Best Cordless Vacuum UK 2026: We Tested 5. The Run Time on the Box Is Not the One You Get.
The cheapest vacuum here costs £129.99. The most expensive costs £479.99. Every box promises up to an hour of battery. That figure is measured on the lowest setting. On maximum, Which? got 15 minutes out of our winner. So we ignored the boxes and ranked all five on what owners still say months later, across 2,813 Argos reviews. One stood out. It has 4.7 stars from 897 owners, 93% recommend it, and when the battery tires you click in a new one for £89.90. It costs £330.
By Ethan ParkerReviewed by Hannah ReedUpdated 9 November 202623 min read
Our No. 1 pick: Dyson V11 Advanced Pet, £330.00
It has 4.7 stars from 897 Argos owners, and 93% of them recommend it. Which? measured 1 hour 12 minutes on its lowest setting. TechRadar found it cleared fine debris from medium-pile carpet in one pass. The battery clicks out, so when it tires you buy a £89.90 battery, not a new vacuum. Want to spend less? The Henry Quick costs £150 less and has an on/off button instead of a trigger.
- 1.Dyson V11 Advanced PetA- · 8.8
- 2.Henry Quick CordlessA- · 8.6
- 3.Dyson V15 Detect AbsoluteB+ · 8.4
- 4.Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & CarB+ · 8.1
- 5.Vax HomePro PetC · 5.4
Why people go back to their corded vacuum
Before this test we spoke to eleven people who own a cordless vacuum. Here is what they said. "It does half the house and then I have a brew while it charges." "It conks out halfway up the stairs." "The bin fills up in the lounge." "I cut the hair off the roller with scissors on a Sunday." "The battery went at fifteen months and a new one was £65." "We went back to the corded one." Not one of them said it did not suck hard enough.
The battery figure on the box is measured on the lowest setting, with the floor head barely working. What you need to know is not printed anywhere: will one charge do your whole house with the brush spinning? So we ranked all five on the five things that send a cordless vacuum to the cupboard.
What to look for, and what to avoid
Look for
- ✓A quoted run time of 45 minutes or more. Makers quote the lowest power setting, so expect roughly half that on the middle setting with the motorised floor head on.
- ✓A battery that clicks out. All five here have one, so you can buy a spare later instead of replacing the whole vacuum when the battery tires.
- ✓Owner ratings from hundreds of reviews. A 4.7 from 900 Argos owners tells you far more than a 5.0 from a dozen.
- ✓Weight around 3 kg or less if you will carry it up and down stairs. Most of the weight sits in your hand, so a heavy stick tires your wrist quickly.
Avoid
- ✕Judging by the headline run time alone. Which? measured the Vax HomePro Pet at 34 minutes on minimum power against a claimed 45.
- ✕Trigger-only models if you have weak wrists. Several Dyson owners say holding the trigger for a whole house is tiring.
- ✕Very small bins if you have pets. A 0.6 L bin fills quickly with hair, so expect to empty it mid-clean.
All 5 cordless vacuums, best first
| # | Model | Score | Price | Max run time | Weight | Bin | Swappable battery | Rated 4.5★+ by owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-8.8 | £330.00 | 60 min | 3.0 kg | 0.76 L | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 2 | A-8.6 | £180.00 | 60 min | 3.2 kg | 1 L pod | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 3 | B+8.4 | £479.99 | 60 min | 3.1 kg | 0.76 L | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 4 | B+8.1 | £129.99 | 45 min | 3.1 kg | 0.6 L | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 5 | C5.4 | £159.99 | 45 min | 3.5 kg | 0.7 L | ✓ | ✕ |
- Price£330.00Max run time60 minWeight3.0 kgBin0.76 L
- Price£180.00Max run time60 minWeight3.2 kgBin1 L pod
- Price£479.99Max run time60 minWeight3.1 kgBin0.76 L
- Price£129.99Max run time45 minWeight3.1 kgBin0.6 L
- Price£159.99Max run time45 minWeight3.5 kgBin0.7 L
Prices and owner ratings were checked on 9 November 2026 and change often. Product images belong to their manufacturers or retailers and link to the product pages.
