Looking for a reliable corded vacuum cleaner? Find the top vacuum cleaners in New Zealand with our buying guide and test results. We've tested over 90 models of vacuum cleaner from trusted brands like Dyson, Miele, Shark, Electrolux and more.
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- Buy the best corded vacuum cleaner for your home
- Best vacuum cleaners of 2025
- How to choose a vacuum cleaner
- People's Choice
- Get the most out of your vacuum cleaner
- Can't decide what you're looking for?
- Which vacuum brands are most reliable?
- Best retailer to buy small appliances from
- How we test and review vacuum cleaners
Buy the best corded vacuum cleaner for your home
When it comes to keeping your home spotless, a corded vacuum cleaner is a must-have. These large models are designed to clean every room thoroughly. Our vacuum cleaner reviews will help you find:
the best vacuum cleaner for carpets
the best vacuum cleaner for pet hair
the best upright vacuum cleaner
the best bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners
Best vacuum cleaners of 2025
Which is the best corded vacuum cleaner for your home? We present the top options based on performance, budget and type.
Top-performing vacuum
Best budget model
Best upright models
Best bagless vacuum
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How to choose a vacuum cleaner
Choosing the right vacuum cleaner can make a big difference in maintaining a clean and healthy home. Check out the top questions and features to look for from our vacuum cleaner buying guide.
Head types: Vacuum cleaners come with a wide variety of tools and attachments. What are they all for, and how should you use them effectively?
Bagless or bagged: How do you choose between a bagless or bagged vacuum cleaner?
People's Choice
Our People's Choice awards are granted to brands that consistently rate above average for customer satisfaction and meet out other performance criteria. Become a member and see which brands have earned a People’s Choice award.
Get the most out of your vacuum cleaner
Boost your vacuum cleaner’s performance with these tips for using different heads and accessories effectively, as well as cleaning out the head if it has hair stuck in it.
Vacuum cleaner heads and tools – what are they all for?
There is a plethora of tools and heads that come with vacuum cleaners. What are they all for and how should you best use them?
The easiest way to remove hair from your vacuum cleaner brush
How to easily remove hair (and string or thread) that’s wrapped around your vacuum cleaner brush head.
Can't decide what you're looking for?
No matter if you're tackling carpets, wooden floors, or pet fur, we explain which type of vacuum is right for your home.
Which type of vacuum is best for cleaning your home?
We look at the pros, cons, and cleaning test results for battery-operated stick vacuums, standard corded vacuums, and robot vacuum cleaners to help you decide which type to buy.
Which vacuum brands are most reliable?
We asked thousands of Consumer members about their experience with products they've used to find out which brands are most reliable and satisfying to own. The results are available to members and Digital Pass holders.
Best retailer to buy small appliances from
Many things can ruin your shop – a pushy salesperson, an out-of-stock product or having to pay more than you intended. We asked consumers who they think are the best and worst retailers. Here are the stores people like best for buying small appliances from.
How we test and review vacuum cleaners
We test:
• the vacuum cleaner's ability to remove dirt from carpets
• how close it gets to corners and edges
• how well it picks up pet hair.
Our overall score combines:
• test performance (how well the vacuum cleans and how easy it is to use)
• predicted reliability (how likely models from the brand are to remain free of faults)
• owner satisfaction (how satisfied owners of the vacuum are).
