If you need one appliance for thorough cleaning across several floor types, start by comparing cylinder vacuum cleaners with and without bags, looking at their results on each surface and the brushes supplied. A cordless stick vacuum is worth considering if easy manoeuvrability is your priority and its runtime in the mode you need suits your home. Choose a wet and dry vacuum mainly if you also need to pick up liquids.
You’re looking for a main appliance for thorough cleaning. Compare results on rugs, carpets and hard floors rather than relying on motor power alone. Que Choisir assesses performance on different surfaces in its test protocols.
You want an appliance that’s easy to get out and put away for frequent cleaning. If a stick vacuum is going to be your only vacuum cleaner, check its runtime in the mode you need for your floors. Que Choisir also looks at the trade-offs between stick and cylinder vacuum cleaners.
You’re comparing bags, emptying the bin and regular upkeep, while needing to clean several types of flooring. Que Choisir’s guides and manufacturers’ product information cover these factors for specific models.
Worth considering : for longer cleaning sessions if you’d rather replace a bag than empty a bin.
Bear in mind : the cable, storage space and the ongoing cost of replacement bags.
Worth considering : if you want to avoid bags and don’t mind emptying the bin.
Bear in mind : the bin and filters need maintaining, and you’ll still need to move the appliance with its cable.
Worth considering : if easy manoeuvrability and storage matter for frequent cleaning.
Bear in mind : the battery needs recharging and runtime depends on the mode you use. Que Choisir reports an average of around ten minutes at full power for the models it discusses—not for every stick vacuum.
Worth considering : if you also need to pick up small amounts of water or larger bits of dirt.
Bear in mind : a wet-cleaning function doesn’t prove that it’s better at removing embedded dust from carpets.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Results on different floor types | Compare test results on rugs, carpets and hard floors, and check which brushes are actually supplied with the specific model. | If I want a thorough clean across several floor types, I look at the results for each surface; around 46 % of consumers prioritise vacuuming mixed flooring. |
| Manoeuvrability and runtime | For a stick vacuum, check the runtime measured in the mode you need; for a cylinder vacuum, check its operating radius and how easily you can reach power sockets. | If I vacuum often and want to avoid interruptions, I compare how easy each model is to move and how long it can run for; around 27 % of consumers prioritise frequent cleaning and manoeuvrability. |
| Consumables and maintenance | Check the bag reference, filter care instructions and how easy the bin is to empty. | When choosing between bags and a bin, I want to know what replacements and maintenance tasks to expect; around 18 % of consumers prioritise these factors. |
| Liquids | Check the manual to find out which liquids the appliance can handle, and look separately at its results and accessories for indoor floors. | If I also need to pick up water, I check that the appliance is designed for this without assuming it will perform well on carpets; around 9 % of consumers put liquid pick-up first. |
Motor power alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum will clean carpets : the floorhead and results on each surface matter too.
Compare test results for the surfaces in your home and check which brushes are included with the model you’re considering.
A stick vacuum’s runtime can be considerably shorter at full power. Que Choisir reports an average of around ten minutes for the models it discusses, but this figure doesn’t apply to every appliance.
Look for runtime figures measured in the mode you need for your rugs and check the battery specifications for the exact model.
Replacing the battery could be an additional expense later on.
A bagless vacuum saves you from buying bags, but you still need to empty the bin and maintain the filters as instructed for that model.
Before you choose, compare how easy each bin is to empty and check the manual for filter care and compatible consumables.
Emptying the bin and maintaining it and the filters takes time.
Being able to pick up liquids or larger bits of dirt doesn’t show that an appliance is better at removing embedded dust from fabrics.
If you also plan to use it on your rugs, check its accessories and look for relevant results on the surfaces you need to clean.
The bagged Pure D8 range is worth considering for a home with mixed flooring. The French product information for the PD82-4ST lists a OneGo Power Clean brush and a parquet brush.
The bagless Série 6 BGS41PET1 gives you a chance to consider a configuration with brushes for carpets and hard floors.
The V15 Detect Absolute is worth considering if manoeuvrability is your priority and the heads supplied with the variant suit your hard floors and rugs.
The WD range is worth considering if you need to pick up liquids. The WD 3 V-17/4/20 is one example.
Que Choisir lists bagged and bagless Rowenta cylinder vacuums among the models it has tested recently.
This selection includes corded and cordless vacuum cleaners for rugs and hard floors, so you can compare main appliances with more manoeuvrable options.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a corded appliance advertised for rugs and hard floors.
The title lists 600 W and 65 kPa. The description mentions a motorised brush, a 7 m cable and a 1.8 L bin.
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Worth comparing if you’re looking for a bagless cylinder vacuum advertised for rugs and hard floors.
The title lists 1 200 W. The description mentions a 1.5 L bin, a 4 m cable and accessories for crevices and high-up surfaces.
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Worth comparing if you’re looking for a corded cylinder vacuum advertised for rugs and hard floors.
The title lists a 2.5 L bin and a 5.5 m cable. The description mentions a crevice tool and a floor nozzle designed for different surfaces.
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Worth considering if manoeuvrability matters and you’re looking for an appliance advertised for parquet and rugs.
The title lists 600 W, 50 kPa and up to 70 minutes of runtime. The description mentions a removable battery, a 1.8 L bin and an anti-tangle V-shaped brush.
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Worth comparing if you prefer a bagged cylinder vacuum and are looking for a brush advertised for rugs and hard floors.
The title lists 850 W, a 4 L bag and a 9.5 m operating radius. The description mentions a mini turbo brush and a 2-in-1 accessory for crevices and furniture.
Look for separate test results for rugs or carpets and hard floors, then check which floorhead and accessories come with the model. Que Choisir’s testing protocol assesses these surfaces separately.
A crevice tool is designed for narrow spaces, but check that it’s supplied with the exact model. Electrolux’s product information for the PD82-4ST lists a three-in-one accessory that includes this function.
With a bagged model, you’ll need to replace the bags with compatible ones. With a bagless model, you’ll need to empty the bin and maintain the filters and brushes as instructed in the appliance manual.
For a purchase by an individual from a professional seller, the legal guarantee of conformity is compulsory, and the French Ministry of the Economy states that you have two years to request that it be applied. The ministry responsible for ecological transition includes vacuum cleaners among the product categories covered by the repairability index for specified new products : check the index for the model on offer, and don’t confuse it with a guarantee of long life.