Best cordless vacuum cleaners from Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more
We've rounded up the best vacuums on the market, including models that have been tried and tested by the Yahoo UK team.
A good vacuum cleaner can determine whether or not you lead a happy, healthy home by effectively removing unwanted dirt, dust, and allergens. Making them a pretty important investment as far as household cleaning gadgets go. But historically, they've been known to take on quite bulky, unappealing designs, with cords and wires that get tangled up, or cables that just aren't long enough to reach the closest plug sockets. Which is why cordless vacuum cleaners are only on the rise.
Experts at seamlessly eliminating dirt, and cleaning a wide variety of floor surfaces, they're more maneuverable than your standard hoover, as, thanks to advances in tech, they come complete with zero cords.
A lot more practical when it comes to cleaning those hard-to-reach spaces, they often have an impressive run time of up to 60 minutes on a single charge, come complete with anti-hair wrap technology, and even sometimes convert to handheld hoovers.
Best cordless vacuums 2024: Tried & tested by Yahoo UK editors
Recommended by shopping writer, Louise Whitbread.
⏰ Tested it for: Two years
⭐ Rating: 5/5
💸 Reasons to buy: It’s convenient, lightweight, effective and easy to keep clean - it also gives me better results than other corded vacuums I’ve tried
✋ Reasons to avoid: It's a worthy investment, but doesn't come cheap
💰 Best deal we've found: The vacuum is currently only available for full price, but keep an eye out as it's often reduced from £329.99 to £229.99 at John Lewis, Dyson, Currys and more
Recommended by life editor, Alison Coldridge.
⏰ Tested it for: One year
⭐ Rating: 4/5
💸 Reasons to buy: A cordless vacuum is a game-changer, it’s also simple to use and lightweight
✋ Reasons to avoid: The battery life only lasts around 20-30 minutes in my experience
💰 Best deal we've found: Currently you can only find the vacuum full price at Shark, where it retailers for £279.99
Why do I need a cordless vacuum cleaner?
Cordless vacuum cleaners are great if you're short of plug sockets in your home, have one too many hard-to-reach corners, want to move around more freely and easily as you clean, or simply want something less obtrusive and easier to store.
What should I look out for in a cordless vacuum cleaner?
To get the most bang for your buck and land on the cordless vacuum cleaner that's right for you, there's a few things you should consider:
Battery life — how long does the hoover run for? You'll want something that will last long enough to clean the important areas of your home in one charge.
Weight — are you interested in something more lightweight? Consider whether you'll need to lug it up or down stairs.
Attachments and accessories — does the vacuum come with the necessary attachments, or do you need to buy them separately? This is important to consider as it impacts the overall cost.
Disposal system — does the vacuum require disposal bags, or is it bagless? In some cases, you'll need to replace a vacuum's bag once it's full, or you simply dispose of the dirt straight into the bin from the canister.
Floor type — is your home carpeted, floored or a mix? Invest in a model that's designed to easily clean your required type of flooring.
Best cordless vacuum cleaners for 2024
Unsurprisingly, models from both Dyson and Shark make appearances in the top picks for the best cordless designs on the market, along with styles from Samsung, Vax and Miele.
Capacity: 0.76 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 60 minutes | Charging time: 4.5 hours | Accessories: Combination tool, crevice tool, wall dok, digital motorbar, fluffy optic charger
Using impressive technology, Dyson's V15 Detect Absolute model monitors the volume of dust particles on the floor, before automatically increasing the machine’s suction power. That information doesn't just go anywhere, either — it's then logged on the device's LCD display located at the top of the ergonomic handle, so that you know when your floor is spotless (and what exactly you've hoovered up). It comes with a 60-minute run time, enough to clean your whole home, and multiple tools for different surfaces. It also features anti-tangle tech.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.6 / 5 - "Amazing. Has made vacuuming slightly addictive!"
- Three cleaning modes
- Lightweight
- Four interchangeable tools
- Expensive
Capacity: 0.5 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 60 minutes | Charging time: 3.5 hours | Accessories: Jet dual brush, spray spinning sweeper, combination tool, extension crevice tool, mini pet brush, flexible tool, accessory cradle, two batteries, clean station
Unsurprisingly this pick from Samsung is a serious piece of tech. Claiming to trap 99.999% of dust and reduce exposure to pet allergen using a multi-layer filtration system, it doesn't just come with a lightweight and easy to move design, but it promises to give an effortless clean, with an easy-to-empty, washable dustbin, and jet dual brush for picking up hair. Not just that, it features a pair of dual wet pads for cleaning hard floors.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.5 / 5 - "So smart, powerful and light! Very easy to start using!"
