How to find the best cordless vacuum deals – save on Shark, VAX, Dyson and more
Where and when to find the top discounts
Finding a good cordless vacuum deals can help you save on an otherwise expensive investment. If you're in the market for a new cordless vacuum then deals are the prime opportunity to save money on vacuums from the top brands like Dyson, Shark, Miele, AEG, Vax, Beko and Bosch.
We've put our extensive knowledge of the best cordless vacuum cleaners to good use, explaining exactly where and when you should be shopping to get the best price on these household essentials.
Buying a vacuum is about more than just price, however, so we'll also let you know what features you should be paying attention to and how to know if you've actually found one of the best cordless vacuum deals or if it's all smoke and mirrors.
Where to find the best cordless vacuum deals
- Amazon: a great selection, including Shark
- AO.com: save on many top-rated cordless vacs
- Argos: shop Dyson, Vax and Shark
- Currys: find Miele, Bosch and more
- Dyson: Black Friday Dyson deals straight from the source
- John Lewis: shop Hoover, Dyson and more
- Shark: shop Shark's best models straight from the retailer
- Very: for brands including Dyson, Vax and Shark
When to shop for the best cordless vacuum deals
While worthwhile deals on cordless vacuums can appear anytime, there are certain sales periods that it is worth bookmarking if you're saving up to bag one of these appliances at a better price. Below you'll find the different sales periods worth keeping an eye out for.
Black Friday & Cyber Monday cordless vacuum deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are over for another year, but if you're looking ahead, then it's fair to say November is the best time of the year for you to shop, with brands such as Dyson and Shark historically launching great sales at that time of year, as well as retailers like John Lewis & Partners start their discounts. Black Friday will return 28th November 2025, although expect to see sales starting a week, or even a month beforehand.
Amazon Prime Day cordless vacuum deals
Prime Day vacuum deals are a truly excellent time to pick up a cordless vac for less - sometimes for even as little as around £100 if you're really looking for a bargain. The super fast next day delivery is also a huge perk. This year there were two Prime Day type sales - in July and October, which means we're not looking for anther dedicated Prime event this year. While there's no confirmation yet, the next discounting extravaganza will probably fall in mid-July next year.
Aside from these, Boxing Day and the January sales are well worth a hunt, too.
How can you tell if you have found a good cordless vacuum deal?
When shopping around for a good cordless vacuum, make sure you compare the key specs of each deal such as size, dust tank capacity, run time, weight, ease of use, as well as crucially, the price. We always say that a deal is only a good deal if the product is good.
Have a look at the reviews if it isn't a cordless vacuum you have seen in person and coveted. A good starting point is to think about what you need out of the vacuum. For example, do you need the best cordless vacuum for carpet? Or maybe you have a set budget in mind and need to find one of the best cordless vacuums under £250.
If you spot an amazing cordless vacuum deal that feels too good to be true, it probably is. Minimise the risk of being scammed by shopping from reputable retailers, and avoid unfamiliar sites or sellers. You'll know you've got a good deal when you've found a high-spec cordless vacuum for a competitive price at a retailer you trust.
We've been ahead of the curve reviewing a host of cordless vacuums according to our rigorous testing protocol for over two years now, with a particular emphasis on finding models that provide truly great value for money.
FAQs
What should I look for in a new cordless vacuum cleaner?
You should expect to spend at least £200 for a good-quality cordless vacuum that can clean up properly – although, with the Black Friday discounts on offer here, you might sneak that quality for less.
If you invest more, you might get stronger, more consistent cleaning power, a longer battery life, and some very helpful tools.
Ideally, you'll want a few tools that are stored onboard your vacuum. That way, you'll be able to make a quick draw and switch, sharpshooter style, when you spot a cobweb up high or need to clean upholstery.
Traditionally, cordless vacs tended to be more of a secondary vacuum cleaner to help tackle midweek clean-up. Still, technological advancements in battery power and suction mean that they can easily replace corded or canister vacuums altogether.
Depending on the model, some feature bags to keep allergens at bay, but most have bagless ejection to push your dust container straight into the bin, meaning you won't have the added hassle of buying spare vacuum bags.
One other feature worth going for is a HEPA filter. This removes tiny particles from the air that can aggravate breathing issues such as asthma.
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Molly is Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, the Ideal Home Certified Expert on Appliances and an all-around baking and cooking enthusiast. She joined the team in September 2022 as an Ecommerce Editor after working across Real Homes, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc. She's been reviewing products for 4 years and now specialises in weighing up kitchen essentials' pros and cons, from air fryers to bean-to-cup coffee machines.
She's always been a keen reader, so after graduating from the University of Exeter in 2020 she was thrilled to find a way to write as a full-time job. Nowadays, she spends her days at home or the Ideal Home test facility trying out new kitchen innovations to see if they’re worth a space on your worktop. Her most beloved and hard-working appliance is her Sage coffee machine though she also takes the title of Ideal Home’s in-house air fryer expert after writing about them religiously over the past few years.
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