Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£210Suction power (AW):402 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:6 LWeight:7.7 kg

Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy 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
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80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

7.9

User score

▲Better than 51% 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.
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28%

8.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

3.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 52% of vacuum-cleaners
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 131 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.
▼Worse than 76% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy is a compact, corded canister vacuum cleaner measuring 320 x 340 x 345 mm and weighing 7.7 kg, designed specifically for allergy and asthma sufferers. Powered by a 620W motor delivering a 2300mm H2O suction lift and 31.5 L/s airflow, it features an advanced 3-stage filtration system combining a HEPA H13 filter, a TriTex filter, and self-sealing 6-litre HepaFlo bags to trap microscopic allergens down to 0.3 microns. Its major pros include the official British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval, an extensive 26.4m operating radius enabled by a 10m manual rewind cable and 2.2m conical hose, a quiet 72 dB noise level, and a comprehensive AS9 accessory kit with a specialized FreeFlo hard floor tool. However, its notable cons include a heavy floorhead that can be difficult to push on deep carpets or light rugs due to the intense suction, the tendency of the cylindrical drum to tip over around corners, and a bulky profile that makes it cumbersome to store compactly.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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%

8.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

3.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 52.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.9/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.2

Number of reviews

Based on 131 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.
7.9
Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a user score of 7.89 points, which is lower than 76.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.2/ 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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Popularity:
Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of vacuum cleaners.
6.2
Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a popularity score of 6.2 points, which is higher than 53.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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%

9.4

Price

7.6
Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
402 AW
Suction power (AW)
402 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 402 AW, which is higher than that of 96.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
620 W
Power consumption
620 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 620 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 56.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
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
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%
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
6 L
Capacity
6 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 6 L, which is larger than that of 98% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
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
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
canister
Weight
7.7 kg
Weight
7.7 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 94.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
This vacuum cleaner does not offer 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
no
LED display
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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.

Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 252 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    402 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (402 AW vs 150 AW).
    402 AW vs 150 AW
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    6 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (6 L vs 1 L).
    6 L vs 1 L
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    72-72 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 755 mm shorter body
    Height
    345 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (345 mm vs 1100 mm).
    345 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 252 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    402 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (402 AW vs 150 AW).
    402 AW vs 150 AW
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    72-72 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    72-72 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    This vacuum cleaner 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
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    6 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (6 L vs 1 L).
    6 L vs 1 L
  • 755 mm shorter body
    Height
    345 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (345 mm vs 1100 mm).
    345 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.13x higher weight
    Weight
    7.7 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 75 mm wider body
    Width
    340 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
    340 mm vs 265 mm
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 55 mm deeper body
    Depth
    320 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 265 mm).
    320 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021
  • 40% more expensive
    Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • 1.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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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    Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.89 vs 8.000).
    7.89 vs 8
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.13x higher weight
    Weight
    7.7 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 75 mm wider body
    Width
    340 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 265 mm).
    340 mm vs 265 mm
  • 55 mm deeper body
    Depth
    320 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (320 mm vs 265 mm).
    320 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 131 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy?

  • High-efficiency HEPA13 filtration traps microscopic allergens and dust mites
  • Exceptional suction power effective for deep cleaning carpets and pet hair
  • Generous 6-litre capacity requires less frequent emptying than bagless models
  • Long 10-metre power cable provides an extensive cleaning reach without unplugging
  • Reliable and robust build quality typical of the Numatic brand
  • Hygienic self-sealing bags prevent dust clouds during disposal
  • Operating noise is relatively low compared to many competitors
  • Includes specialized tools for hard floors, upholstery, and crevices

What customers dislike about Numatic HVA160-11 Henry Allergy?

  • Suction can be so strong that the floor head becomes difficult to push on thick carpets
  • Lacks an adjustable handle, which can lead to discomfort or leaning for some users
  • Bulky cylinder design is cumbersome to store and difficult to use on narrow stairs
  • The unit has a tendency to tip over when pulled quickly around corners
  • No variable power dial, requiring manual vent adjustment to reduce suction
  • At 7.5kg, it may feel heavy for users with mobility issues or when carrying between floors
  • Instructions provided in the box are sometimes described as basic or unclear

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