Numatic HVR160

Really effective cleaner and much lighter than a Dyson. I have two because even these are pretty heavy to carry up flights of stairs. They are so compact as well and really good extra celaning tools.

It really can suck - powerful suction. Delivered good and on time - works well straightaway out of box, by simply plugging into socket. Impressive sucking power. £120+ is slightly too expensive. However I still gave it a 5!

After a couple of years muddling along with my new partners dyson, I finally broke and bought me a Henry. He's a cheerful little chap but holy wow does he suck! I had trouble moving him over the carpet! He won't rest until every last bit of dust is in his bag though. He's a lot quieter than his predecessors with handy places to put accessories so you're not hunting round the house trying to remember where you put them. Henry is, without doubt, the best sucker in this house!