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Last updated: 25 November 2025
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Our experts thoroughly test every barrel and upright vacuum cleaner from brands including Dyson, Electrolux, Hoover, Miele and Vax to find out which models:

  • are best at removing dirt and pet hair from carpet
  • are best at getting into corners and edges
  • are the easiest to use
  • are the quietest
  • have the best range of extra features.
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Airflo Hush Power AFV618
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Airflo Hush Power AFV618

Barrel vacuum

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$149
Bissell Lift-Off Pet 2177F
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Bissell Lift-Off Pet 2177F

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$349
Bosch GL-30 BGL3PWERAU
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Bosch GL-30 BGL3PWERAU

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$149
Dirt Devil Bandit DDBBC
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Dirt Devil Bandit DDBBC

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$90
Dyson Ball Animal
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Dyson Ball Animal

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$799
Dyson Big Ball Origin
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Dyson Big Ball Origin

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$499
Hoover Action Pets 5007PH
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Hoover Action Pets 5007PH

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$499
Hoover All Rounder 5011
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Hoover All Rounder 5011

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$169
Hoover Eco Pets 3013
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Hoover Eco Pets 3013

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$299
Hoover Regal 9011PH
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Hoover Regal 9011PH

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$999
Hoover Tornado 3012
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Hoover Tornado 3012

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$299
Hoover Smart Bagged H4012
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Hoover Smart Bagged H4012

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$199
Hoover Smart T4012
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Hoover Smart T4012

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$199
Miele Complete C3 SGDF3
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Miele Complete C3 SGDF3

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$699
Nilfisk Meteor 12404911
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Nilfisk Meteor 12404911

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$349
Sebo Airbelt K1 Pet 9668AU
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Sebo Airbelt K1 Pet 9668AU

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$795
Sebo Airbelt K3 Premium
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Sebo Airbelt K3 Premium

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$1325
Shark Rotator Speed NV600
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Shark Rotator Speed NV600

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$400
Vax Performance VX75
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Vax Performance VX75

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$199
Vax Power 5 Pet VX28
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Vax Power 5 Pet VX28

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$149
Vax Power 6 VX71
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Vax Power 6 VX71

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$169
Vax Power 7 Pet VX72
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Vax Power 7 Pet VX72

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$249
Vax White VWC
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Vax White VWC

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$99
Wertheim 7 Series W9000
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Wertheim 7 Series W9000

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$1299
Wertheim Dog & Cat W2000
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Wertheim Dog & Cat W2000

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$399
Adrian Lini
Adrian Lini

Adrian Lini tests home appliances in the CHOICE labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. Adrian studied Agricultural Science at the University of Sydney, focusing on plant genomics and molecular lab work. Adrian applies his love for the scientific method at CHOICE by using a hands-on approach to analyse a large range of products. His role provides critical information to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag.

Adrian Lini tests home appliances in the CHOICE labs, from espresso machines and kettles to vacuums, lawnmowers, pressure cleaners and more. Adrian studied Agricultural Science at the University of Sydney, focusing on plant genomics and molecular lab work. Adrian applies his love for the scientific method at CHOICE by using a hands-on approach to analyse a large range of products. His role provides critical information to help people buy goods that are worth their price tag.