Ultenic U16 Flex review – we've tested 65 vacuums and this is our new favorite budget vacuum cleaner. It's brilliant for hardfloors

Arm holding Ultenic U16 Flex and vacuuming under dark coffee table in modern living room on brown, wooden floor.

It's rare for a budget vacuum to live up to the expectations set by the brand's listed features, as more often than not, the performance doesn't quite match the description.

However, some brands break the mold. I'm fast becoming a big fan of Ultenic because the brand has produced cordless vacuums with impressive cleaning power for some time at a very low price. In fact, they're the only cordless vacuums I'd ever recommend below $200.