Best vacuum cleaner deals 2026

We monitor the sales and retailer websites to bring you the vacuum cleaner deals on all types of vacs.     

Whether you're after a trusty corded vacuum, a flashy cordless model, or even a robot vac, we've scoured the market to help you find genuine savings in the sea of deals.

Read on to discover the best prices this month and advice from our experts on how to bag a bargain.  

See all the models we've tested in our cordless vacuum cleaner reviews and corded vacuum cleaner reviews.

Best January vacuum cleaner deals

The vacuum cleaners we've selected are all models that scored well in our tests, although not all are Best Buys. You'll need to read the full review to find out if they're top performers. 

For more tips to help you shop smart, take a look at our guides to the best cordless vacuum cleaners, best corded vacuum cleaners and best robot vacuum cleaners.

*References to ‘Average price' and 'Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.  

Our pick: Dyson V11 Extra

Average price in the past six months: £414
Cheapest price in the past six months: £329*

• Bagless and cordless vacuum cleaner
• 0.8 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 3kg

We like: Plenty of accessories

We don't like: It's hard work to push on carpets

This cordless Dyson has a dust canister with a ‘point and shoot’ emptying mechanism, designed to expel dirt without you having to reach inside.

The V11 Extra comes with extra attachments, so along with the usual crevice tool, upholstery and furniture nozzle, you’ll find a quick-release dusting brush, and a tool for vacuuming your mattress. The package also includes a mini turbo brush, which is designed to prevent long hairs getting tangled up around the roller.

There are three power modes to choose from – high, medium and low – and a digital display on the motor unit, so you can see how long you have left before the battery runs out.

Read the full Dyson V11 Extra to see if you should strike while the price is hot.

Cordless vacuum cleaner deals

Shark PowerPro IZ380UK

Average price in the past six months: £219
Cheapest price in the past six months: £155*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 1 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 3.5kg

We like: It's quiet

We don't like: The suction drops as the container fills

This cordless stick vac has a motorised floorhead detects the type of flooring it’s on, as well as the dirt beneath it, and adjusts the suction power accordingly. Plus, Shark claims that the anti-hair wrap roller is designed not to get tangled up with long strands of hair.

It can be transformed into a handheld cleaner for tackling tricky areas such as stairs, upholstery and car interiors, and supplied accessories include a crevice tool and upholstery nozzle, battery and a charger. 

Is this vacuum as good at dealing with long hairs and fibres as Shark claims? Find out in our full Shark PowerPro IZ380UK review

Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute

Average price in the past six months: £332
Cheapest price in the past six months: £268*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 0.9 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 2.7kg

We like: The power doesn’t drop off as it fills

We don't like: Battery life could be better

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute bagless vacuum has a 0.9 litre dust capacity, which is more generous than previous models like the V7 and V8, so you won’t need to empty it as often. It comes with two floor heads: a universal brush head and a soft roller brush that’s designed to leave hard floors super-clean.

You get an angled hinge attachment that allows the vac to reach under low furniture, and it can be used as a handheld cleaner with the combi dusting and upholstery nozzle, crevice tool or mini turbo brush. It also comes with a wall-mountable docking station and a charger.

See how this vac fared in our rigorous tests in our full Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute review.

More Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner deals

• Dyson V15 Detect Absolute (average price: £615 | cheapest price £448*) – available from JC Campbell Electrics (£475.00)

Not sure what type of vacuum cleaner you need? You'll find helpful buying advice on our guide to corded vs cordless vacuum cleaners

Tefal X-Force 12.60 Pet & Car

Average price in the past six months: £242
Cheapest price in the past six months: £95*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 0.9 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 3.2kg

We like: It's quiet

We don't like: Performance is poor on minimum power

Tefal says the X-Force Flex 12.60 Pet & Car cordless vacuum cleaner combines deep-cleaning suction power with an efficient all-floors brush.

It comes with a digital display, auto-cleaning mode and a handy flexible wand, which saves you from having to bend over to vacuum under low furniture. It also has LED headlights that help expose hidden dirt and a motorised brush for removal of pet hair. 

Crevice and sofa tools are also supplied for cleaning other areas of your home such as the stairs, the interior of your car and on furniture.

Find out how well it performs in our full Tefal X-Force 12.60 Pet & Car review.

Samsung Jet 85 Complete VS20C8524TB

Average price in the past six months: £403
Cheapest price in the past six months: £280*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 0.9 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 2.7kg

We like: It's easy to use

We don't like: The battery life on maximum power is short

This Samsung vac comes with a fully removable and washable dustbin, an LCD digital display that allows you to switch between five suction levels, check the remaining battery, and receive issue alerts, as well as a charging station that can stand on its own or be wall mounted. You have a choice of two brushes: a Jet Dual Brush for carpets and hard floors, and a slim LED brush suitable for hard floors only, which highlights hidden dust in dark areas.

