Best long runtime 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

• The torque drive head drives bristles deep into carpet to remove ground-in dirt, says Dyson.
• A 0.76 L bin and up to 60 minutes suit larger carpeted homes.
• A mini motorised tool is included for stairs and rugs.

Good to know

• Power modes are chosen by hand, with no automatic carpet sensing.
• Runtime with the torque drive head on carpet will be well below 60 minutes.

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

• 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

• 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.