Best lightweight cordless vacuums

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

• 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 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

• Listed at 1.67 kg, the lightest machine here that comes with its own battery.
• The maker gives runtime by mode: 70 minutes standard, 30 minutes deep clean and 10 minutes full power.
• A 12-cyclone system is designed to take load off the filter, says the maker.

Good to know

• The listing does not describe the floor head, so check it suits your carpets.
• Ten minutes at full power is short if you rely on boost for rugs.

In its favour

• Dyson lists 130 AW, which it says is 10% more suction than earlier V8s.
• Two modes: Eco for everyday cleaning and Max for short, intensive spots.
• A fully sealed filtration system and a washable filter are listed.

Good to know

• 40 minutes of maximum runtime is the shortest of the complete sticks here.
• Listed noise is 82 dB and the charge takes 4.5 hours.

In its favour

• Both a universal floor nozzle with hair comb and a soft roller are supplied, plus a motorised small nozzle.
• The 0.85 L bin is the largest of the sticks in this guide.
• Register for a 10-year warranty on the brushless motor, says the maker.

Good to know

• No battery or charger is included, so it only makes sense if you own Einhell 18V packs.
• Runtime is not stated because it depends on which Power X-Change battery you fit.