Not Sure Which Vacuum Cleaner to Buy?

Our vacuum reviews involve an extensive research process that includes analysing the vacuum’s specification, assessing performance in various categories, comparing similar models, and reading hundreds of buyer reviews. Once we have a good idea of how a vacuum performs in relation to its price and competitors, we give it a score in several categories.

You’re probably wondering how we rate each model. Here’s a list of some of the factors we consider:

Price
Suction power and motor reliability
Cleaning performance (carpets, stairs, hard floors, and pet hair)
Battery life (for cordless models)
Dirt capacity
Filter system
Ease of use
Weight and size
Warranty

While it’s not possible to devise a universal rating system, due to the differences between various types of vacuum such as upright or robotic, we try to be as consistent as possible when judging a model. Even so, we recommended reading reviews in full so you have a deeper understanding of the advantages and drawbacks of a certain model.