Hetty Cordless Hoover: Which Model to Buy (2026)

By cordlesshoover.com · Updated 16 Oct 2026

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The cordless Hetty you are most likely to find in UK shops is the Hetty Quick (HTY.100), a pink bagged stick vacuum that is mechanically the same as the Henry Quick. Numatic has also sold a battery-powered Hetty cylinder based on the Henry Cordless, but stock is patchier. In both cases, Hetty differs from Henry in colour and face, not in how well it cleans.

The Hetty cordless range at a glance

Numatic, the Somerset firm behind Henry, Hetty, James and the rest of the smiley-faced family, keeps its cordless range small. Hetty versions mirror Henry versions. Price bands below are typical UK retail, not live prices.

If you see "Hetty" listings that mention a 10-metre cable or a model code like HET.160 or HET.200, those are the corded cylinders. They are excellent hoovers but they are not cordless. Our cordless vs corded guide helps if you are deciding between the two.

Hetty vs Henry: what actually differs?

This is the question most people searching for a Hetty cordless are really asking, so here is the plain answer.

• Colour and face: Hetty is pink with eyelashes and a bow-style face; Henry is red. That is the main difference.
• Motor, battery and cleaning: on the cordless models, the Hetty and Henry equivalents share the same platform, battery, bin or bag system and floorhead. Numatic does not publish different suction figures for Hetty versions.
• Accessories: bundles can differ slightly by retailer, for example in which crevice or dusting tools are included. Check the box contents rather than assuming.
• Price and stock: Henry is the bigger seller, so it is usually stocked more widely and discounted more often. Hetty can be slightly harder to find and occasionally costs a little more or less depending on the retailer.
• Parts: bags, Henry Pods, filters and batteries are shared, and are generally sold under the Henry name. A Hetty owner simply buys the Henry part.

So buy Hetty because you like Hetty. There is no performance penalty and no performance gain. For the full comparison of the two cordless Numatic designs, see Henry Cordless vs Henry Quick, which applies equally to the Hetty versions, and our brand guide to Henry cordless hoovers.

How the Hetty Quick works

The Hetty Quick is a cordless stick vacuum, not a cylinder. It stands up on its own, which is unusual among cordless sticks, and the handheld section detaches for stairs, sofas and the car. The headline difference from Dyson, Shark and most rivals is the way it collects dust.

Henry Pods: bagged convenience in a stick

Instead of an open bin you empty into the kitchen bin, the Quick collects debris into a disposable "Henry Pod", a small bag-like cartridge of roughly one litre. When it is full, you lift it out and throw it away without dust puffing back out. For allergy sufferers and anyone who hates emptying a bagless bin, this is the main reason to choose a Quick. The trade-off is an ongoing cost for pods; see running costs for how this adds up over a year.

Battery and runtime

Retail listings describe a 25.2V lithium-ion battery with a runtime of up to around 60 minutes in the lowest power setting. As with every cordless, the realistic figure on carpet with the powered head is much lower, and boost mode is short. The battery is removable, so a spare can double your runtime.

Floorhead and handling

The powered floorhead copes well with everyday carpet and hard floors. Independent reviews generally rate the Quick as a good everyday cleaner rather than a match for top Dyson or Shark models on deep-pile carpet. It is reasonably light in the hand and the self-standing design makes it easy to park mid-clean. If your home is mostly thick carpet, read our carpet guide first.

How the cordless Hetty cylinder works

The battery Hetty cylinder takes the classic Hetty shape, a squat drum on wheels with a hose and wand, and swaps the mains cable for a 36V lithium-ion battery. It uses the same large 6-litre HepaFlo bags as the corded Hetty, so you rarely need to change the bag in a typical home.

Battery options

Numatic's equivalent Henry Cordless is sold with either one or two 36V batteries. Numatic's figures for that model are roughly 30 minutes on low and 20 minutes on high per battery, or about 60 and 40 minutes with two, and a recharge time of around 3.5 hours. Retail listings for the cordless Hetty describe the same up-to-60-minutes with two batteries. If you have a larger home, the two-battery version is the one to look for.

Who it suits

The cylinder suits people who already love their corded Henry or Hetty and simply want rid of the cable. It is heavier to carry upstairs than a stick and does not convert to a handheld, but the hose and wand reach under furniture well and the bag capacity is far larger than any stick vacuum's bin. Our Henry Cordless review covers its strengths and limitations in detail, and they apply directly to the Hetty version.

Which Hetty cordless should you buy?

Hetty cordless vs Shark, Dyson and other bagged models

Compared with a Shark Anti Hair Wrap or Dyson V15, the Hetty Quick gives up some carpet performance and smart features in exchange for hygienic bagged emptying and a self-standing body. Our Henry Quick vs Shark comparison applies to Hetty too. If you want the best bagless performance instead, see the brand guides for Shark and Dyson.

Other bagged cordless options include Gtech's Pro 2 and some Gtech uprights. Our best bagged cordless hoover guide ranks them, and bagged vs bagless explains when a bag is worth the running cost. For allergy sufferers, also see the best cordless hoover for allergies.

Bags, pods, filters and batteries

Always buy pods and bags that are listed for your exact model. Genuine HepaFlo bags fit both Henry and Hetty cylinders, while Henry Pods are specific to the Quick. Third-party bags exist and are cheaper, but fit and filtration vary. Spare batteries are best bought from Numatic or an authorised dealer, because third-party packs for these models are rarer and quality is harder to judge. Our battery replacement guide covers the safety side.

Reliability, warranty and where to buy

Numatic has a strong reputation for durable, repairable machines, built largely in Chard, Somerset. Its corded Henrys famously last for decades; the cordless models are newer, and like every battery hoover the battery is the part that will wear first. Retailers typically list a two-year manufacturer guarantee for the cordless Hetty models. Check the guarantee wording for battery cover when you buy, and keep your receipt; the warranty guide explains your Consumer Rights Act 2015 protections.

Hetty cordless models are sold by Currys, Argos, AO, Amazon and independent vacuum dealers, as well as Numatic's own consumer shop. Hetty stock is thinner than Henry's, so if your preferred retailer is out of the pink version, the red equivalent is a like-for-like substitute. Discounts are smaller and less frequent than on Shark or Dyson; see cordless hoover sales for timing tips.

Is a Hetty cordless right for you?

Choose a Hetty cordless if hygienic emptying, simple controls and Numatic's build quality matter more to you than smart sensors or maximum suction. Skip it if you have a large home full of deep-pile carpet and pets, where a PowerDetect or V15 will do a more thorough job. To see how Hetty fits into the wider market, start with our pillar guide to the best cordless hoover.