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Roborock H60 Hub Ultra stick vacuum cleaner standing against a wall, next to its docking station.

Roborock's 'Frankenstein' vacuum has the best features of Shark and Dyson – and it's half price just weeks after launch

By Max Langridge published

A terrific CV of features and attachments, and now available for just AU$499

Vacuums
The Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty as the best stick vacuum in Australia

Best cordless vacuum cleaners in Australia

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

We've tested some of the best cordless vacuums from Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more to help you find your spring cleaning partner.

Vacuums
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.

Vacuums
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.

Vacuums
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."

Vacuums
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.

Vacuums
Breville the Barista Touch Impress coffee machine on pink background

Best coffee machines in Australia: The top home espresso machines in 2025

By Max Langridge last updated

Compared Here’s our pick of the best coffee makers on the market right now, from barista brewers to Nespresso pods.

Compared
Dreame U20 against white wall

Dreame U20 review: the affordable cordless vacuum that tackles pet hair impressively well

By Lucy Scotting published

It's a basic cordless vacuum cleaner, but the Dreame U20 will clean up after your pets without cleaning out your wallet.

Vacuums
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.

Vacuums
De'Longhi Dedica Duo coffee machine

Brewing hot and cold espresso is a piece of cake with the cute little De'Longhi Dedica Duo – and it costs less than you might expect

By Cat Ellis published

I thought the Dedica Style couldn't be beaten, but it looks like I might have been wrong.

Coffee Machines
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