Hoover H-FREE 500 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Ultra Lightweight, Compact Design, 3-in-1 Configuration, 40-minute Battery Capacity, and Turbo Boost for Tough Dirt Battery Powered 0.45 Litre Black/Red

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Many cordless vacuums are great for cleaning hard floors but not so great when cleaning rugs. Make sure you evaluate your needs before you buy one. It’s noticeably heavier than previous models. Though only 0.5kg heavier than the V15, that weight is all in the top which makes it cumbersome as a handheld - unfortunate given the upgrade Dyson has made on immersing the handheld inside the regular vacuum.

So, this vacuum cleaner’s full name is: ‘Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Pet Pro Cordless Vacuum (Single Battery)’. Slightly wordy, but don’t be put off. Shark is the favourite brand of celebrity cleanfluencer Mrs Hinch. So, if you want a home as clean as hers, it appears this Shark is the way to get it. First, 40 minutes of run time is impressive for any cordless vacuum, nevermind one for the price. That is on normal power. The battery time is reduced at high, but still boasts an impressive 25 minutes of hoovering at full speed.But if you have pets and need a longer clean then go for the Shark above, it’s got the two batteries and honestly does just as good a job at pet hair in the home. A handy indicator lets you know when the battery is on its last legs. Not only that but there is a filter monitor which alerts you to change the filter. Many times, loss of suction is due to a clogged filter. Knowing when to change the filter will prolong the life of the vacuum. It will also keep your battery from overload as it struggles to maintain suction if your filter is clogged.

And the charging cradle sits on a countertop with a regular plug, and it’s got indicator lights to show you when it’s fully charged and as it drains while you’re vacuuming.

Includes free toolkit

While it can only run for 20 minutes at a full charge, for many people that should be enough time. Particularly if this is a secondary vacuum used for spot cleaning or a light tidy up. This is a subjective list, to be honest. Some of these must-have items might fall under the nice-to-have category for some. While still not as powerful as their mains-powered counterparts (especially the most powerful cylinder vacuum cleaners), new technology such as long-lasting lithium-ion batteries means that the best cordless vacuum cleaners from brands like Shark, Dyson and Vax now offer enough cleaning power for most homes, in a much lighter, more manoeuvrable and affordable format. Roidmi started in 2015 in China and is still little-known in the UK, although its models are sold by big names like Harrods. It markets itself on innovation, and this combined vacuum and steam mop is a perfect example. What’s strange is the wall mount is designed to store some of the most used tools but not all of them, not a huge deal but a bit of a strange one.

If you're debating buying a new cordless vac, it wouldn't be a surprise if VAX was a brand near the top of your list. We think they deliver consistently great vacuums, which is why we've replaced the Blade 4 in this list with the Blade 5, which has a good number of improvements on its predecessor. If you’re dealing with pet hair then you need a better vacuum cleaner, and a Dyson is always going to be a great choice for that. The motor is so strong it rivals many corded vacuums. It’s lightweight and highly manoeuvrable to get into any area of your home. It cleans right up to the edge of the floor.There's no doubt that our testing process proved that the Shark Stratos is worth the large price tag. Even if you don't have pets, the ease with which this vacuum does away with hair is astounding, and our Ecommerce Editor Molly found that it was unmatched when it came to suction. There’s quite a big range in battery life. While some last under 10 minutes on the maximum setting, others go for much longer. The Dyson Gen5 Detect, for example, will function for just over an hour on the lowest setting, without losing power as the battery life diminishes. And, for what it’s worth, the lowest setting on the best devices was more than enough: I didn’t really find the need to use any on the max setting. Even better, with the Vax Blade 5 you get access to two batteries, which means you should get up to 90 minutes of charge, and you'll never be without your sturdy Vax vac when you need it.The Blade 5 is admittedly a little heavier than its predecessor, but it is brimming with great accessories and comes with a wall mount too, so that storage is straightforward. Not only are these vacuums much more convenient to use and carry around the home, but they often have the newest technologies when it comes to dirt detection and suction to beat our corded models. It might also be worth to invest in a cordless cleaner even if you have a larger plug in model, just to let you get to those smaller jobs around the home with more ease. What's the best budget-friendly cordless vacuum cleaner? Another pricier option from Shark - but if you're looking for maximum power because you're just going to have one vacuum in the house, then it's worth stretching to the extra expense.