Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner.
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Good vacuum cleaners are key for a clean home. And there are plenty of different types of vacuums with all kinds of bells and whistles to choose from. We currently have more than 180 models in our ratings—which we motored across 16 miles of carpet and flooring, all in the quest to help you select the right vacuum for your home, whether it’s an upright, a canister, a stick, a handheld, or a robotic model.
How Consumer Reports Test Vacuums.
To determine how well a vacuum cleans, we conduct a different set of tests on each type, based on what and how the was designed to clean. For example, you wouldn’t expect a stick, handheld, or robotic vacuum to have the same cleaning power as a full-sized canister or upright, but they all have their pluses and minuses.
To find out how well a vacuum picks up dirt, how much debris it retains, how easy it is to maneuver, and how noisy it is, Consumer Reports puts vacuum cleaners through a battery of tests. We embed talc, sand, and pet hair into carpet before vacuuming. We use the same recipe of litter on bare floors and observe whether the vacuum picks it up or scatters it about. And we maneuver the vacuum around rooms and furniture, just like you would, to make sure it’s easy to handle.
Vacuums that perform well but don’t hold up over time aren’t winners, so we incorporate predicted reliability and owner satisfaction ratings from our exclusive member survey into one comprehensive Overall Score. Including reliability, along with results from our lab tests, elevates some vacuums in our ratings while driving others down.
According to our survey data, corded stick vacuums are more reliable than cordless models. So, in our most recent surveys we analyzed the reliability and satisfaction of cordless stick vacuums separately from those of corded stick vacuums, and the results were eye-opening: While there are cordless stick vac brands in our ratings that earn a good rating for reliability, none score high enough for reliability and do well enough in our lab performance tests to be recommended by Consumer Reports. Problems with battery-powered stick vacs are just too prevalent.
You’ll see the Overall Score in our ratings for upright, canister, and stick vacuums, along with individual ratings for reliability, satisfaction, and each of the lab tests.
And because many robotic vacuums use Wi-Fi to upload cleaning data, our Digital Lab tests each robotic vacuum model for any security or privacy issues for consumers.
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Kärcher – VCN 3 Cordless Stick Vacuum – 450 W Motor – 3 Power levels – 59 Minute Runtime – With Accessories,White
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DEVOAC Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight with Rechargeable Battery, Convenient 7 in 1 Handheld Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Powerful Suction for Carpet Hard Floor Pet Hair Home
Original price was: $199.99.$89.99Current price is: $89.99. Learn More -
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EUREKA Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner for Carpets and Hard Floors, 3670H with 2 bags, Blue
Original price was: $82.99.$69.00Current price is: $69.00. Learn More -
Kenmore DU2001 Bagless Upright Vacuum Carpet Cleaner with 2-Motor System, XL Dust Cup, 3-in-1 Combination Tool
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Aspiron Upgraded Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 1200W Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, 3.7Qt Large Capacity, Auto Cord Rewind, Double HEPA Filter, 5 Tools for Hard Floors, Carpet, Pet, Upholstery, Tiles, Car, Silver
Original price was: $249.99.$179.99Current price is: $179.99. Learn More -
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Lefant M210 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Tangle-Free 2200Pa Suction, Slim, Quiet, Self-Charging Wi-Fi/APP Remote Connected Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Compatible with Alexa, Ideal for Pet Hair, Hard Floors
Original price was: $209.99.$99.99Current price is: $99.99. Learn More -
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Voweek Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Powerful Suction, Detachable Battery, 1.3L Dust Cup, 4 in 1 Handheld Vacuum for Home Hard Floor Carpet Pet Hair
Original price was: $129.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99. Learn More -
BuTure Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 450W 38Kpa Powerful Stick Vacuum with 55min Runtime Detachable Battery, Touch Display and 1.5L Large Dust Cup, Vacuum Cleaners for Hardwood Floor Carpet Car Pet
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Hoover Commercial TaskVac Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Furniture Guard Lightweight HEPA Filtered Professional Grade Long-Lasting, 15 Pounds 35-Foot Long Cord, CH53010, Black
