The 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners as of June 2026

How we ranked these vacuum cleaners

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

Performance (35%) — how well each vacuum cleaner 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

#	Vacuum Cleaners	Score	Best for	Type	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Dyson V15 Detect	9.2	Best cordless overall	Cordless	£600	View Price
2	Dyson V12 Detect Slim	9.0	Best lightweight cordless	Cordless	£500	View Price
3	Shark Stratos Cordless	8.9	Best value cordless	Cordless	£400	View Price
4	Miele Complete C3	8.8	Best bagged cylinder	Cylinder	£330	View Price
5	Shark Detect Pro Cordless	8.7	Best mid-range cordless	Cordless	£350	View Price
6	Miele Boost CX1	8.7	Best bagless cylinder	Cylinder	£230	View Price
7	Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright	8.6	Best upright	Upright	£250	View Price
8	Henry (Numatic HVR200)	8.5	Best durable budget	Cylinder	£130	View Price
9	Vax ONEPWR Blade 5	8.2	Best budget cordless	Cordless	£180	View Price
10	Vax Mach Air Upright	8.0	Best ultra-budget upright	Upright	£90	View Price

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The full ranking

Best cordless overall

Dyson V15 Detect

9.2Our number one pick.

The Dyson V15 Detect is the cordless vacuum to beat, with enormous suction, a laser that reveals fine dust on hard floors, an LCD particle count and strong battery life. It is expensive and a little heavy in the hand, but for cleaning power and versatility it leads the field.

Suction: 9.4Handling: 8.8Filtration: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Class-leading suction
Laser reveals hidden dust
Whole-machine HEPA filtration

Cons

Expensive
Heavier than rivals

Check price on Amazon≈ £600

Best lightweight cordless

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

9.0A superb runner-up.

The V12 Detect Slim brings most of the V15's tech — laser dust detection, particle counting, strong suction — in a lighter, easier-to-handle body, ideal for those who found the V15 heavy. It is pricey, but a brilliant everyday cordless.

Suction: 9.0Handling: 9.2Filtration: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Lighter and easy to handle
Laser dust detection
Great suction

Cons

Smaller bin
Premium price

Check price on Amazon≈ £500

Best value cordless

Shark Stratos Cordless

8.9Rounds out our top three.

Shark's Stratos cordless offers excellent suction, anti-hair-wrap brushrolls and a flexible wand that bends to reach under furniture, for noticeably less than Dyson. It is bulkier, but the features and value are superb.

Suction: 9.0Handling: 9.0Filtration: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Strong suction for the price
Anti-hair-wrap brush
Bendable wand for under furniture

Cons

Bulkier
Heavier wand

Check price on Amazon≈ £400

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Best bagged cylinder

Miele Complete C3

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The Miele Complete C3 is the benchmark bagged cylinder vacuum, with superb suction, sealed HEPA filtration ideal for allergies and Miele's legendary durability. Bags are an ongoing cost, but the cleaning and longevity are exceptional.

Suction: 9.2Handling: 8.4Filtration: 9.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent suction and filtration
Very durable
Quiet

Cons

Ongoing bag cost
Corded cylinder

Check price on Amazon≈ £330

Best mid-range cordless

Shark Detect Pro Cordless

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Shark's Detect Pro cordless adds smart dirt-detection that boosts suction automatically and an optional self-emptying dock, a feature-rich mid-range cordless. It is plasticky next to Dyson, but very capable and well-priced.

Suction: 8.8Handling: 8.8Filtration: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Auto-boosting suction
Optional self-empty dock
Good value

Cons

Plasticky feel
Dock costs extra

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best bagless cylinder

Miele Boost CX1

8.7Great value in the middle of the pack.

Miele's Boost CX1 is a compact bagless cylinder vacuum with powerful suction and Miele's renowned build quality and HEPA filtration, great for allergy sufferers. It is corded and less convenient than cordless, but cleans superbly and lasts for years.

Suction: 9.0Handling: 8.2Filtration: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Powerful, consistent suction
Excellent filtration
Built to last

Cons

Corded
Less manoeuvrable than uprights

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

Best upright

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

Shark's Anti Hair Wrap upright with Lift-Away is a brilliant all-rounder for homes with pets and carpets, with strong suction, a detachable canister for stairs and self-cleaning brushrolls. It is heavier than cordless, but powerful and great value.

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

Pros

Great for pet hair
Lift-Away for stairs
Strong on carpet

Cons

Heavy
Corded

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

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Best durable budget

Henry (Numatic HVR200)

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The iconic Henry is a near-indestructible bagged cylinder vacuum with strong suction, huge capacity and a famously long lifespan, beloved in UK homes. It is bulky to drag around and needs bags, but for value and durability nothing matches it.

Suction: 8.6Handling: 8.0Filtration: 8.4Value: 9.6

Pros

Almost indestructible
Strong suction
Huge capacity

Cons

Bulky to drag
Needs bags

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best budget cordless

Vax ONEPWR Blade 5

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Vax ONEPWR Blade 5 is an affordable cordless with a removable battery and decent suction, a solid budget pick for smaller homes. It trails premium models on power and refinement, but offers good value and a swappable battery.

Suction: 8.2Handling: 8.4Filtration: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Removable battery
Affordable
Lightweight

Cons

Less suction than premium
Smaller bin

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best ultra-budget upright

Vax Mach Air Upright

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The Vax Mach Air is a light, affordable bagless upright with reasonable suction for everyday cleaning on a tight budget. It is basic and less durable than premium uprights, but for the money it does the job well.

Suction: 8.0Handling: 8.0Filtration: 7.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Cheap and light
Reasonable suction
Bagless

Cons

Basic build
Less durable

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the 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 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

Shark Stratos Cordless

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

How we ranked these 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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Miele Complete C3

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Shark Detect Pro Cordless

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Cons

Miele Boost CX1

Pros

Cons

Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright

Pros

Cons

Henry (Numatic HVR200)

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Vax ONEPWR Blade 5

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Vax Mach Air Upright

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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