Last Updated on 10/06/2024 by Jonno
The Henry Quick is the latest vacuum cleaner from Numatic International and has only been in production since 2022, currently by KingClean in China. They want to see how the first sales go before production starts in the UK in 2025.
“Until we have the capacity to manufacture this model in our UK factory, the Henry Quick will be produced in China” – My Henry
The Henry Quick may not be Numatic’s first cordless vacuum cleaner (that’s the Henry Cordless), but it is Numatic’s first handheld stick vacuum cleaner. Numatic’s latest iteration aims to continue the legacy of the brand, coupling familiar design with modern technology. Whether it’s tackling pet hair, cleaning tight corners, or offering a low maintenance and dust free experience, Henry Quick is as versatile as it is user-friendly.
The name Quick is reminiscent of Numatic’s first attempts in the 1970s, when they produced their first upright vacuum cleaner, the “Swift” in 1988‘
Pros
- Large capacity dust free pod system
- Little maintenance or filter cleaning
- Easily stored
- Great maneuverability
- Releases a nice scent
- Long lasting battery
Cons
- Can be Heavy if used for large areas
- Pods end up in landfill
- Hair can get tangled in the brush
- Not great for long pile carpet
- Head is narrow
Our Verdict
The Henry Quick is a compact cordless vacuum cleaner with powerful suction that offers excellent value for money in the lower to medium price segment of the handheld vacuum cleaner market. With versatility at is core, combined with the reliability inherent in Henry vacuum cleaners, this represents excellent value for money.
The best thing I love about Henry Quick is the pods used for collecting the dust are so easy to change and so much cleaner with their self-sealing tabs.
The iconic smiling face and the red colour with a metallic sheen give Henry a new era and show that Numatic is constantly evolving and meeting the needs of its customers. Its performance is outstanding – on both carpet and hard floors. Combined with its maneuverability to reach even the most difficult places, the Henry Quick does not disappoint.
It is not overloaded with attachments but offers just enough to do the usual vacuuming jobs around the house.
The Henry Quick can get quite heavy after a session of cleaning the whole house, but if you use it for smaller cleaning jobs in between, you will not notice it. The fragrance capsules are a unique detail that not only makes your house look clean but also smells good.
Specifications
| Power | 25.2V |
| Run TIme | 70 mins |
| Charge Time | 150 mins |
| Weight | 3.2kg |
| Pod Capacity | 1L |
Tools and Attachments
Henry Quick comes with the main cleaning head which is a 2 in one combi floor cleaning tool. This has a rotating brush for agitation of dust and collection of hair. When used on hard floors, a press of a button on the control panel will stop the brush from rotating
There are 2 attachments which is all that is needed for your average cleaning requirements. The crevice tool is the same standard tool you will get in other Henry models, useful for getting between cracks between couch cushions, and for car cleaning as well.
The Quick Handi kit is unique to Henry Quick and consists of a 2-in-1 too which can be switched from a hard upholstery cleaner and and soft brushed cleaner for dusting and brushing more delicate surfaces.
All three attachments can be used on the end of the wand for carpet cleaning and cleaning hard-to-reach places such as cobwebs on the ceiling, and can also be attached directly to Henry without the wand. I love having Henry in this setup as he has less of a foot print and can be stored away in a cupboard without taking up too much space, and can easily be grabbed for a quick spill.
Features
The main feature of Henry Quick is, true to other Numatic vacuums, Henry Quick is a bagged vacuum. Or more specifically he has “Pods” which collect the dust and these pods are disposed of.
For dust-free emptying, simply press a button and the pod will eject into the bin. There are self-sealing tabs that seal the dust meaning that there is no puff of dust to inhale or clean up every time the bin is closed
Another great feature of the pods is it effectively acts as a pre-motor filter which gets replaced every time the pods are replaced. So there is very little maintenance, no need to clean and dry and replace filters, and no loss of power with clogged filters. There is a permanent HEPA filter behind the pods but this should never need replacing.
Numatic has designed Henry so it can only be used with the pods – he simply won’t turn on of the pods aren’t installed.
The pods are made of 65% recycled material and Numatic has done some carbon offsetting to be climate-positive, but the downside of using pods is that they are not biodegradable and end up in the landfill.
Henry Quick comes with 26 pods which seems an unusual number, but if they are replaced every 2 weeks, then this is a years worth. They may last longer than this, depending on how you use Henry Quick – if just using him for spot cleaning in between a large clean, then the pods will need replacing less often.
There is a clever LED light on the control panel which will give an indication as to when the pods need replacing. A the vacuum is used and the pods fill up, the powerful airflow compacts dust to get the maximal filling of the pods.
