Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum in tester's home

Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum review: a brilliant budget bot with bouncy suspension

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The Roborock Q7 M5 is more than a match for my dog-hair-strewn carpets and tall room thresholds.

Mowrator M1 mower

Meet the Transformer of lawnbots: the Mowrator is also a snow plough, leaf vacuum and trailer hitch that takes the effort out of yard work

By Ruth Hamilton published

This bot is like a mini, remote-controlled tractor that takes the effort out of yard work – and it looks ridiculously fun to use.

King C Gillette Beard Trimmer

The best beard trimmer and electric razors 2025: trim, shape and style

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The best beard trimmers and electric razors for every kind of style and every budget

Dreame Aqua10 robot vacuum in use

Dreame's new hybrid robovac has 3 never-before-seen special features that turn it into a lean, mean, mopping machine

By Ruth Hamilton published

I'm bored of seeing expensive robot vacuums with rubbish mopping, but the Dreame Aqua10 gives me hope.

Multiple versions of the same woman cleaning with the Roborock H60 vacuum

Roborock has taken all the best bits from Shark and Dyson vacuums and put them in one mega-vac – and I can't wait to try it

By Ruth Hamilton published

Laser lights, a forward-bending wand and an auto-empty dock... the H60's featurelist reads like a greatest hits of other vacuum brands.

Dreo Polyfan 704S

We tested the best fans on the market – here are the models that came out on top

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

12 outstanding pedestal, tower and desk fans to keep you cool when the temperatures rise.

Duux Whisper 2 fan with Don't Miss graphic

This 'subtly brilliant' fan is down to its lowest price – pick it up now before temperatures start to rise again

By Ruth Hamilton published

Arm yourself against the incoming hot weather with one of our favourite fans, back down to its lowest price.

The MeacoFan Sefte 8in is facing slightly to the right on a tabletop in front of a pink background.

'You get the best of both worlds' – an expert reveals why an air circulator is better than a regular fan this summer

By Ruth Hamilton published

For versatile and efficient cooling, an air circulator could be the perfect solution.

Air circulator (left) and a regular fan (right)

Air circulator vs fan: what's the difference, and which one should you buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

They can look very similar, but air circulators work differently to most other fans – here's how to pick the right option for your needs.

Shark vacuum on a TechRadar Prime Day background

It's your last chance to grab a top cordless vacuum for cheap in the Prime Day sales – these are the deals still available

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Prime Day delivered some excellent vacuum deals, but these offers from Shark, Dyson and more will expire today.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

Woman holding a Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum and a V8 vacuum, with a sign saying Don't Miss

I've tested almost every Dyson vacuum and these are the 11 cheapest deals I'd buy this Prime Day

By Ruth Hamilton published

I've hunted out the best prices on a range of Dyson vacuum cleaners, to help you upgrade your cleaning setup for less this Amazon Prime Day.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

The best cordless vacuum 2025: tested and recommended by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Our experts have tested the best cordless vacuums for convenient, flexible cleaning. Here are our top picks from Shark, Dyson, Samsung and more.

The Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum cleaning a rug

A cleaning expert reveals how often you should really be vacuuming your floors – and it's not as bad as I feared

By Ruth Hamilton published

How often do you really need to vacuum your carpets, upholstery, or hard floor? I got the definitive answers, from a cleaning veteran.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

I test vacuums for a living – these are 5 you should buy if you want powerful cleaning for a low price

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

These cheap vacuums help you clean up without getting cleaned out.

Three Dyson fans

Help! All the Dyson fans look exactly the same – which one should I buy?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

An at-a-glance rundown of your options, so you don't end up with the wrong fan (or fan-purifier, or fan-purifier-heater) for your needs.

Shark TurboBlade fan in use

This fan will cover you in a blanket of cool air as you sleep – I need one right now

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Shark TurboBlade is ideal for keeping you cool as you snooze.

Shark FlexBreeze fan in three different summery scenarios

I write about fans for a living, and this is the one I have my eye on to save me from UK heatwave hell

By Ruth Hamilton published

If you want cool air wherever you go, this fan will deliver – plus it's £30 off right now.

Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler

Dyson's next-gen Airwrap is smaller, lighter, and more powerful, but it's the new straightening attachment that really turned my head

By Ruth Hamilton published

There's a new Airwrap in town, and it's not just for creating curls.

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

I tested 3 Airwrap dupes, and I'm more convinced than ever that Dyson's styler is the GOAT

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

When it comes to effortless styling without the heat damage, Dyson has the market wrapped up.

Dyson hair screw tool (left, Future owns), happy dog (center, Getty) and Shark Anti-Odor capsule (right, Future owns)

I asked the experts what pet owners should look for in a vacuum cleaner – here are their top 10 tips

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

From big dust cups to odor-busting scent capsules, here's what 4 vacuum-makers recommend for tackling pet hair.

Blueair Blue Signature air purifier

Blueair just launched the best looking air purifier I've ever seen – and it's time for other brands to up their design game

By Ruth Hamilton published

This purifier looks like a piece of furniture and doubles as a side table.

Dyson Ball Animal upright vacuum cleaner

Can't decide which Dyson vacuum is right for you? Here are the models I'd recommend for 5 different use cases

By Ruth Hamilton published

Tailored recommendations for big homes, small homes, pets, hard floors, and carpet.

Dyson fan on a teal background, with Don't Miss graphic

Amazon is selling this top Dyson fan for its lowest-ever price, and shoppers say it's 'everything I had expected but better'

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is an all-in-one solution for cool, clean air this summer.

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