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Vacuum cleaners

A vacuum cleaner is an indispensable part of home life.

A product that can frustrate incredibly when it doesn't do the job properly, a vacuum cleaner is an indispensable part of home life. Testing on both hardwood floor and thick, luxurious carpet, we sort the suckers from the... err, suckers. Our test results, reviews, information and buying guides help you choose the right vacuum for your home.

Meet the vacuum cleaner experts

Review and compare

Robot vacuum cleaner reviews We test robot vacuum cleaners in the CHOICE labs, including models from iRobot, Samsung, Hoover and more.

Vacuum cleaner reviews We test the latest vacuum cleaners in the CHOICE labs, including models from Dyson, Electrolux, Miele and more.

Stick vacuum reviews CHOICE rigorously tests stick vacuums from Dyson, Electrolux, Bosch and more to find the best.

Buying guides

Vacuum cleaner buying guide Bamboozled by the number of vacuum models on the market? Use this handy guide to narrow down your options.

Barrel and upright vacuum cleaner buying guide All you need to know when buying a traditional vacuum cleaner.

Stick and cordless vacuum cleaner buying guide Easily hidden away in a cupboard, these handy helpers take up less room than a full-sized vac.

Robot vacuum cleaner buying guide Do these household helpers really live up to the hype?

Articles

Three of the worst robot vacuum cleaners Avoid these models if you want a robot vacuum cleaner that will actually suck.

Dyson Cyclone V10 review Is this stick vacuum the most powerful yet?

Australia's best vacuum brand We've calculated Australia's top barrel or upright vacuum brand for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Should I buy a Dyson? When a Dyson can be the best choice – and when there might be better brands to consider.

Australia's most reliable vacuum cleaner brands The vacuum cleaner brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

How we test vacuum cleaners Dust, grit and cat hair – all in a day's work for our lab.

How we test stick vacuums We take you into the CHOICE labs to show you our testing routine.

How we test robot vacuums What happens behind the lab doors when we test robot vacs.

Vacuum cleaners: the bag vs bagless war The pros and cons of buying with a bag or with bagless

HEPA and asthma Will a HEPA vacuum help ease allergies and asthma?

Dyson V8 Absolute stick vac review Is this sleek-looking cordless vacuum a revolutionary improvement on the Dyson V6?

Karcher Window Vac WV 70 plus review We try out this hand-held vacuum cleaner that promises streak-free windows, mirrors and wall tiles.

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The vacuum cleaners test team

Our testers spend hours rubbing pet hair into thousands of metres of carpet, so we know which vacuums remove it without a fuss. Want a quiet model that won't send noise reverberating through the house? Whatever works best for your house, our experts know which brands clean up in the vacuuming stakes.