{"id":4087,"date":"2026-01-06T07:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/overview-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-redefining-cleaning\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T07:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:13:45","slug":"overview-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-redefining-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/overview-cordless-vacuum-cleaners-redefining-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"An overview of cordless vacuum cleaners that are redefining cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>The freedom of going cord\u2011free<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boom in cordless cleaning appliances is a global phenomenon. These vacuums have been widely adopted because they offer a <\/span><b>less restrictive cleaning experience that is lighter and easily portable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to onedesk analysis, the cleaning robot sector was worth 2.5 billion dollars in 2020 and is expected to grow by <\/span><b>14.5% by 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This growth is driven by manufacturers\u2019 relentless search for ever more autonomous cleaning solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vacuum cleaner market is structured around several main types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional corded models:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The oldest and most widespread type until cordless machines appeared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stick (upright) vacuums:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Available with or without a battery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Robot vacuums:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sophisticated automated cleaning assistants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handheld vacuums:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compact, practical units, usually cordless, for smaller jobs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other formats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Specialised machines for specific tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we focus on the most dynamic cordless segments: stick models and robots.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dominance of robot vacuums and how they\u2019re segmented<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cleaning robot market is divided by application:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Floor cleaning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The strongest-performing category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pool cleaning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For maintaining pools and other aquatic areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Glass surface cleaning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For windows and large glazed areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Robotic lawn mowers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For lawn maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is clear that robot vacuum\/mop floor cleaners are the market leaders, accounting for nearly <\/span><b>65% of all robot sales<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most influential and recognised brands in this segment are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>iRobot Corporation<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LG Electronics<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Samsung Electronics Co<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appeal of upright stick vacuums<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, upright stick vacuums are the category attracting the largest number of buyers. A study by onedesk forecasts a <\/span><b>10% increase in their market share<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many models are sold as \u00ab\u00a02\u2011in\u20111\u00a0\u00bb machines, converting from a full\u2011sized floor unit into a handheld vacuum. This flexibility makes it easier to reach corners and awkward spots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key brands in this segment are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dyson<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hoover<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Philips<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"padding: 80% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1147656366?autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The battle for market share and fading doubts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally, market shares are split, with <\/span><b>Dyson (20%) and iRobot (18%)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the main rivals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when you look specifically at robot vacuums, <\/span><b>iRobot clearly dominates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, holding <\/span><b>46% of the market in 2020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Statista). This makes sense given <\/span><b>Dyson\u2019s decision to prioritise upright stick models<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in its product line\u2011up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When cordless models were first introduced, they triggered <\/span><b>consumer concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about battery reliability and lifespan. But manufacturers\u2019 efforts to improve runtime and shorten charging times have reassured users, allowing sales to grow steadily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, users need to plan for routine maintenance. While replacing brushes and filters is common, replacing the <\/span><b>battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is needed less frequently, but becomes essential after heavy, prolonged use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iRobot: the inventor of the robot vacuum cleaner<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by space robotics, iRobot was the first company to bring a robot vacuum cleaner to market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roomba, launched in 2002, created the category. After holding <\/span><b>63% of the market in 2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the company maintained a strong presence with <\/span><b>46% in 2020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its best\u2011known ranges include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Roomba<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for vacuuming floors)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Scooba<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for wet cleaning)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These machines are easy to maintain. Current models typically offer around two hours of runtime. For anyone with an older version, you can buy a <\/span><b>high\u2011capacity iRobot battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to benefit from longer autonomy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyson: the global cordless leader<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991, this British company is famous for its innovations in home appliances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyson is the global leader in the overall vacuum cleaner market (20%). Its impact on the robot segment is modest (1% according to Statista), because it focuses on <\/span><b>upright stick vacuums<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (the <\/span><b>V<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> series).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for upright stick models is straightforward. To compensate for battery life that can sometimes feel limited, choosing a <\/span><b>high\u2011capacity Dyson battery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an excellent way to extend your cleaning time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung: the all\u2011round brand<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samsung, the South Korean group founded in 1938, offers a wide range of tech products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company sells both stick and robot vacuums. Recently it has put more emphasis on the <\/span><b>cordless stick vacuum segment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This shift helps explain the drop in its robot vacuum market share, from 6% in 2014 to 1% in 2020 (Statista).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its main series are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jet Bot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (robots)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jet Stick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (upright sticks)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xiaomi: Asian energy and growth<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics company founded in 2010, is a major player in several technology sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite having a 4% global market share in robot vacuums, it is highly popular in its home markets. Xiaomi focuses largely on robots, with the <\/span><b>Mi\u2011Robot Vacuum Mop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as its flagship reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The freedom of going cord\u2011free The boom in cordless cleaning appliances is a global phenomenon. These vacuums have been widely adopted because they offer a less restrictive cleaning experience that is lighter and easily portable. 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