The Dyson Cyclone V10, like the V8 before it, is an excellent product. It is effective and practical, comes with a decent selection of accessories, and is a better cordless vacuum cleaner than the V8.

Powerful; three-mode suction; Improved; smoother running cleaner head; Bigger dust container

Heavier than before; Pricey

The Dyson Cyclone V10 is the most powerful, capable, and expensive handheld vacuum you can buy, but it's relative bulk means it's better for big jobs than casual clean-ups.

Impressive suction power; Front-facing

Heavy; Considerably more expensive than other handheld vacuums

The Dyson upright ball vacuum, an iconic piece of engineering and design that made vacs a gadget worthy of your lust, is being eliminated. In its place is Dyson's latest cordless vac, the Cyclone V10.

From what we've seen so far, it looks like Sir James is right. The days of needing to use a corded vacuum cleaner are officially over.

Suction; Power; Battery life; Bin exit system

Large; Expensive if you want all the brushes

Dyson's engineers have done it again. They've managed to take an already impressive product and make it a lot better. The Dyson Cyclone V10 is the best-free stick vacuum money can buy.

Lighter; vastly improved suction; redesigned bin; powerful; attachments; efficient filtration; more power modes

MAX mode runs the battery down fast

Dyson V10 Absolute is its newest cord-free, stick vacuum cleaner that the company claims is the last vacuum cleaner you will need. In fact, James Dyson has said he will no longer be developing corded vacuums – they are so yesterday!

A very powerful stick vacuum that could replace a corded one

20-30 minute battery life

As corded cleaners get power-capped by legislation, and battery models get better and better, there will be a tipping point when cordless is best. That time is right now says Dyson with the launch of its Cyclone V10 cordless.

Incredible suction and better cleaning than mains-powered machines; Brilliantly designed tools; Excellent battery life; Floorheads clean right up to edge; Great for stairs and pet homes; Good size bin with easy emptying

Still only one battery; Not quiet on Max mode; Not cheap

Let's stipulate, first, that the "V10" motor on this Dyson vacuum generates an overwhelming suction. I'm pretty sure you could pick up a heavy bowling ball with this machine. The problem is, this outstandingly powerful motor is attached to two things: a battery pack, and Dyson's over-the-top...

Got it direct from Dyson. Its amazingly powerful, I thought the V8 was good and did not see how it could be bettered but Dyson have done it, another leap forward. Mum and I are disabled so cant cope with a mains powered one, we can both use this to clean around the house.

Forget everything you know about vacuums because Dyson has just turned this appliance on its head. Defying the belief that the best vacuums need to be large, upright models connected to the power outlet, the Dyson Cyclone V10 can suck up a storm on any surface while maintingin a small and...