Vacuum cleaners

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and buying guides to compare prices and performance of upright, barrel, bagless and handheld vacuum cleaners.

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Mid-priced vacuum cleaners review

Mid-priced vacuum cleaners offer some of the best value for their price.

21 May 2012 | Our latest test of mid-price vacuums finds that performance need not cost you extra, even when you have pets in the house.

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Expensive vacuum cleaners review

We test high-end vacuum cleaners priced from $600 to $1099.

24 Nov 2011 | CHOICE reveals which expensive vacuum cleaners earn their keep, and whether it's necessary to spend up to $1000 on a model.

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Low-cost vacuum cleaners review

You can buy a good quality vacuum cleaner for less than $300. Our newest test results include the latest models.

14 Jul 2011 | Our test reveals some good, affordable choices and one model in particular that would hold its own against vacuums costing twice as much.

Dyson DC35 Multi Floor Stick Vac

Dyson DC35 MultiFloor Stick Vac First Look

Is the cost on this slick stick vacuum worth the reward?

1 Mar 2011 | Dyson's latest stick vac is a top performer, but it has a price tag to match.

Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi handheld vacuum

Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi first look

Put simply, this is the best-performing handheld vacuum cleaner CHOICE has ever tested.

16 Nov 2010 | The Dustbuster Flexi easily and effectively tackles spot vacuuming tasks.

Samsung Navibot SR8845 robot vacuum cleaner

Samsung Navibot robot first look

Vacuuming can’t yet be left entirely to the machines.

29 Oct 2010 | Easy to use and clever at navigating around rooms, the NaviBot is still no replacement for a traditional vacuum cleaner.

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Stick vacuum cleaners review

These stick vacuums are handy around the home and most separate into a handheld vac as well.

12 Sep 2010 | CHOICE tests nine stick vacuums, ranging in price between $50 and $350.

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Vacuum cleaners buying guide

Has your vacuum cleaner bitten the dust? Before you buy a new one, check out our quick guide.

6 Jul 2010 | You can’t go past a vacuum cleaner that is light, quiet, easy to manoeuvre, has a long cord and has a neat compact design for easy storage.

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Dyson Radix 6 handheld vacuum cleaner first look

In 2007 this was the most effective - and most expensive - handheld vac we'd ever tested

23 Nov 2009 | First Look: Dyson Radix 6 handheld vacuum cleaner In 2007 this was the most effective - and most expensive - handheld vac we'd ever tested.

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Handheld vacuums review and compare

These handheld vacuum cleaners are handy for cleaning up small messes.

1 Feb 2009 | Handheld vacuum cleaners have come a long way since CHOICE last tested them in 2000.

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