I write about vacuum cleaners for a living – here are the 7 best Prime Day vacuum deals you should buy today

It’s Prime Big Deals Days (essentially a second Amazon Prime Day, but with a name that no one can remember) and it has brought with it a whole heap of excellent vacuum cleaner deals. As TechRadar’s Homes Editor, vacuums are one of my areas of expertise, so I’m well-placed to direct you to the brands and models that are worthy of your attention. Below, you’ll find my pick of the 7 best vacuum cleaner deals to buy this Prime Day.

I’ve spotted great price drops on some of the best cordless vacuums on the market, as well as some bargains on older models. There are deals from Shark, Dyson and more, and while a lot of the best offers are at Amazon, a number of other retailers are running rival sales events that are well worth checking out too.

I think the best deal is 47% off the Shark Detect Pro. This is a very clever vacuum that can sense what kind of floor it’s on and how dirty it is, and adjust suction in response. In our Shark Detect Pro cordless vacuum review we awarded it an almost-perfect 4.5 stars, and it’s ridiculously good value at that price.

However, it won’t be the best pick for everyone – for example, if you have pets, you might be better off with the Shark Stratos (40% off at Amazon), which has fewer smart features but more outright suction than the Detect Pro. You’ll find a selection of top deals for different needs and budgets in my mini roundup below.

Today’s best vacuum cleaner deals

I’ve focused mainly on cordless stick vacuums in this roundup, because that’s the most popular type these days, and the kind that will suit most people’s needs. However, if you need maximum power and don’t mind sacrificing a little maneuverability to get it, a corded upright is a better bet – head to TechRadar’s best upright vacuum cleaner guide for our top recommendations.

While cordless stick vacuums make things pretty easy, if you’d ideally not like to be involved in the cleaning process at all, now is an especially good time to shop for one of today’s best robot vacuums. Events like the Prime Day sales always deliver excellent robovac price-drops. Robot vacuums really can’t rival manual models in terms of suction, but are designed to help you stay on top of regular, light cleaning, so the dust never builds up in the first place. I’ve been testing some recently, and they have really revolutionized my cleaning habits.

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