The best electric leaf vacuums, compared.
Top pick: WORX WG583E Best value: Straame 3000 W – Strongest low-price corded package with more than 100 reviews: about £34.99, score 86, 4.3 from 253 reviews. Updated 22 October 2026.
An electric leaf vacuum is a mains or battery fan that blows debris and, in vacuum mode, pulls leaves through a shredding impeller into a bag. In the UK you buy one when a patio, a drive or a small lawn needs the leaves in a bag. A suitable listing agrees with itself: corded or cordless, a bag in litres, a lead or a battery that is really in the box, and an air-speed figure kept apart from air volume. A mulch ratio is a volume claim on the page, not a British Standard, and it does not enlarge the bag. Empty weight, a strap and wheels count only when the listing includes them. The machine is loud enough that hearing protection is sensible. UK rules require a sound-power mark, not the decibel cap used for lawnmowers, and a blank noise cell stays blank. A corded machine needs a BS 1363 plug, a 30 mA RCD and one outdoor lead. Whether a [mains lead or a battery pack](/hub/lawn-and-garden-equipment/electric-leaf-vacuum/sub/electric-leaf-vacuum-corded-vs-cordless) suits you depends on the socket you can reach and on a pack you already own.
An electric leaf vacuum is a mains or battery fan that blows debris and, in vacuum mode, pulls leaves through a shredding impeller into a bag.
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How will you power it?
The WORX WG583E is the complete cordless kit in this set, supplying two 2.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger with the 40 V blow-vac. Its tool-less conversion, two speeds, wheel support and 12:1 mulch claim are useful when you want to work without a trailing lead. The £199.99 price is much higher than the corded group, though it includes the power packs that the Greenworks body omits. Its 4.5-star line comes from 55 amazon.co.uk reviews, a better signal than a dozen ratings but still a modest sample. The listing does not print air speed, bag capacity or a noise figure, and its 40 V, 36 V max and 20 V PowerShare wording needs careful reading. This is the cordless convenience pick for a buyer who wants a ready-to-run kit and accepts the price, weight and shorter evidence trail.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers wanting a complete cordless kit without sourcing batteries separately
Less suitable: Budget buyers, long uninterrupted sessions or shoppers requiring complete airflow data
Specifications
Common questions
Are batteries included with the WG583E?
Yes. The style name says two 2.0 Ah batteries. The included line names a battery and a charger, and a bullet names a dual-port charger.
What voltage phrases are on the listing?
The voltage cell says 40 volts. The item-type line says 36 V (40 V max). A bullet mentions PowerShare with other 20 V max WORX tools. All three stay visible.
Is an air speed printed?
No. The bullets print a 12:1 mulch ratio, two speeds, tool-less conversion and wheels. Bag litres and a noise cell are absent. The star line is 4.5 from 55 reviews.
The eSkde EBV35 has the highest printed wattage in the comparison at 3500 W, alongside a 45-litre bag, 10 m cable and 10:1 mulch claim. Its 2.6 kg listing weight, strap and wheels make the physical setup look attractive at £34.99. The 4.5-star amazon.co.uk line, however, is based on only 13 reviews and is too thin to outrank established alternatives. Its air-volume cell repeats the same number used for the 75 m/s speed claim, so it should not be treated as a reliable comparative airflow figure. The 106 dB noise cell is also the highest printed value in this set and makes hearing protection and considerate timing particularly relevant. Consider it only if the specification and price appeal more than the limited feedback history.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Price-sensitive buyers willing to accept a very small review sample
Less suitable: Buyers who want mature review evidence or a lower printed noise figure
Specifications
Common questions
Are 75 m/s and 75 cubic metres per minute the same figure?
No. The bullets use 75 m/s as air speed, and 75 m/s matches the 270 km/h speed cell. The air-flow cell repeats 75 as cubic metres per minute. Do not convert that cell into a rival air volume.
How many reviews support the 4.5 stars?
The listing line is 4.5 from 13 reviews. The saved listing has 10 United Kingdom review blocks.
What is in the box?
Collection bag, blower unit, shoulder strap, vacuum tube and wheels. The cable on the bullets is 10 m.
The UniversalGardenTidy 3000 combines a 3000 W corded blower, vacuum and shredder with a 50-litre bag, making it the most strongly supported all-round listing in this comparison. Its 4.4-star amazon.co.uk line is backed by 1,884 reviews rather than a very small sample. Variable speed and the supplied support strap should make it easier to manage different surfaces and a bag that becomes heavier as it fills. The 4.7 kg listed weight is already substantial before any leaves are collected. The listing also contains an unresolved 18 V cell beside the 3000 W corded description, and it does not state the cable length or mulch ratio. On the available evidence, it is our top pick for buyers who want a mains collector and value review depth over the lowest price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Households wanting a well-supported corded all-rounder with a large collection bag
Less suitable: Buyers who need a cordless kit, a light empty machine or a clearly stated cable length
Specifications
Common questions
Does the UniversalGardenTidy 3000 listing include a battery?
