10 best cordless vacuums for dust-busting hard floors

Best cordless vacuum for pet hair

VAX Blade 3 Pet provides multi-surface cleaning performance with no loss of suction, ensuring optimal pick up on all floor surfaces. Even if you don't have a pet, this cordless vacuum is guaranteed to pick up tough dirt.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.6L

Weight: 3.1kg

Running time: 40mins

Recharging time: 2.5hrs, multiple batteries so no waiting around

Tools: Motorised pet tool for compact cleaning and multiple surfaces

Variable speeds: 3 x power modes

Other features: Dustvault 3 stage filtration, antimicrobial brushbar, LED headlights, no loss of suction, 3-year warranty

Best cordless vacuum for a deep clean

With a longer running time than some other vacuum models on this list, this would be suited to a home with more hard floors than carpets. The nozzle brush roll is designed to powerfully pick up dirt, even in the crevices between tiles and floorboards.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.9L

Weight: 3kg

Running time: 1hr

Recharging time: 6hrs

Tools: Motorised brush head and ultra allergy filter

Variable speeds: 3 x performance levels for normal, difficult and stubborn cleaning

Other features: Sensor control technology, LED signals for filter cleaning, motorised all floor high power brush.

Best cordless vacuum for all floors

Dyson vacuums come with extra soft, woven nylon roller cleaner heads for expert hard floor cleaning. Gentle on delicate hard floors but tough on dirt, this vacuum will work wonders all over your home picking up large crumbs and dust all at once - it's suitable for all flooring types from hard floor and laminate to deep pile and woollen carpets.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.76L

Weight: 3.05kg

Running time: 12mins-1hr, depending on settings

Recharging time: 4.5hrs

Tools: Detachable handheld included, crevice nozzle, dusting brush, turbo brush, pet tool and combination floor nozzle

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode

Other features: Motorised and adjustable floor head between carpets and hard floors, washable filter, HEPA filter, wall-mountable docking station, low battery indicator, LCD screen display, sensor technology, 2-year warranty

Best cordless vacuum for small spaces

This Dyson is a great alternative to the V11 if you're looking for a vacuum with a lower price tag. It is able to do most that the V11 model, missing only the sensor tech and having a reduced running time. It still includes the extra soft roller cleaner head that's renowned for hard floor cleaner and so this could be an affordable alternative if you have smaller spaces to clean in your home.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.54L

Weight: 2.2kg

Running time: 6mins-30mins, depending on settings

Recharging time: 3.5hrs

Tools: Detachable handheld included, crevice nozzle, dusting brush, turbo brush, pet tool and combination floor nozzle

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode• Other features: Motorised floor head, washable filter, HEPA filter, wall-mountable docking station, low battery indicator, 2-year warranty

Best cordless vacuum for lifting hair

With Shark's DuoClean technology, you can move from room to room, cleaning carpets and hard floors without stopping to switch heads. Working as the main competitor to Dyson, this vacuum has a soft brush roll too that makes direct contact with hard floor surfaces, pulling in dirt and fine dust, while the bristle bar cleans deep into carpets to pull up embedded pet hair and other debris.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.6L

Weight: 5.5kg

Running time: 50mins without use of TruePet motorised hair removal tool

Recharging time: 3.5hrs

Tools: TruePet motorised hair removal tool, dusting brush, crevice and upholstery tool

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode

Other features: DuoClean technology Anti Hair Wrap technology, LED headlights, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter, Powered Lift Away which allows the canister to detach from the wand, clip-on accessory holder, battery charging cradle, 5-year guarantee included

Best anti-allergen cordless vacuum

Again, like the Dyson vacuums, we have a more affordable option that delivers the same with just some minor tweaks. The only major change for this model compared to the more expensive version is that it doesn't have the handheld motorised hair removal tool. If you don't have a pet or are only looking to focus your vacuuming on your hard floors or carpets, this is the vacuum to choose to help save on cost.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.6L

Weight: 5.5kg

Running time: 50mins

Recharging time: 3.5hrs

Tools: Dusting brush, crevice and upholstery tool

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode

Other features: DuoClean technology Anti Hair Wrap technology, LED headlights, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filter, Powered Lift Away which allows the canister to detach from the wand, clip-on accessory holder, battery charging cradle, 5-year guarantee included

Best lightweight cordless vacuum

Despite being recommended for use on all surfaces, we still think this is a great option for hard floors with such a lightweight piece of kit. Agile and lightweight, the Hoover 500 has a Flat&Drive nozzle that reclines flat and swivels 180 degrees, gliding under your sofa or around table legs with ease. It includes onboard tool storage, runs up to 50 minutes on floors, and is a 3-in-1: clean floors, high reach, or set as a handheld.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.45L

Weight: 2.2kg

Running time: 50mins on floors

Recharging time: 6hrs

Tools: Integrated Crevice Tool/2in1 Dusting Brush, Upholstery Tool

Variable speeds: Turbo for 8 minutes of boosted performance

Other features: Two batteries included, rotating brush bar, Flat&Drive nozzle, converts to handheld, compact storage, 80dB noise level, wall mount, Amazon Exclusive colour.

Best compact cordless vacuum

The Bosch ProHome comes with the latest brushless motor technology making this compact digital motor powerful, reliable and emission-free. Combined with the specially developed AllFloor Power Brush, this guarantees effective cleaning on all kinds of floors from hardwood to laminate and carpet.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.3L

Weight: 2.3kg

Running time: 30mins per battery

Recharging time: 4hrs

Tools: Crevice tool, flexible crevice tool, 2-in-1 upholstery and dusting brush

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode

Other features: Cartridge filter with Pure Air membrane and hygienic filter, 2 lithium batteries, AllFloor Power Brush, 2-year guarantee included

Best reliable cordless vacuum

One of our writers has a Black + Decker cordless vacuum which they have been using on hard floors exclusively for years. The vacuum is suitable for carpets, hard floors, laminate or tile and the power beater bar picks up more dirt, while ensuring almost no hair will get tangled as you clean. Easy to empty and reliable.

Bagged or bagless? Bagless

Capacity: 0.75L

Weight: 3.6kg

Running time: 78mins

Recharging time: 5hrs

Tools: Detachable handheld unit, crevice tool with flip out brush

Variable speeds: Normal and power boost mode

Other features: Twist and clean pleated filter, wall mounting dock, battery charge indicator, floorhead LED light, 4-in-1 functionality, 2-year guarantee included

Recommended
The AirRam by Gtech is a highly-rated and convenient cordless vacuum cleaner that is specially designed to switch effortlessly between hard floors, laminates, carpets and rugs. Its pending patented AIRLOC system is great at picking up dirt, fine dust and even larger objects. It also has a powerful rotating brush bar with a clean eject dirt system making it extremely easy to empty. Not to mention it's lightweight to push around and easy to assemble.

Capacity: 0.8L

Weight: 3.3kg

Running time: 40mins depending on the setting used

Recharging time: 4hrs

Tools: N/A

Variable speeds: N/A

Other features: Low battery indicator, washable filter and motorised floor head that drives bristles in to carpet to remove ground-in dirt, 2-year guarantee included