Aldi just brought out a 60 stick vac as a vacuum reviewer, these are the cheap alternatives I'd buy instead

Date:
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

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Don't fall into the middle aisle trap these are the affordable vacuums that won't leave you disappointed.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter When the news reached my ears that Aldi was launching a 60 "Dyson rival" stick vacuum cleaner , my heart sank a bit. After two years of reviewing stick vacuums, one of the biggest things I learned is that ultra-cheap vacuums are almost always a big old
waste of money.

My rule of thumb with vacuums is that the absolute cheapest you can go is around 150. Listen, I'm sorry. I know that's still a decent chunk of change, and especially for a gadget that no one really enjoys using. But if you want
a vacuum that's going to do more than gently brush your carpet while emitting a light breeze of suction, you'll need to absorb the cost. Below, I've
rounded up my top affordable stick vacuum picks. My #1 choice is the Dreame R20 , which sits right at the top of our best budget vacuum ranking and delivers very capable cleaning, a lightweight and maneuverable build, and
some bonus advanced features, all for an extremely reasonable price. Shark is also a solid brand to look at its range is sprawling, and prices fluctuate regularly, but it rarely disappoints on performance, and there's usually a discounted option in the lineup that's worth snapping up.

Read on for 6 budget vacuum cleaners I'd buy instead of Aldi's newest option. Or, if you're interested in how these picks compare on the wider market, head to my general best cordless vacuum guide. Brilliant budget vacs 17% OFF
Dreame R20 cordless vacuum Amazon 198.99 239 Shop Now View Details Dyson V8 cordless vacuum ManoMano UK 17.99 Shop Now View Details Ultenic U16 Flex Cordless Stick Vacuum ManoMano UK 169.99 Shop Now View Details 22% OFF Shark Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner, HZ500UK Amazon UK 149 189.99 Shop Now 33% OFF Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum BU3521UKTSB Amazon UK 199.99 299.99 Shop Now 18% OFF Shark Stratos Cordless Pet Pro IZ402UKTSB Amazon UK 194.99 238.79 Shop Now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.



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