Difference Between Henry and Hetty Vacuum

By | Last updated: April 19, 2025
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When it comes to the Henry Hoover family, the question that comes up more often than any other is: “what is the difference between the Henry vacuum and the Hetty vacuum?”

Just to clarify, by Henry we’re talking about the HVR160 vacuum (many other variations are now available), most commonly seen as the red Henry, but also available in blue, green and yellow, and by Hetty we mean the pink HET160, both made by Numatic.Quite simply, apart from the colour, there is NO DIFFERENCE.  Both vacuum cleaners have exactly the same specification, so in the end it just comes down to which you prefer.

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Both have powerful 620 watt motors with high and low settings, giving them truly excellent suction.  In fact, it’s not just the power, it’s something to do with the design of Henry and Hetty.  Their sucking power is better than more powerful machines.  Henry is the best vacuum I’ve ever had;  mine has lasted for years and it’s still as good as new.  Hetty is the same machine in a different colour.

Hetty has all the features and build quality of Henry because she is, essentially, Henry dressed up as a woman!

Henry vacuum cleaners are excellent so it follows that Hetty vacuum cleaners are excellent too.

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