No. The power source is corded electric at 3000 W. The included line is the tool, a support strap and carton packaging. The voltage cell says 18 volts, which conflicts with that corded row.
What bag and noise figures does the saved listing print?
The model name says a 50 litre collection bag and variable speed. The noise cell is 99 decibels. The bullets do not print a mulch ratio or a cable length.
Is a shoulder strap in the box?
Yes. The included-components line names a support strap.
The Ark Mat Lazy-Leaf has an appealing £39.95 price and a 4.4-star line from 790 amazon.co.uk reviews, but its listing does not agree on basic specifications. The title describes a 3000 W corded machine with a 12 m cable and 45-litre bag, while the bullets say 10 m and 35 litres. The power-source cell says battery powered, and the included-components line says battery, despite the corded wording elsewhere. Its weight is likewise split between a 1.6 kg cell and 3 kg in the title. A 216 km/h air-speed cell, shoulder strap, wheels and six-speed claim are useful only after the exact configuration has been confirmed with the seller. This is not a safe default recommendation while those conflicts remain unresolved.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers prepared to verify the exact supplied configuration before ordering
Less suitable: Anyone who needs an unambiguous power source, lead length, bag size or weight
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Lazy-Leaf corded or battery?
The saved listing disagrees with itself. The title says a 12 m cable and 3000 W. The bullets say a 10 m cable. The power-source cell says battery powered and the included line says Battery.
Which bag size is printed?
45 litres in the title and 35 litres in the bullets. Both stay on the card.
What air speed is in the spec cell?
216 km/h. There is no noise cell and no air-volume cell.
The VonHaus 3000 W stands out for review depth, with a 4.3-star amazon.co.uk line across 15,900 reviews. Its 10 m cable, shoulder harness and wheels form a practical corded setup at £39.99. The 35-litre bag is smaller than most of the clearly specified bags in this comparison, so it may need emptying more often on a leaf-heavy garden. The listing calls it a mulcher but does not print a reduction ratio, air speed or noise figure. Review material also notes that large leaves can block the machine, so a close nozzle and regular bag checks matter more than the wattage alone. This is the depth-of-feedback choice for a buyer who wants an established budget listing but does not need the fullest specification sheet.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who prioritise extensive customer feedback and a straightforward budget corded setup
Less suitable: Large gardens needing fewer bag stops or shoppers who require complete airflow and noise specifications
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the VonHaus box according to the cells?
The included-components line names only the collection bag. The title and bullets also name a 10 m cable, wheels and a harness.
Is an air speed or a noise figure printed?
No. The raw spec block has neither. The title states 3000 W, a 35 L bag and a 10 m cable.
Does the listing state a mulch ratio?
No. The special-features cell says mulcher and the bullets say it mulches. No ratio is printed.
The Straame 3000 W offers the clearest low-cost specification here: a 45-litre bag, 10:1 mulch claim, 270 km/h air speed and a 10 m cable. Its £34.99 shelf price is supported by a 4.3-star line from 253 amazon.co.uk reviews, enough to make it our best-value pick rather than a judgement based on price alone. A shoulder harness and two front guide wheels are useful additions when the bag starts to fill. The listing says dry leaves give the best result and warns that wet material can reduce suction. There is no printed noise figure, while the generic model and part-number cells give little help with identification or spares. It suits a modest garden where a 10 m lead reaches and the user accepts that the mulch figure is a listing claim rather than a measured result.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers with a small or medium garden within reach of a 10 m cable
Less suitable: Buyers who need strong wet-leaf assurance, cordless freedom or detailed support information
Specifications
Common questions
Will the Straame bullets pick up wet leaves?
They say dry leaves are best. Wet leaves can be vacuumed and mulched, but suction may drop. That is the listing, not a test.
What air figures are printed?
270 km/h and 13.2 cubic metres per minute. The mulch claim is 10:1. There is no noise cell.
Are a strap and wheels included?
The bullets say a shoulder harness and two front guiding wheels. There is no separate included-components cell.
