Dyson vacuums are famous for their innovative design and powerful cleaning action, but they come at a cost—a pretty high cost, actually. Dyson vacuums cost hundreds of dollars even on the low end, and while many would argue that they're well worth the high cost, that's still a lot of money to drop up front on a vacuum cleaner.

Vacuum cleaners aren’t the most exciting home expense, yet finding a reliable machine is no easy task. While most top-tier models will cost you a couple of hundred dollars, every so often, Amazon releases markdowns on its priciest options.

Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum is just $249.97 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $499.99. That's a 50% discount that saves you $250.02. For

Get the Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum for half off today at Amazon. Here's why shoppers love it — and why it's such a good deal.

Don't be fooled by its compact size, though. Its powerful Motorbar cleaner head is suitable for deep-cleaning both hard flooring and carpets, and pet parents attest to its effectiveness: "It got dog hair out of a rug that we didn't think would be possible."

Dyson and Shark can charge hundreds for a new vacuum, and it will still set you back quite a bit for a second-hand one, but Amazon has an alternative for £90. The Powerffy Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is currently £89.99 on Amazon with absolutely glowing reviews from shoppers.

Lightweight with 40 minutes of run time, dust and crumbs don’t stand a chance against this reviewer-loved vacuum.

For a limited time, Amazon has the Dyson Digital Slim Cordless Vacuum on sale for just $249.97, and shoppers are not letting the deal get by them. It comes with 3 Dyson-engineered accessories to clean up high,