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Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.5 LWeight:6.2 kg

Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 51% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 51% 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%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Vax Air Lift Steerable Pet Max UCPMSHV1 is a high-performance corded upright bagless vacuum cleaner featuring a 950W motor, multi-cyclonic technology, and a 1.5-litre dust capacity. Main characteristics include its 10-metre power cord, 1.65-metre hose, and a versatile lift-out cylinder that allows the main unit to separate for easy above-floor and stair cleaning. Key pros are its strong "no loss of suction" capability, excellent pet hair removal aided by a dedicated TurboTool, an S-Class/HEPA certified allergen filter, and smooth steerable maneuverability. However, common cons include its relatively heavy overall weight of 6.2kg to 6.9kg, a shorter hose length that can feel restrictive, and user complaints regarding complicated or low-quality instruction manuals.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.2

Attachments

10%

4.1

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.6
Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is higher than 50.8% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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:
Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.6
Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
19.5 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
19.5 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 19.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 51.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
bypass
Power consumption
950 W
Power consumption
950 W
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 950 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 94.7% 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
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
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%
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
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
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
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.5 L, which is larger than that of 60.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% 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
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
upright
Weight
6.2 kg
Weight
6.2 kg
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.2 kg, which is greater than the weight of 82.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% 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
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.

Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
  • 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.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 40 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    300 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 260 mm).
    300 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 40 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    300 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 260 mm).
    300 mm vs 260 mm
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 0.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.5 L vs 1 L).
    1.5 L vs 1 L
  • 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 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
  • 71.3% higher weight
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 350 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    950 W
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (950 W vs 600 W).
    950 W vs 600 W
  • 35 mm wider body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 265 mm).
    300 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    2018 vs 2021
  • 0.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 350 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    950 W
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (950 W vs 600 W).
    950 W vs 600 W
  • 0.5 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    19.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (19.5 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    19.5 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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.
  • 71.3% higher weight
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 35 mm wider body
    Width
    300 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (300 mm vs 265 mm).
    300 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    2018 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1?

  • Powerful suction that handles stubborn pet hair easily
  • Versatile and convenient lift-out cylinder for stairs and cars
  • Generous 10-metre power cord provides an excellent cleaning reach
  • Highly manoeuvrable and easy to steer around furniture
  • Excellent value for money compared to higher-end competitors
  • Large, transparent 1.5-litre dust bin that is easy to empty

What customers dislike about Vax Air Lift Pet Max UCPMSHV1?

  • Heavy to carry and push, particularly on thick or long-pile carpets
  • Plastic elements can feel flimsy, with some reports of catch/clip breakages
  • The stretch hose can feel restrictive and hard to extend fully up staircases
  • Lacks an explicit suction control adjustment feature on the base model

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