Vacuum Cleaner Model Comparisons

What this page is for

If you already have two specific vacuum cleaners in mind — a newer model against an older one in the same range, or two rivals from different brands — this page is the index for that kind of decision. Below is a grid of head-to-head vacuum cleaner comparisons, each one putting two named models side by side and showing, spec by spec, where they actually differ. It isn't a "best vacuum cleaners" ranking, and this page itself isn't the comparison — it's the way to find the one you need. Once you spot the pairing you're weighing up, click through for the full detail.

How to use these comparisons

Each card in the grid links to a comparison for one named pair of models — for example, a generation upgrade such as Dyson V8 vs Dyson V11, or a same-brand tier decision such as Roborock Saros 10 vs Roborock Saros 20. Scan the grid for the two models you're actually torn between. If that exact pairing exists, follow it through to see the full spec-diff table and the analysis of which differences are likely to matter for how you'll actually use the vacuum, and which are largely academic.

What's inside each comparison

Every comparison page follows the same structure: a spec-diff table generated from manufacturer data sheets and current UK retailer feed data, followed by a written breakdown of the differences most relevant to a buying decision — things like suction figures, bin capacity, runtime, filtration, weight, and price. None of it is based on our own lab testing or hands-on use of the products; it's a structured comparison of published specifications and current UK pricing, not a review of how the vacuums perform in practice.

Same-brand upgrades and cross-brand rivals

The comparisons here fall into two broad groups. Some answer a same-brand question — is it worth stepping up a generation or a tier, such as Dyson V11 vs Dyson V15 Detect, or choosing between models within Numatic's Henry, Charles, Hetty and James range. Others are cross-brand match-ups where you're deciding between competing manufacturers altogether, such as Samsung Bespoke Jet AI vs Dyson Gen5detect, or Roborock Saros 10 vs iRobot Roomba Combo j9+.

Which pairings are covered

The pairings published here are chosen based on which specific model comparisons people in the UK are actually searching for, not every mathematically possible combination of models on the market. New comparisons are added as demand for a pairing becomes clear, so this list grows over time — but it won't ever cover every model against every other model, and a pairing not appearing here doesn't mean either model is unsuitable.

If your exact pairing isn't here yet

If the two models you're comparing aren't listed, browse the full catalogue with filters to build your own side-by-side view, or narrow things down first via vacuum cleaners by category or the brand hub. For broader buying advice rather than a straight model-vs-model decision, the homepage guide is a better starting point, and the guides section covers how-to and troubleshooting topics for a vacuum you already own.