The Hyundai HYBV3000E2 is the longer-reach Hyundai option, pairing a 12 m cable with a 45-litre bag and a variable 62–170 mph claim. At a listed 3.3 kg, it remains lighter on paper than several corded rivals before the bag fills. The harness is included, and the listing also names guide wheels, which should reduce the amount of weight carried through a long session. It does not provide a mulch ratio or noise figure, despite describing shredding. Its 4.2-star line and 10,100-review count duplicate the HYBV3000E3 data, so they are not independent evidence for this exact configuration. Choose it for the extra two metres of lead and larger bag, not because the repeated review line appears to double Hyundai’s support.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Gardens where a 12 m cable and 45-litre bag reduce interruptions
Less suitable: Buyers who need independently attributable reviews or a documented noise figure
Specifications
Common questions
Does HYBV3000E2 print a mulch ratio?
No. The bullets say the bag collects and shreds leaves. They do not print 10:1 or a 90% line.
Why does the uses cell say snow removal?
That is the recommended-uses cell in the saved listing. The title and bullets describe a leaf blower, vacuum and mulcher. The cell is not a snow specification.
Is the 10,100 review count separate from HYBV3000E3?
The saved listings print the same 4.2 from 10,100, and early UK review blocks repeat. Do not read them as two independent samples.
The Hyundai HYBV3000E3 packages 3000 W, a 34-litre bag, a 10 m cable and two speed settings into a listed 3 kg machine. Its bullets state up to 75 m/s air speed and up to 720 m³/h air volume, while the harness and support wheel should help during longer passes. The bag is the smallest with a stated capacity in this set, so frequent emptying is the trade-off for the lower listed weight. The 4.2-star line from 10,100 reviews is shared with the HYBV3000E2 entry and must not be counted as a separate evidence pool. The listing describes up to 90% volume reduction rather than a conventional mulch ratio. It is a sensible compact corded option, particularly where the included 10 m cable reaches without joining leads.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers wanting a lighter corded collector with two speeds and support accessories
Less suitable: Leaf-heavy gardens where a 34-litre bag means too many emptying stops
Specifications
Common questions
How does this Hyundai differ on the page from HYBV3000E2?
This card prints a 34 L bag and a 10 m cable. HYBV3000E2 prints a 45 L bag and a 12 m cable. Both show 4.2 from 10,100 reviews, and early UK review text overlaps.
Is a mulch ratio printed as 10:1?
No. A bullet says leaf volume is reduced by up to 90%. There is no noise cell.
What comes in the box?
The included line names the tool, a 34 L bag, an over-shoulder harness, an anti-cut plate, a supporting wheel and a manual.
The Greenworks GD40BV is the lighter cordless option, listed at 2.18 kg with six speeds, 280 km/h and 580 m³/h. Its £99.99 price is for the tool only, so a compatible Greenworks 40 V battery and charger must already be owned or added to the budget. The 45-litre bag and roughly 10:1 shredding wording make it a genuine collecting blow-vac rather than a blower alone. The listing permits blowing wet or dry debris but limits vacuuming to dry leaves, an important boundary for UK autumn use. A 4.0-star line from 376 reviews offers a reasonable evidence base, though review material includes runtime complaints when vacuuming at high power. It is best for an existing Greenworks 40 V owner who values mobility and can work in shorter dry-leaf sessions.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Existing Greenworks 40 V battery owners clearing dry leaves away from a convenient socket
Less suitable: First-time platform buyers or anyone expecting sustained wet-leaf vacuuming
Specifications
Common questions
Does the GD40BV box include a battery?
No. The style name is tool only. The bullets say any Greenworks 40 V 2 Ah or 4 Ah pack, and that the battery and charger are not included.
What do the bullets say about wet leaves?
They blow wet or dry waste and vacuum dry leaves. Shredding is described as about a tenth of the size.
Which air figures agree?
The cell is 580 m³/h and 280 km/h. The title’s 9.63 m³/min is about the same volume. The mph cell is the same 280 km/h claim.
The SuperHandy is a 2400 W corded blower, vacuum and mulcher with two speeds and a stated 270 km/h air speed. Its 10:1 mulch claim gives a clearer volume target than several corded rivals, but the listing omits the bag capacity and cable length. At 4.54 kg empty, it is among the heavier machines here before collected leaves add more load. The 3.9-star line from 205 amazon.co.uk reviews is also below the stronger budget corded entries. Its airflow cell says 13 CBM without a time unit, so that number cannot be compared reliably with m³/h or m³/min figures. It makes most sense when the 2400 W format and two-speed control matter more than low weight or a complete specification.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers wanting a two-speed corded machine with a stated mulch ratio
Less suitable: Users prioritising low weight, stronger review scores or a clearly specified bag and cable
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the 3000 W machine named in a review title?
No. The title and bullets say 2400 W. A review title in the file says 3000 W. The bullets are the spec.
What does 13 CBM mean here?
The bullets print 13 CBM beside 270 km/h and do not say per minute or per hour. Leave the unit as printed.