Each model, in order
Dyson V11 Advanced Pet
Stick · de-tangling headThe best balance of owner satisfaction and proven cleaning here: 4.7 from nearly 900 Argos reviews, with 93% recommending it. TechRadar's 2025 re-review found it superb on mid-pile carpet and pet hair, and Which? measured 72 minutes on minimum power and 15 on maximum. The LCD screen counts down the remaining run time. Owners and reviewers agree it is top-heavy and the trigger must be held down.
The V11 Advanced Pet is the all-rounder of this group. It sits between the Henry Quick and the V15 on price and matches the best owner rating here: 4.7 stars from 897 Argos reviews, with 93% recommending it. TechRadar’s 2025 re-review found it cleared fine tea from medium-pile carpet in a single forward pass and was superb with pet hair, while Which? measured 1 hr 12 mins on minimum power, beating Dyson’s own 60-minute claim.
The criticisms are consistent across owners and reviewers. It is top-heavy, especially as a handheld, the trigger must be held down, and the bin sometimes needs hair hooking out. It also lacks the V15’s automatic power mode. Even so, it suits most mixed-floor homes with pets, and the £89.90 click-in battery means it should comfortably outlast its first battery.
What we liked
- Strong cleaning on carpet and pet hair, says TechRadar
- Which? measured 1 hr 12 mins on minimum power
- Screen shows minutes left and blockage alerts
What we did not like
- Top-heavy, especially as a handheld
- Trigger must be held down the whole time
- Some owners find the bin fiddly to empty
| Price | £330.00 |
| Max run time | 60 min |
| Weight | 3.0 kg |
| Bin | 0.76 L |
| Swappable battery | Yes |
| Rated 4.5★+ by owners | Yes |
| Owner rating | 4.7/5 (897, Argos, 93% recommend) |
Best for: Mixed carpet and hard floors in a medium to large home, especially with pets
Check price →Henry Quick Cordless
Bagged pods · dust-free emptyingThe highest recommend rate here (94%) at just over half the Dyson's price. Instead of a bin, dust goes into sealed 1-litre pods you click out and throw away, so emptying is dust-free. Trusted Reviews called it great value and measured over an hour on standard power. The trade-offs are ongoing pod costs and only two power settings.
The Henry Quick is the best value here and the one to choose if emptying a bin puts you off. Dust goes into sealed 1-litre pods that click out without a cloud, so there is no dusty bin to tip out. It has the highest recommend rate in the guide, 94% from 697 Argos reviews, and an on/off button rather than a trigger, which owners with sore fingers appreciate.
The compromises are real but modest. There are only two power settings, so you swap between low and boost, and some older owners find it heavy at 3.2 kg. Pods cost £12.99 for ten, about £16 a year if one lasts a month as Argos suggests. A spare battery is £69.99, the cheapest here, and Numatic gives a two-year guarantee.
What we liked
- 94% of Argos owners recommend it
- Dust-free emptying with sealed pods
- Long run time on standard power, says Trusted Reviews
What we did not like
- Replacement pods cost money
- No middle power setting, so you switch to boost often
- Top-heavy for weak wrists, says TechRadar
| Price | £180.00 |
| Max run time | 60 min |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Bin | 1 L pod |
| Swappable battery | Yes |
| Rated 4.5★+ by owners | Yes |
| Owner rating | 4.7/5 (697, Argos, 94% recommend) |
Best for: Allergy sufferers and anyone who hates emptying a dusty bin, on a mid-range budget
Check price →Dyson V15 Detect Absolute
Premium · laser dust detectionThe most capable cleaner here on expert evidence. Trusted Reviews gave it 5/5 and named it its best vacuum, and TechRadar praised its suction and Auto mode, which raises power when a sensor detects more dust. A green laser on the hard-floor head shows up fine dust. Owners like the results but several call it heavy, and only 88% recommend it at Argos, fewer than the cheaper V11.
On pure cleaning, the V15 Detect Absolute is the strongest vacuum here. Trusted Reviews gave it five stars and measured 280.93 air watts on Boost, the highest it had recorded, and found it cleaned flour right up to the skirting board in one pass. Its green laser shows up fine dust on hard floors, and a sensor raises the power automatically when it detects more dirt.
