10 Best cordless vacuums for using around the home

Keeping a clean and tidy home is an essential part of everyday life for millions of people worldwide and one way we can achieve this is with the invaluable vacuum cleaner. Technology has evolved in the last few decades in home cleaning, to the point where robot vacuums exist and a lot of vacuums function just as well and more flexibly without cords.

Here's a list of some of the best cordless vacuums on the market currently.

This shark cordless vacuum has a runtime of 40 minutes, with a flexible hose that’s ideal for reaching under tables and chairs. It also has an anti-allergen seal, designed to capture 99.9 per cent of dust and allergens, to give you a cleaner home.

It can also be turned into a handheld vacuum for cleaning smaller spaces like couches and stairs.

Runtime – 40 minutes

Voltage – 25.2

Weight – 5.1kg

 

This upright vacuum has a brushless motor, with consistent and direct suction, it also has dust-tracking LED headlights, letting you see where you clean more clearly.

It functions with a higher voltage than other cordless vacuums, to provide it with more power for more effective cleaning, even with a low battery.

Runtime - 45 minutes

Voltage - 230

Weight – 3.1kg

 

The Enigma V12 vacuum has a lithium battery and brushless motor, leaving it it lightweight and mobile but with it still having strong suction force. It also features an electric spinning head with an LED light for higlighting dust.

Runtime - 25 minutes, (50 minutes in economy mode)

Voltage – 30

Weight – 2.2kg
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The Russel Hobbs RHSV221 looks like a more traditional vacuum cleaner, with a larger body that isn’t as segmented.

You can get up to an hour of runtime on one charge, which is ideal for cleaning all around the house in one use. It’s suitable to use on all types of surfaces, comes with a crevice-and brush tool and can also be used as a handheld vacuum.

Runtime – 1 hour

Voltage - 22

Weight – 3kg

 

Lightweight but powerful and efficient, Dyson’s cordless vacuum range is popular for a reason. They come at a premium but that’s partly because of their standout features, like the motor bar cleaner head that automatically de-tangles hair from the brush as it cleans.

Dyson’s filtration system captures 99 per cent of dust, dirt and other microscopic particles when it’s in use.

Runtime – 45 minutes

Voltage – 21.6 volts

Weight – 2kg

 

The Laresar vacuum is a good choice for cleaning on multiple different surfaces, including hardwood floor and carpet. It can run for up to 50 minutes on a single charge and is useful for reaching hard-to-reach places with its long cylinder.

Runtime - 50 minutes

Voltage – 25.9

Weight – 3.9kg

 

This ultra lightweight vacuum is an Amazon exclusive, featuring a relatively long runtime of 80 minutes in auto mode and 50 minutes in standard mode, with a fast-charging time of around two and a half hours.

It’s suitable to use on all surfaces and can get to out-of-reach areas with its nozzle, which can both be positioned flat and turned 180 degrees.

Runtime – 80 minutes

Voltage – 22 volts

Weight – 2.2kg

 

With 50 minutes of runtime and 400w of suction, this vacuum is great for effective cleaning around the house and picking up even the most stubborn dirt. It has an LED touch display by the handle, showing battery life, potential blockage alerts and suction power.

The vacuum has a large one and a half litre dust container and three adjustable modes for picking up pet hair, pet food and other dirt around the house.

Runtime – 50 minutes

Voltage – 25.9 volts

Weight – 3.9kg

 

The Shark CH950 is more of a portable, handheld vacuum, more suited for cleaning couches, chairs and hard-to-reach places. It comes with an internal washable HEPA filter for catching dust and allergens, as well three extra attachments—a pet tool, a dusting brush and crevice tool.

Runtime - 10 minutes

Voltage – 10.8

Weight – 1.2kg

 

The Vytronix NIBC22 is an upright, three-in-one vacuum that’s lightweight and has a long-reaching head for cleaning under beds and couches. You can charge it fully in three to four hours for a runtime of 45 minutes, with an included high power mode for more thorough cleaning.

Runtime – 45 minutes

Voltage – 22.2

Weight – 2.3kg

 

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