Updated 14 Oct 2026
Is the Tikom V500 worth it?
Yes — on a very tight budget.
On hard floors and low carpet it picks up nearly as well as a Dyson V8, it barely tangles with hair and the bin is big. Suction is weak, so deep carpet and corners are where it falls behind.
- Very cheap
- Big 1.3-litre bin
- Brush barely tangles with hair
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Get it if…
- You want a cordless for under $100.
- You have mostly hard floors or low rugs.
- You want a second vacuum for upstairs or a flat.
Skip it if…
- You have thick carpet.
- You want long cleans on full power.
Things to know before you buy
- 01
Vacuum Wars measured 32 minutes on standard and 18 on max.
- 02
Below-average suction and crevice pickup in their tests.
Vacuum Wars names it the best budget cordless: its hard-floor pickup was close to a Dyson V8 Animal and filtration was among the best they've seen under $100. Suction and deep-carpet cleaning are below average, which is the price you pay.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Vacuum Wars, TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.
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