I was a vacuum reviewer for two years these are the 6 sub-250 models I'd recommend in a heartbeat

Date:
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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I've tested vacuums of all shapes and sizes, and these are my top wallet-friendly recommendations.

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Most of these picks come in just under 250 (although deals crop up on all of these models fairly regularly), which is generally enough to get you a very capable cleaner. My top recommendation is probably the Dreame R20 , which is perhaps the best cordless vacuum cleaner I've tested all-round, serving up good vacuuming, a lightweight build and some advanced special features for that affordable price. I'm also a big fan of the Dyson V8 Cyclone ; a refreshed version of the iconic V8. It's relatively basic in features, but really shines when it comes to outright cleaning clout this is the option
I'd recommend to owners of shedding pets. A wild card is the Shark Freestyle Max . It's unusual in that it's an upright model, but it's cordless. On test it delivered nimble maneuvering and superb suction albeit over very short runtimes. It's the cheapest of the bunch, at around 100. Happy spring cleaning! My favorite cheap vacuums UK 25% OFF Dreame R20 179 239 shop now 15% OFF Shark Anti Hair Wrap Corded 169 199 shop now Dyson V8 Cyclone 249.99 shop now Shark Anti Hair Wrap Cordless Vacuum 249.99 shop now 34% OFF Shark FreeStyle Max 99 149.99 shop now Henry Quick Cordless 63.62 shop now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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