10 best Ariete vacuums in 2026 (13+ compared)

Ariete is an Italian small-appliance brand owned by De'Longhi Group. It designs and markets kitchen and home-care products, while the country of manufacture can vary by model and production batch.

Its vacuum range is sold mainly through European channels and often uses numeric product references. These references are important because the same informal Handy Force name can cover different corded and cordless bodies.

Use the full number, including the digits after the slash where present, when ordering filters, chargers or floorheads. A visually similar Ariete attachment may not fit another generation.

Models 2358, 2708, 2761 Handy Force, 2764 Evo and 2772 Evolution are corded stick or electric-broom designs. They use 600–800 W motors, bins around 0.5–1 L and cables close to 5 m. Handy Force models convert to handheld use, while the 2772 is a more conventional floor-focused electric broom.

Models 2704, 2722, 2757, 2758 and 2763 are cordless 22.2 V sticks. They generally provide 35–45 minutes at low power, 1 L bins on several versions and LED motorised heads. The 2753 J-Force is a 3 L bagless canister, while SMART 2735 is a compact 2.5 L bagged canister.

Ariete vacuum cleaners generally cost about £40-£110. Basic corded sticks and the SMART canister occupy roughly £40-£70, while J-Force and several cordless 22.2 V models fall around £70-£90.

The best-equipped cordless versions reach about £110. Within such a narrow range, compare the 1 L bin, powered head, removable battery and high-mode runtime rather than choosing only by price.

The chart below shows the price distribution of Ariete vacuum cleaners.

Ariete and Hoover both sell affordable sticks and canisters, but Hoover has a wider performance range and more established families such as H-FREE, HF and Telios. Ariete stays concentrated below about £110 with simpler controls and fewer battery options.

Based on our research, Ariete averages roughly £70, while Hoover stick vacuums typically average closer to £170. Ariete cordless models commonly run 35–45 minutes in low mode; Hoover extends from budget sticks to stronger packages with longer runtimes and more specialised heads.

Choose Ariete for a low-cost corded 2-in-1 or simple 1 L cordless stick. Choose Hoover when a broader service network, stronger powered head, removable battery or larger selection is worth the additional cost.

Consider the following factors before buying an Ariete vacuum cleaner:

• Corded or cordless: Corded sticks provide steady 600–800 W input but only about a 5 m cable. Cordless models remove that limit but deliver roughly 35–45 minutes at low power.
• Floorhead: Check whether the brush is motorised, has LEDs and can be cleared of hair. A universal passive head is adequate on hard floors but may struggle on carpet.
• Runtime and charging: Several 22.2 V models fall from 40–45 minutes to about 20 minutes at maximum power and need around four hours to recharge.
• Capacity: Stick bins vary from about 0.5 L to 1 L. J-Force offers 3 L and SMART 2.5 L when longer floor sessions matter more than compact handling.
• Weight and reach: Sticks weigh roughly 2.2–3.2 kg; canisters are closer to 5 kg. Test handheld balance and account for the short cord before choosing a corded 2-in-1.
• Filtration: Many models use washable HEPA or HEPA E10 filters. Check housing seals, replacement availability and the drying interval after washing.
• Exact model: Numeric references and slash suffixes determine battery, charger, bin and tools. Verify the label and supplied accessories before buying spares.