Best cordless vacuum cleaners 2018: From Dyson to hoover, we rate the best of the bunch
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Once you invest in a cordless vacuum, you never go back. No more tripping over wires as you try to reach under the coffee table, or accidentally unplugging it as you move into the next room.
But as with most good things in life, cordless vacuum cleaners don't come cheap, especially as less mains power means more tech for extra suction.
The best deal by far at the moment comes from Tesco, who are selling a Dyson V6 cordless vacuum cleaner for £149 - including two years warranty.
(Image: Tesco)
We originally spotted the offer on deals forum HotUKDeals, where users noted it was £30 cheaper than the next retailer (Argos) for brand new - and unlike Tesco, Argos' £179 version doesn't include a warranty.
The Dyson V6 is a cheaper - but just as coveted - version of their top-of-the-range £340 V8, and is also a Which? Best Buy, scoring 75%.
If you don't fancy the Dyson, we've rounded up the ten best other options on the high street right now below.
1. Vax Air Cordless Upright Cleaner, £139.99
Despite not being the lightest of vacuum cleaners, you do get a lot of power for your money with this upright option, thanks to the vacuum's Wind Tunnel and cyclone technology that has three channels of deep suction, meaning its perfect for pet hair.
One of the most defining features of the vacuum is that its batteries only take two to three hours to charge.
You can get it from Amazon for £139.99.
2. Shark DuoClean with Flexology, £189
Our favourite of the lot, this vacuum makes cleaning the house a near enjoyable experience, rather than the tiring chore its been for so many years.
The most versatile model of them all, it's super light making carrying it up and down stairs super easy, and the function buttons on the top make it simple to switch between different modes, just by moving your fingers a few inches.
You can get it from Shark for £199.99.
3. iRobot Roomba, £249.99
While it's certainly the most exciting option of them all, (come on, who doesn't want a robot to clean their house for them while they watch telly?) the Roomba completely reinvents house cleaning as we know it.
Aimed to clean the house once a day, rather than once a week, it has a very small capacity bin, meaning that the first time you do it, you'll need to empty it several times. However, once it's all set up, cleaning the house will become your favourite chore of them all.
You can get it from John Lewis for £249.99.
4. AEG 2-in-1 stick cleaner, £149.99
The 2-in-1 aspect of this cordless vacuum means that as well as working as your regular, upright vacuum cleaner, you can also remove half of it and turn it into a hand held version to attack hard to reach places, or small rogue spills.
The addition of an LED light also means that you won't miss any spots when cleaning dark corners.
You can get it from John Lewis for £149.99.
5. Hoover Freedom Cordless Vacuum, £99.99
Looking very coincidentally like a Dyson thanks to its pistol-grip handle, it's a lot cheaper than its expensive rival.
However, what it gains in affordability, it lacks in performance, with noticeably different levels of suction and flexibility across the board, compared to higher priced vacuum cleaners.
You can get it from Argos for £99.99.
6. Bosch Athlet RunTime, £329
A long battery life, quick charge time and huge .9 litre capacity make this Bosch number one of the best of the bunch.
It comes with loads of handy add-on tools for all your different pieces of furniture and floors too, making it great for both a quick run around the house, or the full deep cleaning experience.
You can buy it from Currys for £329.
7. Dyson V8 cordless vacuum, £339
Okay, so before we say anything else, there's no denying that this is an extortionate price to pay for a vacuum cleaner, costing double what some of its rivals do.
However, the suction, versatility and battery life of the device is also exceptional, so if you have the cash to splash, you'll unlikely to be disappointed with the results.
You can buy it from AO for £339.
8. Henry Cordless Vacuum, £199.99
Everything you love about classic Henry - but without the pesky cord! Kind of...
As while you won't need to plug this Henry into a mains socket, its an interesting approach to the old "cordless" category, considering you'll still have to pull Henry's famous body along behind you as you hoover.
But with 30 minutes run time, and only 3.5 hours needed to recharge, there are some major plus points when it comes to hefty Henry hoovers.
You can buy it from Argos for £199.99.
9. Gtech Power Floor, £249.99
Not only do we love the bright colour of this device, but it also features that same, easy to use pistol-grip handle as the Dyson et al.
Much less bulky than its predecessors, while it is admittedly very powerful, it only has a 20 minute run time.
Therefore, rather than professional cleaners and big families, we reckon the Gtech is much better suited to the likes of London-dwellers living in small flats that want a high performance device for cleaning up to three rooms that they can easily tuck away into cupboards after.
You can get it from the Gtech site for £249.99.
10. Hoover Discovery Cordless Stick, £99
Boasting some promising reviews on Amazon, and more than four out of five stars, this option seems to have a lot of happy customers, who quote a strong battery life and high performance as some of its most redeeming factors.
The price has been consistently slashed since its launched, originally retailing at £250, making it an absolute bargain for anyone that's after a decent cordless vacuum that's not going to cost them the world.
You can buy it from John Lewis for £99.