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Vacuum cleaners: How to buy the best vacuum cleaner

  • Upright versus cylinder vacuum cleaners
  • How well do handheld vacuum cleaners perform?
  • Key vacuum cleaner features to look out for
  • How to find a cheap Dyson, Hoover, Miele or Electrolux vacuum cleaner

What's in this guide

Which vacuum cleaner?

Cylinder or upright vac? We weigh up the pros and cons to help you decide which vacuum cleaner is right for you

Upright vacuum cleaners

We look at the key features of an upright vacuum cleaner - and how to choose the best upright vac for your home

Cylinder vacuum cleaners

Which? explains how cylinder vacuum cleaners work and the pros and cons of choosing this type of vacuum cleaner

Handheld vacuum cleaners

Handheld vacuum cleaners are compact and convenient - but how well do they work and which model should you choose? 

Cordless vacuum cleaners

Tips and advice on choosing a stick or cordless vacuum cleaner for your home - and how a handful of cordless models fared in Which? First Look tests.

Bagless vacuum cleaners

Bagless vacuum cleaners are designed for ease of use - we look at how they measure up against their bagged counterparts

Cheap vacuum cleaners

Make sure you get your vacuum cleaner at the right price. We've got top tips to help you find a cheap vacuum cleaner