Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Henry Home XL vacuum

Henry's new supersized, heavy duty vacuums make standard stick vacs look like children's toys

By Ruth Hamilton published

Two new gargantuan Henry vacuums are ready to suck up everything in sight – including DIY waste.

Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer (left) and Airwrap (right)

Dyson Supersonic vs Airwrap: do I need both?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Two ultra-popular tools, but both pretty pricey – I've tested both, so which one should you buy?

MDLondon Curl curling wand

This curling wand looks like a drill and I'm not sure if it's dumb or genius

By Ruth Hamilton published

MDLondon has reinvented the curling wand, and if it actually works it could be a game-changer.

Dyson Airwrap i.d. with conical airwrap barrel attached

I tried the Dyson Airwrap i.d., and I regret to inform you that it's way better than the old version

By Ruth Hamilton published

Recommended

The 2024 Airwrap i.d. might look like its predecessor, but that extra button on the front is the key to effortless curls.

Vitamix blender on gold background

The best blender 2025: Ninja, Vitamix, Nutribullet and more

By Cat Ellis last updated

Updated Powerful home blenders from all the big brands, tested and rated by kitchen experts.

SwitchBot K10+ Pro robot vacuum with Big Savings graphic next to it

This pint-sized but powerful robovac is perfect for small homes – and it just dropped to less than half price

By Ruth Hamilton published

The dinky SwitchBot can navigate tight spaces, and the dock won't dominate your living room either.

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We’ve been testing the best vacuum cleaners for almost a decade – here are our top picks

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated All of these vacuums have been put through their paces by TechRadar's team of experts.

Bagless Dyson V8 (left) and bagged Gtech ProLite (right) vacuums

Bagged vs bagless vacuums: which is best for you?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We run down the differences between bagged and bagless vacuum cleaners, to help you choose which one to buy.

Roborock Saros 10 robot vacuum in its dock, in reviewer's home

I tested this robovac with a pop-up puck, and it could be a game-changer for cleaning under the sofa

By Ruth Hamilton published

I tested the Roborock Saros 10 – a robot vacuum with a retractible navigation puck that lets it venture places taller bots can't. Here's how I got on.

Segway Navimow X3 series being demoed on a lawn

Segway's new lawnbots mow at super-speed and can tackle lawns bigger than football fields

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Navimow X3 series robot lawn mowers are designed to mow palatial lawns without getting lost or running out of power.

Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo fan

Remember the Shark fan that spits on you to keep you cool? Now it has a portable sibling for on-the-go misting

By Ruth Hamilton published

With the FlexBreeze HydroGo, you'll never have to be without your own personal wind (and mist) machine again.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra in reviewer's home

I tried Samsung's pricey new AI vacuum, and I now know there's no need for an AI-powered vacuum to exist

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is designed to be able to tell the difference between a mat and a carpet... but why?

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra next to Dyson Gen5detect in reviewer's home

I tested Dyson and Samsung's most expensive vacuums side-by-side – here's how they match up

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Dyson Gen5detect and Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra both claim to be the ultimate clean machine – so which is better?

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra in reviewer's home

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra review: an excellent cleaner, let down by unnecessary AI features

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra cleans extremely well and the dock is ultra-convenient, but I'm not sold on those AI features.

best robot vacuum: Roomba Combo J7 Plus

The best robot vacuum 2025: top robovacs to keep every home dust-free

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated Your guide to the top robot vacuums (and mops) for hassle-free cleaning, as recommended by experienced reviewers.

Dreame vacuum floorhead with Lowest Price graphic overlaid

My favorite affordable cordless stick vacuum just dropped to a historic low price, and if I didn't already have 5 vacuums at home I'd buy one immediately

By Ruth Hamilton published

If I didn't already have 5 vacuums at home, I'd immediately buy one of these.

The best hair dryer, the GHD Helios, on a purple background

The best hair dryer 2025: expert tested and approved

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Updated We've reviewed the best hair dryers and latest blow dryers from Dyson, GHD and Shark to help you care for your hair. Here are our top picks.

best cordless vacuum hero

The best cordless vacuum 2025: tried and tested by experts

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

Our experts have tested the best cordless vacuums for convenient, flexible cleaning. Here are our top picks from Shark, Dyson, Samsung and more.

Miele Guard L1 Comfort XL cyclinder vacuum

I've been patiently waiting for the newest vacuum tech to make its way into cylinder vacuums, and Miele has finally delivered

By Ruth Hamilton published

Miele is bringing cylinder vacuums into the modern age at last, with new auto-adjusting, app-connected model.

Dreame D9 Max Gen 2 robot vacuum in front of fireplace in reviewer's home

Dreame D9 Max Gen 3 review: a budget-friendly robot vacuum that actually does as it's told

By Ruth Hamilton published

Great Value

The Dreame D9 Max vacuums well, follows instructions, and is a solid budget buy.

best Dyson Airwrap dupes

The best Dyson Airwrap dupes 2025: affordable alternatives, tried and tested

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

We round up the best Airwrap dupes for creating salon-worthy style without the hefty price tag.

Shark FlexStyle in reviewer's home, with auto-wrap barrel attached and oval brush and diffuser sat behind it

Shark FlexStyle review: a versatile multi-styler to rival the Airwrap

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Shark FlexStyle is versatile and comfortable to use, but a few attachments fell flat for us.

iRobot Roomba Combo 405 Plus

iRobot's understated new fleet of Roombas nails what I actually want from a robot vacuum

By Ruth Hamilton published

While other brands are busy attaching arms to their robovacs, iRobot's understated innovations are more genuinely useful.

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The best hair straighteners 2025: top hair irons for silky-smooth styles

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

From super-straight to wonderful waves, these are the best hair straighteners for every kind of style.

Tineco Floor One S7 Pro wet-dry vacuum against a blue background

The best wet-dry vacuum cleaner 2025: recommended by expert reviewers

By Jim McCauley last updated

We've tested a range of wet and dry vacuums from leading brands – here are the ones that came out on top.

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