ProLite vs HF1 Plus Home Cordless Vacuums

Torn between ProLite and HF1 Plus Home for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the ProLite – a battery-power vacuum by Gtech, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – HF1 Plus Home by Hoover, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the ProLite and HF1 Plus Home from GTECH and HOOVER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

GTECH ProLite vs HOOVER HF1 Plus Home – key Specifications

ProLite and HF1 Plus Home Cordless Battery Run Time

GTECH Handheld cordless vacuums, like the ProLite, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. HF1 Plus Home Stick is also cordlessly powered by a HOOVER rechargeable battery.

The Hoover HF1 Plus Home has a battery supply runtime of 45 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Gtech ProLite which has 30 minutes life.

• GTECH ProLite Runtime: 30 mins continuous vacuuming
• HOOVER HF1 Plus Home Runtime: 45 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the ProLite and HF1 Plus Home varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Gtech ProLite and Hoover HF1 Plus Home are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.5 litre and 0.7 litre tank, respectively. The HF1 Plus Home by HOOVER holds up to 0.7 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The ProLite by GTECH has a capable capacity of 0.5 litre for manual disposable.

• ProLite onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.5L
• HF1 Plus Home onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.7L

Floor Cleaning Types

Gtech’s ProLite and Hoover’s HF1 Plus Home brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the HF1 Plus Home and ProLite can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a HOOVER or GTECH ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Gtech and Hoover battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check ProLite or HF1 Plus Home manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The HF1 Plus Home and GTECH ProLite include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

GTECH and HOOVER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. ProLite and HF1 Plus Home maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

HOOVER and GTECH Reviews

Combined feedback from 174 reviewers shows the ProLite with a rating of 4.7/5 stars, and the HF1 Plus Home vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 733 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
GTECH	ProLite	30 M	0.97	0.5L	£130.00
HOOVER	HF1 Plus Home	45 M	2.2	0.7L	£99.99