Capacity and emptying If you have a larger home or are prone to allergies, you may be grateful for a bigger or easier-to-empty bin. If you find your vac gets tangled easily with hair, a simple-to-clean brush bar is key for maintaining good suction. The V15 Detect Absolute, one of Dyson's newer models, comes with a number of innovative features. Read our Dyson V15 Detect Absolute review to see how it fared in our tests.

Firstly, high-quality gadgets and technology products tend to be more reliable. This means that they are less likely to break down or malfunction. When you’re relying on a product for an important task, such as work or communication, reliability is key. Investing in a high-quality SHARK Anti Hair Wrap IZ252UK Cordless Vacuum Cleaner can give you peace of mind and help you avoid frustrating situations where your device fails you. Tech giant Samsung and Tineco, part of the Eco Vac robotics group, are starting to challenge the big brands with a handful of premium cordless vacuum launches.Another important factor to consider is longevity. When you buy a high-quality SHARK Anti Hair Wrap IZ252UK Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, you’re making an investment that is likely to last longer. Cheaper products may seem like a good deal at the time, but they are often made with lower-quality materials and are not designed to last as long. This means that you may end up having to replace your device sooner, which can end up costing you more in the long run. Thanks to Flexology, this model bends easily under low furniture including beds, sofas, and coffee tables – all conveniently and easily. When you’re done, you can simply fold it down for freestanding, compact storage – there’s no need to store it on or against walls. Storage Do you have a space to install a wall mount, or would you rather a vacuum that self-stands or folds down?

These features can make a difference to how pleasant the vacuum is to use, but which brand you prefer depends on what your biggest vacuuming bugbears are, the size and shape of your home, and how big your budget is. We’ve also tested models from brands such as AEG and Beko that are better known for their big kitchen appliances.Featuring three power settings, you can easily switch between carpet and floor modes using the controls on the handle. Press the Boost trigger when you need an extra burst of power for tougher clean-ups. What’s more, the LED headlights illuminate hidden dust, so you never miss a thing. They also have a dust-ejection system designed to minimise dust-clouds, and a larger capacity, which means fewer trips to the bin.

Take a look at our review of the Shark Anti Hair Wrap with PowerFins and Flexology IZ300UK review to get our initial thoughts.

Easy Cleaning

When it comes to buying gadgets and technology products, particularly in the Vacuums category it’s important to invest in good quality products. SHARK Anti Hair Wrap IZ252UK Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is no exception. There are a number of reasons why quality is so important when it comes to these types of products. Measuring 1180 x 260 x 245mm when fully extended, Flexology roughly cuts the height of the vacuum cleaner in two. Unlike rival, Hoover H-Free 500, you don’t have to unclip anything to get the Shark vacuum down to its compact form: simply press the button and fold. Automatic cleaning mode This means you don’t need to worry about switching settings when you move from carpet to hard floor. Alternatively, read everything you need to know about Henry Hoover. Other contenders worth considering Shark models tend to be heavier than Dyson, but some of this weight is in the bulky floorhead, so you won’t necessarily feel the effects.

Lift-away canister, dual brush floorhead, LED headlights, anti-hair-wrap floorhead, claims around allergen filtration Even lower-priced Shark cordless models come with various features, such as LED headlights to show up stray dirt, a hinged cleaning tube, swappable batteries and the new anti-hair wrap that detangles the brush bar for you. They have a longer warranty, too.Digital control display This tells you in minutes exactly how much battery life you have left, and updates depending on the cleaning mode selected Shark is well known for making hugely flexible vacuum cleaners, and this continues through to its cordless models. As with previous Shark cordless vacuum cleaners, the IZ251UKT has Shark’s Flexology technology. This enables the wand to fold over in half, letting the vacuum stand up by itself so that you can easily wheel it into a cupboard for storage. It’s a shame the IZ251UKT isn’t able to stand up unaided when fully extended; the weight of the battery and bin tilt it over.