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Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Suction power (AW):332 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2.5 LWeight:6.4 kg

Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components

28%

7.8

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 63% of vacuum-cleaners
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 331 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–²Better than 71% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets is a corded, bagless upright vacuum cleaner featuring multi-cyclonic technology, an 8-metre power cord, a 2-metre stretch hose, and an ample 2.5-litre dust bin. Key advantages include its versatile 'Push & Lift' system for portable cleaning on stairs and cars, a specialised mini turbo pet brush that easily lifts stubborn fur, an Anti-Twist brushbar that actively detangles hair, and a washable H13 HEPA filter providing allergen protection. However, users report drawbacks such as its relatively heavy weight of 6.4kg, a bulky bin design that prevents the main floor head from fitting easily under low furniture, a high noise level of 80 dBA, and a floor head that does not receive power when detached in portable mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 63% of models
Score components:

28%

7.8

Performance

22%

4.6

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.5

Attachments

10%

4.8

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.8
Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 62.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 331 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.
8.2
Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a user score of 8.19 points, which is higher than 71.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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 63% of models
Popularity:
Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 63.3% of vacuum cleaners.
7.2
Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 63.3% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.7
Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
332 AW
Suction power (AW)
332 AW
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 332 AW, which is higher than that of 95.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
850 W
Power consumption
850 W
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 850 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 82.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2.5 L
Capacity
2.5 L
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2.5 L, which is larger than that of 76% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.2% 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
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
upright
Weight
6.4 kg
Weight
6.4 kg
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.4 kg, which is greater than the weight of 83.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer 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 HL500PT HL5 Pets vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 182 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    332 AW
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (332 AW vs 150 AW).
    332 AW vs 150 AW
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 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.
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • 30 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    290 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 260 mm).
    290 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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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    â–¼
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    Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.19 vs 8.000).
    8.19 vs 8
  • 182 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    332 AW
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (332 AW vs 150 AW).
    332 AW vs 150 AW
  • 30 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    290 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 260 mm).
    290 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    8 m
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (8 m vs 6.5 m).
    8 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 1.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 L vs 1 L).
    2.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 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.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 76.8% higher weight
    Weight
    6.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 250 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    850 W
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (850 W vs 600 W).
    850 W vs 600 W
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • 85 mm deeper body
    Depth
    350 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (350 mm vs 265 mm).
    350 mm vs 265 mm
  • 25 mm wider body
    Width
    290 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 265 mm).
    290 mm vs 265 mm
  • 93.3% more expensive
    Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£290 vs £150).
    £290 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 250 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    850 W
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (850 W vs 600 W).
    850 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 76.8% higher weight
    Weight
    6.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 85 mm deeper body
    Depth
    350 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (350 mm vs 265 mm).
    350 mm vs 265 mm
  • 25 mm wider body
    Width
    290 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (290 mm vs 265 mm).
    290 mm vs 265 mm
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 331 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets?

  • Exceptional suction power for both carpets and hard floors
  • Anti-Twist brush bar effectively prevents hair from tangling around the roller
  • Versatile 'Push & Lift' design makes cleaning stairs and car interiors easier
  • Bright LED headlights improve visibility in dark corners and under furniture
  • Large 2.5L dust bin capacity reduces the frequency of emptying
  • Washable HEPA H13 filter traps allergens and fine dust, ideal for allergy sufferers
  • Great value for money compared to premium competitors like Shark or Dyson

What customers dislike about Hoover HL500PT HL5 Pets?

  • Bulky bin design makes it difficult to reach under low furniture like sofas or beds
  • Noticeably heavy for some users, which can make long cleaning sessions tiring
  • Edge-to-edge cleaning performance could be improved compared to rivals
  • Operates at a louder volume than some other upright models
  • Limited number of onboard tools provided in the box
  • The dust bin has a tendency to lift off too easily when attempting to pick up the machine
  • Handheld mode lacks power to the floor head, requiring attachments for low areas

Expert reviews

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techradar.com
17/12/2022
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trustedreviews.com
03/04/2023
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yourhomeandstyle.com
27/07/2023
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Hoover HL5 Upright Pet vacuum cleaner review
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expertreviews.co.uk
28/11/2023
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Hoover HL5 review: An affordable but capable upright vacuum
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parkers.co.uk
11/02/2025
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telegraph.co.uk
24/03/2026
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The best vacuums for pet hair, tried and tested

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