Cordless Vacuum Cleaners

Cordless Vacuum Cleaners for Whole-Home Cleaning

The Gtech cordless vacuum range covers every cleaning job in your home. Our upright AirRAM vacuums handle whole-home floor cleaning on carpets, rugs, and hard floors for up to 60 minutes on a single charge. The Multi handheld range takes care of everything the upright can't reach: stairs, upholstery, car interiors, and tight corners. And for homes with pets, our K9 range is purpose-built to lift embedded hair from every surface without clogging.

Finding the right cordless vacuum shouldn't be complicated. The right one feels light in your hand, runs long enough to clean your whole home, and never leaves you untangling a cord from a chair leg halfway through.

Gtech has been engineering cordless vacuums in the UK for over 25 years, starting with a single idea from founder Nick Grey that everyday cleaning could be done smarter. The AirRAM was the result, and it went on to win a Queen's Award for Innovation. Every model we've made since has been built on the same principle: powerful enough to replace your corded vacuum entirely, light enough that you'll actually want to use it.

Gtech Cordless Vacuum Cleaners

Why Choose a Cordless Vacuum Cleaner?

The biggest frustration with traditional vacuums isn't the cleaning ,it's the cord. Unplugging, replugging, untangling, and never quite reaching the corner of the room. Gtech Cordless vacuum cleaners solve all of that. They're lightweight, manoeuvrable, and ready to use in seconds with no socket hunting, no cord management, no limitations.

Modern cordless vacuums have closed the gap on suction power too. Gtech's AirRAM range delivers the kind of whole-home performance you'd expect from a full-size upright, while the Multi handheld range handles everything a traditional vacuum can't such as stairs, upholstery, cars, and tight corners — all on a single charge.

Whether you're doing a full weekly clean or grabbing the vacuum for a quick five-minute tidy, a cordless vacuum makes the job faster, easier, and far less annoying.


What to Look for in a Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

With so many cordless vacuums on the market, it helps to know what actually matters. Here are the key things to consider:

  • Battery life & runtime — The most important factor. Look for at least 20–30 minutes for a handheld, and 40–60 minutes for an upright designed to clean a whole home. Gtech's AirRAM range offers up to 60 minutes on a single charge.
  • Vacuum type — Upright cordless vacuums (like the AirRAM) are best for whole-home floor cleaning. Handheld cordless vacuums (like the Multi) are ideal for spot cleaning, stairs, upholstery, and cars.
  • Weight — A heavy cordless vacuum defeats the purpose. Gtech vacuums are engineered to be genuinely lightweight — easy to carry upstairs and manoeuvre around furniture.
  • Floor type — Some cordless vacuums excel on hard floors but struggle with carpet. Gtech's AirRAM is specifically designed for carpets and hard floors, with a brush bar that adapts to the surface.
  • Pet hair — If you have pets, look for a vacuum with a powered brush bar and anti-tangle technology. The AirRAM K9 and Multi K9 are purpose-built for homes with pets.
  • Attachments — The right tools make a big difference. Look for a crevice tool, dusting brush, and extension tube as a minimum. Explore more on our Vacuum Cleaner buying guide

Which Gtech right Vacuum Cleaner Is Right for You?

Upright Cordless Vacuums — Whole-Home Floor Cleaning

The AirRAM range is Gtech's flagship upright cordless vacuum line, designed to replace your traditional corded vacuum entirely. Unlike handheld stick vacuums that compromise on suction, the AirRAM delivers powerful, consistent cleaning across carpets and hard floors on a single charge, with no cord.

      
AirRAM 2 — The benchmark cordless upright. 40 minutes runtime,
award-winning performance, and the best starting point for most homes.    
AirRAM 2 K9 — Built for pet owners. Anti-tangle brush bar lifts
embedded pet hair from carpets without clogging.   
AirRAM Platinum — Anti Hair Wrap technology and 60 minutes runtime. The
choice for larger homes and anyone frustrated by hair wrapping around the brush bar.     
AirRAM 3 Dual Edge-Clean — The most advanced model. Auto-Cleaning Filter, DualEdge-Clean Brushes that reach both skirting board edges simultaneously, and a charging dock for effortless daily use.