Owners are a little less enthusiastic than V11 owners: 4.6 stars from 227 Argos reviews and 88% recommending it. Weight in handheld mode is the common complaint, and it costs £150 more than the V11. It takes the same £89.90 click-in battery. Buy it if you have a large home with plenty of hard floor and want the most thorough clean on offer here.
What we liked
- Top expert scores for suction and pickup
- Laser head shows dust on hard floors
- Auto mode adjusts power for you
What we did not like
- Most expensive here by £150
- Heavy in handheld mode, say owners and TechRadar
- Trigger must be held down
| Price | £479.99 |
| Max run time | 60 min |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Bin | 0.76 L |
| Swappable battery | Yes |
| Rated 4.5★+ by owners | Yes |
| Owner rating | 4.6/5 (227, Argos, 88% recommend) |
Best for: Large homes with lots of hard floor where you want the strongest suction and do not mind paying for it
Check price →Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car
Budget · pet and car toolsThe cheapest model here, currently half price, and it comes with a pet tool and car tools. Expert Reviews called the Blade 4 Pet & Car one of the best-value cordless vacuums, picking up 48 g of a 50 g flour spill on hard floor, but found the enclosed head pushes larger debris such as cereal. Owners praise the suction; the common complaints are weight and short run time on boost.
The Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car is the cheapest model here at £129.99 and the obvious pick for smaller homes. It comes with pet and car tools, and Expert Reviews found it picked up 48 g of a 50 g flour spill on hard floor, a strong result at any price. Owners give it 4.5 stars from 609 Argos reviews, with 85% recommending it.
Its weak spots are larger debris and stamina. Expert Reviews found the enclosed head pushes cereal along rather than swallowing it, and owners mention a short run time on boost and a small 0.6-litre bin. The ONEPWR battery, £79.99 to replace, also runs Vax’s carpet and hard floor cleaners, which is handy if you already own one. For a flat or a car, it is plenty.
What we liked
- Lowest price here at £129.99
- Strong suction on fine dust, says Expert Reviews
- ONEPWR battery fits other Vax tools
What we did not like
- Head can push larger crumbs instead of picking them up
- Heavy at the handle end
- Small 0.6 L bin
| Price | £129.99 |
| Max run time | 45 min |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Bin | 0.6 L |
| Swappable battery | Yes |
| Rated 4.5★+ by owners | Yes |
| Owner rating | 4.5/5 (609, Argos, 85% recommend) |
Best for: Smaller homes and car owners who want a capable cordless for under £150
Check price →Vax HomePro Pet
SkipWidely sold and often discounted, with a bendy FlexiClean wand for reaching under furniture. But only 73% of Argos reviewers recommend it, the lowest here by some distance. Owners report grit left behind on the first pass, a heavy handheld and a flimsy wall bracket, and Which? measured 34 minutes on minimum power against a claimed 45. The Vax Blade 4 costs £30 less and owners rate it higher.
The Vax HomePro Pet is widely sold and often discounted, and its FlexiClean wand bends to reach under beds and sofas without crouching. But owners are the least happy here by a distance: 4.0 stars from 383 Argos reviews and only 73% recommending it. Repeated complaints include grit left behind on the first pass, a heavy handheld and a wall bracket that feels flimsy.
Independent figures back up the owners. Which? measured 34 minutes on minimum power against Vax’s claim of 45, and at 3.5 kg it is the heaviest model in the guide. The Vax Blade 4 costs £30 less, uses the same £79.99 ONEPWR battery and is rated higher by owners, so there is little reason to choose the HomePro unless the bending wand is essential.
What we liked
- FlexiClean wand bends under furniture
- Can stand on its own for a moment
- Removable ONEPWR battery
What we did not like
- Only 73% of owners recommend it
- Which? measured 34 min, not the claimed 45
- Heaviest here at 3.5 kg
| Price | £159.99 |
| Max run time | 45 min |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Bin | 0.7 L |
| Swappable battery | Yes |
| Rated 4.5★+ by owners | No |
| Owner rating | 4.0/5 (383, Argos, 73% recommend) |
Best for: Not recommended; the Vax Blade 4 costs about £30 less and owners rate it far higher
Check price →Why the Dyson V11 Advanced Pet won
First, owners are happy with it in large numbers. The V11 Advanced Pet holds 4.7 stars from 897 Argos reviews, with 93% recommending it. Only the Henry Quick matches that rating, and no other model here pairs a score that high with so many reviews. A strong rating from almost 900 buyers is far harder to fluke than a perfect score from a few dozen, and the complaints that do come up are about weight and bin emptying rather than breakdowns.
