Shark and Dyson are two top vacuum cleaner brands. We compare their features, performance, warranties and more to help you decide which is best for you.

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor, specializing in floorcare. She's reviewed dozens of vacuum cleaners of all shapes and sizes, and keeps a close eye on prices all year round. She has also been covering sales events for the past eight years, and knows how to spot a good deal.

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But the feature I loved the most while trying the Dyson PencilVac was its emptying system. As the Dyson PencilVac is quite slim, it can only get so much into the bin – or so I thought. The bin has a dust compression system which uses air to squash dust and dirt to maximise the bin’s space.

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