Best cordless vacuum cleaners

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What to look for

Run time on the normal setting, bin size and how easily it empties matter more than peak suction.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Hoover HF1 MAX

Smaller homes and quick daily tidy-ups where a very light stick vacuum matters more than raw suction.

Light at 2.35kg, so it is easy to carry up and down stairs
Anti-Twist brush bar is designed to stop hair wrapping round the roller
Battery can be removed and charged away from the vacuum

Watch out for: Hoover’s own figures put suction at up to 15AW, far below premium rivals, so deep-pile carpets may need extra passes.

Max run time: Up to 50 minutes
Weight: 2.35kg
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Motor power: 200W

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Sources: Hoover product page

Mid-range

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251UKT

Pet owners and busy households who want a capable cordless vacuum that empties itself after each clean.

Auto-empty base charges the vacuum and holds debris for up to 45 days
DuoClean Detect floorhead with two brush-rolls adjusts to floor type and dirt
Anti Hair Wrap Plus clears hair from the brush-roll as you clean

Watch out for: Runs down quickly on the highest power setting, and the dock needs its own patch of floor.

Max run time: Up to 70 minutes
Weight: 3.71kg
Charge time: 6 hours
Self-emptying: Yes, auto-empty base

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Sources: Shark product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

Homes with mixed floors and allergy sufferers who want strong suction and clever dust detection.

Laser-style light on the floorhead shows up fine dust on hard floors
Particle sensor adjusts suction and shows what it has picked up on an LCD screen
Sealed whole-machine HEPA filtration

Watch out for: Expensive and on the heavy side for a stick vacuum, which Expert Reviews also noted.

Max run time: Up to 60 minutes
Weight: 3.1kg
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Bin volume: 0.77L
Suction (top mode): 240AW

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Sources: Dyson product page · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra

Larger homes that want maximum cordless power, long run time and a self-emptying station in one package.

Samsung quotes up to 400W suction in Jet mode
All-in-One Clean Station empties the bin and charges the vacuum
AI Cleaning mode senses floor type and adjusts suction and brush speed

Watch out for: Costs considerably more than most high-end rivals, and the 0.5L bin is small if you clean away from the station.

Max run time: Up to 100 minutes (large battery, minimum mode)
Weight: 2.80kg (with battery and slim brush)
Charge time: 5 hours (large battery)
Bin volume: 0.5L
Suction (top mode): Up to 400W

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Sources: Samsung product page · T3 review

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