Is a shoulder strap listed?
No included-components line names one. The page asks the question and does not answer it.
The editorial score is a 0–100 comparison score from the captured amazon.co.uk listings and review signals. It is not a laboratory test. The weights below are the published criterion points. They already sum to 100 and are not rescaled. Major conflicts on power source or configuration take the largest deduction. A thin review sample, a duplicated review count, a missing bag or supply line, an airflow figure without a proper unit, and an unusually high printed noise figure also reduce confidence. Missing data stays blank.
Amazon rating and review depth
35%A high star line needs a substantial review count. Thin samples are discounted.
Collecting specification and completeness
25%Bag, supply, airflow, mulch wording and included accessories score when the listing states them clearly.
Practical usability
15%Weight, cable reach or included batteries, strap, wheels and speed control are considered.
Price and value
15%The captured shelf price is judged against what is included, not against a claim of being the cheapest in the UK.
Listing consistency and support signals
10%Conflicting cells, duplicated review lines, absent identifiers and unclear warranty data reduce the score.
Buy an electric leaf vacuum when the leaves need to end in a bag. A blower that only makes a pile, and a workshop wet-dry vacuum, are other tools. The useful checks are a listing that agrees with itself, a bag in litres, a lead or a battery that is really included, and air speed kept apart from air volume.
An electric leaf vacuum is a mains or battery fan. In blow mode it moves debris. In vacuum mode it pulls leaves through a shredding impeller into a bag. You buy one in the UK when a patio, a drive or a small lawn should end in a bag rather than in a pile. It has to collect. A blow-only tool is a different category, and so is a workshop wet-dry vacuum. The listing has to agree with itself. Corded or cordless is one answer. The bag should be stated in litres.
This category collects into a bag. A blow-only tool leaves a pile. A workshop wet-dry vacuum is a different machine. Watts do not turn either of them into a garden collector.
Air speed is km/h or m/s. Air volume is cubic metres per hour or per minute. Do not convert a cell that repeats one number in two units. A 10:1 line is a volume claim on the page. It does not enlarge the bag.
Use one outdoor lead, fully uncoiled, on a 30 mA RCD. Do not daisy-chain. If the title says a cable and a cell says battery, or two cards share one review count, do not collapse that into a single tidy specification.
The first check is that the tool collects into a bag. Blow-only tools and workshop wet-dry vacuums are other categories. The listing then has to pick one power source. Corded needs a BS 1363 plug, a 30 mA RCD and one outdoor lead, fully uncoiled, with no mains use on rain or dew. Printed leads, when a listing states them, are 10 m or 12 m. Cordless saves money only if you already own the pack, or the pack and charger are in the box. One 40 V body is tool only and limits vacuuming to dry leaves.
Keep air speed apart from air volume. Speed is km/h or m/s. Volume is cubic metres per hour or per minute. Do not convert a cell that repeats one number in both units, and do not compare a figure that has no time unit with an m³/h line. Empty weight, a strap and wheels count only when the listing includes them. Printed empty weights run from just over 2 kg to about 4.7 kg, and a full bag is heavier. A noise cell, if printed, is a listing figure. 90 dB, 99 dB and 106 dB appear in this material.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You can reach the leaves with one outdoor lead and you want a large bag with a deep review line. The UniversalGardenTidy 3000 is the corded top pick, about £64.99, with a 50-litre bag in the model name. The cable length is not stated.
You already own a Greenworks 40 V battery and charger, so a tool-only body can make sense. The GD40BV is about £99.99, listed at 2.18 kg, and the vacuum claim is dry leaves. Blowing wet debris is a separate line on the listing.
You want a cordless blow-vac that runs without buying a pack separately. The WORX WG583E is about £199.99 and includes two 2.0 Ah batteries and a charger. Air speed and bag litres are not printed, and the review line is 4.5 from 55 reviews.
The top pick is the UniversalGardenTidy 3000, score 91, about £64.99, with a 50-litre bag and 4.4 from 1,884 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a corded blower, vacuum and shredder. Cable length is not stated, and an 18 V cell conflicts with the 3000 W corded description. The best value is the Straame 3000 W, score 86, about £34.99, the strongest low-price corded package with more than 100 reviews: a 45-litre bag, a 10:1 claim and a 10 m cable, at 4.3 from 253 reviews. The VonHaus scores 89, higher than that row, on 4.3 from 15,900 reviews, but the award stays with the Straame. A 4.5 from 13 reviews is not the best value. Neither score is a garden trial.
Straame 3000 W
Strongest low-price corded package with more than 100 reviews: about £34.99, score 86, 4.3 from 253 reviews.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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