For taller people, this will work a treat as the chute length is adjustable so it can be lowered to 0.7m or extended to 1m which is a nice addition to have and works well. Another advantage also is the fact that there is no assembly needed at all as it ready to go straight from the box. The motor will only start if the vacuum tube and collection bag is on in vacuum mode, or the nozzle and safety cover in on in blow mode. Performance: Focussed on the power and air flow control, plus run and charge time (where applicable). No assembly is required for this leaf blower vacuum. All I had to do was attach the 45-litre collection bag and the padded shoulder strap. It’s always good when something comes ready to go out of the box, therefore it’s one of the best garden vacuums for those who hate assembling products! The support wheels work well, but I was able to hold The Handy off the ground for a full half-hour without getting tired. It’s light enough to manage without the wheels, but I can see they’d be useful for folk with trouble lifting.

Our 20V range - which also includes garden machinery like our grass trimmer, hedge trimmer and full selection of lithium-ion mowers and also power tools - all use the same battery so you can have multiple batteries charged and ready to go by purchasing additional garden machinery from the collection. 3 Year Warranty* For added peace of mind, this powerful garden blower is covered by our Hyundai 3 year warranty, including full UK parts and labour. At A Glance: Switching between blow and vacuum is simple. Push a lever to swap and adjust its power with a wheel. It’s user-friendly and obvious what does what so there’s no stress involved. The design is lightweight, so it is very manageable – plus you have the added support of the small wheels and a padded shoulder strap so working this tool is a hell of lot easier than we first expected.

You have to put the vacuum right over a leaf and wait for it to disappear. I t took a very long time to clean a pile of leaves and I wouldn’t want to do that again. It has a really powerful blow. I haven’t used it as a hoover, as I want to keep it clean, as it sits in my conservatory ??

Weighing only 3.3kg, the leaf blower is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre using the wheels and the single over-shoulder support harness. There's a telescopic chute that can be extended from 70cm to 100cm to ensure you won't be uncomfortably bending over to push the leaf blower around, however, we found it a touch difficult to actually adjust the chute height. It took a good 50 turns to get the blower head off, then another 50 to screw on the vacuum head. Don’t give up! It takes time to release. This Hyundai HYBV30E Electric Garden Vacuum also features a extra-long 15m power cable, allowing you to cover a wider area without having to reach for an extension cable. No Assembly RequiredThis is 3-in-1 leaf blower, vacuum and mulcher delivers a max airspeed of 186mph (299km/h) that is comparable to other electric leaf blowers on the consumer market. The way in which the chute slides up significantly reduces storage space in your shed or garage. I tested some of the best garden vacuums to determine their rank based on assembly ease, design, performance, power, ease of use, safety, and value for money. Here’s how I tested these fundamental aspects of each garden vacuum:

On opening the box I was initially horrified – there are a lot of parts to fit together! Fortunately, the instructions are good and the parts are such high quality that assembly wasn’t actually a problem at all. Those powered by mains electricity don’t offer the same walk-around freedom but are more economical to buy and run, don’t produce emissions, tend to be quieter, need less maintenance and are lighter to carry. Battery-powered vacuums The Handy is pretty easy to assemble. Out of the box it looks like a pain, but it’s just a case of fitting the two tubes together with a screw and then the tubes onto the main body.It wasn’t until after I’d used it that I found out it’s marketed with a ‘Pro Silence’ feature. I can say this does work and it’s nothing like roaring council-issued leaf blowers. It has excellent blowing power and when I swapped the heads over its vacuum power was also excellent. The other garden vacuums I tested did not have the finesse provided by doing each function separately. The Terratek is well designed and one of the best garden vacuums for those who need a lightweight model. It’s only 3 kg in weight even though the machine is 1.2 metres in length. A. Yes, this is a multi-functional blower and vacuum that can be used on more than just leaves. It can be used for cars, hedge trimmings, grass clippings and even snow during the Winter