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07 Nov 2024

Best Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals 2024

Vacuums from top brands such as Dyson, Shark, Samsung and Miele are often on sale, but are you actually saving money? Our experts are on hand to separate the deals from the duds

Andrew LaughlinPrincipal researcher & writer

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We constantly monitor the early Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals to bring you the best possible bargains on all types of vacs.

Whether you're after a trusty corded vacuum or a flashy cordless model, we've scoured the market to help you find genuine savings in the sea of deals.

Read on to discover the best prices this month and advice from our experts on how to bag a bargain.

For more tips to help you shop smart in the sales, take a look at our Black Friday 2024 advice.

Need to know

Why should I shop the Black Friday sales with Which?

In previous years, we've seen discounted products that are poor-scoring or even Which? Don't Buys: simply not worth your money.

This Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals round-up only includes products we know performed well in our test lab and are offered at a genuinely good discount. But you’ll need to read our reviews for the full picture.

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The vacuum cleaners we've selected here are all models that scored well in our tests, although not all are Best Buys. You'll need to read our full review to find out.

If you're not yet sure what type of vacuum cleaner you need, then see our guides to the best vacuum cleaners and best cordless vacuum cleaners for expert advice.

* References to ‘Average price' and Cheapest price' are based on Which? market knowledge and information supplied by our partners. Prices are checked for the six calendar months prior to publication. Not all retailers are included in our checks.

Our pick: Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

* Average price in the past six months: £587.89. Cheapest price in the past six months: £499

Bagless and cordless vacuum cleaner
0.9 litre dust capacity
Weighs 3.3kg

We like: Long runtime

We don't like: Hard work to push on carpets

This model comes packed with innovative features including a 'Slim Fluffy' soft roller floorhead, which has a green laser diode to illuminate the hidden dust in your home, and dust sensors that record how much dust you suck up (and categorise it by size into a colourful bar chart on the digital display).

Two other floorheads – the 'High Torque' cleaner head and mini turbo tool – feature anti-tangle technology, which is designed to prevent the brush bars getting clogged up with hair.

To find out how well it performed, read the full Dyson V15 Detect Absolute review.

JC Campbell currently has it on sale for £495, and it's available direct from Dyson for £499, but compare this with offers from other retailers:

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute

* Average price in the past six months: £496. Cheapest price in the past six months: £399

Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
0.4 litre dust capacity
Weighs 2.5kg

We like: Easy to use

We don't like: Not the quietest

Like many Dyson models, this one comes with several eye-catching features. There’s a laser beam on the illuminated cleaner head to highlight tiny dust particles on hard floors, and a digital screen that displays the number of particles that've been hoovered up. It also shows you the three power modes (auto, eco and boost), the battery life, and sends maintenance alerts.

This model also comes with a hair tool for picking up animal fur and long hair, a crevice tool for cleaning narrow gaps and other nooks and crannies, a wand clip, a low reach adapter, a combination tool and a charging station.

To find out how well it performed, read the full Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute review.

Samsung Bespoke Jet Plus Pet VS20B95823W

* Average price in the past six months: £659.79. Cheapest price in the past six months: £359

Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
0.6 litre dust capacity
Weighs 2.8kg

We like: Versatile

We don't like: Fairly noisy

This cordless handstick vacuum cleaner comes with a Jet Dual Brush, designed to clean both carpets and hard floors, and an all-in-one clean station that automatically empties the dustbin while charging the vacuum.

Other accessories include an upholstery nozzle, crevice tool, furniture brush, mini turbo brush, accessory cradle, two additional dust bags and an angle tool. You can also buy a wet floor cleaning head attachment separately.

To find out how well it performed in our lab tests, read the full Samsung Bespoke Jet Plus Pet VS20B95823W review.

Samsung Bespoke Jet AI

* Average price in the past six months: £1,023.46. Cheapest price in the past six months: £449

Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
0.6 litre dust capacity
Weighs 3.2kg

We like: Quiet

We don't like: Poor performance on minimum power

This is the first artificial intelligence (AI) cordless vacuum from Samsung. According to the manufacturer, AI mode automatically detects the floor type and controls the suction power and brush speed accordingly.

It comes with a cleaning station – a storage accessory with a charging unit and a self-emptying function – and has an LED display, plus a telescopic shaft that can be adjusted to suit the height of the person using it. This model comes with two choices of floorheads – a slim LED Brush+, which can be used with AI mode, and an active dual brush for carpets and hard floors.

