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Robot Vacuum vs Cordless Stick: Which Should You Buy?

Robot vacuum or cordless stick? Compare effort, deep cleaning, stairs and pet upkeep — or why many homes use both.

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From our featured story: Robot Vacuum vs Cordless Stick: Which Should You Buy?

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Robot vacuums

eufy L60 Hybrid Robot Vacuum €249
Dreame D20 Pro Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop €349
eufy Clean X10 Pro Vacuum & Mop with Emptying Station €499

Cordless sticks

Shark PowerPro Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum €239.99
Dreame R20 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum €349
Shark PowerDetect Speed Pet Cordless Vacuum – Ultramarine €319.99

The autumn edit · a series in 4 parts

Warm, dry and cheaper to run

Everything for the colder months, in the order you need it. About 6 minutes in all.

Start part 1
Part 11 minHow to Heat One Room Cheaply This AutumnPart 22 minHeaters Buying Guide: Which Type Is Cheapest to Run?Part 31 minDehumidifiers for Condensation: Your Autumn & Winter GuidePart 42 minElectric Blankets Explained: Types, Safety & Running Cost

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Small tools from our guides

What will it cost to run?

Any heater or appliance, at your own unit rate.

Power
Hours a day
€3.20 a day
Your unit rate is on your electricity bill. A 2kW heater uses 2kWh in an hour.
Read the heaters guide

Which size dehumidifier?

Pick your home and we’ll tell you the litres a day to look for.

10–12L a day
Serious condensation also calls for 16–20L. A laundry mode helps when you dry clothes indoors.
Read the dehumidifier guide

Energy labels, decoded

What the A to G label tells you, before you buy.

Compare this, not just the letter
kWh per year
The figure to compare running costs like for like. Scan the label’s QR code for the official EU record of that exact model.
Read the energy label guide

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