# Best cordless vacuums with a bending wand Source: https://wandandfloor.co.uk/best/best-cordless-vacuums-with-flexible-wand Publisher: Wand and Floor. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://wandandfloor.co.uk/how-we-pick Cleaning under a bed or a low sofa with a straight stick means kneeling, or tipping the whole machine flat and losing grip. A wand that bends in the middle keeps the motor and bin up by your hand while the floor head slides flat under the furniture. Shark calls its version Flexology, and the same joint lets the vacuum fold over and stand on its own. Bosch fits a Flex Tube to its Unlimited 7 range, and its newest Aqua model adds a 180 degree hinge. The things to compare are how the bend is described, how the machine stores, and the usual runtime, weight and bin size. This guide compares six sticks on those points, using only what each listing states. ## Products ### 1. Shark Power Detect Cordless Pet Vacuum Cleaner Anti-tangle: Anti Hair Wrap Plus combs; Pet tool: Not stated; Bin: Not stated; Runtime: Not stated; Weight: Not stated Shark's pet-focused PowerDetect, with a chevron brush-roll and internal combs that remove pet and human hair as you clean, plus dirt, edge, floor and direction sensing. 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. ### 2. Bosch Unlimited 7 Aqua 2 in 1 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, BCS71HYGGB, White Suction: Not stated; Runtime: 40 min; Bin: 0.3 L; Weight: 2.9 kg; Standout feature: 2-in-1 Aqua vacuum and mop head A Bosch Unlimited 7 that adds an Aqua head to vacuum and mop hard floors in one pass, alongside the usual carpet brush. Good for kitchens, hallways and muddy paw prints. 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. ### 3. Bosch Unlimited 7 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, BCS71PETGB, Tornado Red Bending design: Flex Tube; Storage: Docking station; Runtime: 40 min; Weight: 2.8 kg; Bin: 0.3 L The Unlimited 7 Pet pairs the Flex Tube with a ProAnimal brush and a mini power nozzle, so it reaches under the sofa and then cleans the pet bed. One battery is 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. ### 4. Bosch Unlimited 7 ProHygienic Aqua Vacuum Cleaner White BCS71HYG4 Bending design: 180 degree hinge and flexible hose; Storage: Docking station; Runtime: Not stated; Weight: Not stated; Bin: Not stated Bosch calls this its most flexible vacuum: a 180 degree hinge and flexible hose reach under furniture, and the DynamicAqua head mops with two rotating pads while it vacuums. 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. ### 5. Shark PowerPro Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Navy Metallic, IZ380UK Runtime (max): 50 min; Bin: 0.7 L; Weight: 3.45 kg; Filter: HEPA; Floor head: FloorDetect, Anti Hair Wrap A mid-price Shark with FloorDetect brush-roll control, a bendable Flexology wand and a removable battery. It suits homes with lots of low furniture to clean under. 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. ### 6. Bosch Unlimited 7 MultiUse Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, BCS712GB, White Runtime (max): 80 min listed; Bin: 0.3 L; Weight: 2.8 kg; Filter: HEPA cartridge; Floor head: AllFloor DynamicPower LED A Bosch stick that ships with two exchangeable 3.0Ah batteries, a quick charger and a dock. It suits larger homes that would rather swap a battery than wait for a recharge. 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.