The 10 Best Cordless Vacuum Cleaners as of June 2026

How we ranked these cordless vacuum cleaners

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each cordless vacuum does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Cordless Vacuum Cleaners	Score	Best for	Type	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Dyson V15 Detect	9.2	Best overall	Cordless stick	£600	View Price
2	Dyson V12 Detect Slim	9.0	Best lightweight	Cordless stick	£480	View Price
3	Shark Stratos Cordless	8.8	Best for pet hair	Cordless stick	£450	View Price
4	Dyson V8	8.6	Best value Dyson	Cordless stick	£330	View Price
5	Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless	8.6	Best mid-range	Cordless stick	£280	View Price
6	Samsung Jet 75	8.5	Best display & docking	Cordless stick	£400	View Price
7	Halo Capsule	8.5	Best bagged cordless	Cordless stick (bagged)	£300	View Price
8	Vax ONEPWR Blade 4	8.4	Best British value	Cordless stick	£200	View Price
9	Eufy HomeVac S11	8.2	Best ultra-light	Cordless stick	£180	View Price
10	Beldray Airglide	7.9	Best budget	Cordless stick	£80	View Price

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The full ranking

Best overall

Dyson V15 Detect

9.2Our number one pick.

Dyson's V15 Detect is the benchmark cordless vacuum, with huge suction, a laser that lights up fine dust on hard floors and an LCD showing what it picks up. It is expensive, but the power, run time and tools are excellent.

Suction: 9.6Battery: 9.0Handling: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Class-leading suction
Laser reveals hidden dust
60-minute run time

Cons

Expensive
Heavy in handheld mode

Check price on Amazon≈ £600

Best lightweight

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

9.0A superb runner-up.

The V12 Detect Slim gives most of the V15's power and the same dust-revealing laser in a lighter, easier-to-handle body, ideal for stairs and overhead work. It is pricey, but the balance of power and weight is excellent.

Suction: 9.2Battery: 8.8Handling: 9.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Light and manoeuvrable
Dust-detect laser
Strong suction

Cons

Pricey
Smaller bin

Check price on Amazon≈ £480

Best for pet hair

Shark Stratos Cordless

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Shark's Stratos pairs anti-hair-wrap brush technology with strong suction and a flexible wand that bends to reach under furniture, brilliant for pet homes. It is bulkier than a Dyson, but the hair handling and value are excellent.

Suction: 9.0Battery: 8.8Handling: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Anti-hair-wrap brush
Bends to reach under furniture
Good run time

Cons

Bulkier
Heavier head

Check price on Amazon≈ £450

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Best value Dyson

Dyson V8

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The older Dyson V8 remains a brilliant cordless all-rounder with strong suction and reliability at a lower price than the latest models, a smart-value pick. The run time is shorter and there's no screen, but it's dependable and great value.

Suction: 8.8Battery: 8.2Handling: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Reliable strong suction
Lighter and simple
Good-value Dyson

Cons

40-minute run time
No display

Check price on Amazon≈ £330

Best mid-range

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Shark's Anti Hair Wrap cordless offers excellent hair pickup, a removable battery and a self-standing design at a friendly price, strong value for families. The suction trails top Dysons, but for the money it is excellent.

Suction: 8.6Battery: 8.6Handling: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Anti-hair-wrap brush
Removable battery
Self-standing

Cons

Less suction than Dyson
Plasticky feel

Check price on Amazon≈ £280

Best display & docking

Samsung Jet 75

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Samsung's Jet 75 offers strong suction, a clear display and a charging dock that doubles as a clean station on higher models, a slick alternative to Dyson. It is pricey, but powerful and well-built.

Suction: 8.8Battery: 8.8Handling: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Strong suction
Useful display
Charging dock

Cons

Pricey
Clean station costs extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £400

Best bagged cordless

Halo Capsule

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Halo Capsule is a lightweight cordless with a compostable bagged bin that traps dust hygienically without emptying clouds, great for allergy sufferers. Bags are an ongoing cost, but it's light, powerful and well-judged.

Suction: 8.6Battery: 8.8Handling: 9.0Value: 8.4

Pros

Hygienic bagged emptying
Very light
Long run time

Cons

Ongoing bag cost
Smaller capacity

Check price on Amazon≈ £300

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Best British value

Vax ONEPWR Blade 4

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Vax's ONEPWR Blade 4 is a capable cordless with a removable battery and good suction at a budget-friendly price, a sensible mid-range buy. It is less refined than premium sticks, but dependable and good value.

Suction: 8.4Battery: 8.4Handling: 8.4Value: 9.0

Pros

Removable battery
Good suction for the price
Decent run time

Cons

Less refined
Average tools

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best ultra-light

Eufy HomeVac S11

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Eufy's HomeVac S11 is a featherweight cordless that's effortless for quick tidy-ups and stairs, with decent suction at a low price. It is best for light cleaning rather than deep carpets, but for value and weight it is excellent.

Suction: 8.0Battery: 8.2Handling: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Extremely light
Easy quick cleans
Affordable

Cons

Modest deep-carpet suction
Small bin

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best budget

Beldray Airglide

7.9Rounds out our top ten.

Beldray's Airglide covers everyday cordless cleaning at a rock-bottom price, light and simple for small flats and quick jobs. It is basic with shorter run time and less suction, but for value it does the job.

Suction: 7.8Battery: 7.6Handling: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Light and simple
Fine for small spaces

Cons

Short run time
Modest suction

Check price on Amazon≈ £80

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the cordless vacuum cleaners in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dyson V15 Detect, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Dyson V12 Detect Slim and Shark Stratos Cordless are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best cordless vacuum cleaners without overthinking it, the Dyson V15 Detect is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £600

Our top picks at a glance

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson V8

Shark Stratos Cordless

How we ranked these cordless vacuum cleaners

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Dyson V15 Detect

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Dyson V12 Detect Slim

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Shark Stratos Cordless

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Dyson V8

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Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless

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Samsung Jet 75

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Halo Capsule

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Vax ONEPWR Blade 4

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Eufy HomeVac S11

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Beldray Airglide

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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