Handheld Cordless Vacuums — Flexible Cleaning Everywhere

The Gtech Multi range is a compact, handheld cordless vacuum designed for the cleaning jobs a full-size upright can't do such as stairs, upholstery, car interiors, mattresses, shelves, and anywhere else that needs a quick, targeted clean.

It comes with a powered brush bar, crevice tool, extension tube, and dusting brush as standard, giving you a complete toolkit in a package small enough to store in a cupboard or take in the car.•       
Multi — Lightweight and versatile. 20 minutes runtime, useful for everyday handheld for quick cleans throughout the home. The Multi K9 and Multi Platinum add pet-specific features including a brush bar engineered for embedded fur, scented filter cartridges, and aluminium-reinforced components for durability. The Multi Platinum delivers up to 30 minutes runtime — the longest of any handheld in the range.

Best Cordless Vacuums for Pet Hair

Pet hair is one of the hardest cleaning challenges for any vacuum. It embeds deep into carpet fibres, wraps around brush bars, and clings to upholstery. Gtech's K9 range is specifically designed to tackle all of this.

The AirRAM 2 K9 uses an anti-tangle brush bar that lifts pet hair from carpets without clogging — ideal for homes with dogs or cats that shed heavily. For upholstery, car seats, and furniture, the Multi K9 handheld adds scented filter cartridges to neutralise pet odours as you clean. Together as the K9 Pet Bundle, they cover every surface in a pet-friendly home.

Cordless Vacuum Bundles — The Best Value Way to Buy

For most homes, the ideal setup is an upright cordless vacuum for floors combined with a handheld for everything else. Gtech's vacuum bundles pair an AirRAM with a Multi — sharing the same rechargeable battery system — at a significantly better price than buying separately.

The System Vacuum Bundle is the most popular starting point. For pet owners, the K9 Pet Bundle pairs the AirRAM K9 with the Multi K9 for complete pet-hair coverage across every surface. The Platinum Anti Hair Wrap Bundle is the premium option — ideal for households where long hair wrapping around brush bars has been an ongoing frustration.

Different homes have different cleaning challenges. Here's which Gtech model is built for your specific situation:

If you need... Best Gtech model Why
Pet hair on carpets AirRAM 2 K9 Anti-tangle brush bar lifts embedded fur without clogging. Tested for heavy shedders.
Long hair wrap AirRAM Platinum Anti Hair Wrap technology prevents long hair tangling around the brush bar entirely.
Large home (3–4+ bed) AirRAM Platinum 60-minute runtime covers more floor area on a single charge than any other model.
Hard floors AirRAM 2 or AirRAM 3 Smooth airflow lifts debris without scattering. Transitions from carpet to hard floor without adjustment.
Stairs & upholstery Multi or Multi K9 Compact handheld with powered brush bar. Reaches every surface an upright can't.
Most thorough clean AirRAM 3 Dual Edge-Clean Dual Edge-Clean Brushes reach both skirting board edges. Auto-Cleaning Filter maintains suction.
Best value whole-home System Vacuum Bundle AirRAM 2 + Multi on a shared battery. Complete coverage at better than individual pricing.
First Gtech vacuum AirRAM 2 Award-winning performance, reliable runtime, and the best introduction to the Gtech system.

Cordless Vacuum Cleaner FAQs

Yes for most households, a modern cordless vacuums have closed the gap significantly on suction power. Gtech's AirRAM range is designed to replace a traditional corded upright entirely, delivering consistent suction across carpets and hard floors on a single charge. For occasional spot cleaning and smaller jobs, a handheld cordless vacuum like the Multi is more convenient than any corded alternative. The only scenario where corded still wins is very large homes requiring more than 60 minutes of continuous cleaning.

