Forget Dyson! I saved $$$ on this budget alternative which just got cheaper than ever for October Prime Day

Why spend over the odds on a Dyson? This budget alternative just hit rock bottom price in Amazon's October Prime Day deals.

The Dreame Z30 Cordless Vacuum is currently just $249 at Amazon, which is 50% off and the lowest price it's ever been. It's more powerful than any of Dyson's cordless lineup, and boasts lots of accessories and features.

I've been testing it for a month, and I'm so glad I didn't spend over $1,000 on the Dyson I was going to buy instead. In my opinion, it's one of the best vacuums for the money. And now for even less money than ever.

Dreame Z30: was $499 now $249 at Amazon

The Dreame Z30 is a powerful cordless vacuum that offers a huge amount of bang for your buck. It features 310AW suction power that's plenty powerful enough for all types of floors, from deep pile carpets to hard wood. It has no issues with pet hair from my two dogs, and has plenty of accessories for every need. It also features a green LED which shows up dirt and dust on surfaces. Battery life isn't the best but it isn't terrible, and besides, at this low price that's a sacrifice worth making.

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Why pay more?

I moved house recently and I've been in the market for a new vacuum cleaner ever since. Our GTech AirRAM 3 served (and serves) my wife and I very well, but we needed a second vacuum since moving into our new place — specifically, a combination vacuum that could be used as both a hand and upright vacuum.

The Z30 has impressed me. I was considering the Dyson Gen5Detect which costs a huge $849 (although is currently just $549 at Amazon for Prime Day), yet with only 280AW (Air Watts) of suction is not as powerful as the Dreame's 310AW.

Just like the Dyson, the Dreame Z30 has a frontal turquoise light that highlights dust, dirt, hair and fur on your floors, and to be honest it's kinda shocking to use — I never realized how quickly my floors got dusty again after vacuuming. Regardless, it shows the dirt perfectly so you can tell what you've cleaned and what you haven't.

I'm also very impressed with the variety of accessories included with the Z30. There are loads, including multi-purpose and soft rollers, a short roller for stairs, extending nozzles, a charging dock and even a pet shedder tool for long-haired pet breeds.

You might think that because of its budget price and the volume of included accessories that they're all cheap and crappy, but you'd be wrong. The Z30 and its accessories all feel very high quality.

Perhaps my only concern with the Z30 so far is its battery life. If you're using on the higher power modes (which you'll need to for thick carpet, especially if you have two dogs like me) then the battery drains quickly. That said, it isn't terrible, and I was still able to do the entire lower floor of my house on a single charge.

And besides, I can accept a slightly imperfect product when it's as affordable as this.

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