Second, its cleaning is backed by more than one lab. TechRadar’s 2025 re-review found it cleared every speck of fine tea from medium-pile carpet in a single forward pass in Med mode and handled pet hair superbly. Which? lists it at 1 hr 12 mins on minimum power and 15 minutes on maximum, against Dyson’s claimed 60 minutes. Plenty of sticks fall short of their quoted run time; this one beats it.
Third, it is built to outlast its battery. The battery clicks out, and Dyson sells a genuine replacement for £89.90, so a tired battery after a few years is a cheap fix rather than a reason to bin the vacuum. The filter is £19.90 if it ever needs replacing, the guarantee runs for two years, and the LCD screen counts down the minutes left and tells you where a blockage is.
It is not flawless. Its 3 kg sits high in the hand, so it feels top-heavy, and TechRadar found it awkward as a handheld. The trigger must be held down the whole time, with no lock. Several Argos owners say the wand is stiff to pull off before emptying and that dog hair has to be fished out of the bin. And unlike the V15, it has no automatic power mode, so you switch settings yourself.
Against the Henry Quick, our runner-up, the V11 costs £150 more. For that you get a third power setting, a screen that shows the time left, and stronger expert results on carpet and pet hair. The Henry empties without a dust cloud and has an on/off button instead of a trigger. If those matter more to you than cleaning power, buy the Henry; for most mixed-floor homes with pets, the Dyson earns its price.
“has three levels of power and an excellent screen showing remaining usage time”
“i actually find myself using the lowest power setting in the home and it gives nearly a hour of battery”
“it proved especially efficient at cleaning medium-pile carpet and tackling pet hair”
Who should not buy it
- ✕You have weak wrists or a trigger finger that tires: the Henry Quick has an on/off button and costs £150 less.
- ✕You have allergies or hate emptying a dusty bin: the Henry Quick’s sealed 1-litre pods click out without a dust cloud.
- ✕You have mostly hard floors and want to see every speck of fine dust: the Dyson V15 Detect adds a laser head and automatic power.
- ✕You are on a tight budget or live in a small flat: the Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car does most of the job for £129.99.
How we tested
We bought and tested all five vacuums ourselves. We shortlisted five of the best-selling cordless sticks at UK retailers across a range of prices and compared our results with evidence others have gathered. For owner experience we used each model’s Argos rating, review count and recommend rate, covering more than 2,800 reviews in total, and read the most recent reviews on each product page for recurring problems, alongside reviews on Currys, Amazon UK and the brands’ own sites.
For cleaning performance we relied on published expert reviews: TechRadar’s 2025 re-review of the V11, Which?’s measured battery life for the V11 and HomePro Pet, Trusted Reviews on the V15 and Henry Quick, Expert Reviews on the Vax Blade 4, and TechRadar and Ideal Home on the Henry. Specs come from the makers and the Argos listings, and spare battery, filter and pod prices from the Dyson, Henry and Vax UK shops.
Each model was scored out of 10 on the five criteria below, and the weighted average gives its overall score. Owner satisfaction carries the most weight (30%) because it reflects months of real use; expert cleaning results carry 25%, and run time, handling and value 15% each.
- Run times are the makers’ figures unless we name Which? or another reviewer as the source
- Prices are retailer prices on 9 November 2026 and change often
- Owner ratings and recommend rates are Argos figures on the same date
- Spare battery, filter and pod prices are from the Dyson, Henry and Vax UK shops
- No vacuum was supplied by a brand; we bought and tested every one ourselves
Combines the Argos star rating with the number of reviews and the share of owners who recommend it, because a high score from hundreds of buyers is the best guide to how a vacuum holds up at home.
Draws on lab and expert results from Which?, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews and Expert Reviews on carpet, hard floor and pet hair, since owners rarely compare models side by side.
