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

Three Garmin smartwatches

The ultimate Garmin smartwatch cheat sheet: how to choose the right model for you

By Ruth Hamilton published

Forerunner, Fenix, Venu, Instinct, Approach... the Garmin watch lineup is confusing. Here's what you need to know.

Three photos of different hair dryers

The best hair dryer 2026: expert tested and approved

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

Three cheap fitness trackers and smartwatches

Looking for your first running watch? These are the budget fitness bands and watches we'd recommend to get you on the right track

By Ruth Hamilton published

Some simple stats can go a long way to helping you find your running groove.

Dreame R20 vacuum floorhead with headlamps lit up

I've tested dozens of vacuums of all shapes and sizes — here are my top-performing options for a range of households

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated No matter your budget or cleaning needs, one of these will be the perfect vacuum for you.

Three phones

Phone reviews roundup — the best new handsets to buy in May, including two mind-blowing camera phones and an 'incredibly long-lasting Android phone that won’t break the bank'

By Ruth Hamilton published

A whistle-stop tour of all the new phones we've tested, and exactly what we thought of them.

The Shark FlexStyle, Dreame Airstyle Pro and Dyson Airwrap i.d. in reviewer's home

We've tested the best hair stylers on the market – these are our 6 top picks for every budget

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

These talented multi-stylers managed to make our testers look put-together, with minimal effort and skill.

Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum floorhead with headlamps illuminated

We tested a load of different Shark vacuum cleaners – these are the models we'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Whether your priority is powerful suction, a nimble build or advanced features, we've found a Shark vacuum for you.

Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum in its dock

The Saros 20 is a predictably accomplished addition to Roborock's robot vacuum lineup, delivering all-round cleaning excellence

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

Roborock has taken all the things that were great about this model's predecessor and sprinkled some nifty extra features on top.

The circular screen on the front of the TP09 shows the current Formaldehyde reading.

The best air purifier: 8 powerful purifiers, tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We've rounded up the most effective air purifiers around, for a range of room sizes and budgets.

Shark WandVac car vacuum on a pink background

The best car vacuum: lightweight vacs to keep your car spotless

By Jim McCauley last updated

Keep your car dust and crumb-free with these powerful, portable car vacuums.

Dyson V11 vacuum being used to clear lentils/rice and dry tea from carpet

The best vacuum for carpet: powerful suction for deep cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Keep your home spotless, with minimal effort, by using the best vacuum for carpet.

Shark Handheld Cordless Vacuum against a green and blue background

Best handheld vacuums for dealing with mess in seconds

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

From crumbs on the sofa to dirt in the car, these are the best handheld vacuums we’ve tested for quick, fuss-free clean-ups.

Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum against an aqua and blue background

The best vacuum for hardwood floors: gentle but effective vacuums for hard floors

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We test dozens of vacuums each year – these are the models that performed best on hardwood floors.

Shark Stratos upright vacuum cleaner against a magenta and blue background

The best upright vacuum: powerful vacuums for deeper cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Browse the best upright vacuums around, tested and approved by experienced reviewers.

Writer holding two cordless stick vacuums, with 6 more resting on a sofa, and a carpeted panel on the floor

Our mega test of the best cordless vacuums — here are the 3 that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

These were the cordless vacuums that earned the highest scores in our fiendish cleaning challenges.

Dreame robot vacuum dock with space for three sets of mop pads (left); Shark's new UV-equipped robot vacuum (middle); Roborock robot vacuum with mop pad extended to one side (right)

Shark's new robot vacuum has a mopping feature I've never seen before — and it's not the only brand to level-up its mop setup

By Ruth Hamilton published

From UV lights to jukebox style mop dispensers, robo-mops are more advanced than ever.

Roborock Qrevo Master robot vacuum

I'm a robot vacuum expert, and these are the 8 biggest misconceptions people have

By Ruth Hamilton published

Robot vacuums are getting a bad rap — let me set the record straight.

Dyson hair tools in Ceramic Apricot and Topaz colorway

Dyson Beauty's new limited-edition colorway is 'inspired by the summer solstice', and it might be my favorite yet

By Ruth Hamilton published

This sunny colorway has me ready for long days and balmy weather.

Three different detail photos of the Dyson PencilWash

Dyson just unveiled a new floor-care gadget — here are the 3 coolest things about the new PencilWash

By Ruth Hamilton published

It's unlike any hard-floor cleaner I've seen before.

Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer, PencilWash and PencilVac

Dyson worked out how to make a teeny tiny motor, and now it just can't stop miniaturizing its appliances

By Ruth Hamilton published

A new ultra-streamlined appliance has joined the Dyson lineup, and I can't wait to see what it shrinks down next.

Dyson WashG1, PencilWash and Clean+Wash Hygiene hard floor cleaners

Which of Dyson's wet-floor cleaners should you buy? Here's what I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson WashG1, Clean+Wash Hygiene and new PencilWash go head-to-head in a battle of the mops.

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor on a wooden table with plants surrounding it

Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements

By Ruth Hamilton published

Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.

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Dyson PencilWash in use

What exactly is the Dyson PencilWash, and should I buy one?

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson just launched an impossible-looking hard floor cleaner — here's what you need to know about the ultra-compact Dyson PencilWash.

Dyson PencilWash in use

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'

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Dyson PencilWash is a powered wet floor cleaner packed into the size and shape of a manual mop.

Roomba in a living room

The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots

By Ruth Hamilton published

Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.

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