Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Collections Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Collections Editor, responsible for masterminding TechRadar's approach towards the new Collections format — a themed, curated selection of product recommendations designed to provide readers with an exciting new way to shop for the very best gadgets and gizmos. She has been reviewing and writing about products since 2020, covering everything from robot vacuums and hair stylers to outdoor kit and mattresses.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD robot lawn mower

How do robot lawn mowers navigate without a boundary wire?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Modern lawnbots can find their way around without wires – here's how.

Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop

I test robot vacuums for a living, and this new bot has the best mopping system I've seen

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The newly unveiled Deebot X9 Pro Omni promises less gunk and less smearing.

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The HEPA filter from inside the Blueair air purifier sits facing forward on a wood surface against a pink background.

What is a HEPA filter, and what is it used for?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

HEPA filters are common in air purifiers and vacuums. Here's more on what they do, and whether they're worth prioritizing in the appliance you're shopping for.

Picture shows a Molekule Air Mini Plus air purifier sitting on a glass bedside table with a candle, cosmetic bottle, and potted plant to its right.

6 questions to ask before choosing an air purifier

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Top tips to help you choose an air purifier that fits your needs and works in your space.

Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum being tested in a living room

Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum review: lightweight, efficient and modern

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

Recommended

Although not the most powerful vac we've tested, the Shark Detect Pro Cordless is an excellent all-rounder that'll suit most people's needs.

Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuum cleaner

Which type of vacuum cleaner should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

We compare the pros and cons of the various vacuum types, from nimble cordless stick vacuums to robust and powerful uprights.

Person holding Dyson Airwrap i.d. styler, with Sustainability week logo overlaid

6 ways to extend the life of your Dyson Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Top tips to make your Airwrap last as long as possible, plus sustainable options for what to do if you need to replace yours.

Reviewer having her hair done with a Dyson Airwrap i.d. in a salon

How to get your Airwrap curls to hold, plus more top tips for getting the most from your Dyson multi-styler

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I had my hair done by a celeb stylist – here's what he taught me about how to use the Dyson Airwrap the right way.

Dyson Gen5detect vacuum (left) vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless vacuum (right)

Shark PowerDetect Cordless vs Dyson Gen5detect: which brand's range-topping vacuum cleaner is better?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I tested Shark and Dyson's most expensive vacuums side-by-side – here's what I found out.

Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer (left) and Airwrap (right)

Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

Two ultra-popular tools, but both pretty pricey – I've tested both, so which one should you buy?

MDLondon Curl curling wand

This curling wand looks like a drill and I'm not sure if it's dumb or genius

By Ruth Hamilton Published

MDLondon has reinvented the curling wand, and if it actually works it could be a game-changer.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with conical airwrap barrel attached

Dyson Airwrap i.d. review: a major upgrade on the original

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Recommended

The 2024 Airwrap i.d. might look like its predecessor, but that extra button on the front is the key to effortless curls.

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Bagless Dyson V8 (left) and bagged Gtech ProLite (right) vacuums

Bagged vs bagless vacuums: which is best for you?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

We run down the differences between bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners, to help you choose which one to buy.

Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in its dock, in reviewer's home

Roborock Saros 10 review: a game-changer for getting under the sofa

By Ruth Hamilton Published

This robot vacuum has a retractible navigation puck that lets it venture places taller bots can't. Here's my review.

Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo fan

Remember the Shark fan that spits on you to keep you cool? Now it has a portable sibling for on-the-go misting

By Ruth Hamilton Published

With the FlexBreeze HydroGo, you'll never have to be without your own personal wind (and mist) machine again.

Miele Guard L1 Comfort XL cyclinder vacuum

I've been patiently waiting for the newest vacuum tech to make its way into cylinder vacuums, and Miele has finally delivered

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Miele is bringing cylinder vacuums into the modern age at last, with new auto-adjusting, app-connected model.

Shark FlexStyle in reviewer's home, with auto-wrap barrel attached and oval brush and diffuser sat behind it

Shark FlexStyle review: a versatile multi-styler to rival the Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

The Shark FlexStyle is versatile and comfortable to use, but a few attachments fell flat for us.

iRobot Roomba Combo 205

This new Roomba finally solves the big problem I have with robot vacuums

By Ruth Hamilton Published

I don't have room for a bulky dock in my home, but the Roomba 205 has an innovative solution.

Roomba poking out from under a chair

iRobot is overhauling its robovac range, and for the first time in years I'm excited about a new Roomba

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Rotating mop pads, heated docks, and – at last! – LiDAR. iRobot is finally catching up with the competition.

Person using Dyson V8 vacuum

Dyson vacuums have one big problem and I don't understand why

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Dyson needs to fix this basic usability issue across its full range, not just the most expensive model.

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The Apple MacBook Air next to the Dyson Supersonic R and new AMD GPU

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the best tech at MWC to Apple's new iPads and MacBooks

By Hamish Hector Published

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC, Apple, Meta and more for March 8, 2025.

Three photos of the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer

Dyson just released a consumer version of its best pro hair dryer, and I can't wait to get my hands on one

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Forget about the Supersonic Nural; the Supersonic r is smaller, lighter, and more powerful.

Tester using Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum in living room

Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum review

By Alex Temblador Last updated

Recommended

The Shark PowerDetect Cordless Stick Vacuum is designed to combine power with seriously smart detection features.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

Shark Detect Pro vs PowerDetect: which vacuum is better?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

We run down all the differences between two of Shark's most hi-tech vacuum lines

SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo robot vacuum and manual vacuum, with dock

The 'world's smallest' robot vacuum is now available in a combo version, but for me it defeats the whole point

By Ruth Hamilton Published

The new version adds an integrated stick vacuum for stairs and sofas, but it adds bulk where the selling point was its compact design.

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