<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Vacuums ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/small-appliances/vacuums Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:01 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Dyson has finally debuted a self-emptying cordless vacuum — but bafflingly, its auto-empty dock won't arrive until "later this year" ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-has-finally-debuted-a-self-emptying-cordless-vacuum-but-bafflingly-its-auto-empty-dock-wont-arrive-until-later-this-year L4iQockbmtwWoLsscwyfM9 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:01 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:10:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just unveiled a new floor-care gadget — here are the 3 coolest things about the new PencilWash ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-unveiled-a-new-floorcare-gadget-here-are-the-3-coolest-things-about-the-new-pencilwash r9NunMpowL9XEepGFQ3rq5 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:54:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson worked out how to make a teeny tiny motor, and now it just can't stop miniaturizing its appliances ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-worked-out-how-to-make-a-teeny-tiny-motor-and-now-it-just-cant-stop-miniaturizing-its-appliances KwnQf8in5p7DJgtmjXav8J Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-pencilwash-vs-washg1-vs-clean-wash-hygiene wdMM2vEm5B7eLtRTYBhjSV Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What exactly is the Dyson PencilWash, and should I buy one? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/what-exactly-is-the-dyson-pencilwash-and-should-i-buy-one epJkMHKBCN9zhkt3QynVhF Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:39:26 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:53:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just made the smallest wet cleaner I’ve ever seen — and the vacuum master claims it'glides effortlessly and reaches where others can’t' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-made-the-smallest-wet-cleaner-ive-ever-seen-and-the-vacuum-master-claims-it-glides-effortlessly-and-reaches-where-others-cant ivpcqPJd7HP8wJaATZx7vK Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:54:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just quietly launched a new PencilVac, and it solves the big problem I had with the original ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-quietly-launched-a-new-pencilvac-and-it-solves-the-big-problem-i-had-with-the-original kuMbb6iwomXtwvH6psFhTG Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:18 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:28:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's new launches are proof that branching out isn't always a good thing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-new-launches-are-proof-that-branching-out-isnt-always-a-good-thing KUsc3fTmX6ZV6ZhbPps23c Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson just brought out a new hard-floor cleaner, and I'm sorry, but I prefer the old one – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-clean-wash-hygiene-vs-washg1 WnqGGxrBmeCJYg9oZXEMh7 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's new wet cleaner tackles spills and messes with ease — but for me, it isn't quite exceptional enough to justify that price tag ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-clean-wash-hygiene-review XFpf4ZmdPwFe5crTBUNpUR Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: an incredible feat of engineering ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-pencilvac-fluffycones-review gqYrWqELV5u2LFFxphRZXP Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's ridiculously compact new vacuum is going to change the market forever – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-ridiculously-compact-new-vacuum-is-going-to-change-the-market-forever-heres-why JcSeQZjhvzAdtG9aocMMEe Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:39:15 +0000 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:55:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's biggest product innovations, ranked from game-changer to gimmick ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-biggest-product-innovations-ranked-from-game-changer-to-gimmick Qp33RRc9HN5gQkfqvJdGUG Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's PencilVac only just went on sale, but there's already a dupe on its way — here's what we know about Narwal's ultra-slim vacuum ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-pencilvac-only-just-went-on-sale-but-theres-already-a-dupe-on-its-way-heres-what-we-know-about-narwals-ultra-slim-vacuum 2qyxsTNcN46PsUq9retpDe Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:32:47 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:10:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ This hidden vacuum feature could change the way you clean your home ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/this-hidden-vacuum-feature-could-change-the-way-you-clean-your-home x9zoCLuA57Qu3ZrZAqhuqQ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things you didn't realize were damaging your Dyson vacuum's battery ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/how-to-preserve-your-dyson-vacuum-battery WkhZG96bHS5kGEj63WUiA4 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tineco has released a wet-dry vacuum that's