# Dyson engineer reveals the often-overlooked feature that vacuum cleaners are 'pointless' without – and it's nothing to do with suction

> All kinds of factors come into play when trying to figure out the best vacuum cleaner to buy, but most people probably assume that strong suction is the most important thing to focus on.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/vacuums/dyson-engineer-reveals-the-often-overlooked-feature-that-vacuum-cleaners-are-pointless-without-and-its-nothing-to-do-with-suction?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688be16d8ad2f29647d2449f)
- **Published:** 2025-07-31
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #nothing #suction #dyson #engineer #vacuum #cleaners #feature #often
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