- Spray spinning brush
- Washable dustbin
- Very expensive
Capacity: 0.7 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 40 minutes | Charging time: 3 hours | Accessories: Crevice tool and upholstery tool
Highly rated for a reason, this cordless edition from Shark is perfect for homes who have pets, or, just lots of hair. It uses anti-hair wrap technology that separates and removes long, short and pet hair from the brush-roll as you clean, and lets you switch between two floor modes: carpet and hard floor. At the touch of a button it can transform into a cordless handheld vacuum, and even features a flexible wand which bends to reach and clean underneath low-lying furniture. It also comes with an anti-allergen seal which stops any dust or allergens you pick up from releasing back into the air you breathe.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.5 / 5 - "Powerful, effective and versatile. The battery holds enough charge to get me round my house."
- Flexible wand
- Allergen seal
- Anti-hair wrap technology
- A little noisy
Capacity: 0.9 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 25 minutes | Charging time: 6 hours | Accessories: Crevice tool, dusting brush, pets turbo brush and wall mount
Praised for being easy to maneuver around the house and very lightweight, this model from Hoover helps you whizz through rooms for an easy and quick clean. Great for those who live in flats, it comes with LED nozzle lights for cleaning dark corners and under furniture, and even transforms into a handheld to tackle your kitchen worktops or inside your car.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.4 / 5 - "Easy to use, light, picks up well."
- Lightweight
- Generous capacity
- Includes wall mount docking station
- Low run time
Capacity: 0.6 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 45 minutes | Charging time: 3 hours | Accessories: Crevice tool, dusting brush and wall mount
With a long-standing reputation for designing powerful and easy-to-use appliances, it's no surprise Vax's ONEPWR Blade 4 model is so well-rated. Averaging a 4.4 out of five stars, it comes with LED lights to guide the direction of cleaning, three boost modes, a brush head that seamlessly glides over various floor types and an impressive lightweight and flexible design.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.4 / 5 - "Lightweight and manoeuvrable."
- Powerful
- Good suction
- Smaller capacity
Capacity: 0.5 litres | Bag or bagless: bagless | Battery life: 50 minutes | Charging time: 5 hours | Accessories: Crevice tool, turbo brush, 2in1 brush, extension hose
An affordable option with compact storage solutions and a lightweight design for moving around the house with ease, this pick comes with a 50-minute run time and has been described by shoppers as "good value for money". Suitable for carpet, hard floors, upholstery and curtains, it comes in a smart rose gold colourway, complete with four different attachments.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.5 / 5 - "Very pleased with this item. Can't beat it for the price."
- Affordable
- Less powerful than other models
Capacity: 0.5 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 60 minutes | Charging time: 4 hours | Accessories: Wall storage cradle, vario-clip with dusting brush, upholstery nozzle and crevice nozzle
For those open to spending a substantial amount more, Miele's most powerful design — the Triflex HX2 — is a good option. A sophisticated machine with impressive suction power, it promises the filtration of 99.999% of dust particles and allergens. It features an ultra-wide, intelligent brush that automatically adjusts roller speed and power to suit any type of floor, and comes with a range of accessories for effective cleaning.
⭐ Average star rating: 4 / 5 - "Well designed, efficient, flexible and easy to use."
- Powerful
- Automatic floor recognition
- Three cleaning modes
- Very expensive
Capacity: 0.4 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 44 minutes | Charging time: 5 hours | Accessories: Detachable handheld vacuum
Sleek as far as cordless vacuum cleaners go, this model from Bosch certainly gets points for having a sophisticated design. Complete with a freestanding function and the ability to transform into a handheld, it comes with a reasonable 44-minute run time, is super lightweight, easy to store and operates fast. Great for those with little storage space.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.1 / 5 - "A joy. Incredibly light and fantastic performance."
- Lightweight
- Compact and easy to store
- Transforms into handheld hoover
- Small capacity
Capacity: 1 litre | Bag or bagless: Bagged | Battery life: 60 minutes | Charging time: 2.5 hours Accessories: Crevice tool, 2-in-1 combi tool, wall dock, Extended-use handle, Henry Pods
Yes, Henry comes cordless, too! Designed in the brand's signature red, complete with a powerful airflow that compacts dirt, making for an overall bigger capacity, it has a battery life of up to 60-minutes and even comes featuring the familiar smiley face. Not just that, emptying it couldn't be easier — it comes with six Henry Pods (triple layer containers) that trap dirt and debris inside for one-click, dust-free emptying.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.7 / 5 - "Cleans very well and power lasts for a while. Looks really good, too."
- Easy to empty
- 60-minute run time
- Includes a wall dock for storage
- A little heavy
Capacity: 0.1 litres | Bag or bagless: Bagless | Battery life: 8 minutes | Charging time: 2.5 hours | Accessories: Pet multi tool, crevice tool
Clean up mess fast with Shark's Cordless Handheld Vacuum, great for hoovering up kitchen worktops, sofas and car interiors. Complete with impressive suction, this lightweight and compact handheld model is designed to be on display, always charging in its base, ready for you to grab-and-go.
⭐ Average star rating: 4.4 / 5 - "Very useful and good enough suction to clean my car."
- Good suction for size
- Low run time
