Best Cylinder Vacuum Cleaners in the UK

The Miele 10660820 Complete C3 Cat and Dog PowerLine Bagged Vacuum Cleaner is impressive in more ways that one.

That "cat and dog" sentiment in the name there comes from the turbo brush that works wonders removing lint and hair from carpets and different upholstery items around the house, making the vacuum especially suitable for homes with pets.

Also, the new high-flow AirTeQ floorhead lifts pet hairs where its predecessors went for brute suction force and were seldom able to deliver similar results. The brush incorporates variable speeds that you'll be able to access using the sliding vent on top.

At the same time, the Active AirClean filter makes sure to neutralise odours and make the place smell as nice as possible. There's this nice little colour strip that lets you know when you ought to change the filter.

Apart from the turbo brush that we've mentioned above, the cleaner comes supplied with three tools: an upholstery nozzle, the pretty much standard crevice tool, and the efficient dusting brush. You'll find these tools under the top cover.

The supplied tools push onto the tubes, while the floorheads incorporate this secure clip that makes sure the heads never accidentally detach. The 7.5-metre cable is nothing to write home about. At the same time, the relatively soft and flexible hose and telescopic metal tubes make up the difference to provide an 11-metre cleaning range from the mains.

You'll be able to use the switch between different power/speed settings, going from the minimum that's more suitable for cleaning curtains to the maximum power that's usually reserved for hard floors.

The unit's head is light and surprisingly flexible, featuring this completely pivoting neck and drop-down hard floor brushes making the cleaner effective with various surfaces.

Numatic HVR200-11 Henry looks cute but don't let that smiley face fool you: this cylinder cleaner will show no mercy towards dirt and debris. The company's distinctive black and red colour scheme along with the always happy face need no introduction appearance-wise, so we'll move straight to design and performance.

First things first, this hoover is up there with the most energy-efficient vacuum cleaners on the market right now, drawing just 620 watts. At the same time, the model is as powerful and effective as they come. You can switch between two power settings for different cleaning jobs.

The hoover brings excellent cleaning performance towards any surface, including laminate floors, lino, and different rugs/carpets. The unit's especially merciless towards smaller particles that inhabit hard floors. On the flip side, the hoover will sometimes struggle to keep certain carpets as clean as possible.

As far as the package is concerned, the unit comes supplied with this relatively basic upholstery brush that makes cleaning sofas particularly easy and the standard floor nozzle, dusting brush crevice tool, and steel extension tube accessory package. 

The aforementioned extension tube and the hoover's 10-metre cable secure 26.4-metre cleaning radius. In addition to the supplied tools, this cleaning radius enables Henry to handle pretty much any cleaning job. 

On the downside, Henry's able to store only one tool, so you'll have to keep them somewhere separately. 

The VYTRONIX BPC800 Premium Bagged Vacuum Cleaner looks brilliant. We can absolutely get behind the unit's modern aesthetic. We've seen sleek cleaners before and this model's up there with the best-looking hoovers.

The hoover's not all about its appearance though. Measuring 39 x 28.5 x 22 centimetres and 4.5 kilograms, the unit is as compact and lightweight as they come. You'll have no issues fitting this cylinder vacuum cleaner into small cupboards. You'll have no issues moving and storing the hoover.

The mobile build makes the model especially suitable for tackling different carpets and hard floors as well as stairs and upholstery using the supplied pet hair attachment. The attachment is effective enough to lift even the most stubborn embedded hairs from pretty much any household surface.

Drawing 800 watts, the unit's powerful enough for everyday cleaning tasks, so you won't have to worry about the hoover leaving some spots relatively dirty.

The vacuum cleaner is pretty great in and of itself but what really sells the product is the overall package. In addition to the hoover, the package comes with a 2-in-1 crevice tool/dusting brush, an upholstery tool, this multi-function carpet/hard floorhead, an effective high-filtration disposable dust bag, the aforementioned pet hair attachment, the relatively standard telescopic tube, and, needless to say, the suction hose. The latter is not especially flexible, that's the only issue we have with these attachments.

Considering the affordable price tag, the Beko VCO62602AB Orion 6 looks quite nice.

The unit's appearance is not necessarily what sells the product though. First and foremost, it is all about the hoover's performance.

Drawing 800 watts, this cylinder vacuum cleaner is as powerful as they come. At the same time, it is really the company's PerformCyclone™ technology that separates the product from its direct competition.

Offering constant high suction power, the cyclonic system enables the cleaner to pick up the smallest dust particles, letting you clean the carpets, hard floors, and even those hard-to-reach spots that usually sit there and collect dust without any assistance from the hoover. You'll have no issues with tile and vinyl floors too.

As far as the model's build is concerned, we've seen similar hoovers before. The 6-metre cord and the relatively long suction hose give this vacuum cleaner ~10-metre cleaning radius. In other words, the model won't make you tied to the mains as much as cheap hoovers usually make you, so you'll be able to manoeuvre around the room without any major issues.

The wheels underneath this cylinder vacuum cleaner will let you clean and move without having to physically carry the unit. However, when you will have to carry this hoover, the ~4.9-kilogram weight will make it pretty easy on you.

The model measures 60.2 x 52.5 x 42.7 centimetres, so you shouldn't face any noticeable storage/mobility problems. Plus, the hoover's compact size and the supplied dusting brush, crevice tool, and an upholstery attachment will let you clean and access every/any corner and surface with ease.

The AmazonBasics VCB35B15CEUK, oddly enough, keeps things pretty basic. We've no issues with that though. Vacuum cleaners don't have to be fancy. They have to be effective and efficient. That is pretty much the case here.

First things first, the 700-watt suction power makes this hoover strong enough for everyday residential use. Its AAA energy efficiency rating implies that the unit will lower the energy bills (compared to standard budget hoovers) and bring less negative impact on the environment.

Meanwhile, the HEPA12 filter will be trapping >99.5% of all fine particles from the air, including but not limited to pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and other airborne allergens. Needless to say, this vacuum cleaner will prove especially suitable for customers with allergies.

You'll be able to routinely remove and wash the filter, promoting optimal long-term performance. The filter's easy to pull out and can be easily rinsed clean under the sink.

More often than not, the hoover's performance is very much dependent upon the accessories that come supplied with the hoover. Here, we have the triple-action nozzle that works wonders thoroughly absorbing coarse and fine dirt. Since different surfaces have different needs, you can slide the knob to regulate suction. The maximum suction setting should be reserved for hard floors, while plants, drapes, and/or other delicate surfaces could use less suction.

At the same time, the footswitch will let you easily transition from carpets/large rugs to bare-floor surfaces such as hardwood or tile.