In the box you’ll also find a pet tool, a crevice tool, a combination tool and a flexi tool for harder-to-reach areas. It’s compatible with the spinning sweeper attachment for wet cleaning, too, but you’ll have to buy it separately. It comes with a two-year warranty from Samsung.

Did it impress enough to be a Best Buy? Find out in our full Samsung Jet 85 Complete VS20C8524TB review.

Shark IP3251UKT

Average price in the past six months: £417
Cheapest price in the past six months: £282*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 0.6 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 3.8kg

We like: Versatile and easy to use

We don't like: Cleaning the filter is laborious

This cordless vacuum cleaner has a hinged stick, so you can bend it to reach under low furniture. In upright mode the motorised floor head automatically detects the type of flooring and uses reverse-clean technology – so the brush head collects dirt on both the forward and backwards stroke, which could help you clean a large floor more quickly.

The dust canister holds 0.6 litres and automatically empties itself into the docking station whenever it’s placed onto the base for recharging – Shark recommends you empty the docking station every 45 days.

The motor unit can be detached for use as a handheld cleaner, and the docking station provides a home for the attachments, which include a combi furniture brush and upholstery nozzle, gap tool and mini turbo brush.

Read our Shark IP3251UKT review to find out where this cordless vacuum cleaner excels and if it has weak spots.

Miele Triflex HX2

Average price in the past six months: £604
Cheapest price in the past six months: £499*

• Bagless and cordless stick vacuum cleaner
• 0.6 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 3.8kg

We like: It's quiet

We don't like: It charges relatively slowly

This Miele vac comes with an electro brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice tool, a carpet brush bar and a separate nozzle holder for storing all accessories and tools. Plus, the unit stand can be mounted on a wall. 

A unique feature worth noting is the option to attach the power unit to the top or bottom of the vacuum, depending on the area of your house you plan to clean. It can also be detached from the main body and used as a handheld vacuum, making it handy for vacuuming furniture or the interior of your car. Miele provides a two-year warranty for this cordless vacuum cleaner.

Read our Miele Triflex HX2 review to find out everything you need to know about this cordless vacuum cleaner.

Corded vacuum cleaner deals

Shark NZ691UKT

Average price in the past six months: £208
Cheapest price in the past six months: £147*

• Upright and bagless vacuum cleaner
• 2.5 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 6.1kg

We like: It's fairly quiet

We don't like: It's not the most manoeuvrable

This corded and bagless upright vacuum cleaner from Shark a claimed 1.1-litre dust capacity, but our testing revealed that actually 2.5 litre was usable. So, you shouldn't have to empty it too often.

It weighs 6.3 kg, which is fairly heavy for a corded vacuum. It comes with three attachments – a multi-service brush, a crevice tool and a dedicated attachment for removing pet hair.

The ‘lift away’ part of the name refers to the fact that you can detach the main unit from the floorhead to make it more portable, such as when cleaning stairs. It comes with an up to five-year guarantee with registration.

Find out if it glides swiftly through debris to chomp up your crumbs in our full Shark NZ691UKT review.

Currys Essentials C700VC18

Average price in the past six months: £83
Cheapest price in the past six months: £60*

You can now by this vacuum cleaner for £60 at Currys

• Bagless corded cylinder vacuum cleaner
• 1.3 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 4.6kg

We like: The filters are excellent

We don't like: It's only average at cleaning on carpet

This simple bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner exclusive to Currys weighs 4.6kg, which is light in comparison other similar models, and it has a medium-sized 1.3- litre dust capacity.

At 7.6 metres, its overall reach is pretty modest compared with other vacuums on the market, so you might need to change plug sockets quite often.

In the box you get a combination floor head, a crevice nozzle, an extension tube and a flexible hose. It's a relatively simple vacuum cleaner, to reflect its modest price.

Want to know if this cheap cleaner punches above its weight? Our Currys Essentials C700VC18 review reveals all.

Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog

Average price in the past six months: £357
Cheapest price in the past six months: £249*

• Bagged and corded cylinder vacuum cleaner
• 2.9 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 6.7kg

We like: It's really quiet

We don't like: It's not the easiest to use on stairs

This Cat & Dog version of Miele's L1 Guard range comes with all the standard attachments, along a turbo brush floorhead that’s designed to pick up tufts of pet hair.

All dust goes into bagged containers, but with a capacity of 2.9 litres, you shouldn’t need to replace them too often.

