Its cleaning ability is good A good cordless vacuum needs to be able to clean your floor, and the Hoover Onepwr Evolve delivers. During its time in our labs, we subjected it to our dirty test carpets and measured how much dirt it picked up with each pass.

Hoover offers more models than Dyson at a variety of price points. Dyson's smaller vacuum line is generally more high-end and expensive. Dyson is built around a bagless system, while Hoover provides both options. In general, our tests have found Dyson vacuums offer better cleaning performance.

Recap of Recommendations

• BEST OVERALL: Shark Anti-Allergen Cordless Lightweight Stick Vacuum.
• BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Eureka Lightweight Powerful Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
• BEST UPRIGHT: Oreck XL Commercial Upright Vacuum Cleaner.
• BEST CORDLESS STICK: Eureka Stylus Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner.

To clean the rinsable filter remove the dirt cup twist. Open the dirt cup lid. And pull the tab to remove the rinsable filter rinse with water for two minutes until the water runs. Clear squeeze out

Both Shark and Hoover use almost similar motor power which means you can expect the same suction power. Hoover's Floorsense technology allows the vacuum to clean throughout the floor while Shark has an edge when it comes to cleaning carpets as it makes the use of both a bristle brush and a soft brush.

The Winner: Dyson Its stellar cleaning performance, light weight and easy-to-use features and attachments all make it a standout. We're not fans of having to wall-mount stick vacuums to get them to stand on their own, but we're willing to overlook that for how well the Dyson cleans and all the other plusses it offers.

Dyson V15 Detect The Dyson V15 Detect is the best cordless vacuum we've tested. This vacuum has a 230AW suction motor, which is remarkably potent for a vacuum of this type and allows it to clear away a wide range of debris on different surfaces.

If you want to spend as little as possible on a lightweight vacuum, check out the BISSELL Featherweight Stick. At just about three pounds, this basic vacuum weighs considerably less than lightweight cordless stick models like the JASHEN V16, making it the best lightweight vacuum cleaner for elderly users we've tested.

For best results the filters can be washed in warm water but check they are thoroughly dry before putting them back into place, this may take up to 24 hours. Hoover recommend that you fit new filters once per year to keep your vacuum cleaner in tip top working order.

Hoover recommend that you replace the filters once per year and you can purchase these from the spares section of our website. Twist the lid off to get to the filter and foam pad. For best results wash this filter in warm water and make sure it is thoroughly dry before you pop it back together.

When comparing their stick vacuums to Dyson's offerings, Shark vacuums feel better built and sturdier. However, they also tend to have a similar but slightly worse performance on carpet. Their upright vacuums usually perform better on all surface types than BISSELL vacuums.

The best suction vacuum cleaner we've tested is the Miele Complete C3. This premium canister vacuum has a powerful 1200W motor, allowing it to deal with stubborn messes or debris stuck in cracks. It also delivers fantastic performance on bare floors and does a great job dealing with debris on carpets.

The 6 Best Vacuum Cleaners - Fall 2023 Reviews

• Best Vacuum. Dyson V15 Detect 3.
• Best Mid-Range Vacuum. Samsung Jet 75+ 2.
• Best Budget Vacuum. Wyze Cordless Vacuum 0.
• Best Corded Vacuum. Miele Complete C3 Brilliant PowerLine 0.
• Best Mid-Range Corded Vacuum. Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine 0.
• Best Budget Corded Vacuum.

• Best overall vacuum: Miele. Miele Compact C1.
• Best bagless upright vacuum: Shark. Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum.
• Best bagged upright vacuum: Kenmore.
• Best cordless stick vacuum: Tineco.
• Best lightweight stick vacuum: Dyson.
• Best robot vacuum: iRobot.
• Best handheld vacuum: Shark.

Cordless vacuum cleaners, also known as stick vacuums, free you from the frustrating faff of wires. They're lightweight, easy on the back and run on rechargeable batteries, meaning no more irksome plugging and unplugging as you move around the house.

Suction Power The suction capacity indicates how powerful the vacuum cleaner is, and the air volume indicates how much air the vacuum cleaner is able to move. The suction power adds up the suction capacity and the air volume and indicates how much power the vacuum cleaner has.