NaceCare Henry HVR160 Compact Vacuum

Pros

• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Despite lacking an exhaust HEPA filter, the Henry HVR160's thick HEPA bag material and airflow path trap fine dust so well that a smoke test shows essentially no emissions, making it suitable for many users with mild allergies.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Long term owners report that the compact Henry HVR160 can run reliably for close to a decade, and its commercial rated design with components rated for over 2000 working hours reinforces its reputation as a very durable, long lived vacuum.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  The compact, lightweight Henry HVR160 sits securely on stairs, and its stair and upholstery tools, long hose and cord make cleaning steps straightforward.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  In mixed debris tests with flour and cat litter, the Henry HVR160's standard hard floor tool quickly cleared fine dust from bare floors, confirming strong hard floor pickup.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  On hard floors, the Henry HVR160 easily picks up larger debris like breakfast cereal in one or two passes without snowplowing or clogging at the nozzle.
• Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Like the larger Henry models, the compact HVR160 is built as a commercial-rated vacuum, with a motor and components intended for over 3000 hours of use, so it suits frequent, heavy-duty cleaning better than most domestic machines.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The long, angled wand and compact floorheads on the Henry HVR160 make it particularly good at reaching under beds and other low furniture where many uprights struggle.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Henry HVR160 is built on a commercial style platform with heavy duty cord, switch and tough plastics, and is rated for over 2000 working hours, reinforcing its reputation as a long lasting machine.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Henry HVR160's roughly 30 foot (10m) cord gives enough reach to cover most rooms, hallways, stairs and even cars from a single outlet, so extension leads are rarely needed.
• Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  A simple manual cord rewind neatly stores the entire 30 foot cord on board and is considered durable and satisfying to use compared with spring loaded rewinders.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Reviewers consistently describe the compact Henry HVR160 as an excellent all round hard floor and area rug canister with commercial style performance, and this technician again finds it a very strong, likeable alternative to heavily marketed bagless uprights.
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The Henry HVR160's large, self sealing HEPA bags are relatively inexpensive and last a long time between changes, keeping ongoing consumable costs low.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  With interchangeable tools that can mount on the hose handle, wands or directly on the hose, the Henry HVR160 adapts well to hard floors, rugs, stairs, cars and above floor dusting.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Henry HVR160 has a simple one switch control layout, clear power indicator and easy to connect hose and tools, while the retractable cord and onboard tool holders make setup and pack away straightforward for frequent detailing work.
• Suitability for small spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The compact Henry HVR160 is frequently recommended for apartments, small houses and basements because its small footprint and long cord offer excellent coverage without needing a big machine.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  At around 7.5 kilograms, the compact Henry HVR160 is light enough to carry between jobs and up stairs while still feeling solid and stable when pulled along by the hose.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Tests with pet hair on hard floors, low pile carpet and in car interiors show that the Henry HVR160 handles pet debris well, especially when paired with the optional turbo brush, though the basic head may leave a few tufts behind.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
• Energy efficiency (kWh) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The newer Henry HVR160 uses a 620 watt motor instead of the older 1200 watt design, cutting power consumption roughly in half and making it cheaper to run while still providing acceptable performance for household and detailing tasks.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  The Henry HVR160 provides solid cleaning on low pile carpet and area rugs with its standard nozzle, and paired with the optional turbo brush it delivers near deep clean performance, though a few small bits or deeply embedded sand in cheap automotive style carpets may remain.
• Hose length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  The standard 2.2 meter hose on the Henry HVR160 is adequate for most cleaning and detailing, though some users find it only just reaches the middle seats in smaller cars and may prefer to add an aftermarket longer hose.