The Absolute also comes with a selection of quick-release items like the combination tool, mini motorhead tool, mini soft dusting brush, and the crevice tool. It's also worth noting that, while it didn't pick up all of the pet hair, it picked up more than half of it.

Most offerings in their lineup are maneuverable, easy to carry around, and come with a wide variety of brushes. You know the ones we're on about - those weedy little things that look more like an anteater's nose than a vacuum cleaner and barely make hairballs wobble never mind removed. The other attachments can be easily attached, and the vacuum can be wall-mounted using the instructions provided. I know we've complained about emptying Dyson dustbins in other reviews, but I found the bin on the v6 incredibly user-friendly.

If you're after the very best cordless vacuum cleaner on the market, the Dyson V11 Absolute can't be beaten.

Unlike a more traditional cordless stick model like the Dyson V8, it's only intended for cleaning hard floors: the twin soft rollers in its omnidirectional floorhead can't dig into carpet fibers to lift away debris. The UK company has somehow made the V series' Air Watts (AW) suction even higher than the V10s in the latest model.

This cordless stick/handheld vacuum's headlining feature is its built-in dirt sensor, which counts and measures the size of particles sucked into the vacuum.

Its floorhead features a set of built-in plastic vanes that are remarkably effective in trapping long hair, preventing it from jamming the mechanism.Look at the best Shark deals instead, or see which brands perform best on test with our best cordless vacuum guide. Charging the Dyson V6 vacuum cleaner for 3 and a half hours will give you 20 minutes worth of cordless cleaning power. The direct drive cleaner head draws power from the vacuum to spin its brush bars, which push brush bristles deeper into carpets than the manually- or air-driven competition, which should help it remove more dirt. If you need something with more power and are okay with lugging around a big and heavy appliance, consider the Dyson Ball Animal 3. The Small Ball is also available in an 'Animal' variant that comes with a turbine tool for getting stubborn pet hair off the furniture.