Hoover HF1 Plus has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 79.5% of vacuum cleaners.
8.7
Hoover HF1 Plus has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 79.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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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Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.7
Hoover HF1 Plus has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
40 AW
Suction power (AW)
40 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 40 AW, which is lower than that of 88.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
165 W
Power consumption
165 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 165 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 88.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
30 minutes
Battery runtime
30 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 30 minutes, which is shorter than that of 89.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 5 hours, which is slower than 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 20.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, which is smaller than that of 57.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
14.8 V
Battery voltage
14.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 14.8 V, which is lower than that of 96% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.7 L
Capacity
0.7 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.7 L, which is smaller than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
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
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Hoover HF1 Plus vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 39.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.2 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
  • 435 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    165 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (165 W vs 600 W).
    165 W vs 600 W
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 5.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
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    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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    the average vacuum cleaner
    Hoover HF1 Plus has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.44 vs 8.000).
    8.44 vs 8
  • 435 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    165 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (165 W vs 600 W).
    165 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 39.2% lower weight
    Weight
    2.2 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 foldable tube
    Foldable tube
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a foldable tube, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 101 mm shallower body
    Depth
    164 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (164 mm vs 265 mm).
    164 mm vs 265 mm
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in September 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-86 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-86 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-86 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 110 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    40 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (40 AW vs 150 AW).
    40 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 300 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,200 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2200 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 0.3 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.7 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.7 L vs 1 L
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-86 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-86 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-86 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 110 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    40 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (40 AW vs 150 AW).
    40 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 300 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,200 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2200 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 7.4 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    14.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (14.8 V vs 22.2 V).
    14.8 V vs 22.2 V
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 0.3 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.7 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.7 L vs 1 L).
    0.7 L vs 1 L
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,297 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Hoover HF1 Plus?

  • Extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver, making it ideal for the elderly, individuals with mobility issues, or cleaning stairs.
  • Excellent value for money, offering a budget-friendly option compared to premium cordless brands.
  • Highly efficient at picking up pet hair and stubborn fur, especially with the specialized pet attachment.
  • Features a very hygienic and simple one-touch bin emptying mechanism.
  • Equipped with bright front LED lights on the floor nozzle that clearly expose hidden dust and dirt.
  • Convenient self-standing 'Park & Go' design allows it to stay upright when pausing a clean.
  • Functions well across various surfaces, seamlessly transitioning between hard floors and thin carpets.

What customers dislike about Hoover HF1 Plus?

  • Battery drains quickly when used continuously on the highest 'Turbo' suction mode.
  • Takes a relatively long time to charge back to full capacity.
  • The small dust container capacity requires frequent emptying, especially in households with multiple pets.
  • Suction power in standard mode can feel weak or insufficient for thick, deep-pile carpets.
  • A few users experienced hair wrapping around the main brush head despite the anti-twist claim.

Expert reviews

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etm-testmagazin.de
14/11/2025
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quechoisir.org
27/06/2025
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