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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The downside is that it averages 25 minutes for battery runtime. That may be enough for many people. If you have a small flat or like to do frequent cleanups, then this could be your ideal solution. Is using a cordless vacuum cleaner a race to see which finishes first? Who will win? The battery or the dirty carpet? If you do find yourself with a dead battery and more to clean, you will need to wait a few hours before you can use it again. It can take up to four hours for a full charge with most vacuums. I started by measuring the raw power of the vacuum cleaner in AirWatts (AW). On Eco mode, the cleaner had a reasonable amount of power at 39AW. On the CleanSense setting, the vacuum cleaner started at 118AW by default, but it does ramp power up and down. On Boost, the Shark IZ420UKT managed a massive 219AW.

The next biggest barrier to getting your stairs clean is the cord itself. Many times it won’t reach the top of the stairs. You have to consider that a cordless vacuum cleaner tends to be twice as expensive if you compare it with a regular model that provides the same performance.It’s got a HEPA filter which is excellent for the price to remove tiny dust particles out the air for a fresher home. It’s also got the motorised head for carpets but it does a good job on hard floors too. Max vs standard run time Higher-powered cleaning settings can drastically cut battery life to as little as seven minutes. The Bosch Athlet is ideal for larger homes, not only because of the long battery time but also because it has a large dust canister. At .9 litres it won’t need to be emptied mid cleanup. In fact, you may get several sessions out of it before it needs to be emptied. The rotating brush is removable for an easy clean as well. Nice to have when you’re cleaning up pet hair. While 60 minutes might sound like a lot, some people might need more. And though the battery can be swapped out to double your runtime, that will cost you extra - making an already eye-wateringly expensive vacuum cleaner even pricier. Couple that with the fact it has two batteries and a dual charger cradle meaning you can have one battery charging while you use the other for continues cleaning, perfect.

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. A powerful battery not only lasts long but also makes for a powerful motor. In fact, it is almost as powerful as most corded vacuums. It features Helix Technology that is sort of like the cyclone style of a Dyson. A turbo boost button helps give that extra push to clean up the more determined stains and debris from carpets. Having this option to use for a moment also helps keep the battery running. Testing several of the vacuums included in this round-up has allowed her to see which model excels at which task, and to judge them on all of the crucial factors of suction, as well as ease of use and storage, which is important in her very compact space. She's also constantly looking out for the newest vacuum releases and technology so that she can keep you better informed on which appliance to buy.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. Let’s get into the list of the best cordless vacuums. As usual, if you have any questions or comments about any of the vacuums I am reviewing here, please drop a note in the comment section below. If you feel I missed a good vacuum you would like to see reviewed let me know that as well! 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. 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.

Having a rotating brush will help to beat the pet hair off of your carpet or furniture without needing to use the higher power setting. The Miele Triflex HX2 Vacuum Cleaner is the most pet-friendly cordless vacuum cleaner we've tried, with a powerful motor to help you to banish hair and dirt from your favourite four-legged friends. The Beko Powerclean has a similar design to some of the best Shark vacuum cleaners, with a hinged design for reaching under furniture. It's immensely powerful, too. There are three strength modes, but we found that we hardly needed to use the stronger settings in most settings thanks to the sheer power at play here. It's also got a supremely handy stand to keep things organised in flats or larger homes.

It converts to a handheld in a snap with the push of a button. And it weighs only slightly more than 1 kg. At 20 minutes runtime that should be more than enough time to hoover out the car.

Before I get into what the best cordless vacuum to buy is, I’ll take a bit to explain what to look for in a cordless vacuum so you can figure out what the best one is for you. Swap it out for the hard floor cleaning attachment and you get similarly impressive results for a longer run time. Actually the range of attachments was one of the things I like the most. Mine came with hard and soft motorised heads for carpet and hard floors, a Pet Pro motorised head with rubber bristles, which really worked, and various crevice and brush tools.

Looking for extra run time?

Like previous models, the Gen5 Detect has three power modes: ‘Auto,’ which intelligently adapts to different floor types, ‘Eco,’ which saves power, and ‘Boost,’ for intensive cleaning. It also races ahead of competitors when it comes to battery life, with a maximum run time of 70 minutes. The battery is removable – spares are available to buy from Dyson should you wish to double your run time.