Dyson V7 Animal Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner, Purple, Medium

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For example, the V7 Motorhead and the V7 Absolute are the current models available in the US, while the UK has the Animal and Absolute. The LG can be bundled with two batteries, yielding a much longer maximum runtime if you keep them both charged. This vacuum does a good job of dealing with pet hair on furniture when used in its default 'Powerful' mode. There’s enough power here to suck up hair, sand and pebbles, although a 30-minute battery life on the standard power setting means you may not be able to get your entire home cleaned in one go.

It sits below the newer, more expensive Dyson V8 in the manufacturer's lineup, with a less powerful suction motor and a lower-capacity battery, so it isn't quite as effective at clearing away debris in cracks or in carpets. The Dyson V7 is a better vacuum for tackling low and high-pile carpets than the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball. The Samsung has fewer maintenance requirements, features a larger dustbin, lasts longer on a single charge, charges faster, exerts a stronger suction force at its floorhead, and does a better job of clearing away debris on bare floors and high-pile carpet, not to mention cracks and crevices.

None of these three cordless vacuum cleaners can compete with larger, corded alternatives, though and you’ll have to empty them fairly regularly.

The battery indicator lights on either side of the handle begin to flash (denoting the battery needs a top-up) only after the motor has switched off. The Dyson V7 is a versatile stick vacuum that performs very well on carpet but isn't as good as some other vacuums on bare floors, especially compared to newer, more expensive Dyson models like the Dyson V15 Detect. Here, the lack of a soft roller or “Fluffy” head does hinder its performance with larger particles on hard flooring. Its 100 AW motor is substantially less powerful than the 150 AW unit found in the newer Dyson V12 Detect Slim. Carefully selected cleaning tools combination, which includes: Mattress Tool, Up-Top Adaptor and Flexi Crevice Tool.

Where most handsticks are tiresome to hold above shoulder height for even short periods of time (for when you're trying to get at cobwebs, for instance), the V7 is light enough to get the work done quickly and without much discomfort.

The manufacturer advertises its motor as producing 100W of power compared to the Dyson V8's 115W motor, so it isn't surprising that it has a harder time dealing with debris in deeper crevices. It has a smaller suction channel, a slightly smaller brush roll and the motorhead itself doesn’t have an extra layer of fabric to pick up dust. Download to get full access to our product range, watch how-to videos and get notified of our latest offers on your phone or tablet. Sharmishta is TechRadar's APAC Managing Editor and loves all things photography, something she discovered while chasing monkeys in the wilds of India (she studied to be a primatologist but has since left monkey business behind).If you're looking for a vacuum with better performance on bare floors, check out the Shark Rocket Ultra-Light or Miele Classic C1. However, it doesn't feel especially sturdy, and its battery life is unimpressive compared to most newer cordless stick vacuums.