Shark and Dyson are battling it out this summer, with both brands cutting prices on selected vacuum cleaners. The promotions give households the chance to upgrade their devices for less, covering corded uprights and cordless sticks alike.
Shoppers who do not need a branded machine can find a low-cost option on Amazon: the Amazon Basics Cylinder Bagless Vacuum Cleaner is on sale for £39.59 and works on carpets, hard floors and car upholstery.
Shark's upright vacuum discounts
Shark's summer reductions are mostly on its upright cleaners rather than cordless models, but the deals include some of its best-sellers. The spotlight falls on the Shark Anti Hair Wrap Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Lift-Away, now £169.99 instead of £249.99 – a saving of £80.
This corded model has a 2-in-1 design, functioning as both an upright and a handheld vacuum. Shark's Anti Hair Wrap Technology removes hair from the brush-roll, while the Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures 99.9% of dust and allergens. It comes with a 2-in-1 Duster Crevice Tool and a five-year guarantee, and has more than 2,000 reviews on the official Shark Ninja website.
One reviewer wrote: "Received within 24 hours of order! As always, this machine lives up to its name and is very good." They continued: "It replaced a similar model which I bought 9 years ago. Many people have commented that this model is more flimsy than the previous one, but I would disagree. Solid, well-built and does the job."
Another user said: "Powerful and lighter than I thought. Easier to store, beautiful results on both hard floors and carpets." One less enthusiastic shopper noted: "Nice-looking vacuum. But I'm struggling with it. I upgraded from my last one, but am finding my old one better." A further customer added: "Love this vacuum. It has fantastic suction and is great at getting pet hair up. Works well on wooden floors and is light to carry around the house."
Dyson's cordless and corded deals
Dyson's sale spans both corded and cordless machines, with the biggest price drop on a premium model. The V12 Detect Slim Submarine has been cut from £599.99 to £399.99, giving shoppers £200 off.
This cordless cleaner offers a 60-minute runtime. Its Digital Motorbar cleaner head detangles and removes pet hair, while a dust-detect sensor counts particles up to 15,000 times per second and adapts power to optimise suction and runtime.
The V12 Detect Slim Submarine has more than 10,800 reviews. One customer commented: "Easy to manoeuvre and very powerful. You can vacuum the whole house with one charge. It's as powerful as a cabled vacuum."
A second buyer said: "I bought this a couple of weeks ago as I wanted to upgrade from my V8. I did some research before buying, as I wanted a lightweight model just for downstairs. I love the fact that I don’t have to hold the trigger while using it." They added: "All I can say is it’s brilliant, lightweight, push-button, and comes with lots of accessories. The only negative I can think of is the small dirt bin, but really, it’s not a problem. It vacuums up pet hair with ease, the best vacuum I’ve had. I highly recommend it."
One three-star review said: "Excellent vacuum cleaner, but the collection container is far too small. Exchanged for a cheaper v10 with a larger collection container." A final reviewer gave a glowing report: "I absolutely love this vacuum! The suction is fantastic, it's lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and makes cleaning so much quicker." They went on: "It picks up an amazing amount of dust and pet hair, and I love how easy it is to empty. The battery life has been great for my home, and it feels really well-made. Highly recommended!"
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