Henry Quick has a modern and sleek looking control panel with touch buttons to control his functions and LED lights which indicate the battery level and when the pod needs changing. It is turned on by a touch of a button and I find this a lot easier to use than holding a trigger down as in some models.
There are two power settings in Henry, low and high. To turn Henry to the high mode, simply press a button on the dashboard and he will go into overdrive. The low setting is the standard operating power and provides a longer run time suited for normal clean ups, while high power mode gives a boost for more challenging messes. The difference in power is dramatic and I find can even make hard work of the vacuuming because of the high suction.
In power mode Henry will only last for 16 minutes, but it is unlikely you will need to use him in power mode all the time – just for especially dirty areas or large spills.
The most obvious feature of Henry Quick is it is a battery powered vacuum cleaner. The battery has a life of 70 minutes which is pretty generous and not too many people would want to be vacuuming for more than 70 minutes. This is probably why it only comes with one.
The battery can be recharged in 150 minutes.
Henry Quick comes with a wall dock for convenient storage and ease of access. I don’t particularly like having the wall dock up as it means that a vacuum cleaner is always on display and not hidden away in a cupboard.
The wall dock has storage areas for both accessories meaning you never have to go looking for the right tool when you need it.
The battery does not automatically charge when placed in the dock, it needs to be manually plugged into the mains. This isn’t too much of a big deal as the plug is easily accessible and can be connected to the dock, but it is another step to do and has the potential to be forgotten in a rush.
The combi tool is your go-to tool on Henry Quick and has a rotating brush head to agitate the dust before suctioning. This is not a tangle-free brush as in other makes of vacuums, so does require maintenance and the dreaded untangling.
Numatic has made this as simple as they can as the brush head can easily be removed at the click of a button, to enable cutting and removal of tangled fur and hair.
The combi tool has amazing maneuverability and responsiveness and can navigate around obstacles and table legs with ease.
There is a vent on the top of the combi tool which can be opened to reduce the suction for use on rugs
The flexible hose which connects the head to the wand can also be easily removed to allow for easy access for removal of blockages.
LED lights on the combi tool illuminate the cleaning path to make sure nothing escapes. These lights aren’t as bright as other models, and peculiarly these switch off when the brush is turned off when used on hard floors.
At 3.2kg he sits in the mid-range; there are lighter vacuums and heavier vacuums, but he feels solid, sturdy, and not flimsy.
Use On Carpet
Being a battery-powered vacuum Henry Quick is inherently not as powerful as his corded big brother, but he is still more than adequate as a carpet hoover.. His suction is very powerful and there are no issues picking up dust, debris, and spills
One thing he does struggle with is picking up from the edges such as along the skirting boards, but when used in power mode, nothing will escape him.
When used on rugs his suction can be too powerful and even with the vent open he can try to swallow lighter rugs.
Another area where he isn’t suited is on long pile carpets where the rotating brush can get jammed and stuck.
Use On Hard Floors
Henry Quick performs very well as a hard floor hoover and a simple push of a button on the control panel will stop his brush from rotating when used on hard floors. This is important as otherwise debris will get splattered to all corners if left on.
He does well picking up larger debris and there is no need to lift the head on top of the debris to collect.
One slight annoyance is when the head is switched to hard floor mode, the LED light switches off.
Car Cleaning
With the wand removed and the attachments attached directly to Henry, his portability and versatility comes into his own, being ideally suited to a car hoover. No more setting up extension cords and lugging a vacuum outside, angling into those tight spaces in a car is a breeze.
The combi tool can be used but I found it easier to use the Handi tool on the seats and the crevice tool is perfect for getting in between the car seats.
Ease of Use
I found Henry Quick to be simple and intuitive to use. His attachments are easily assembled, and I found no need to refer to the manual to assemble.
His control panel is similarly intuitive and with a quick play around with this quickly reveals their functions.
In use he is comfortable to use, except when the additional grip is attached which seemed to make it more awkward to use. He is perfect for doing quick or small cleans but I found it quite hard work doing a whole house clean.
His suction is quite powerful and on longer type carpet he can be quite tough to push around
Comparison to Other Henry Models
The most direct comparison to another vacuum in the Henry Range would be another rechargeable hoover, Henry Cordless, which is a larger cannister-type hoover.
The Henry Cordless hoover has a capacity of 6 litres compared to Quick’s capacity of 1 litre.
Quick has a longer battery life of 70 minutes compared to Cordless which only has a battery life of 30 minutes.
Quick’s batteries are also faster to charge, taking 150 minutes compared to Cordless’s 3.5h
The batteries in Quick and Cordless cannot be interchanged, Quick runs with a 25V Li-ion battery and Cordless has a 36V Li-ion battery.
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