It depends on the model. Gtech's AirRAM upright vacuums offer up to 40 minutes of runtime per charge which is enough to clean a typical 3–4 bedroom home in one go. The Multi handheld range offers up to 20 minutes (Multi and Multi K9) or up to 30 minutes (Multi Platinum). Batteries are rechargeable and the AirRAM and Multi share the same battery, so you can swap between the two vacuums on one charge.

A cordless upright vacuum (like the Gtech AirRAM) is designed for cleaning floors across a whole home — carpets, hard floors, and along skirting boards. A cordless handheld vacuum (like the Gtech Multi) is compact and versatile, designed for stairs, upholstery, car interiors, and tight spaces where an upright can't reach. Most households benefit from having both — which is why Gtech's bundles pair an AirRAM and Multi together.

Gtech was founded in Worcester, UK in 1999 by engineer Nick Grey, and has since sold over 22 million products in 19 countries. The AirRAM cordless vacuum won a Queen's Award for Innovation.Every Gtech vacuum is engineered in the UK and carries a 2-year warranty backed by a dedicated US customer service team.

All Gtech AirRAM models clean hard floors effectively. The brush bar system is designed to work across both carpet and hard floors without needing to switch heads or settings. For a lighter, quicker hard floor clean, the SW02 and SW22 carpet sweepers are a practical and quiet option for daily tidying without needing to get the full vacuum out.

Yes ,provided you choose the right model. Gtech's K9 range is purpose-built for pet hair. The AirRAM 2 K9 features an anti-tangle brush bar that lifts embedded pet hair from carpets without clogging. The Multi K9 handles pet hair on upholstery, stairs, and car seats, with scented filter cartridges to neutralise pet odours. For whole-home pet hair coverage, the K9 Pet Bundle includes both.

Start with the AirRAM 2 if you want a reliable, capable everyday cordless vacuum. Upgrade to the AirRAM 2 K9 if you have pets. Choose the AirRAM Platinum Anti Hair Wrap if long hair wrapping around brush bars has been a recurring problem. The AirRAM 3 Dual Edge-Clean is the most thorough option — its dual-edge cleaning system reaches right to the edges of skirting boards and wall edges on both sides simultaneously.

Yes. Lightweight design is a core principle of every Gtech vacuum. The Multi handheld is compact enough to carry with one hand. The AirRAM uprights are significantly lighter than traditional corded uprights, making them easy to carry upstairs and manoeuvre around furniture. The exact weight of each model is listed on its individual product page.

Anti Hair Wrap is a
Gtech-engineered feature on the AirRAM Platinum that prevents long hair from
wrapping around the brush bar during cleaning. Instead of hair accumulating and
clogging the roller, it's separated and redirected into the dirt collection system.
The result is consistent suction maintained throughout the clean, with no need
to stop and manually remove hair from the brush bar.

Why Gtech — The Brand Behind the Vacuum

Nick Grey-Gteh founder

Nick Grey founded Gtech in Worcester, England in 1999, starting from his garage with one conviction: that everyday cleaning tools were more complicated and expensive than they needed to be. He'd spent 12 years as Head of Engineering at Vax, one of the UK's leading vacuum brands, before leaving to develop his own ideas. The AirRAM cordless vacuum was his answer to everything he'd seen done wrong in the industry.

I started Gtech to create sensible, easy to use products, which do a great job. Your opinion is important to us — we use your feedback to improve our products and make sure every Gtech owner gets what they paid for.

— Nick Grey, Founder & Inventor, Gtech

Since then, Gtech has sold over 22 million products in 19 countries. Every vacuum is still engineered in Worcester, UK. Every model carries a 2-year warranty backed by a dedicated customer service team. And Nick Grey is still designing the products.

For US buyers discovering Gtech for the first time: this is the British brand that built its reputation on making things that work properly, at a price that doesn't require an explanation.

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