Original price was: $241.99.$217.19Current price is: $217.19. Learn More -
INSE Corded Stick Vacuum, 600W Powerful Corded Vacuum Cleaner, 6-in-1 Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner for Home – Cobalt
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Eureka NEC180 RapidClean Pro Cordless Stick and Handheld Vacuum Cleaner for Hard Floors, Battery-Operated Portable Vacuum Cleaner with Maximum Efficiency Powerful Suction White
Original price was: $154.99.$131.74Current price is: $131.74. Learn More -
Kenmore Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagged Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Extended Telescoping Wand, HEPA, 2 Motors, Retractable Cord, and 4 Cleaning Tools, Blue
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Vacuum Cleaners for Home, Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with 80000 RPM High-Speed Brushless Motor, 2200mAh Powerful Lithium Batteries, 5 Stages High Efficiency Filtration, Up to 35 Mins Runtime Vacuum
Original price was: $699.99.$599.99Current price is: $599.99. Learn More -
NWANA 250W Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,Powerful Suction 26Kpa Lightweight Stick Vacuum, 6 * 2200 mAh Battery, 45 Mins Runtime, Rechargeable Stick Vac Broom for Home Hard Floor (Blue)
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Hoover WindTunnel Cord Rewind Pro Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, For Carpet and Hard Floors, UH71300V, Black
Original price was: $139.99.$129.99Current price is: $129.99. Learn More -
Foppapedretti 2024 New Model Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 25Kpa Powerful Stick Vacuum for Hardwood Floor, 35 Min Rechargeable Battery, 4 in 1 Lightweight Handheld Vacuum for Pet Hair Carpet Green
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Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum, Hepa Filter, Anti-Allergen Technology, Swivel Steering, Ideal for Carpet, Stairs, & Bare Floors, with Wide Upholstery & Crevice Tools, Lavender
Original price was: $199.99.$169.99Current price is: $169.99. Learn More -
Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum With Crevice Tool, 2033, One Size Fits All, Blue
$33.98 Learn More -
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BISSELL CleanView Rewind Upright Bagless Vacuum with Automatic Cord Rewind & Active Wand, 3534, Black/Teal/Gray
Original price was: $129.99.$100.91Current price is: $100.91. Learn More -
Amazon Basics Upright Bagless Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner, Black and White
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iwoly V600 Stick Vacuum Cleaner Corded 23 ft with 17KPa Powerful Suction, Adjustable Lightweight Bagless Vacuum with HEPA Filter for Hard Floor, Orange
Original price was: $54.99.$43.99Current price is: $43.99. Learn More -
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INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 400W Stick Vacuum with 30Kpa Powerful Suction, 55min Runtime, Smart Induction Auto-Adjustment, Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaners for Home Carpet Floor Pet Hair, LED Display-S9
Original price was: $289.98.$199.98Current price is: $199.98. Learn More -
POWEART Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction Vacuum Cleaner with LED Floor Brush, 6-in-1 Multifunction Ultra Lightweight Quiet Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner for Home Pet Hair
$119.99 Learn More -
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Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Stick Vac, for Carpet and Hard Floor, BH53801V, Black
Original price was: $279.99.$200.14Current price is: $200.14. Learn More -
INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for Home, 6-in-1 Stick Vacuum Rechargeable, Powerful Battery Vacuum with 2200m-Ah Up to 45 Mins Runtime, Lightweight Handheld Vacuum Cleaner for Carpet and Floor Pet Hair
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ZCWA Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum Self-Charging Robot Vacuum Cleaner Compatible with WiFi/APP/Alexa, Ideal for Hard Floor, Carpet and Pet Hair
Original price was: $674.99.$169.99Current price is: $169.99. Learn More -
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Kenmore Floor Care Elite Upright Bagged Vacuum, Silver
Original price was: $319.99.$294.14Current price is: $294.14. Learn More -
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Vacuum, LED Floor Lights, Autosense Technology, For Multi-Surfaces (BHFEA520J), White
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BISSELL PowerGlide Pet Slim Corded Vacuum, 3070, Black, Green
$149.99 Learn More -
Vacmaster UC0501 Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Large Dust Cup Capacity, Efficient Cyclone Filtration System & 17ft Cord for Carpet, Hard Floor and Pet Hair
$59.99 Learn More -
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ORFELD Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 500W/40Kpa Stick Vacuum with Self-Standing, Max 60Mins Runtime, Vacuum Cleaners for Home with LED Display, 6 in 1 Cordless Vacuum for Carpet Hardwood Floor Pet Hair
