Vax U90-MA-R Review

The Vax U90 MA-R is part of the Vax Air range. These are models which use multi-cyclonic technology to prevent the loss of suction many bagless vacuum cleaners experience when the dust compartment is near full capacity. This particular product's selling point it is that it is extremely lightweight and offers exceptional reach.

Product Specifications

These are the main features and technical specifications of the Vax U90 MA-R

What is good about the Vax U90-MA-R?

One of the reasons that the Vax U90 MA-R is a best seller is that it is incredibly lightweight, especially for an upright vacuum cleaner which are typically cumbersome. It weighs only 5.3kg, which makes it the lightest full sized vacuum cleaner in the world. Naturally, this is beneficial in terms of ease of use and carrying the product around the home, particularly up stairs. Its other strong selling point is the reach it offers. The cord on the Vax U90 MA-R is 10 metres long which, whilst it is not unique to this product, is considerably longer than the majority of vacuum cleaners. This gives a more hassle-free vacuuming experience, because 10 metres is long enough for most people to plug the vacuum cleaner in and be able to clean an entire floor level without having to keep changing plugs.

These positives would be worthless if the vacuum cleaner didn't give an excellent cleaning performance too, but the Vax U90 does well in this respect too. It has a very powerful suction and the brush bar helps to dislodge stubborn dirt and pet hairs from carpeted areas. Many customers comment on how much dirt the vacuum cleaner picked up on its first use, even though they always vacuumed regularly, and how there was a noticeable difference in how their carpets looked afterwards. The brush bar can be turned off at the simple touch of a button, for cleaning hard floors such as laminate. Because of the design of the U90 MA-R, it is easy to manoeuvre and get into tight corners and under furniture, meaning that surfaces can be cleaned very thoroughly.

Although the dust capacity on this vacuum cleaner is good, the machine is very compact and slightly shorter than most upright models. This means it is easier to store as it takes up less cupboard space.

Are there any negatives about this product?

When people hear "bagless vacuum cleaner" their first thought is often "Dyson", so it is inevitable that people will compare the Vax U90 to the rival brand. The Vax upright vacuum cleaners have a noticeably poorer build quality - they look and feel less robust than the Dyson. But the Vax U90 is also significantly cheaper and if you want value for money then it offers exceptional performance for the amount you pay, regardless of how well built and durable it appears.

There are only a couple of minor issues with practicality when it comes to the Vax U90 MA-R. The first is that the cable cannot be automatically retracted. Since it is 10 metres long, winding it back after use is no quick task. The second problem is that there is no variable suction. Since this is a very powerful vacuum cleaner the addition of this function would have been handy for areas such as rugs.

What do customers say about the Vax U90 MA-R?

The Vax U90 MA-R gives a high standard of cleaning for a reasonable cost. This is a small sample of comments customers have made about this product, quotes taken from Amazon):

"This is a fantastic little vacuum cleaner. It works much better. The suction on the hose is so strong that you have to be careful near curtains because it grabs them. It is light, has a long flex. Removing the section to dispose of waste is simple and handy. Overall, very well designed and at a good price. Much better than my old Dyson."

"I'm really happy with the Vax Air. Loads of great functions. Can now vacuum the stairs with ease. Really powerful suction, best my carpets have ever looked!"

"Excellent product for a good price. Really lifted the appearance of our carpets. Wish I had bought one a long time ago. Don't hesitate."

"I have carpets that look like new! I was astonished by how much dirt had been picked up. The cleaner does a very thorough job. I am a single woman so was looking for something light to carry. The overall product feels good quality and the assembly is easy with clear instructions. Cannot fault and highly recommend."