10 Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners UK 2024 | Dyson, Shark and More

If you're looking to invest in a quality vacuum cleaner that will last for years and years, the Dyson V11 is as good as it gets. The battery life is excellent, with an LCD display showing you how much cleaning time you have left. 

The motorised brush head senses and adjusts to different surfaces, helping protect surfaces and optimise battery life. Lightweight and comfortable to use as a handheld or an upright, this vacuum is aimed squarely at replacing your corded cleaner.

The Vax Blade Pro has picked up a host of accolades recently, with many reviewers calling it the best cordless vacuum cleaner for under £150. The bagless bin is easy to empty and clean, and the floorhead can be attached directly onto the handheld for effortless cleaning of stairs and cars.

Its powerful motor provides excellent suction meaning it cleans as well as vacuum cleaners twice its price, and the battery life also compares very favourably to pricier cleaners running for up to 45 minutes on lower settings.

This vacuum cleaner from Bosch has a key selling point that is surprisingly not more common – exchangeable battery packs. Building on their experience as a leading manufacturer of power tools, the 18v batteries used by this device are the same as those used in other Bosch products.

Two batteries are provided, and each charge in an hour – the quickest on our list. Customers also rate the Bosch's excellent cleaning performance and the inclusion of a 'long crevice tool' extension which allows you to get into the hardest to reach corners and crannies.

The H-FREE 100 is a convenient and easy-to-use vacuum. It's one of the cheaper options on our list but despite that, it has some great features! It has an impressive 0.9L capacity, meaning you won't need to interrupt your cleaning to empty it too often. 

It converts easily to handheld making it ideal for cleaning places such as your car and the handy dusting brush and crevice tool makes cleaning your skirting boards and ornaments a breeze. We love the LED nozzle lights which illuminate dark corners or underneath furniture so that no spec of dust gets missed.

With its powerful and fade-free suction and two tiers of radial cyclones, the V8 Animal from Dyson is aimed squarely at pet owners who want a vacuum that's able to pick up hairs on the first pass. Dyson's advanced cyclone technology delivers strong, consistent suction that has no trouble with carpeted or hard floors.

Well-designed and well-built, it feels robust and comfortable to use thanks to its lightweight frame that can be suitably positioned for different users and different tasks. A bundle of useful attachments completes the package.

This model collects debris in a disposable bag, just like the more traditional cleaners. For some, this is an unnecessary waste and inconvenience, but if you are sensitive to dust or suffer from allergies, then this feature is a huge plus that could appeal to you.

There's much less opportunity for mess and clouds of dust when you're emptying the cleaner, as all the nasty stuff is sealed away. Aside from that, this cleaner is light, easy to use and has a good runtime. It also comes with LED lights to illuminate those hard to see areas.

If you're an animal lover, this vacuum might just be for you thanks to anti-hair wrap technology which removes hair from the brush as you clean. It also comes with a 5-year guarantee if you're not entirely convinced!

It also bends to easily reach under low-lying furniture and the DuoClean technology means it will seamlessly glide from carpets to rugs and hard floors. But we would like to point out that it is one of the heavier models on our list so it may not be suited to those who struggle with handling heavy items. 

If you think you might still use your old-style corded vacuum for big jobs like the floors and carpets and just want a secondary device for a spot of dust-busting, then the Dyson V7 is just the ticket. The price may be off-putting if you're looking for an all-rounder, but as a handheld device, it's the best you can get.

The V7 weighs in at a comfortable 1.38 kg and provides up to 30 minutes of runtime – more than enough to clean the sofa, worktops, or a car. And it comes with a bundle of handy attachments to ensure it picks up all the dirt in every type of nook and cranny.

The Gtech Mk2 AirRam sadly lacks one feature common in other cordless vacuum cleaners, but this does offer something of an advantage. It's an upright only cleaner, meaning there's no option to use it as a handheld device in places such as bookshelves and cupboards.

By focussing on floor cleaning, the AirRam excels at this task, offering excellent performance on all surfaces. And with all the technology at floor level, it's also less effort to push around. There's also a full-length headlight upfront, to really show up all the hair and dirt you'll be sucking up.

f you don't have big money to spend on a cordless vacuum cleaner then you could do a lot worse than this great device from the ever-reliable Bosch. It may not have the oomph of some pricier models but it ticks the right boxes when it comes to features.

Design-wise, it's essentially a handheld vacuum that slots into an upright body, meaning it can also be used as a handheld device in hard-to-reach areas. It's not the most compact vacuum in the world to store, but if you have the space for it you won't find a better budget option.