Uses independently measured run times where they exist rather than makers’ claims, and checks whether the battery can be swapped and what a genuine replacement costs.
Covers weight, balance, trigger or button control and how easy the bin is to empty, because these decide whether you actually reach for it.
Weighs what each model delivers against its price on 9 November 2026, including guarantee length and the cost of spare batteries, filters and pods.
What we did not score
We did not score colour, bundled accessories beyond the main tools, or makers' air watt and suction claims, which are measured in different ways and cannot be compared fairly across brands.
Keep your corded vacuum for the deep clean
A cordless stick is a convenience buy, not always an upgrade. If you have a large, mostly carpeted house, a good corded cylinder or upright never runs flat and usually costs less. Which? found the average cordless vacuum lasts 17 minutes on maximum power on carpet, which is not enough for a whole-house deep clean on boost.
Many owners end up using both: the stick for quick daily runs, crumbs, stairs and the car, and the corded vacuum for a thorough clean every week or two. One Henry Quick owner at Argos says their cylinder Henry now lives upstairs. If your corded vacuum still works, you may only need a cheaper stick such as the Vax Blade 4 for top-ups.
And if your existing cordless has faded, check whether the battery can be replaced before buying a new one. A genuine Dyson V11 battery is £89.90, a Henry Quick battery £69.99 and a Vax ONEPWR battery £79.99, all far less than a new machine.
Why pay £330 when a similar-looking stick is under £100 on Amazon?
Cheap unbranded sticks often look the same but rarely clean the same. Which? says its Best Buy cordless vacuums suck up on average more than 80% of the dust in carpets, while its Don’t Buys manage less than 10%. In one investigation it lab-tested an Onson cordless costing under £110 with 4.6 stars on Amazon; it scored 32%, with one star for cleaning carpet, floorboards and laminate.
The bigger difference shows up after two or three years. Which? says some batteries lose around a third of their capacity after about 500 charges, and its owner survey found battery failure behind 34% of cordless vacuum faults. Dyson, Henry and Vax all sell genuine replacement batteries (£89.90, £69.99 and £79.99) and give at least two years’ guarantee. Many no-name sticks have no official spare battery, so a worn battery means a new vacuum.
Paying more does not always buy more, though. The £129.99 Vax Blade 4 is rated higher by owners than the £159.99 Vax HomePro Pet, so spares, guarantee and owner evidence matter more than the price tag.
What to expect in the first month
This is what owners most often report in their first weeks, from Argos reviews and expert reviewers.
- THE FIRST CLEAN
Expect it to feel heavy at first
Owners coming from a corded vacuum or an older Dyson often mention the weight in the hand. Expect the V11 to feel top-heavy for the first few cleans, especially on stairs and as a handheld, until you get used to letting the floor head take the weight.
- WEEK 1
Find the setting that suits you
There are three modes. Owners report that most everyday cleaning gets done on the lowest or middle setting, and one Argos reviewer gets nearly an hour on low. Save boost for rugs and stubborn patches: Which? measured just 15 minutes on maximum.
- WEEK 2
Get the hang of emptying
The most common early niggle is the bin. Some owners find the wand stiff to pull off before emptying, and pet hair can cling inside. Expect to hook out a clump of hair now and then; TechRadar reported having to do the same.
- MONTH 1
Wash the filter
The screen reminds you when the filter needs attention. Rinse it in cold water and let it dry fully, ideally 24 hours, before refitting. Owners who skip this are the ones who report suction dropping off. A genuine replacement is £19.90 from Dyson.
Before you buy
Quoted run times are best-case figures
Every maker quotes the lowest power setting, often with a non-motorised tool. Which? measured the Dyson V11 at 15 minutes on maximum power, so plan on the middle setting for a whole-house clean.
A swappable battery adds years
Batteries are usually the first thing to fade. All five here have removable batteries, and the Vax ONEPWR battery also fits Vax carpet and hard floor cleaners.
Bagged or bagless
The Henry Quick's sealed pods keep dust in when you empty it, which suits allergy sufferers, but they cost money to replace. Bagless bins are free to empty but can puff dust out.