as nimble as a stick vac ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/tineco-has-released-a-wet-dry-vacuum-thats-as-nimble-as-a-stick-vac kpnAGDQcnyoo4HDTw62Kw6 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:15:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'They're as robust as they can be while being comfortable for most users': a Dyson engineer reveals the brand's vacuum design ethos ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/theyre-as-robust-as-they-can-be-while-being-comfortable-for-most-users-a-dyson-engineer-reveals-the-brands-vacuum-design-ethos NXErxe5djGkmtAao8madgN Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've tested a bunch of Shark vacuums and they all have the same problem ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/ive-tested-a-bunch-of-shark-vacuums-and-they-all-have-the-same-problem s6GxDAPVGDzKxwiy5qf7bD Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:07:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 reasons why this Samsung vacuum is my #1 home gadget of the year ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/5-reasons-why-this-samsung-vacuum-is-my-1-home-gadget-of-the-year GZajgxeTHyVKiNFBS54gcW Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's latest flagship vacuum isn't great – but these 2 particular innovations are genius ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-latest-flagship-vacuum-isnt-great-but-these-2-particular-innovations-are-genius kb2TsTBrP4R3TvsALqTiAY Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Still emptying your own vacuum? You're about to be in the minority if the big brands have any say in it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/still-emptying-your-own-vacuum-youre-about-to-be-in-the-minority-if-the-big-brands-have-any-say-in-it nPMwMihM6apH5xToGLh99E Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson has just released a vacuum that doesn't make any sense – here are 6 baffling questions about the PencilVac, answered ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-just-released-a-vacuum-that-doesnt-make-any-sense-here-are-6-baffling-questions-about-the-pencilvac-answered cnpdVpy5Vpwaktt9o8gKKV Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:09:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ In the pantheon of new home appliances, the Roborock F25 Ultra is unequivocally my favorite product of 2025 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/in-the-pantheon-of-new-home-appliances-the-roborock-f25-ultra-is-unequivocally-my-favorite-product-of-2025 j5Vg6vC3YT64Ur8bs6eviJ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the best vacuum for deep carpet? I tested a bunch of options side by side – this one was the clear winner ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/whats-the-best-vacuum-for-deep-carpet-i-tested-a-whole-bunch-of-options-side-by-side-this-one-was-the-clear-winner tENNfbx3oVJc7NWEXt7TX Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vacuum cleaner features ranked from 'essential' to 'unnecessary', by a professional tester ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/vacuum-cleaner-features-ranked-from-essential-to-unnecessary-by-a-professional-tester wAhZDX3Tf3wXCC5ho8dxXd Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:05:02 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:49:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using Dyson's new ultra-light vacuum for two weeks – these are the pros and cons so far ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/ive-been-using-dysons-new-ultra-light-vacuum-for-two-weeks-these-are-the-pros-and-cons-so-far Q88MKnKzQzgHNwbCubP7A8 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:20:35 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:09:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's new wet floor cleaner improves on the last one in these 3 big ways – I can't wait to try it properly ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-new-wet-floor-cleaner-improves-on-the-last-one-in-these-3-big-ways-i-cant-wait-to-try-it-properly 4QWi4H57ZbFoAEyC4R4KVm Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:17:34 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:42:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested 4 of Dyson's best stick vacuums head to head – this is the one to buy, and the one to avoid ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-gen5detect-vs-v8-cyclone-vs-v16-piston-animal-vs-v11-vacuum o5wzbw7rK9GABVMcRnQmoT Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Which brand has the best pet hair tool? I tested a whole bunch – here are the results ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/which-brand-has-the-best-pet-hair-tool-i-tested-a-whole-bunch-here-are-the-results dPdnyXCh8ogmgwkQWP9A7N Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was blown away by this basic Dyson vacuum's cleaning powers – and I'm wondering if modern vacs are over-engineered ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/i-was-blown-away-by-this-basic-dyson-vacuums-cleaning-powers-and-im-wondering-if-modern-vacs-are-over-engineered SXWwHY7LK6eNeEZ3TEew4Z Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:17:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a sucker for a vacuum with automated power adjustment – but it won't actually clean your floors better ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/how-useful-is-suction-automation-on-a-vacuum