5 superb vacuum cleaner deals from the winter sales

The Dyson V11 is a couple of models down from the latest and greatest Dyson cordless, but it still offers the most useful features of those models, including very powerful suction, a long battery life, an LCD screen to deliver information and a one-press button for easy operation. We think it tends to offer the best price-to-performance ratio of any Dyson vac, and that's at full price – it's stupidly good value with the current deal. No original price is given on the John Lewis listing, but head to Dyson (where the same model is discounted to £299.99) and you'll see it was £429.99. For the full low-down, head to our Dyson V11 review.

The V8 is an older Dyson, but still very capable. It's all-round slightly diminished compared to the V11 above, and that's reflected in the more affordable price tag (see exactly how they match up in our Dyson V8 vs V11 article). The cleaning power is still strong, and you're getting two floorheads – one general purpose, and one fluffy floorhead specifically for hard floors. For the full low-down, head to our Dyson V8 review.

With £100 off, this simple but effective cleaner is a brilliant budget buy. It's a cordless stick option from the brand known for its reliable, sturdy and friendly faced canister vacuum. In our Henry Quick Cordless review our tester was impressed with this vacuum's powerful suction, and low-effort maintenance. It's bagged, which does represent an ongoing cost, but it might suit those with allergies, because it spells the end of messy emptying.

This is Shark's latest and greatest cordless vacuum, and it impressed our tester in our Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum review. It comes with a slew of automation features to help it deliver an efficient, low-effort clean, and the auto-empty base means that part will only need manual intervention occasionally.

The Stratos is a slightly older option in the Shark cordless range, and where it really shines is outright suction power. It's a little heavier and less tech-packed than the likes of the PowerDetect and Detect Pro, but we still rank it amongst the best Shark vacuums around. It features the brand's signature forward-bending wand, which means you can get right under furniture without having to bend too far down. With £150 off, it's excellent value for money right now. Head to our Shark Stratos cordless review for more info.