Choosing the Best Vacuum Cleaner.
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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Shark IZ682H Vertex Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Black/Silver
Original price was: $499.99.$299.99Current price is: $299.99. Learn More -
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iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Compatible with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging (Renewed)
Original price was: $149.99.$139.95Current price is: $139.95. Learn More -
Homeika 28Kpa Cordless Vacuum, 380W Motor, 8-in-1 Lightweight Stick Vac with 50 Min Battery for Carpet & Pet Hair
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Hoover MAXLife Pet Max Complete, Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, For Carpet and Hard Floor, UH74110, Blue Pearl
Original price was: $189.99.$149.99Current price is: $149.99. 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 -
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Stick Vacuum with LED Floor Lights, Lightweight, Multi-Surface (BHFEA520J) , Gray
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Shark Detect Clean & Empty Auto-Empty System – Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filter, Portable Handheld Attachment, Crevice Tool, Ideal Stick Vacuum for Pet Hair, White, IW3511
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Shark Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo, Powerful Suction, Matrix Plus, 60-Day Debris Capacity, HEPA Bagless Self Empty Base, Sonic Mopping, Home Mapping for Pet Hair, Carpets & Hardfloor, Black/Gold, AV2610WA
Original price was: $699.99.$429.99Current price is: $429.99. Learn More -
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INSE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 6-in-1 Rechargeable Stick Vacuum with 2200 m-A-h Battery, Powerful Lightweight Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Up to 45 Mins Runtime, for Home Hard Floor Carpet Pet Hair-N5T
Original price was: $199.98.$99.98Current price is: $99.98. Learn More -
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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 -
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Kenmore DU1040 Bagless Upright Vacuum Lightweight Cleaner with 4 Height Adjustment, Pet HandiMate 2 Cleaning Tools for Carpet, Hard Floor and Dog Hair, 1.5L, Blue
Original price was: $129.99.$99.00Current price is: $99.00. Learn More -
Tineco A10 Essentials Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Lightweight and Quiet,LED Headlights, Powerful Handheld Vacuum for Hard Floor Carpet with Attachments, Wall-Mounted Dock
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dreame T30 Neo Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Long Runtime of 90mins, Black
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Bissell Featherweight Stick Lightweight Bagless Vacuum With Crevice Tool, 2033, One Size Fits All, Blue
$33.00 Learn More -
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Eureka Powerful Bagless Upright Carpet and Floor Airspeed Ultra-Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner, w/Replacement Filter, Green
Original price was: $69.99.$60.00Current price is: $60.00. 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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Dyson Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Nickel/Red, Extra Large
Original price was: $599.99.$586.99Current price is: $586.99. Learn More -
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Tikom Robot Vacuum and Mop, G8000 Robot Vacuum Cleaner, 2700Pa Strong Suction, Self-Charging, Good for Hard Floors, Black
Original price was: $174.99.$149.99Current price is: $149.99. Learn More -
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Aspiron Canister Vacuum Cleaner, 3.5L, Silver
Original price was: $249.99.$179.99Current price is: $179.99. Learn More -
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Lefant Robot Vacuums, 2200Pa Suction, 120 Min Runtime, WiFi/App/Alexa Control, Anti-Collision/Drop Sensor, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Slim, Quiet, Ideal for Pet Hair, Hard Floor (M210 Pro)
Original price was: $209.99.$95.26Current price is: $95.26. 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 -
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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 -
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Shark ZU102 Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum with PowerFins HairPro & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Charcoal, 2.9 L Dust Cup
Original price was: $279.99.$227.47Current price is: $227.47. Learn More -
HOMPANY Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 500W/40Kpa Stick Vacuum with Self-Standing, Max 60 Mins Runtime, Vacuum Cleaner for Home with LED Screen, Upgraded Floor Brush for Carpet/Pet Hair/Hardwood Floor
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Shark SV1106 Navigator Freestyle Upright Bagless Cordless Stick Vacuum for Carpet, Hard Floor and Pet with XL Dust Cup and 2-Speed Brushroll, White/Grey
$129.99 Learn More -
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HAIMEEC Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 6 in 1 Lightweight Stick Vacuum with LED Touch Display, Rechargeable Max 45mins Runtime for Pet Hair, Hard Floor & Carpet Home-C1
Original price was: $99.99.$79.99Current price is: $79.99. Learn More -