To find out how well it performed in our rigorous lab tests, read the full Samsung Bespoke Jet AI review.

Should you buy a specific car vac? Read What type of vacuum is best for cars? to find out which features make cleaning your car easier

Shark Stratos IZ400UKT

* Average price in the past six months: £361. Cheapest price in the past six months: £222.29

Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
0.9 litre dust capacity
Weighs 4.1kg

We like: Easy to use

We don't like: Fairly noisy

This cordless Shark vacuum cleaner is aimed at pet owners. It’s equipped with Anti Hair Wrap Plus, designed to remove long, short and pet hair from the brush-roll as you clean. It also comes with Clean Sense IQ, which automatically senses the invisible dirt and adjusts cleaning power, according to Shark.

An illuminated indicator in the floor head shows the suction level, lighting up as the suction increases and automatically decreasing when the debris is cleared. As with most of the brand’s cordless models, it comes with an LED light in the floor head to help illuminate small particles of dust and pet hair. It also has an LED screen, which displays battery status and suction level.

In the box you’ll find a crevice tool, multi-surface tool, pet tool, accessory bag, lithium-Ion battery and a charger.

Read the full Shark Stratos IZ400UKT review to find out how it fared in our lab tests.

Shark IZ300UKT

* Average price in the past six months: £316.55. Cheapest price in the past six months: £189

Bagless and cordless handstick vacuum cleaner
1.1-litre dust capacity
Weighs 4.1kg

We like: Versatile

We don't like: Average when cleaning on minimum power

The Shark IZ300UKT cordless vacuum cleaner is specifically designed for homes with pets. Its motorised DuoClean floor head is enhanced with a PowerFins brush-roll, which – according to Shark – is engineered to pick up more hair. It charges relatively quickly, taking just under three hours for a full battery that lasts 47 minutes.

The LED display shows battery life, suction levels and floor-type options, and its controls let you choose between eco, deep clean and boost power modes. In the box you'll find a crevice tool, multi-surface tool, pet tool, accessory bag, Lithium-Ion battery, charger, instruction booklet and quick-start guide.

Read the full Shark IZ300UKT review to find out how it fared in our lab tests.

Shark NV602UKT

* Average price in the past six months: £184.66. Cheapest price in the past six months: £124.45

Bagless upright vacuum cleaner
2.8-litre dust capacity
Weighs 5.9kg

We like: Quiet

We don't like: Only average on laminate floors

This corded vacuum cleaner from Shark looks a lot like its more expensive cousin, the NV702UKT, but the models have distinct floor heads. Like most Shark models, this vacuum cleaner can be used in a detachable handheld mode, which is handy for cleaning stairs and tall surfaces.

Its 8.4-metre plug socket to floor head reach is about average, but could leave you short in some scenarios – some models have power cords of up to 12 metres.

It comes with a crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, furniture brush and a mini-turbo tool for pet hair.

Read our full Shark NV602UKT review to find out how it compares to other cordless vacuums.

Miele Blizzard CX1 Powerline SKRF5

* Average price in the past six months: £345.85. Cheapest price in the past six months: £279

Bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner
3-litre dust capacity
Weighs 8.5kg

We like: Wide reach

We don't like: Heavy

This corded cylinder vacuum cleaner is bagless, so dust is collected in a container, rather than in disposable bags. It has a decent 3-litre capacity, so you shouldn’t have to empty the container too frequently, which is a good job, as the process is messy.

Alongside the universal floorhead, it comes with a dedicated upholstery nozzle, plus crevice and flexible gap attachments which are useful for reaching tight nooks and crannies. Despite being heavy, it's a reasonably manoeuvrable vacuum.

Read our full Miele Blizzard CX1 Powerline SKRF5 review to find out how it compares to other corded vacuums.

How to spot a good deal on a vacuum cleaner?

Andrew Laughlin, Which? vacuum cleaner expert, says:

With some vacuums almost perennially on 'special offer', it can be hard to know which deals are genuine money savers.

However, if you stick to the below golden rules, you'll always get the best value in your next purchase.

1. Don't fall for features and accessories

Some models come with impressive-sounding features. Think Flexology (a flexible cleaning tube), or Lift-Away (a removable handheld unit), or Vax's QuickClean (also a removable unit).

