Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Close up of screen on Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum, showing that it's in Auto mode

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect, V15 Detect with piles of tea and oats in front of them

I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal has the more impressive suction specs, but the test results tell a different story.

Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design

By Ruth Hamilton published

I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.

Eufy Omni S2 with scent capsule

Eufy's new robot vacuum will make your home smell like a spa, and it's the cleaning appliance-fragrance plugin crossover I've been waiting for

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Omni S2 sucks up your dust and leaves a fresh scent in its wake.

Close up of screen on Submarine version of Dyson V16 Pistol vacuum

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Tineco Floor One S9 Scientist wet-and-dry vacuum

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton published

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain

By Ruth Hamilton published

"Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."

Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum

This robovac has an ingenious feature that makes it perfect for big homes

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 speed-charges its battery while it's cleaning its mop pads, so it never runs out of juice.

Dyson V8 and Dreame R20 vacuums

I've tested dozens of vacuums – these are the best cheap vacuums I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

No one wants to spend a fortune on a vacuum – these are the best budget buys we've tested.

LUBA mini AWD LiDAR robot mower on a demo lawn

This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost

By Ruth Hamilton published

Mammotion's latest lawnbot can handle shade, poor satellite signal, and yards filled with obstructions.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

I've spent 2 days with Dyson’s new flagship stick vacuum – it's a cleaning wizard but this one 'upgrade' is starting to annoy me

By Ruth Hamilton published

Not yet rated

There's a lot to love about the V16 Piston Animal, but it's not a slam-dunk from Dyson.

A sign of the IFA logo, with the Messe Berlin complex in the background

Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton published

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

Dreame Cyber10 Ultra robot vacuum with mechanical arm

I just watched a robot vacuum pick up a brush and sweep in a corner, and this might be the future of cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton published

Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.

Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X

I've seen two game-changing stair-climbing robot vacs in action – there's one clear winner in the race to the top

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X both have modules that enable them to move between floors.

Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact air purifier (left) and a close up of the internal filters

Dyson just launched its first desktop air purifier, and it's inspired by a jet engine – but thankfully it's a lot quieter

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new HushJet Purifier Compact uses a completely different format to previous Dyson air purifiers.

Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum

I've just seen Dyson's surprise new robot vacuum, and it looks great... but why is it so enormous?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai checks many of the the boxes missed by the disappointing 360 Vis Nav.

Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

Dyson just released the vacuum we actually wanted – an upgraded V8 that costs basically the same as the original

By Ruth Hamilton published

After a Dyson vacuum at a price that doesn't make you want to cry? The V8 Cylone is it.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal stick vacuum cleaner

There's finally a new flagship Dyson, and it solves all my biggest problems with stick vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson V16 Piston Animal has a range of features other brands will be scrabbling to copy.

Roborock F25 Ultra wet-dry cleaner in steam mode

Roborock just launched a wet-dry vacuum with steam mode, and my kitchen floor is about to get the best clean of its life

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Roborock F25 Ultra offers hot water mopping and remote control for hands-free scrubbing.

Close up of floorhead on Dreame V20 Pro

Dreame's new stick vacuum is absolutely desperate to get right under your sofa

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dreame V20 Pro can get to places that have never seen a vacuum before.

Roborock lawnbots

I've just seen Roborock's first robot mowers in action, and other lawnbot brands should be worried

By Ruth Hamilton published

Roborock's robot mowers deliver precise navigation, ultra-smooth turning, and an innovative approach to edge cutting.

Dyson V8 vacuum (left) and V15 (right)

Dyson V8 vs V15 Detect cordless vacuum: what's the difference and which should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published

I pitted the cheapest Dyson vacuum against one of the priciest to see if there's enough of a difference to justify the extra spend.

Segway Navimow X350 on reviewer's lawn

I tested this robot mower on the biggest lawn I could find – and it was fast, accurate and a dream to control

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

If you have a palatial lawn in need of regular upkeep, the Segway Navimow X3 Series is the robot mower you've been waiting for.

Dyson V11 vacuum (left) vs Gen5detect (right)

Dyson V11 vs Gen5detect: what's the difference, and which should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton published

We put Dyson's 2019 and 2022 flagship vacuums head to head – is the Gen5detect really worth the extra cash?

Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuum cleaner

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum – these are my top recommendations for a range of different customers

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Buying Guide Your guide to the best Dyson vacuums for a range of budgets and needs.

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