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Homeika Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 20Kpa Powerful Suction Vacuum with LED Display, 8 in 1 Lightweight Stick Vacuum with 30 Min Runtime Detachable Battery for Carpet and Hard Floor Pet Hair Blue
Original price was: $109.99.$84.97Current price is: $84.97. Learn More -
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HOMPANY Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 26Kpa Powerful Suction Stick Vacuum, 45Mins Long Runtime for Home,1.5L Dust Cup, Rechargeable Cordless Vacuum
Original price was: $139.99.$99.99Current price is: $99.99. Learn More -
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Dirt Devil Multi-Surface Extended Reach+ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Machine, for Carpet and Hard Floor, Height Adjustment, Powerful Suction with Versatile Tools, Lightweight, UD76300V, Red
Original price was: $104.99.$79.00Current price is: $79.00. Learn More -
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Hoover MAXLife Pro Pet Swivel Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner, for Carpet and Hard Floors, Perfect for Pets, HEPA Media Filtration, UH74220PC, Black
Original price was: $209.99.$124.99Current price is: $124.99. Learn More -
BISSELL CleanView Compact Upright Vacuum, Fits In Dorm Rooms & Apartments, Lightweight with Powerful Suction and Removable Extension Wand, 3508, Red,black
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INSE Corded Stick Vacuum, 18000Pa Powerful Suction Corded Vacuum Cleaner 600W Lightweight Handheld Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Blue
Original price was: $74.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99. Learn More -
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Handheld vacuum cordless,Household&car vacuum cleaner,Wet dry vacuum,20K PA car vacuum cleaner high power cordless,Suitable for hardwood floor,Stair dust corner,Ceilings,cars,With 90° floor brush
Original price was: $59.99.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. Learn More -
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HOTAWELI Cordless Vacuum Cleaner,6-in-1 Powerful Suction Stick Vacuum with 2200 mAh Battery,Lightweight Self-Standing Vacuum Cleaner,40 Mins Runtime,Cordless for Hard Floor Carpet Pet Hair
Original price was: $139.99.$79.99Current price is: $79.99. 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
$89.99 Learn More -
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ZCWA Robot Vacuum, Robot Vacuum and Mop Works with WiFi,APP, Remote, 2 in 1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Self Charging, Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo Perfect for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors
Original price was: $674.99.$169.99Current price is: $169.99. Learn More -
Micol Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Household Stick Vacuum, 2 Modes of Powerful Suction, up to 38 Mins Runtime, Removable Battery, Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner for Home Hard Floor Car Pet Hair
$69.99 Learn More -
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FABULETTA 250W Cordless Vacuum, 45 Min Runtime, 6-in-1 Lightweight Stick Vac with Brushless Motor for Pet Hair & Hard Floors, Led Display, Blue
Original price was: $199.99.$119.99Current price is: $119.99. Learn More -
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SOWTECH Corded Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 20Kpa Powerful Suction Stick Vacuum with 23Ft Cord, 6 in 1 Lightweight Vacuum Cleaner for Hard Floor Pet Hair, Black
Original price was: $80.00.$69.99Current price is: $69.99. Learn More -
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iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum-Wi-Fi Connectivity, Personalized Cleaning Recommendations, Works with Alexa, Good for Pet Hair, Carpets, Hard Floors, Self-Charging
Original price was: $274.99.$159.97Current price is: $159.97. 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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ORFELD Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vacuum with 26Kpa Powerful Suction, 45Mins Runtime Rechargeable Vacuum, Anti-Tangle & 1.5L Dust Cup, 6 in 1 Lightweight Vacuum for Hardwood Floor Carpet Pet Hair
Original price was: $119.98.$89.96Current price is: $89.96. Learn More -
Shark AZ2002 Vertex Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, Large Dust Cup, Pet Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush & Power Brush, Silver/Rose Gold
$344.00 Learn More -
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Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 25Kpa Strong Suction, 35 mins Runtime, 4-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner with Detachable 2200mAh Rechargeable Battery, Lightweight Stick Vacuum for Hardwood Floor Pet Hair
Original price was: $169.99.$129.99Current price is: $129.99. Learn More -
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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.$174.59Current price is: $174.59. Learn More -
Shark HV301 Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Bagless Vacuum for Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning with Swivel Steering, Gray/Orange
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Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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