A4AKmi3cH3jvYrvSLeGdoU Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreame's new robovac has the most advanced mop setup I've seen, and the jukebox-style mop dispenser is just the start of it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dreames-new-robovac-has-the-most-advanced-mop-setup-ive-seen-and-the-jukebox-style-mop-dispenser-is-just-the-start-of-it sGxYydasZs6CywBhgZ6LeF Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:38:10 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Shark PowerPro is the best-value vacuum cleaner I've tested – and it's ideal for most households ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/shark-powerpro-vacuum-review mgZQTvjC67yXgU5o7Qa29W Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roborock F25 Ultra review: the most powerful, capable wet-dry vac I've ever used ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/roborock-f25-ultra-wet-and-dry-vacuum-review jTEMPdmuvQoMuNbw7C5uDP Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shark Freestyle Max review: a nimble, powerful and cheap cordless upright ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/shark-freestyle-max-cordless-upright-review uPD9aA7yhN5Wozp8STXJj Sat, 08 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson V8 Cyclone review: a simple stick vac with an affordable price and some serious cleaning power ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v8-cyclone-review g2DTLwCqgKam3RUUCmkYzG Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson's champagne-inspired Airwrap colorway is the classiest festive limited edition I've ever seen ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-champagne-inspired-airwrap-colorway-is-the-classiest-festive-limited-edition-ive-ever-seen eYMYCkNZhPmZDp9g8FMhVQ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is a wet-and-dry vacuum, and do I actually need one? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/what-is-a-wet-and-dry-vacuum-and-do-i-actually-need-one hHvKsjYHh8tkh9EKXSrNQS Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested a bunch of vacuums this year, and the Shark PowerDetect Cordless was hands-down my favorite – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/i-tested-a-bunch-of-vacuums-this-year-and-the-shark-powerdetect-cordless-was-hands-down-my-favorite-heres-why SzzECL8wQSZZ7V4q37HJGn Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:30:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:44:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roborock H60 Hub Ultra review: a nimble, powerful cleaner, but battery life underwhelms ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/roborock-h60-hub-ultra-review kcEQn3gipZM5tFPneQxcaX Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:55:09 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:26:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using a corded vacuum for two weeks, and it's made me wonder whether modern cordless stick vacs really are the best option ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/ive-been-using-a-corded-vacuum-for-two-weeks-and-its-made-me-wonder-whether-modern-cordless-stick-vacs-really-are-the-best-option 5YmxEw46UW9ihfpLbjQv85 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:24:12 +0000 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:14:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Gen5detect: which of Dyson's most expensive vacuums is better? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-v16-piston-animal-vs-gen5detect-vacuum rtyXub9YKgAYPSv9THYSW7 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:23:36 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:11:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dyson is about to unveil auto-empty docks for its stick vacs – here's why it could be a game changer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-is-about-to-unveil-auto-empty-docks-for-its-stick-vacs-heres-why-it-could-be-a-game-changer 5q4TYn97yotw8TRtaKevEg Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:47:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-new-flagship-vacuum-knows-exactly-what-kind-of-floor-its-on-and-adapts-to-save-you-battery-heres-how-it-works qW7xocQhxVTHkDPWGKS2XP Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/suction-test-dyson-v16-vs-gen5detect-vs-v15 ENnYCyrdmDJMrpERFRJ3fR Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:01:30 +0000 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:09:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ "If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/if-you-change-the-format-you-change-a-huge-amount-dyson-engineer-on-why-the-revamped-v8-vacuum-has-an-old-school-design hL8MxYFPPWbLaHA65mcaAb Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:26:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/theres-a-new-dyson-vacuum-mop-combo-and-i-cant-believe-this-big-problem-hasnt-been-fixed Ymq4qUMs5BxRZgpo3DYPqF Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:04:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/tinecos-new-wet-dry-vac-has-a-built-in-squeegee-so-your-floors-wont-end-up-slippery PiGBpqEwAHLY9QWxPZouYM Thu, 11 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain ]]> https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dysons-vacuum-naming-system-explained 4BreXiAUF7FJ8B3uU4WAs8 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:53:04 +0000 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:46:56 +0000