Goodbye cordless vacuums, this Dyson reinvents plug-in vacuuming - and removes the faff of filters

I miss my corded vacuum. There, I said it. I love the convenience of cordless stick vacuums, but there's nothing quite like a powerful, plug-in model to give a deep satisfying clean over the whole home.

Normally, there are compromises that come with corded vacuums, be it agility, weight, noise, and design. However, the new Dyson Big Ball Konical Vacuum changes everything.

Famous for making some of the best vacuums on the market, the brand has bought all their signature innovation and design to the floor. From a 1.6L bagless design and flexible ball for reaching corners and difficult places to a simple feature that self-rights if it gets knocked over, corded vacuums are back on the market.

Dyson Big Ball Konical Vacuum Launch

Dyson is most famous for their innovations in bagless vacuums, but they've taken it one step further with filter-free vacuums too. Using their trademarked technology and clever cyclones, the vacuum is efficient enough to eradicate any need for bags or filters, so your only running cost is electricity.

Dyson is also keen to lean into the power edge that corded vacuums have. The 700 watt motor drives suction alongside Radial Root Cyclone technology to pick up the most microscopic dust and allergen from the floor, delivering it straight into the bin. The oscillating cyclones inside also take care of one of the most common vacuuming mistakes, shaking loose any dust that might clog the vacuum. This is why their promise that there will be "no suction loss" is a claim that I'm sure will prove itself in practice.

Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer at Dyson said "we couldn't resist the opportunity to revive the De Stijl colour from the original DC01, bringing our newest technologies together with one of our most famous looks."

I love the retro colour combination and was also lucky enough to get my hands on this at a preview. I was struck more by the agility. The ball technology pivots really smoothly, following behind my obstacle course without a fight, definitely something that would get me vacuuming more than ever.

After knocking the Big Ball Konical Vacuum over (both deliberately and my accident) it rights itself. It's a little feature, but one that I appreciate when I'm doing a deep clean. It also has 360° wand articulation for getting deep into the corners and crevices that many traditional corded vacuums can't quite reach.

The vacuum is also true to Dyson's promise when it comes to vacuums for pet hair. The clever motorbar stops human and pet hair from wrapping and getting stuck, sweeping it into the dust bin, so you never have to sit down with some scissors to cut it out. Dyson also worked hard to make this quieter, so you can clean the home and still hear yourself think, for once.

Alternative corded vacuums we love

If you like the look of the Dyson Big Ball Konical Vacuum but want to shop around, here are some more vacuums that we love:

Corded vacuums might not have been in the spotlight, but this year they're looking exciting again. Shark launched a 3-in-1 design at the start of the month and now Dyson have made sure that these are exciting again. The Dyson Big Ball Conical Vacuum is one of the most compelling arguments for going back to corded because it offers the deep cleaning power of a plug-in, but without bags, filters, and the need to navigate around furniture.