Best cordless vacuums with lights on the floor head

In its favour

• Lighting on both brushes reveals hidden dust on hard floors, says the maker.
• Infrared dirt detection adjusts suction automatically.
• Up to 90 minutes of runtime is listed by the maker.

Good to know

• UK spare soft rollers are less widely stocked than Dyson parts.
• The listing does not give a noise figure.

In its favour

• Dyson states it is 24% lighter than the V15, with a listed weight of 2.36 kg.
• Two heads are described: a Fluffy Optic head for hard floors and a de-tangling Motorbar for all floor types.
• An LCD screen shows particle counts, power mode and remaining runtime to the second.

Good to know

• The listing gives bin capacity only as 0.1 gallons, so check the litre figure before buying.
• No wall dock or storage stand is clearly listed in the box contents.

In its favour

• An in-use weight of 2.16 kg is among the lightest of the full-size sticks in this guide.
• The DuoClean head has two motorised brush-rolls, so it moves between carpet and hard floor without a swap.
• Anti-odour cartridge system and a 5-year guarantee on registration, with 2 years on batteries.

Good to know

• The 60 minute figure is in ECO mode with a non-motorised tool, so floor-head runtime is shorter.
• The listing names a cartridge filter rather than a HEPA grade.

In its favour

• The Clean Station uses Air Pulse to empty the bin and also charges the battery.
• Two floor heads are supplied: the Jet Dual Brush and a Slim Action LED brush for hard floors.
• A Pet Tool+ with rubber nozzle and bristles is included, plus a 5 year warranty.

Good to know

• The 0.5 L bin is the smallest among the full-size sticks here, though the dock offsets that.
• Listed noise of 86 dB is the highest figure quoted in this guide.

In its favour

• The maker quotes up to 330 AW of suction from a 150,000 rpm motor.
• Up to 90 minutes of runtime is listed, the longest single-battery figure in this guide.
• A motorised mini brush is supplied for upholstery and stairs, plus a soft dust brush.

Good to know

• Spare parts and service support in the UK are less established than for Dyson or Shark.
• The listing does not give a noise figure or the charge time.

In its favour

• Samsung lists up to 400 W suction, the highest claim in this guide.
• AI Cleaning Mode adjusts battery use and power to the floor automatically.
• Two batteries give up to 100 plus 60 minutes, so boost on carpet is less of a worry.

Good to know

• At 3.18 kg it is one of the heavier sticks here.
• The listing does not state bin capacity, though the Clean Station empties it.

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.