# Best lightweight cordless vacuums Source: https://wandandfloor.co.uk/best/best-lightweight-cordless-vacuums 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 Weight is the reason many people switch to a cordless stick, but the figure on the box is not always the one you feel. Some makers quote the body alone, some quote the machine in use with head and battery, and the balance point matters as much as the total: a heavy motor at the handle tires your wrist when you lift the stick to clean skirting or cobwebs. This guide shortlists sticks listed at around 2.5 kg or less and compares them on listed weight, maker runtime, bin capacity, suction claim and the floor head supplied. Where a listing gives weight without the battery, we say so. Lighter machines often have smaller bins and shorter boost runtimes, so check those two figures against the size of your home before you decide. ## Products ### 1. dreame Z20 Aspirapolvere Senza Fili, Aspirazione da 250 AW, Tempo Massimo di Funzionamento 90 Min, Filtrazione HEPA H14, Tecnologia di Rivelazione Della Polvere,Regolazione Automatica dell'aspirazione Hard floor head: Soft roller; Lights: Yes, CelesTect; Runtime: 90 min; Bin: 0.6 L; Weight: 2 kg A 2 kg Dreame with a lit soft roller and a lit multi-surface brush, so hidden dust on hard floors shows up. Long runtime makes it a strong pick for larger hard-floored homes. 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. ### 2. Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Pet Pro Copper IZ400UKTBK Runtime (max): 60 min; Bin: 0.7 L; Weight: 2.16 kg in use; Filter: Cartridge; Floor head: DuoClean, Anti Hair Wrap A light Shark stick with Clean Sense IQ dirt sensing, a two-roller DuoClean head and a battery that charges on or off the machine. A strong all-rounder for pet homes that want less weight. 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. ### 3. Dreame Z30 Ultra cordless shaft vacuum cleaner with 330 AW suction power, HEPA H14 filtering and up to 90 minutes of use time Runtime (max): 90 min; Bin: 0.6 L; Weight: 2.2 kg; Filter: HEPA H14; Floor head: CelesTect lit universal brush Dreame's high-suction stick, rated at up to 330 AW with a lit universal brush that detects floor type. It suits people who want long runtime and strong filtration specs at 2.2 kg. 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. ### 4. dreame T20 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, HD Full Colour Screen, 25 kPa Strong Suction, 70 min Battery Running, All-in-One Dust Collector Floor Aspirator Weight: 1.67 kg; Runtime: 70 min standard, 10 min max; Bin: 0.6 L; Suction claim: 150 AW / 25,000 Pa; Floor head: Not stated The lightest complete stick in this guide, with a full colour screen and four power modes. It suits flats and anyone who wants the least weight in the hand for daily tidy-ups. 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. ### 5. Dyson V8 Advanced Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Silver/Nickel) Weight: 2.5 kg; Runtime: 40 min; Bin: 0.54 L; Suction claim: 130 AW; Floor head: Motorbar The stronger V8 version, rated at 130 AW, with a Motorbar head and a combination tool. It suits smaller homes that want a familiar Dyson at a manageable weight. 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. ### 6. Einhell Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner 18V PXC Without Battery Runtime: Not stated; Bin: 0.85 L; Weight: 1.35 kg (no battery); Battery: Not included, Power X-Change; Floor head: Hair comb head and soft roller A brushless Einhell stick sold without battery or charger, for people who already own Power X-Change packs. It comes with both a combed floor head and a soft roller. 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. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.