The Vax LiftOut Reach Pet-Design CDUP-LORP is a corded upright vacuum cleaner with a twist: the main body lifts away to become a portable unit, making it easier to tackle stairs, cars and awkward corners without dragging the whole machine behind you.
With a 10-metre power cable, 3.5-metre hose and an all-surface brush roll, it’s built to cover an entire floor without constant socket hopping. The focus here is clearly on busy homes and pet owners, helped by HairWrap Resist technology and a full set of tools for fur and upholstery.
User reviews are very strong, averaging 4.8 out of 5 from a growing number of owners, which suggests Vax has largely nailed the balance of power, practicality and price for this type of upright.
The Vax LiftOut Reach Pet is ideal for medium to larger UK homes that need a thorough weekly clean. The 10-metre cable and 14.5-metre claimed reach mean you can cover big rooms and stairs without constantly swapping sockets, which is a real plus in longer terraces or open-plan spaces.
It’s a particularly good fit for households with cats and dogs. The motorised pet and turbo tools, combined with HairWrap Resist, are designed to pull hair from carpets, sofas and pet beds while reducing the usual tangles around the brush bar.
If you’ve got a mix of carpets, hard floors and rugs, the all-surface brush roll means you don’t need a separate machine or complicated floor heads. It’s suitable for bare floors, tiles, vinyl, wooden floors, mattresses and stairs, so one vacuum can realistically cover the lot.
Those who prefer a simple, corded upright over pricier cordless models will also appreciate it. Controls are basic button-operated, the dust bin is bagless, and the lift-out pod keeps things more flexible without adding smart apps or gimmicks.
The lift-out design is the standout feature. Being able to convert from a standard upright into a carryable pod makes cleaning stairs, cars and high shelves much easier than with a fixed, one-piece upright.
Reach is another big strength. A 10-metre cable plus flexible hose gives up to 14.5 metres of overall reach, so you can often do a whole floor from one socket and comfortably manage a full staircase.
For pet owners, the combination of HairWrap Resist and dedicated pet and turbo tools is a real win. The brush roll is designed to resist tangles, keeping suction consistent, and the motorised tools are excellent for lifting stubborn fur from carpets and upholstery.
Filtration is solid for a non-HEPA machine. The 2-stage filtration system is rated to capture up to 99.9% of particles, which helps reduce dust and allergen build-up around the home.
Practical touches like onboard accessory storage, a 2-litre bagless bin and multi-cyclonic technology round things out, giving you strong suction, decent capacity and fewer trips to the bin.
There’s no HEPA filter, which may be a downside if you have serious allergies or asthma and want the very highest filtration standard.
The 600W motor is efficient but not class-leading for a corded upright, so while performance is very good in normal homes, those expecting industrial-level suction might want to manage expectations.
The manufacturer warranty is only 1 year, which is on the short side for a vacuum cleaner and less generous than some rivals that offer longer cover.
As a fully featured upright with lift-out pod, tools and a long cable, it’s likely not the lightest option to manoeuvre for those who struggle with heavier appliances, even though the lift-out mode does help for stairs and cars.
Day to day, the Vax LiftOut Reach Pet feels geared towards convenience. You plug it in once, and the 10-metre cable plus 3.5-metre extendable hose mean you can often clean an entire room – and sometimes an entire floor – without replugging.
Switching between upright and lift-out mode is straightforward. You detach the main pod to carry it, then use the hose and tools to work on stairs, mattresses, upholstery or the car. This makes jobs that usually feel like a chore much more manageable.
The all-surface brush roll means you can move from carpet to hard floor without changing floorheads, and the simple button controls keep operation intuitive, even if you’re not particularly tech-savvy. Multi-cyclonic suction helps keep performance more consistent as the 2-litre bin fills up.
Maintenance is fairly simple: the bagless bin is easy to see and empty, and HairWrap Resist should cut down on the time spent cutting hair from the brush bar. Filters will still need periodic cleaning, but there’s no mention of anything complicated or expensive in terms of consumables.
Onboard storage for the crevice, upholstery, pet and turbo tools also means everything you need is usually within arm’s reach, rather than scattered in a cupboard.
With a 600W motor and multi-cyclonic technology, the LiftOut Reach Pet offers strong, steady suction that’s well matched to typical family homes. The 2-litre dust capacity is generous for an upright, letting you cover multiple rooms before you need to empty the bin.
The star of the show is the LiftOut technology. Being able to detach the main unit for portable use essentially gives you two vacuums in one: a full upright for open areas and a compact cleaner for stairs, cars and above-floor tasks. That flexibility is something you don’t always get at this price point.
HairWrap Resist on the all-surface brush roll is another key feature. Long hair and pet fur are notorious for wrapping around brush bars, slowing them down and reducing performance. Here, the design aims to minimise tangles, helping maintain cleaning power and cutting down on maintenance.
Filtration uses a 2-stage system that Vax claims can trap up to 99.9% of particles. While it doesn’t use a HEPA filter, it should still do a solid job of capturing fine dust and dander, particularly when combined with the sealed design and air filter.
Finally, the included accessories are well thought out. A crevice tool handles edges and skirting boards, the upholstery tool freshens sofas and mattresses, while the motorised pet and turbo tools give focused, deep cleaning power on high-shed areas like pet beds, car boots and heavily used rugs.
Although exact category averages aren’t provided here, the Vax LiftOut Reach Pet sits in the sort of price band you’d expect for a well-specified corded upright with pet tools and a lift-out design. It’s clearly not a bargain-basement cleaner, but you are getting meaningful extra functionality for the money.
The lift-out pod, long reach, pet-focused tools and HairWrap Resist system combine to create a package that can replace separate uprights and handhelds for many homes. When you factor in the 2-litre capacity and strong user rating of 4.8 out of 5, it feels like a solid overall proposition.
The shorter 1-year warranty and lack of HEPA filtration take a little shine off the value story if those aspects are particularly important to you. However, if your priorities are cleaning performance, reach and pet hair handling, this model offers a convincing feature set for the price.
The Vax LiftOut Reach Pet-Design CDUP-LORP is a versatile, powerful upright vacuum that’s been thoughtfully designed around real-world cleaning, especially in pet-friendly homes. Its combination of long reach, lift-out portability and pet-specific tools makes light work of stairs, sofas and car interiors, as well as everyday floors.
It’s not perfect – the 1-year warranty is modest, and the absence of a HEPA filter may put off those with serious allergies. But the multi-cyclonic suction, 2-litre capacity, HairWrap Resist brush roll and strong owner feedback all point to a dependable, easy-to-live-with cleaner.
If you want a corded upright that can genuinely do it all – from carpets and hard floors to cars and pet beds – without stepping up to the very top end of the market, this Vax should be high on your shortlist.
