Looking for a Cordless Vacuum $800- $1000

Icant Isimplycant on 15/05/2023 - 10:57
Last edited 16/05/2023 - 13:22 by 1 other user

Dyson seems to still be the primary recommendation in a Google search but I thought I'd consult theBargainers as surely other brands have caught up with the technology following Dyson's success. I am primarily looking for longevity and cost over time savings, as all reviews I can find don't really look into long-term use cases.

I'm coming from a $160 Kogan stick vacuum which has done a below average job for the last 2 years, but I didn't have much choice as a student.

My apartment is 90% carpet with only the kitchen as vinyl and bathroom as tile.

gracias

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  franco cozzo on 15/05/2023 - 11:15

  +2

  just hire a cleaner like everyone else is doing, these days

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  geelen on 15/05/2023 - 11:20

  Bought a Miele HX2 based on reviews, decent price atm: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/miele-triflex-hx2-cat-dog…

  Haven't received it yet, but tried it out on in the shop and it fixed three things that annoyed me about my old Dyson V8: you don't have to hold down a trigger, you can set it up with all the weight at the bottom, and it stands up on its own.

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  coffeeinmyveins on 15/05/2023 - 11:28

  TBH I'm on the fence about the cost of Dyson vs other brands, I'd be interested in some real comparisons of actual functional benefits (and not just stupid gimmicks like a green laser light).

  having said that, have a Dyson V6 Animal that cost me a few hundred and I've had it for about 7 years, running on the original battery and still get 15 min to a charge.

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  ArskinF on 15/05/2023 - 11:38

  +4

  I've just been thru the exercise of needing to replace our aging and very noisy Vax. My circumstances are a very big old house with carpets almost everywhere.

  Looked at so many reviews and opinions on mid to high end cordless vacuums.

  The repeating issue seems to be batteries letting consumers down. Many reviews complain of battery failure within a year of purchase. Dyson vacuums received criticism for non replaceable or high cost batteries.

  To this end the Bosch Serie 6 seemed the best deal because the batteries can be bought at Bunnings! But then I had the chance to try one out and find that it actually doesn't suck much more than the $100 ALDI cordless I use for spot cleaning around the kitchen. FFS.

  So, I'm back to corded. Now it got even more overwhelming. So much choice, so many opinions, so many sales people offering gratuitous advice but no practical help.

  I gave up and ordered a 2400W bagless from Kmart. It works. If it lasts a few years that'll be great and I'll be $$$s ahead.

  Vacuum cleaners? Bah, humbug!

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    franco cozzo on 15/05/2023 - 11:57

    my folks 30 year old vax is still going strong! they have a raft of attachments & accessories for it & it never breaks. they used to make them really good

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    9999fine on 15/05/2023 - 12:01

    +1

    Did the same thing a few years back. Even got a Kmart bagless. It was fine until one of the clips holding it together broke which made it hard to pick up without it coming apart. Went with the miele c3 and haven't looked back. Still going strong and working as well as the day we got it 7 years ago.

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    skid on 15/05/2023 - 15:55

    The 2400W Kmart is a good vac. I bought it a few years ago when it came with a cyclonic dust separator in the handle. Sealed up the edges with rubber grease and empty via the dust separator. Try not to vacuum for over an hour at a time as the motor will get hot.

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  freefall101 on 15/05/2023 - 12:24

  As above posts say, batteries are the key thing. I have a Xiaomi G10 which still runs great after 2 years and there are still third party battery sellers for it, but I suspect over the next couple of years the options to replace the battery will be slim, and then it'll be a piece of junk.

  I'm tempted to get a Dyson V8 simply because there is an adapter to work with Ozito batteries. That'd make sure it lasts for years.

  End of the day though no stick vacuum compares to a good ol' corded. My Miele C3 will still lift the rugs off the floor if I put it on the highest setting, it's a beast.

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  brokenglish on 16/05/2023 - 12:37

  +1

  I am primarily looking for longevity and cost over time savings

  Corded for sure.