Original price was: $169.99.$139.99Current price is: $139.99. Learn More -
Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind Corded Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Hepa Media Filtration,UH71250, Blue, 16.1 lbs
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Dirt Devil Endura Max XL Upright Vacuum Cleaner for Pets, Bagless, Lightweight, UD70186, Purple
Original price was: $109.99.$98.91Current price is: $98.91. Learn More -
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Shark HV322 Rocket Deluxe Pro Corded Stick Vacuum with LED Headlights, XL Dust Cup, Lightweight, Perfect for Pet Hair Pickup, Converts to a Hand Vacuum, with Pet Attachments, Bordeaux/Silver
Original price was: $249.99.$179.99Current price is: $179.99. Learn More -
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Brocvas Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 3 in 1 Lightweight Corded Vac with Handheld, Powerful Suction Small Dorm Vacuum Cleaner Portable with HEPA Filters, for Sofa, Curtains, Hard Floor, Pet Hair
Original price was: $39.99.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. Learn More -
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Shark NV501 Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, LED Headlights, Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush & Crevice Tool, White/Red, 12, 18, 14.
Original price was: $299.99.$269.99Current price is: $269.99. Learn More -
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Kenmore DU5092 Bagless Upright Vacuum Lift-Up Carpet Vacuum Cleaner 2-Motor Power Suction with Hair Eliminator Brushroll, Pet Handi-Mate
Original price was: $199.99.$177.79Current price is: $177.79. Learn More -
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Eureka Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight Compact Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Replacement Filter, Blue
Original price was: $69.99.$62.99Current price is: $62.99. Learn More -
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Shark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum with Large Dust Cup Capacity, HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, Upholstery Tool & Crevice Tool, Blue
Original price was: $219.99.$179.99Current price is: $179.99. Learn More -
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Tikom G8000 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo, 4500Pa Suction, 150Mins Max, Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Self-Charging, Quiet, APP&Voice Control, Ideal for Carpet, Hard Floor, Black
Original price was: $249.99.$169.99Current price is: $169.99. Learn More -
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Shark IZ682H Vertex Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Black/Silver
Original price was: $499.99.$399.99Current price is: $399.99. Learn More -
ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Tangle-free Suction , Slim, Automatic Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Daily Schedule Cleaning, Ideal For Pet Hair,Hard Floor and Low Pile Carpet,Pearl White
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DEVOAC N300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 6 in 1 Ultra-Lightweight Stick Vacuum, 2200mAh Battery Up to 40mins Runtime, Powerful Handheld Vacuum for Hard Floor Carpet Pet Hair Home
$179.99 Learn More -
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JASTIP Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 40Kpa/500W High Suction Cordless Stick Vacuum, Up to 60 Mins Runtime, LED Touch Screen Vacuum Cleaner for Home, Lightweight Stick Vacuum for Pet Hair/Carpet
Original price was: $299.99.$199.99Current price is: $199.99. Learn More -
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Oreck Commercial Upright Bagged Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight, 40ft Power Cord, U2000R1, Grey/Red
Original price was: $247.99.$161.10Current price is: $161.10. Learn More -
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DEVOAC Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner with Rechargeable Battery, Convenient 6 in 1 Stick Vacuum Cleaner with Powerful Suction, Handheld Vacuum for Carpet Hard Floor Pet Hair Home
Original price was: $89.99.$79.99Current price is: $79.99. Learn More -
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WLUPEL Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vacuum Cleaner with 30KPA Powerful Suction, 400W Lightweight Handheld Vacuum with LED Display for Hardwood Floor Carpet Pet Car Cleaning (Hero 8)
Original price was: $119.99.$98.99Current price is: $98.99. Learn More -
Shark IW3511 Detect Pro Auto-Empty System, Cordless Vacuum with HEPA filter, QuadClean Multi-Surface Brushroll, Up to 60-Minute Runtime, includes 8″ Crevice Tool & Pet Multi-Tool, White/Beats Brass
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