However, while useful, some of them aren't unique. You'll find similar features across many other brands, just with more conventional names.

So don't rush into buying a vacuum because of its features. There could be cheaper options with the same capabilities.

Models in the same range (eg the Samsung Jet range) usually have the same core machine – the only difference is the accessories and supplied floor heads.

An entry-level model typically costs about £100 less than a premium model, so you could save money if you're prepared to sacrifice some accessories. It's also worth remembering that having multiple accessories can be more of a hindrance than a help, especially when storing them, which is another reason not to splash out on a model with expensive extras unless you're sure you'll need them.

2. Check the price of similar models

Many vacs have a basic package and a more expensive pet variant, which comes with a mini-tool for cleaning up after your furry friends.

In some circumstances, you'd be better off buying the basic model and the pet tool separately.

However, always check the prices of variants, as you might find the pet version on offer for less than the basic model.

3. Check out the latest price data

If a deal seems too good to be true, you can use price comparison sites such as PriceRunner and PriceSpy to check historical price data. It's worth doing a quick Google search too, as some retailers' price feeds aren't picked up by these sites.

The data should reveal how regularly a vacuum goes on sale (if it's on 'special offer' for most of the year, the offer isn't all that special) and whether the 'before' price is accurate.

4. Shop around

If you have your eyes set on a certain model but can't find a good deal, don't worry. There are also plenty more fish in the sea – including cheaper options from alternative brands.

Take a look at our vacuum cleaner reviews and cordless vacuum cleaner reviews and filter by 'Great Value' to find the options that perform almost as well as a Best Buy, but cost a little less.

Also see our top recommendations of the best cordless vacuums and best corded vacuums to discover the top performers.

5. Don't pay to recycle your old vacuum cleaner

Some retailers will offer to recycle your old vacuum cleaner, but they usually charge a fee for doing so. Our guide on how to recycle electrical items will help you find out your options.

How to get deals on specific vacuum brands

Vacuum deals are available all year round, so if you're after a particular model or brand, you need to know where to look. Read our independent vacuum cleaner reviews or cordless vacuum reviews to ensure you get the best deal.

Dyson vacuum deals

Based on historical pricing data, we think these prices represent genuinely good savings on some of Dyson's most popular cordless models:

Dyson Gen5detect Cordless – anything less than £699
Dyson V15 Detect Absolute – anything less than £550 (£499 for the Animal model)
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute – anything less than £449
Dyson Outsize Absolute – anything less than £699
Dyson V11 Absolute – anything less than £599 (£499 for the Animal model)
Dyson Cyclone V10Absolute – anything less than £399 (£349 for the Animal model)
Dyson V8 Animal – anything less than £329
Dyson V7 Animal – anything less than £249

We've noticed that Dyson prices can rise in the months before big sales events such as Black Friday.

Shark vacuum deals

Based on historical data, we think these prices represent genuinely good savings on some of Shark's most popular models:

Shark HZ3000UKT – anything under £249
Shark IZ300UK – anything under £299
Shark ICZ160UK – anything under £299
Shark IZ201UK – anything under £249
Shark NV702UK – anything under £189
Shark NV602UK – anything under £169
Shark HZ500UK – anything under £179

Also keep in mind that cordless Sharks are sold with one, two or sometimes even three batteries.

If you opt for a package with extra batteries, you can prolong your vacuum's running time and won't have to worry about buying a new battery if one eventually stops working.

You can buy spare batteries from the Shark website for around £70, so the deal only makes sense if the package is a similar price to the single-battery model.

If you live in a smaller property, you probably don't need extra batteries, as a single charge will last long enough to vacuum your home in one go. Any battery faults should be covered by the manufacturer's guarantee for the first two years.

Samsung, Miele, Vax and other vacuum deals

If you're looking to replace your old Samsung with a new model, don't forget to check the Samsung website for trade-in deals for your old appliance. They'll take your old vacuum, price it and then you'll be able to put the money towards a new model.

We've noticed that prices can rise in the months before big sales events such as Black Friday, Christmas sales or Cyber Monday, creating the illusion of huge savings on the day. Always check PriceRunner or PriceSpy to compare historical prices to find out of the model you're after is actually being sold at a low price.

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