The deals on this vacuum aren't huge, but at least you know you are getting it for a decent, even slightly discounted price, if it appeals to you. 

Read our full Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog review to find out how well it cleans.

Robot vacuum cleaner deals

Dyson 360 Vis Nav RB03 Robot Vacuum

Average price in the past six months: £845
Cheapest price in the past six months: £599*

Find the best price in the January sales at Argos (£650), Freenet Electrical (£650) and Sonic Direct (£650)

• Robot vacuum cleaner
• 0.5 litre dust capacity
• Weighs 9kg

We like: Can climb high ledges

We don't like: Can't set up without wi-fi connection

The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is a premium robot vacuum cleaner with four cleaning modes: Auto, Boost, Quick and Quiet. 

In the Auto mode, it uses 360-degree vision to analyse, map and navigate itself around your home, and Dyson claims it automatically adjusts the suction power according to the amount of dust and dirt in the room.

The dust container has a sliding button that makes it easy to empty as the dust just tumbles out.

Did it clean up the competition? Find out in our full Dyson 360 Vis Nav Robot Vacuum review.

How to spot a good deal on a vacuum cleaner

Andrew Laughlin, Which? vacuum cleaner expert, says:

With some vacuums almost perennially on 'special offer', it can be hard to know which deals are genuine money savers. 

Stick to these golden rules to help get the best value with your next purchase.

• Don't fall for features and accessories Some models come with impressive-sounding features. Think Flexology (a flexible cleaning tube), or Lift-Away (a removable handheld unit), or Vax's QuickClean (also a removable unit). While useful, you'll most likely find similar features across many other brands, just with more conventional names. Models in the same range (eg the Samsung Jet range) usually have the same core machine – the only difference is the accessories and supplied floor heads. An entry-level model typically costs about £100 less than a premium model with all the accessories.

• Check the price of similar models Many vacs have a basic package and a more expensive pet variant, which comes with a mini-tool for cleaning up after your furry friends. In some circumstances, you'd be better off buying the basic model and the pet tool separately. However, always check the prices of variants, as you might find the pet version on offer for less than the basic model.

• Check out the latest price data If a deal seems too good to be true, you can use price comparison sites such as PriceRunner and PriceSpy to check historical price data. The data should reveal how regularly a vacuum goes on sale (if it's on 'special offer' for most of the year, the offer isn't all that special) and whether the 'before' price is accurate. It's worth doing a quick Google search too, as not all retailers' price feeds are picked up by these sites.

Dyson vacuum deals

Based on historical pricing data, we think these prices represent genuinely good savings on some of Dyson's most popular cordless models:

• Dyson Gen5detect Cordless – anything less than £699
  
• Dyson V15 Detect Absolute – anything less than £550 (£499 for the Animal model)
• Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute – anything less than £449
• Dyson Outsize Absolute – anything less than £699
• Dyson V11 Absolute – anything less than £599 (£499 for the Animal model)
• Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute – anything less than £399 (£349 for the Animal model)
• Dyson V8 Animal – anything less than £329
• Dyson V7 Animal – anything less than £249

We've noticed that prices can rise in the months before big sales events such as Black Friday, Christmas sales or Cyber Monday, creating the illusion of huge savings on the day. 

Always check PriceRunner or PriceSpy to compare historical prices to find out of the model you're after is actually being sold at a low price.

Shark vacuum deals

Based on historical data, we think these prices represent genuinely good savings on some of Shark's most popular models:

• Shark HZ3000UKT – anything under £249
  
• Shark IZ300UK – anything under £299
• Shark ICZ160UK – anything under £299
• Shark IZ201UK – anything under £249
• Shark NV702UK – anything under £189
• Shark NV602UK – anything under £169
• Shark HZ500UK – anything under £179

Also keep in mind that cordless Sharks are sold with one, two or sometimes even three batteries.

If you opt for a package with extra batteries, bear in mind that you can buy spare batteries from the Shark website for around £70, so the deal only makes sense if the package is a similar price to the single-battery model.

If you live in a smaller property, you probably don't need extra batteries, as a single charge will last long enough to vacuum your home in one go. Any battery faults should be covered by the manufacturer's guarantee for the first two years.

Samsung vacuum deals

If you're looking to replace your old Samsung with a new model, don't forget to check the Samsung website for trade-in deals for your old appliance. They'll take your old vacuum, price it and then you'll be able to put the money towards a new model.

How to recycle your old vacuum cleaner

Some retailers will offer to recycle your old vacuum cleaner, although they can sometimes charge a fee for doing so. 

Our guide on how to recycle electrical items will help you assess your options.