Cordless Hoover Reviews
Every review follows the same structure so models are easy to compare: key specs, handling, cleaning on carpet and hard floors, battery and charging, bin and filtration, upkeep costs, and a clear verdict on who should buy it and who should skip it.
How we review: our verdicts are research-led, combining manufacturer specifications, independent lab and consumer testing, long-term owner reports, parts availability and UK price history. We never publish invented test scores. Read our method.
All reviews
- Dyson V15 Detect: the all-round benchmark
Dyson V15 Detect review for UK buyers: laser head, particle sensor, Hair Screw tool, runtime, 0.76L bin, Absolute vs Submarine kits and the best rivals.
- Shark Stratos: premium Shark for pet homes
Shark Stratos Cordless (IZ400UK) review: Anti Hair Wrap Plus, auto suction, odour neutraliser, up to 60 minutes, 0.7L bin, IZ400UKT kit and rivals compared.
- Shark Anti Hair Wrap: mid-price hair specialist
Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless with Flexology (IZ202UK) review: bendable wand, hair-free roller, runtime, 0.7L bin, UK vs UKT kits and best alternatives.
- Dyson V12 Detect Slim: light and smart
Dyson V12 Detect Slim review: laser head, particle sensor, around 2.2kg weight, 0.35L bin and real runtimes. Who it suits, who should skip it, and alternatives.
- Vax ONEPWR Pace review
Our Vax ONEPWR Pace review: 40-minute removable battery, 0.6L bin, Pace vs Pace Pet vs Blade 4, how it cleans carpets and hard floors, and who should skip it.
- Numatic Henry Quick review
Numatic Henry Quick review: how the Henry Pods bag system works, up to 60 minutes claimed runtime, 3.2kg weight, Pet and Pro versions, and the best alternatives.
- Dyson Gen5detect: maximum power, maximum price
Dyson Gen5detect review: up to 70 minutes, power button instead of trigger, HEPA filtration, built-in crevice tool, 3.5kg weight, and how it compares with the V15.
- Shark PowerDetect: long runtime, auto-empty
Shark PowerDetect Cordless review: up to 70 minutes, 0.7L bin, dirt and edge sensing, IP1251UK vs Clean & Empty IP3251UKT auto-empty dock, and rivals.
- Dyson V11: carpet power without V15 price
Dyson V11 review for UK homes: 0.76L bin, up to 60-min runtime, auto mode, LCD screen, carpet performance, kits explained and the best alternatives.
- Bosch Unlimited 10 review
Bosch Unlimited 10 review: up to 80–100 min claimed runtime, auto suction, removable battery. Who should buy it, who should skip, and better-value rivals.
- Bosch Unlimited 7 review
Our Bosch Unlimited 7 review: Power for All battery, up to 40 min runtime, small bin and who it suits. Specs, owner issues and better alternatives.
- DeWalt DCV501LN review
DeWalt DCV501LN review: 18V XR L-class stick and handheld vac with HEPA filter, 1.5kg bare weight. Who it suits at home, in vans and on site, and its limits.
- Dyson V10: discontinued but great used
Dyson V10 review for 2026: specs, runtime, bin, why it's discontinued, and how to buy a refurbished or used V10 without inheriting a dead battery.
- Dyson V8: the cheapest new Dyson stick
Dyson V8 review for UK buyers: runtime, 0.54L bin, suction, V8 vs V8 Absolute kits, common faults and whether it's still worth buying in 2026.
- Gtech AirRAM 3 review
Gtech AirRAM 3 review: self-standing cordless upright, up to 30 minutes runtime, 0.8L bin, Dual Edge-Clean head, how it compares with AirRAM 2 and stick rivals.
- Gtech Multi Plus review
Gtech Multi Plus review: 1.5kg handheld with up to 20 minutes runtime, tools and power brush explained, Multi vs Multi K9, stairs and car use, and alternatives.
- Gtech Pro 2 review
Gtech Pro 2 review: a 2.8kg bagged cordless stick with up to 40 minutes eco runtime, Pro 2 vs K9, carpet and pet hair performance, bag costs and alternatives.
- Hoover HF9 review
Hoover HF9 review: anti-twist brush, 0.7L bin, up to 30 min per battery (60 with Pet twin pack). Who it suits, weaknesses and the rivals to consider.
- LG CordZero A9 review
LG CordZero A9 review: two swappable batteries, Kompressor bin lever, All-in-One Tower self-emptying, runtimes by mode, UK availability and the best rivals.
- Makita DCL180 review
Makita DCL180 review: 18V LXT handheld vac, 650ml capacity, about 20 min on a 3Ah pack. Why it is popular for cars, vans and homes, and where it falls short.
- Miele Duoflex HX1 review
Miele Duoflex HX1 review: up to 55 minutes claimed runtime, small 0.3L bin, 3.1kg weight, Cat & Dog and Total Care versions, and how it compares to the Triflex.
- Miele Triflex HX2 review
Miele Triflex HX2 review: the 3-in-1 PowerUnit design explained, up to 60 minutes claimed runtime, 0.5L bin, Cat & Dog and two-battery versions, and rivals.
- Henry Cordless (HVB160) review
Numatic Henry Cordless HVB160 review: 36V battery, 20–30 minutes per battery, 6-litre bags, one vs two battery kits, and who should buy a stick instead.
- Hetty cordless review
Hetty cordless review: the pink Hetty Quick stick and battery Hetty cylinder compared with Henry, what actually differs, runtimes, bags and which to buy.
- Samsung Bespoke Jet review
Samsung Bespoke Jet review: the self-emptying Clean Station, 210W vs 280W Bespoke Jet AI, real runtime, bin and bags, UK variants, and the best rivals.
- Shark Detect Pro: light with dirt sensing
Shark Detect Pro Cordless review: dirt, edge and floor sensing, up to 60 minutes in the UK, small 0.4L bin, lighter build and the Auto-Empty version explained.
- Shark WandVac: ultra-light handheld
Shark WandVac review for UK buyers: WV200UK handheld, WandVac 2.0 and the WV361UK 2-in-1 System. Runtime, tiny bin, who it suits and better alternatives.
- Tineco Pure One S-series review
Tineco Pure One S-series review: how iLoop auto suction works, real runtime, small bins and how the S15 Pro compares with Dyson and Shark rivals.
- Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 review
Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 review for UK buyers: 45-minute removable battery, Pet and Dual bundles explained, cleaning by floor type, and better alternatives.
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