So far we've been able to do the whole house on one charge at low power and for that we are really pleased. For example, the new straight-through design means the V10 is easier to squeeze into narrow gaps and under large items or low furniture. and washable post motor and dust filters are now combined in one unit at the rear, which makes cleaning simpler than before.

There’s a larger dust ejector handle that feels much less fragile than on the V8 and requires less grunt to open. Though it produces 20% more suction than the V8's motor, it's half the size and weighs only 125g (0. The innovative Hair screw tool with a conical brush bar is perfect for cleaning upholstery and pet beds.

Some batteries maintain their performance right up until the power cuts out, others set off on a gradual decline almost as soon as you start vacuuming. This score shows how well the vacuum cleaner sucks up fine Arizona desert sand from deep within the pile of Wilton carpets.

It says a lot about the dominance of Dyson in the cordless vacuum space that the V10 main competition comes from its own stable, in the shape of the Dyson V8 range of cordless vacuum cleaners and, of course, the new Cyclone V11. Thankfully, the Absolute+ model we tested had the attachment tools for every one of these scenarios. While some cordless vacuums will comfortably suck up dust from a flat hard surface, floorboards with deep crevices often prove a lot more challenging. We have bought some replacement filters as in past experience you are better off leaving the initial one longer than twenty four hours to dry. This test is particularly important for serious allergy sufferers who want to remove all of the fine dust and allergens they can from their home.star means that the cordless vacuum is almost ineffective on its minimum setting, whereas 5 star means you will get excellent results even when maximising your cordless vacuums battery life. If you want to compare how well the vacuum cleans when the battery is full, compare the floorboard star rating to this one. This score shows how well each cordless vacuum cleaner sucks up fine dust from hard flat floors such as laminate.