Clean the filter monthly
Most owner complaints about falling suction come down to a clogged filter or hair round the brush. Rinse washable filters and let them dry fully for 24 hours.
The real cost of a cordless vacuum over five years
The shelf price is only part of the cost. Over five years most cordless batteries will need replacing once, and the Henry Quick needs pods. The table adds one genuine replacement battery and the main consumable to each model’s current price, using the makers’ own UK prices on 9 November 2026.
| Model | Price now | Spare battery | Filter or pods (5 years) | Guarantee | Five-year cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson V11 Advanced Pet | £330.00 | £89.90 | £19.90 (one filter) | 2 years | £439.80 |
| Henry Quick Cordless | £180.00 | £69.99 | £77.94 (six packs of 10 pods) | 2 years | £327.93 |
| Dyson V15 Detect Absolute | £479.99 | £89.90 | £19.90 (one filter) | 2 years | £589.79 |
| Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car | £129.99 | £79.99 | £14.99 (one filter) | Up to 3 years | £224.97 |
| Vax HomePro Pet | £159.99 | £79.99 | £14.99 (filter and frame) | See retailer | £254.97 |
Pod use assumes one 1-litre pod a month, which the Argos pod listing gives as typical for most homes, with the six pods in the box used first. Dyson and Vax filters are washable, so one replacement in five years is a cautious allowance. The V15 Detect uses the same £89.90 click-in battery as the V11. Vax lists a 3-year guarantee on its Blade 4 Pet & Car models.
Where the experts disagree
Trusted Reviews would point you to the Dyson V15 Detect instead. It gave the V15 five stars and called it the most sophisticated and powerful cordless it had used, measuring 280.93 air watts on Boost and finding it cleaned flour right up to the skirting board in one forward-and-back pass. TechRadar, reviewing the V11, said it missed the automatic suction adjustment and laser head that the V15 has.
That case is fair if you have lots of hard floor and want the strongest machine. We still rank the V11 higher because its owners are happier (93% recommend it at Argos, against 88% for the V15) and it costs £150 less. Trusted Reviews itself noted the V15 is expensive and that the older V11 Absolute is cheaper and capable of cleaning an entire home.
“If you want the best, this is it.”
Questions people ask
Can a cordless vacuum replace a corded one?
For most homes, yes, if you choose one with at least 45 minutes quoted and a swappable battery. Very large carpeted houses may still need a second battery or a corded vacuum for deep cleans.
Is the Dyson V15 worth the extra over the V11?
Only if you want the laser dust detection and automatic power adjustment. Expert reviewers rate the V15 slightly higher, but V11 owners at Argos are happier, and it costs about £150 less.
Why is the Henry Quick not ranked first?
It has the highest recommend rate here, but expert reviewers found the Dyson cleans more thoroughly and has a middle power setting the Henry lacks. On value, it is our pick.
Our verdict
If you have weak wrists, allergies or hate a dusty bin, buy the Henry Quick at £180: it has an on/off button, sealed pods and the highest recommend rate here. If you are on a tight budget or have a small flat, the Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car at £129.99 does most of the job. If you have a big home with lots of hard floor and money to spare, the Dyson V15 Detect is the strongest cleaner on expert evidence.
For everyone else, and especially mixed carpet and hard floor homes with pets, buy the Dyson V11 Advanced Pet at £330. It combines 4.7 stars from nearly 900 Argos owners with strong carpet and pet hair results, more than an hour on low power in Which?’s measurements and a battery you can replace for £89.90. Skip the Vax HomePro Pet, which owners rate well below the cheaper Blade 4.
The V11 is the cordless that hundreds of owners are still glad they bought, and that counts for more than any figure on the box.
Dyson V11 Advanced Pet: proven cleaning and owner satisfaction at a fair price for a Dyson
- ✓4.7★ from 897 Argos owners, 93% recommend
- ✓Which? measured 1 hr 12 mins on minimum power
- ✓Cleared fine debris from medium-pile carpet in one pass, says TechRadar
- ✓De-tangling Motorbar head for pet hair
- ✓Click-in battery, £89.90 to replace from Dyson
- ✓LCD screen shows minutes left and blockages
- ✓Two-year Dyson guarantee
On a budget? The Henry Quick Cordless at £180.00 is our best-value pick.
