9 best cordless vacuums to shop now - with expert buying advice from a professional cleaner

Editor's Note: "This nifty Hoover vacuum makes short work of pet hair - has special anti-twist technology to stop hair getting tangled. It's ultra lightweight, has three modes and it comes with an impressive array of tools so you can clean every surface in your home with no problems.

The equally good H2 Hoover cordless model is also up for grabs in the Prime Day sales, with a whopping 44% off.

Editor's Note: "For the price, the Gtech HyLite 2 is an excellent little vacuum. It's compact, lightweight and has good suction power for all-round cleaning of hard floors, carpets, sofas and stairs. It transforms from a handheld to an upright using its removable, telescopic handle, and it can be folded down for easy storage in seconds. Also, the detachable dusting brush fits onto the telescopic tube for high up cleaning and in narrow spots."

Hannah Hargrave, HELLO! Deputy US News Editor says: "This lightweight, cordless hoover is perfect for short pile carpet and especially hardwood floor. With a fairly economical price tag, it means we can afford to have one fixed on the wall upstairs and one downstairs. It's easy to empty and easy to manoeuvre under beds, desks, tables etc. The pet attachment makes cleaning up animal hair in the car or in the home simple and effective too."

Sophie Bates, HELLO! Commerce Writer says: "I absolutely love my cordless Vax Blade. I live in a flat, so the battery can go for over a week before it needs charging – and I love that it's removable so you don't have to plug the whole vacuum in. I find that it works perfectly on hard floors, but I often need to go over the space a couple of times when I'm vacuuming carpet, so I'd definitely recommend this more to those with laminate and wooden surfaces. It's lightweight enough to carry around effortlessly, and the flexible head makes getting into tight areas so much easier."

This lightweight, battery-powered vacuum deserves a place in this roundup especially for car owners searching for a cordless vacuum for their car. It has powerful 12000PA suction to get your car cleaned in a jiffy, plus a respectable 30-minute run time and a selection of accessories are included so you can clean every nook and cranny of your car.

Andrea Caamano, HELLO! Website Editor says: “I am a mum-of-two and my boys keep me on my toes in terms of cleaning. I recently opted for a heavy-duty corded vacuum but soon realised that it’s not very convenient if you have a house with three floors and the dirt piles up every minute of the day. I needed a change and opted for the Shark Cordless Detect pro and cleaning floors suddenly feels less like a chore and more like a treat. The cordless vacuum is very ultra-lightweight, and it is true that it detects different surfaces quickly. 

"My kitchen and dining room are connected and it’s incredible that I can vacuum my floorboard and rug without having to change settings. The floorhead also conveniently moves every way, making it easy to access those hard corners, and let’s not forget that it barely takes up any space under my stair cupboard."

Katherine Robinson, HELLO! Senior Lifestyle Editor says: "I am so impressed with Henry's suction power, run time and charging time - it's ready to go again in less than two hours! The capacity is fantastic for a cordless vacuum, and despite the bigger size it's incredibly agile and easy to manoeuvre on every surface in my home, and the roomy handle is great. 

"It does tend to go for slightly less than the official one-hour run time, but that's usually making good use of the fab speed boost setting."

Izabella Janiec, cleaning expert, says: "Dyson is undoubtedly one of the top brands when it comes to vacuum cleaners, and the V15 Absolute is one of the best cordless options on the market. It has powerful suction, a long battery life, versatile attachments, but its price tag means it is on the expensive side."

Hollie Brotherton, HELLO! Lifestyle & Commerce Writer says: "The Bosch Unlimited 7 Aqua is a dream for anyone who wants to save space and cut their cleaning time in half, as it's both a vacuum and a mop. Living in a flat with no utility room, it keeps my home feeling less cluttered, and my hardwood floors are sparkling clean in minimal time as it does both simultaneously. 

"It also comes with a super powerful motorised brush head which you can use if you just want to vacuum and easily rivals my previous model from another brand.

"I use it to clean almost anything, as it comes with multiple attachments to use on everything from your mattress to under the sofa and other awkward and hard-to-reach areas.

My flat smells amazing and it gets rid of even the most stubborn marks I previously thought I was stuck with."

Izabella Janiec, cleaning expert says: "Miele have been involved in the vacuum cleaning industry for many years, and the Triflex HX2 is a modular design for flexibility and has excellent dust filtration. It does have a high price point, though."

With a run time of 120 minutes when you use both included batteries, the Miele Triflex goes for twice as long as almost every other cordless vacuum on the market, though you're going to have to pay triple the price of most of the other models. This is an investment vacuum for sure. If you have your heart set on a Miele vacuum, it's definitely worth keeping an eye on the AO.com Miele cordless vacuum deals page.