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Best Vacuum Cleaners
While there are many types of vacuum cleaners available, only some may be suited to for your living situation. The factors most likely to influence your purchasing decision are the size of your home and the type of flooring you have. If you have allergies or pets who shed, you will want a powerful upright or barrel vacuum. Which type of filter/s you choose, and whether you opt for a model with a bag or a bin mostly come down to personal preference.
Read More...Here are the basics on vacuums. More detailed information can be found in our Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide below.
| Type | Main Features | Best For | Average Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrel vacuum cleaners | Interchangeable heads for any surface. Easy to get under furniture and into crevices. Bulkiness is their main drawback. | 3+ bedrooms, any carpet type, pets, multi-storey homes | $350-$500 |
| Upright vacuum cleaners | Most powerful vacuum type - best for a thorough clean of any carpet or rug. Their rigid form allows mobility in spite of their weight - although stairs can pose a problem. | 3+ bedrooms, any carpet type, pets, tough cleaning jobs | $400-$500 |
| Stick vacuum cleaners | Lightweight, cordless, and easy to store! However, limited power means they’re best for low-pile carpets or hard floors only. | 1-2 bedrooms, low-pile carpet, spot cleaning, secondary vacuum, limited storage space | $200-$350 |
| Handheld vacuum cleaners | Handy to store in your kitchen or garage for small, unexpected spills, or getting dirt out of your car. | Spot cleaning, car cleaning, secondary vacuum | $150-$200 |
| Robot vacuum cleaners | Automated, can extend the time between more thorough vacuums. Struggles with thick carpet. | Use in conjunction with regular vacuuming, hard flooring, surface debris | $700+ |
Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
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Barrel Vacuum CleanersMiele Complete C3 PowerLine · includes 12 listings
4.6 from 515 reviews
Bin Capacity4.5 L
HEPA FilterEither
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.3 (74)
- Value for Money3.9 (77)
- Ease of Use4.4 (76)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (73)
- Noise Level4.0 (76)
- Pet OwnerYes (41) · No (33)
- Award Winner 2018
Robot Vacuum CleanersXiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum (1st gen)
4.6 from 219 reviews
Bin Capacity0.42 L
HEPA FilterNo
Price (RRP) A$399.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.6 (29)
- Value for Money4.3 (29)
- Ease of Use4.3 (29)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4 (29)
- Noise Level3.9 (28)
- Pet OwnerYes (15) · No (15)
- Award Winner 2019
- 2018
- 2017
Stick Vacuum CleanersDyson V8 · includes 4 listings
4.4 from 1,301 reviews
Bin Capacity0.54 L
HEPA FilterYes
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.2 (233)
- Value for Money3.5 (232)
- Ease of Use4.5 (232)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.1 (233)
- Noise Level3.9 (228)
- Pet OwnerYes (133) · No (96)
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.8 (99)
- Value for Money4.5 (99)
- Ease of Use4.7 (100)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6 (100)
- Noise Level4.0 (99)
- Pet OwnerYes (66) · No (36)
- Award Winner 2020
Stick Vacuum CleanersDyson V11 · includes 5 listings
4.4 from 314 reviews
Bin Capacity0.76 L
HEPA FilterYes
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.5 (304)
- Value for Money3.9 (300)
- Ease of Use4.6 (303)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (300)
- Noise Level4.4 (302)
- Pet OwnerYes (167) · No (131)
Barrel Vacuum CleanersMiele Compact C2 PowerLine · includes 6 listings
4.8 from 76 reviews
Bin Capacity3.5 L
HEPA FilterEither
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.5 (11)
- Value for Money4.2 (11)
- Ease of Use4.6 (11)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (11)
- Noise Level4.1 (11)
- Pet OwnerYes (7) · No (4)
- Award Winner 2018
- 2017
Stick Vacuum CleanersDyson V6 · includes 12 listings
4.2 from 2,830 reviews
Bin Capacity0.4 L
HEPA FilterYes
Price (RRP) A$249.00 to A$599.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.0 (321)
- Value for Money3.4 (328)
- Ease of Use4.4 (326)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7 (325)