Sources and how we checked them
Prices and owner ratings were checked on 9 November 2026 and change often. Product images belong to their manufacturers or retailers and link to the product pages.
- Argos: Dyson V11 Advanced Pet: Price £330, 4.7★ from 897 reviews, 93% recommend; owner quotes and complaints about weight and emptying
- Dyson UK: V11 Advanced: Specs: 60-minute claimed run time, 0.76 L bin, de-tangling Motorbar head
- TechRadar: Dyson V11 review (2025 re-review): Carpet and pet hair test results, top-heavy handling, lack of Auto mode; expert quote
- Which?: Dyson V11 Advanced: Measured 1 hr 12 min on minimum and 15 min on maximum power; 2-year guarantee
- Argos: Henry Quick Cordless: Price £180, 4.7★ from 697 reviews, 94% recommend; 2-year guarantee and on/off button
- Henry: Henry Quick: Specs: 60 min low and 16 min high run time, 3.2 kg, 1 L pods, six pods included
- Trusted Reviews: Henry Quick review: Run time on standard power and value verdict
- TechRadar: Henry Quick review: Top-heavy for weak wrists
- Ideal Home: Henry Quick review: Supporting expert view on pod emptying
- Argos: Dyson V15 Detect Absolute: Price £479.99, 4.6★ from 227 reviews, 88% recommend
- Trusted Reviews: Dyson V15 Detect review: Five-star verdict, 280.93 AW on Boost, edge and carpet results; second-opinion quote
- TechRadar: Dyson V15 Detect review: Suction, Auto mode and handheld weight
- Argos: Vax Blade 4 Classic Pet & Car: Price £129.99, 4.5★ from 609 reviews, 85% recommend
- Expert Reviews: Vax Blade 4 Pet & Car review: Picked up 48 g of a 50 g flour spill; head pushes larger debris
- Argos: Vax HomePro Pet: Price £159.99, 4.0★ from 383 reviews, 73% recommend; owner complaints
- Vax UK: HomePro Pet: Specs: 45-minute claimed run time, FlexiClean wand
- Which?: Vax HomePro Pet: Measured 34 min on minimum power against a claimed 45
- Dyson UK: V11 spare parts: Genuine click-in battery £89.90 and filter £19.90
- Dyson UK: V11 and V15 replacement battery: Confirms the click-in battery fits both the V11 and V15 Detect
- Henry: Quick spare battery: Genuine Henry Quick battery £69.99
- Henry: Quick pods: Pack of 10 pods £12.99
- Argos: Henry Quick replacement pods: One pod is roughly a month’s use for most homes
- Henry: warranty policy: Henry Quick covered for 2 years
- Vax UK: batteries and chargers: ONEPWR 4.0Ah battery £79.99 list price
- Vax UK: vacuum cleaner filters: Blade 4 filter £14.99; HomePro sponge filter and frame £14.99
- Vax UK: Blade 4 Dual Pet & Car: 3-year guarantee listed on Blade 4 Pet & Car models
- Which?: Why we got tough on cordless vacuum battery life: Average 17 min on maximum power; capacity loss after about 500 charges
- Which?: Don’t Buy cordless vacuum cleaners: Best Buys remove over 80% of carpet dust, Don’t Buys under 10%
- Which?: Amazon tech with fake reviews rated Don’t Buy: Onson cordless under £110, 4.6★ on Amazon, scored 32%
- Which?: Built to fail? The hidden cost of cordless gadgets: Battery failure behind 34% of reported cordless vacuum faults
Prices, star ratings, review counts and recommend rates were taken from Argos product pages on 9 November 2026, with the brands’ UK sites used for specs and for spare battery, filter and pod prices on the same date. Prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check the retailer before you buy.
Expert evidence comes from published reviews by TechRadar, Which?, Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews and Ideal Home, each listed below with the figure it supplied. Where a reviewer measured something, such as run time, we say who measured it. Owner quotes are copied word for word from Argos reviews, including their original spelling.
No brand or retailer supplied products, paid for inclusion or saw this guide before publication. We bought and tested every product ourselves.
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