With two floorheads (one for carpet, one for hard floor) you feel like you have more options for deep cleaning with this vacuum. The Shark ICZ300UKT Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner is one of the best Shark vacuums on the market and our absolute favourite upright vacuum overall.

But if, like me, you expected more premium features – like anti hair wrap and a digital display – opt for the Dyson Gen5 Detect or the Shark Stratos in the top two positions.It gained points from the offset thanks to its genuinely stylish look (the gold colour was actually nicer than the shade of the Dyson we tested that day), and it was easy to set up and put on charge. Speaking of battery power, the average is around 40 minutes, with some models we’ve tested offering a whopping 60 minutes of cleaning time. The suction power is remarkably impressive, and there are plenty of great features that just make this vacuum better to use.

Swap it out for the hard floor cleaning attachment and you get similarly impressive results for a longer run time. The third is battery life: the vacuum cleaner you choose will need to last long enough to get round your home on one charge, otherwise it will take just as much effort to clean with as a corded model. Fundamentally, if you've already switched to a cordless vacuum or if you want to get that added convenience, the plug-in element of this Hoover just won't cut it for you. When you don't need to worry about staying in range of an outlet, it's easy to clean small, out-of-the-way areas inside your home and in tighter spaces like car interiors. The Samsung Jet 75 is a good alternative to the Shark Stratos Cordless if you prioritize raw suction performance over convenience features like the Shark's automatic power adjustment system or self-cleaning floorhead.As with the Blade 4, the Blade 5 design makes it easy to clean underneath furniture and around corners, and the floorhead rotation means there's minimal wrist work to pick up dirt and dust. It’s not meant to be a main vacuum and is not suitable for cleaning large areas, however, it’s ideal for its purpose and gives you up to eight minutes of concentrated power per charge. It would benefit from a wall stand to help with storage, and the included dust tool is pretty useless, but aside from that, it's pretty faultless. It comes with two batteries, giving a total run time of two hours, and it works equally well on hard or carpeted floors.

The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. Replaced Shark Cordless Pro with Tineco PURE ONE S11 as 'Best Lower Mid-Range Cordless Vacuum' due to current pricing. The entry-level C3 Calima variant comes with an air-driven turbo brush for cleaning low to medium-pile carpeting. Added Shark Cordless Pet Plus, Dyson V12 Detect Slim, and Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute to Notable Mentions. However, on testing the best robot vacuum cleaners, we found most were quite a faff to set up and use.Everything you need to know is contained in this handy guide, with premium and budget-friendly brands sitting side by side – we're talking Shark, Dyson, Miele and Vax just to name a few. Accessories are included, and there’s a pet tool that’s useful for cleaning upholstery even if you don’t have pets, as well as an anti-allergen brush.

This is great for getting up the stairs, although getting the vacuum assembled once more will take getting used to.It’s reliable, sturdy and considerably more powerful than most (only the Halo Capsule below outperforms it), but for many the standout feature will be the removable dust pod which gives dust-free emptying. The best cordless vacuum for you will depend on a number of factors, including how much storage space you have and which areas you plan on hoovering.