- Noise Level3.7 (320)
- Pet OwnerYes (179) · No (149)
Stick Vacuum Cleaners and Handheld Vacuum CleanersDyson V7 · includes 7 listings
4.2 from 408 reviews
Bin Capacity0.54 L
HEPA FilterNo
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.5 (210)
- Value for Money3.9 (211)
- Ease of Use4.6 (215)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4 (212)
- Noise Level4.0 (210)
- Pet OwnerYes (113) · No (101)
- Award Winner 2020
- 2019
Robot Vacuum CleanersXiaomi Roborock S50 (2nd gen)
4.4 from 102 reviews
Bin Capacity0.48 L
HEPA FilterNo
Price (RRP) A$699.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.4 (65)
- Value for Money4.2 (66)
- Ease of Use4.6 (66)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (67)
- Noise Level3.6 (66)
- Pet OwnerYes (33) · No (31)
- Award Winner 2020
Barrel Vacuum CleanersMiele Classic C1 Powerline
4.5 from 80 reviews
Bin Capacity4.5 L
HEPA FilterNo
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.6 (18)
- Value for Money4.2 (19)
- Ease of Use4.2 (19)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.6 (19)
- Noise Level4.1 (18)
- Pet OwnerYes (9) · No (7)
Price (RRP) A$399.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.5 (6)
- Value for Money4.5 (6)
- Ease of Use4.8 (6)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (6)
- Noise Level3.7 (6)
- Pet OwnerYes (4) · No (1)
Stick Vacuum CleanersDyson Cyclone V10 · includes 4 listings
4.0 from 421 reviews
Bin Capacity0.76 L
HEPA FilterYes
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.0 (194)
- Value for Money3.5 (196)
- Ease of Use4.5 (197)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (198)
- Noise Level3.9 (199)
- Pet OwnerYes (121) · No (80)
- Award Winner 2018
- 2017
Robot Vacuum CleanersiRobot Roomba 600 Series · includes 5 listings
4.1 from 199 reviews
Bin Capacity0.6 L
HEPA FilterNo
- Review Summary
- Build Quality3.8 (21)
- Value for Money3.2 (20)
- Ease of Use3.9 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.5 (20)
- Noise Level3.0 (20)
- Pet OwnerYes (8) · No (12)
Stick Vacuum CleanersDyson V11 Outsize · includes 2 listings
4.4 from 61 reviews
Bin Capacity1.9 L
HEPA FilterYes
The Dyson V11 Outsize is equipped with a motor that spins up to 125,000 rpm. It also has a 150% bigger bin and 25% wider cleaning head the Dyson V11 Absolute Extra, and a 60 minute battery life.
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.7 (61)
- Value for Money3.8 (59)
- Ease of Use4.4 (61)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (60)
- Noise Level4.5 (60)
- Pet OwnerYes (39) · No (19)
Stick Vacuum CleanersBosch Athlet · includes 6 listings
4.0 from 240 reviews
Bin Capacity0.9 L
HEPA FilterNo
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.1 (45)
- Value for Money3.8 (45)
- Ease of Use4.4 (45)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4 (45)
- Noise Level3.9 (45)
- Pet OwnerYes (29) · No (18)
Price (RRP) A$4,730.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.8 (27)
- Value for Money4.5 (28)
- Ease of Use4.6 (28)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (28)
- Noise Level4.1 (26)
- Pet OwnerYes (14) · No (15)
Stick Vacuum Cleaners and Handheld Vacuum CleanersKmart 2 in 1 Corded Stick Vacuum ST01
4.0 from 110 reviews
Bin Capacity
HEPA FilterYes
Price (RRP) A$29.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.0 (21)
- Value for Money4.3 (21)
- Ease of Use4.4 (21)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.2 (20)
- Noise Level3.7 (21)
- Pet OwnerYes (7) · No (14)
Price (RRP) A$69.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality3.6 (26)
- Value for Money3.8 (25)
- Ease of Use4.3 (26)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7 (26)
- Noise Level3.4 (25)
- Pet OwnerYes (12) · No (14)
Barrel Vacuum CleanersElectrolux Ultraflex · includes 10 listings
3.9 from 223 reviews
Bin Capacity1.6 L to 1.7 L
HEPA FilterYes
Price (RRP) A$299.00 to A$799.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality3.5 (21)
- Value for Money3.6 (20)
- Ease of Use4.0 (22)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.6 (21)
- Noise Level3.3 (22)
- Pet OwnerYes (13) · No (10)
Price (RRP) A$29.00
- Review Summary
- Build Quality4.3 (18)
- Value for Money4.9 (19)
- Ease of Use5.0 (20)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8 (19)
- Noise Level3.6 (19)
- Pet OwnerYes (12) · No (8)