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Henry Quick Corded vacuum cleaner
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

By Ruth Hamilton Published

When did everyone get together and decide all modern vacuums needed to be exactly the same?

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Person holding Dyson V16 and Gen5detect vacuums
Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Gen5detect vacuum: which is better?

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Here's how the Dyson V16 Piston Animal and Gen5detect compare for cleaning power, ease of use and value for money.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum
Dyson is about to unveil auto-empty docks for its stick vacs – here's why it could be a game changer

By Ruth Hamilton Published

Dyson is hopping on the auto-empty bandwagon, and I'm not mad about it.

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Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect vacuum cleaners
Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect: which is the better vacuum?

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

I tested two of Dyson's most capable, expensive cordless vacuums side by side – here's what I learned.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room
Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: a powerful vacuum let down by a poorly designed floorhead

By Ruth Hamilton Last updated

The V16 Piston Animal boasts tons of useful features, but the new floorhead isn't one of them.

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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.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect and V15 Detect on a sofa
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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