Best cordless vacuums with a bending wand

In its favour

• Anti Hair Wrap Plus uses a chevron pattern and internal combs to pull hair off the brush-roll.
• DirtDetect increases suction when it senses hidden dirt, useful for fur in carpet.
• EdgeDetect doubles suction along skirting boards, where pet hair tends to collect.

Good to know

• The listing does not state bin size, runtime or weight, so check those before buying.
• No dedicated pet tool is named in the listing, only the flexible wand.

In its favour

• An extra 2-in-1 Aqua head vacuums and mops hard floors in one go, according to Bosch.
• Auto mode chooses settings depending on the floor type.
• A Flex Tube is included for reaching under the sofa without bending.

Good to know

• The 0.3 L dust box is the smallest bin in this guide.
• Runtime is listed at 40 minutes from the single 3 Ah battery supplied.

In its favour

• The Flex Tube reaches under low furniture without bending down, Bosch states.
• A ProAnimal brush with a 70% bigger brush roll is designed to tangle less.
• A ProAnimal Mini Power nozzle and spare brush roll are in the box.

Good to know

• One battery gives a listed 40 minutes of runtime.
• The small 0.3 L dust box will fill quickly with pet hair.

In its favour

• A 180 degree hinge and flexible hose reach under furniture without bending over, Bosch states.
• The DynamicAqua 2-in-1 brush uses two rotating pads on stubborn stains.
• A HEPA filter system is listed at 99.97 percent filtration.

Good to know

• Runtime, weight and bin capacity are not stated in the listing.
• Battery charge time is listed at 5 hours.

In its favour

• FloorDetect senses floor type and adjusts brush-roll speed automatically.
• The Flexology wand bends to reach under beds and sofas and folds for freestanding storage.
• Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and a HEPA filter type are listed, with a 5-year guarantee on registration.

Good to know

• A listed 3.45 kg is heavier than the Stratos, which matters on stairs and overhead.
• The 50 minute runtime is in ECO mode with a non-motorised tool.

In its favour

• Two 3.0Ah batteries are included, and the maker says each covers up to 200 m2.
• The quick charger is listed at 80 minutes, much faster than most rivals here.
• A Flex Tube bends for low furniture and the brush has integrated LEDs.

Good to know

• The 0.3 L bin is small and will need emptying more often in pet homes.
• Listed noise is 82 dB, and there is no anti-tangle claim for the floor brush.